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Title: Workshop for New Chinese Immersion Startup Programs
Body: Workshop for New Programs Asia Society and the Oregon K-16 Chinese Flagship will hold a technical assistance institute for those interested in starting new Chinese language programs. The US Department of Education is one of the cosponsors of this institute and strongly encourages FLAP grantees to attend. The institute will take place April 25-27 in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit: AskAsia.org/Chinese . Fortune, T. [LIM-A] New Chinese immersion startup programs and FLAP. Language Immersion in the Americas Discussion List listserv (LIM-A@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 8 Feb 2007).
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Title: Workshop for New Chinese Immersion Startup Programs
Body: Workshop for New Programs Asia Society and the Oregon K-16 Chinese Flagship will hold a technical assistance institute for those interested in starting new Chinese language programs. The US Department of Education is one of the cosponsors of this institute and strongly encourages FLAP grantees to attend. The institute will take place April 25-27 in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit: AskAsia.org/Chinese . Fortune, T. [LIM-A] New Chinese immersion startup programs and FLAP. Language Immersion in the Americas Discussion List listserv (LIM-A@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 8 Feb 2007).
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Title: One-Day Training: Brain and Language
Body: From http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst.html#brain_language Brain and Language Catharine Keatley, Ph.D. & Abbe Spokane May 30 Cost: $100 / Early: (before 5/1): $80 Some foreign language teachers are fascinated with questions about the mind, brain, and language. What is language? What is mind? How does the brain produce language, let alone two languages? This session will focus on bringing you up-to-date on cognitive and brain research related to foreign language teaching in a teacher-friendly format. The focus of this institute is on making current research and theory accessible to the classroom foreign language teacher. Register at http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst_reg_form.doc . Find more information at http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst.html#brain_language .
Source: NCLRC
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Title: One-Day Training: Brain and Language
Body: From http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst.html#brain_language Brain and Language Catharine Keatley, Ph.D. & Abbe Spokane May 30 Cost: $100 / Early: (before 5/1): $80 Some foreign language teachers are fascinated with questions about the mind, brain, and language. What is language? What is mind? How does the brain produce language, let alone two languages? This session will focus on bringing you up-to-date on cognitive and brain research related to foreign language teaching in a teacher-friendly format. The focus of this institute is on making current research and theory accessible to the classroom foreign language teacher. Register at http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst_reg_form.doc . Find more information at http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst.html#brain_language .
Source: NCLRC
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Title: Summer Institute: Video Production for Teachers of FL
Body: From http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst.html#video Video Production for Teachers of FL Robin, Ph.D., George Washington University Co-sponsored by the GWU Language Center and GW-CIBER (Center for International Business Education & Research) May 29 – June 1 (4 days) Cost: $400 / Early: (before 5/1): $350 Every language teacher can learn to make foreign language videos for his/her own classroom. Videos of interviews with native speakers talking about themselves and their world are easy to produce, bringing the language and the culture into the classroom, and even to the student's computer desktop. Limited space. Register at http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst_reg_form.doc . Get more information at http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst.html#video .
Source: NCLRC
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Title: Summer Institute: Video Production for Teachers of FL
Body: From http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst.html#video Video Production for Teachers of FL Robin, Ph.D., George Washington University Co-sponsored by the GWU Language Center and GW-CIBER (Center for International Business Education & Research) May 29 – June 1 (4 days) Cost: $400 / Early: (before 5/1): $350 Every language teacher can learn to make foreign language videos for his/her own classroom. Videos of interviews with native speakers talking about themselves and their world are easy to produce, bringing the language and the culture into the classroom, and even to the student's computer desktop. Limited space. Register at http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst_reg_form.doc . Get more information at http://nclrc.org/profdev/nclrc_inst_pres/summer_inst.html#video .
Source: NCLRC
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Title: Fulbright Teacher Exchange in Uruguay
Body: From http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp Uruguay Summer Program - 2007 The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program is currently seeking elementary school teachers or elementary school administrators with proficiency in Spanish and strong cross-cultural skills to share teaching methodologies and best practices in Uruguay for four weeks in Summer 2007. DATES: July 16 – August 11, 2007. AWARD: Round-trip economy airfare from airport nearest grantee’s home, plus $100/week cost of living stipend while in Uruguay, $500 given to each grantee to purchase and send educational materials to use for teaching and then leave with the schools; orientation, mid-term session, and debriefing in Montevideo; and supplemental health insurance. U.S. participants will stay at hotels, double-occupancy. In addition, the Fulbright Commission in Uruguay will pay for in-country travel, and accommodations/activities related to the orientation and workshops in Montevideo. ESTIMATED NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 10 DEADLINE: March 5, 2007 For more information and to download an application, go to http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp .
Source: Fulbright Website
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Title: Fulbright Teacher Exchange in Uruguay
Body: From http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp Uruguay Summer Program - 2007 The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program is currently seeking elementary school teachers or elementary school administrators with proficiency in Spanish and strong cross-cultural skills to share teaching methodologies and best practices in Uruguay for four weeks in Summer 2007. DATES: July 16 – August 11, 2007. AWARD: Round-trip economy airfare from airport nearest grantee’s home, plus $100/week cost of living stipend while in Uruguay, $500 given to each grantee to purchase and send educational materials to use for teaching and then leave with the schools; orientation, mid-term session, and debriefing in Montevideo; and supplemental health insurance. U.S. participants will stay at hotels, double-occupancy. In addition, the Fulbright Commission in Uruguay will pay for in-country travel, and accommodations/activities related to the orientation and workshops in Montevideo. ESTIMATED NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 10 DEADLINE: March 5, 2007 For more information and to download an application, go to http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp .
Source: Fulbright Website
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Title: Critical Language Summer Scholarships
Body: From http://www.caorc.org/language/index.html The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu for Summer 2007. The Department of State Critical Language Scholarships will provide funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Recipients of these scholarships will be expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers. Application Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2007 For more information, go to http://www.caorc.org/language/index.html .
Source: US Department of State
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Title: Critical Language Summer Scholarships
Body: From http://www.caorc.org/language/index.html The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu for Summer 2007. The Department of State Critical Language Scholarships will provide funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Recipients of these scholarships will be expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers. Application Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2007 For more information, go to http://www.caorc.org/language/index.html .
Source: US Department of State
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Title: Job: ASL Lecturer
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-392.html Employer: University of Washington Linguistics Department An appointment at the rank of lecturer is intended in the area of American Sign Language instruction. We seek candidates who are native or near-native signers of ASL. Candidates should either be ASLTA certified or working towards such certification. Experience teaching ASL at the post-secondary level is required. Candidates who hold an MA in linguistics, ASL studies, psychology, education, or a related field are preferred. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include establishment of a new beginning and intermediate level ASL program at UW; teaching two undergraduate classes per quarter in ASL and Deaf Culture; evaluation of students for placement within the program; commitment to program enrichment, including all activities related to teaching and advising; and working with Language Learning Center staff on the development of resources for ASL classes. Priority will be given to applications received before March 1, 2007. For more information go to http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-392.html .
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Title: Job: ASL Lecturer
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-392.html Employer: University of Washington Linguistics Department An appointment at the rank of lecturer is intended in the area of American Sign Language instruction. We seek candidates who are native or near-native signers of ASL. Candidates should either be ASLTA certified or working towards such certification. Experience teaching ASL at the post-secondary level is required. Candidates who hold an MA in linguistics, ASL studies, psychology, education, or a related field are preferred. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include establishment of a new beginning and intermediate level ASL program at UW; teaching two undergraduate classes per quarter in ASL and Deaf Culture; evaluation of students for placement within the program; commitment to program enrichment, including all activities related to teaching and advising; and working with Language Learning Center staff on the development of resources for ASL classes. Priority will be given to applications received before March 1, 2007. For more information go to http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-392.html .
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Title: Job: Coordinator for Language Learning Technologies/Infrastructure
Body: From http://hr.albany.edu/vacancy/faculty/P07-9681.html The College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks a Coordinator for Language Learning Technologies and Infrastructure with expertise in applied linguistics, second language acquisition or a related field, as well as in instructional technology. The Coordinator will also be instrumental in the development of a new Center for Languages and International Communication. He or she will support the teaching mission of the language-related departments within the College of Arts and Sciences and will be instrumental in integrating technology in the teaching of languages. Duties will include working with faculty to introduce, guide, and manage departmental technology initiatives, and supporting faculty in the training of teaching assistants. Coordinating language instructors will also be part of the required duties. In addition, the Coordinator will be involved in administrative tasks related to language instruction (e.g., advisement, placement examinations, proficiency certification) and activities that promote an interest in language study. Demonstrable experience with the interface between the fields of language pedagogy and information technology is highly desirable. As a lecturer, the Coordinator will also be expected to organize and offer pedagogical workshops and to teach two credit-bearing, language-related courses per year. A high level of proficiency in one or more of the languages supported by the College of Arts and Sciences is expected. Interest in translation is a “plus”. Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2007, and continue until position is filled. For more information, go to http://hr.albany.edu/vacancy/faculty/P07-9681.html .
Source: State University of New York-Albany
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Title: Job: Coordinator for Language Learning Technologies/Infrastructure
Body: From http://hr.albany.edu/vacancy/faculty/P07-9681.html The College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks a Coordinator for Language Learning Technologies and Infrastructure with expertise in applied linguistics, second language acquisition or a related field, as well as in instructional technology. The Coordinator will also be instrumental in the development of a new Center for Languages and International Communication. He or she will support the teaching mission of the language-related departments within the College of Arts and Sciences and will be instrumental in integrating technology in the teaching of languages. Duties will include working with faculty to introduce, guide, and manage departmental technology initiatives, and supporting faculty in the training of teaching assistants. Coordinating language instructors will also be part of the required duties. In addition, the Coordinator will be involved in administrative tasks related to language instruction (e.g., advisement, placement examinations, proficiency certification) and activities that promote an interest in language study. Demonstrable experience with the interface between the fields of language pedagogy and information technology is highly desirable. As a lecturer, the Coordinator will also be expected to organize and offer pedagogical workshops and to teach two credit-bearing, language-related courses per year. A high level of proficiency in one or more of the languages supported by the College of Arts and Sciences is expected. Interest in translation is a “plus”. Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2007, and continue until position is filled. For more information, go to http://hr.albany.edu/vacancy/faculty/P07-9681.html .
Source: State University of New York-Albany
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Title: Jobs: Yoruba, Zulu and Swahili Instructors -- Summer 2007
Body: Yoruba, Zulu and Swahili Instructors -- Summer 2007 Pending sufficient course enrollments, the UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center seeks short-term instructors in Yoruba, Zulu and Swahili for the Language Intensives in LA program during Summer Session 2007 (25 June to 17 August). One instructor will teach Introductory Yoruba and one will teach Intermediate Yoruba; Swahili and Zulu will be at the Introductory level. Classes meet 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Job duties will include teaching, lesson planning, writing exams and quizzes, grading student work, arranging for guest speakers, and participating in field trips (some of which may take place outside of class time). Candidates must be available to participate in training sessions both before and during the Summer Session. Employment will be for the Summer Session only. Applicants should have teaching experience and a degree in a relevant discipline. (M.A. or other advanced degree preferred.) Experience with university students in the United States is a plus. Candidates should speak Yoruba, Zulu or Swahili at the Superior proficiency level or beyond, and also have strong English skills. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience and educational level. Deadline: 1 March 2007. Send letter of application, curriculum vita and two letters of recommendation to: Dr. Katrina Daly Thompson, African Languages Coordinator UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center Attn: Summer Sessions Instructor Search 10244 Bunche Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1310 UCLA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented group applicants are encouraged to apply. Janus, L. [LCTL-T] ISO Yoruba, Zulu and Swahili Instructors -- Summer 2007. Less Commonly Taught Languages Teachers listserv (LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 11 Jan 2007).
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Title: Jobs: Yoruba, Zulu and Swahili Instructors -- Summer 2007
Body: Yoruba, Zulu and Swahili Instructors -- Summer 2007 Pending sufficient course enrollments, the UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center seeks short-term instructors in Yoruba, Zulu and Swahili for the Language Intensives in LA program during Summer Session 2007 (25 June to 17 August). One instructor will teach Introductory Yoruba and one will teach Intermediate Yoruba; Swahili and Zulu will be at the Introductory level. Classes meet 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Job duties will include teaching, lesson planning, writing exams and quizzes, grading student work, arranging for guest speakers, and participating in field trips (some of which may take place outside of class time). Candidates must be available to participate in training sessions both before and during the Summer Session. Employment will be for the Summer Session only. Applicants should have teaching experience and a degree in a relevant discipline. (M.A. or other advanced degree preferred.) Experience with university students in the United States is a plus. Candidates should speak Yoruba, Zulu or Swahili at the Superior proficiency level or beyond, and also have strong English skills. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience and educational level. Deadline: 1 March 2007. Send letter of application, curriculum vita and two letters of recommendation to: Dr. Katrina Daly Thompson, African Languages Coordinator UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center Attn: Summer Sessions Instructor Search 10244 Bunche Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1310 UCLA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented group applicants are encouraged to apply. Janus, L. [LCTL-T] ISO Yoruba, Zulu and Swahili Instructors -- Summer 2007. Less Commonly Taught Languages Teachers listserv (LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 11 Jan 2007).
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Title: Job: Middle/High School Mandarin
Body: Middle and Upper School Mandarin Chinese Teacher St. Mark’s School of Texas, an independent boys’ school located in Dallas, seeks a creative and energetic Middle and Upper School Mandarin Chinese teacher with native or near-native proficiency in the language and an in-depth knowledge of Chinese culture for a full- or part-time position for the 2007-2008 school year. The candidate should have expertise and experience in teaching Mandarin, preferably at the middle- or high-school level and to students with no previous experience with the language. Proficiency in spoken and written English is also a must. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the school’s curriculum in Chinese and for teaching two beginning-level sections in the program’s first year. Other duties may include coaching, advising or leading a club. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Byron M. Lawson Jr., Director of Faculty Recruiting, lawsonb@smtexas.org, 10600 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas, 75230. Electronic submissions are welcomed. Candidates are invited to visit our web page at http://www.smtexas.org . Marmion, N. Chinese Position in Dallas. Foreign Language Teaching Forum (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 8 Jan 2007).
Source: FLTEACH
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Title: Job: Middle/High School Mandarin
Body: Middle and Upper School Mandarin Chinese Teacher St. Mark’s School of Texas, an independent boys’ school located in Dallas, seeks a creative and energetic Middle and Upper School Mandarin Chinese teacher with native or near-native proficiency in the language and an in-depth knowledge of Chinese culture for a full- or part-time position for the 2007-2008 school year. The candidate should have expertise and experience in teaching Mandarin, preferably at the middle- or high-school level and to students with no previous experience with the language. Proficiency in spoken and written English is also a must. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the school’s curriculum in Chinese and for teaching two beginning-level sections in the program’s first year. Other duties may include coaching, advising or leading a club. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Byron M. Lawson Jr., Director of Faculty Recruiting, lawsonb@smtexas.org, 10600 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas, 75230. Electronic submissions are welcomed. Candidates are invited to visit our web page at http://www.smtexas.org . Marmion, N. Chinese Position in Dallas. Foreign Language Teaching Forum (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 8 Jan 2007).
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Title: Texas Schools Recruit Internationally for Bilingual Teachers
Body: From http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/4568586.html Of great import: bilingual teachers Texas schools increasingly recruit in Mexico, other nations to meet language demands By CYNTHIA LEONOR GARZA February 21, 2007 With the number of Texas students requiring bilingual education at an all-time high, school districts in the state are increasingly attending job fairs across the international border to recruit from Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries. "We all know that in the United States the Hispanic population is increasing, so the critical shortage for bilingual teachers will be there," said Arnold Zuazua, head of bilingual teacher recruitment for the Houston Independent School District — which has recruited 47 teachers from the Mexico program in the past decade. Read the entire article at http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/4568586.html .
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Title: Texas Schools Recruit Internationally for Bilingual Teachers
Body: From http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/4568586.html Of great import: bilingual teachers Texas schools increasingly recruit in Mexico, other nations to meet language demands By CYNTHIA LEONOR GARZA February 21, 2007 With the number of Texas students requiring bilingual education at an all-time high, school districts in the state are increasingly attending job fairs across the international border to recruit from Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries. "We all know that in the United States the Hispanic population is increasing, so the critical shortage for bilingual teachers will be there," said Arnold Zuazua, head of bilingual teacher recruitment for the Houston Independent School District — which has recruited 47 teachers from the Mexico program in the past decade. Read the entire article at http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/4568586.html .
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