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Title: Call for Papers: Filipino as a Global Language
Body: i at Manoa March 17-19, 2008 CALL FOR PROPOSALS The conference will be an avenue for bringing together scholars, writers, language teachers, researchers and other practitioners from around the world to discuss issues pertaining the role of Filipino as a global language. Participants can be teachers, researchers, program administrators/coordinators and other practitioners who are directly involved in the promotion and nurturing of the Filipino language, literature and culture. This first conference is geared towards establishing a tradition of scholarly meetings of this kind among practitioners in the field of Filipino language, literature and culture studies. Topic: Papers will need to directly focus on one or more of the following: -Curriculum Development, Needs Analysis and Syllabus Design -Program Development, Administration and Coordination -Translation, Interpretation and Dubbing -Teacher Training and Professional Development -Language and Politics -Heritage Language Learners: Needs Assessment and Curriculum Development -Materials Development -Research Funding and Grant Sourcing -Teaching Culture -Filipino Linguistics: An Overview and Directions -Language Teaching Approaches -Service Learning, Community Sourcing, Student Organizations -Articulation, Assessment and Implementation of Standards -Language Teacher Certification -Program Evaluation Methods and Practices -Teaching Literature -Filipino in the Media and Diplomacy -Poster Sessions will be on Filipino Programs Outside the Philippines DEADLINE: August 6, 2007 For details, visit http://www.hawaii.edu/filipino/intlconf2008 .
Source: University of Hawaii
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Title: Call for Papers: Filipino as a Global Language
Body: i at Manoa March 17-19, 2008 CALL FOR PROPOSALS The conference will be an avenue for bringing together scholars, writers, language teachers, researchers and other practitioners from around the world to discuss issues pertaining the role of Filipino as a global language. Participants can be teachers, researchers, program administrators/coordinators and other practitioners who are directly involved in the promotion and nurturing of the Filipino language, literature and culture. This first conference is geared towards establishing a tradition of scholarly meetings of this kind among practitioners in the field of Filipino language, literature and culture studies. Topic: Papers will need to directly focus on one or more of the following: -Curriculum Development, Needs Analysis and Syllabus Design -Program Development, Administration and Coordination -Translation, Interpretation and Dubbing -Teacher Training and Professional Development -Language and Politics -Heritage Language Learners: Needs Assessment and Curriculum Development -Materials Development -Research Funding and Grant Sourcing -Teaching Culture -Filipino Linguistics: An Overview and Directions -Language Teaching Approaches -Service Learning, Community Sourcing, Student Organizations -Articulation, Assessment and Implementation of Standards -Language Teacher Certification -Program Evaluation Methods and Practices -Teaching Literature -Filipino in the Media and Diplomacy -Poster Sessions will be on Filipino Programs Outside the Philippines DEADLINE: August 6, 2007 For details, visit http://www.hawaii.edu/filipino/intlconf2008 .
Source: University of Hawaii
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Title: Call for Papers: Language Issues in English-medium Universities
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-948.html Language Issues in English-medium Universities: A Global Concern Date: 18-Jun-2008 - 20-Jun-2008 Location: Hong Kong, China The Conference, to be held at the University of Hong Kong, will provide a forum to discuss and debate language issues in English-medium universities internationally. The participation of tertiary teachers, researchers, applied linguists and ELT professionals from all regions and contexts is welcome. Topics will include: - national and institutional medium of instruction policies; - the dynamics of English and other local, foreign and minority languages in higher education; - integrating language and content in higher education contexts; - the role of English language support centres in English-medium universities; - the use of English across disciplines; - evaluation and assessment issues; - the interaction of the formal and informal curriculum; - the attitudes, experiences and practices of students and staff; - language identity and its impact on learning; and - language issues in English-medium universities in specific contexts and disciplines Deadline for submission of abstracts: 31 October 2007 For more information and guidelines regarding abstract submission, please visit the conference website http://www.hku.hk/clear/conference08.html .
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Call for Papers: Language Issues in English-medium Universities
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-948.html Language Issues in English-medium Universities: A Global Concern Date: 18-Jun-2008 - 20-Jun-2008 Location: Hong Kong, China The Conference, to be held at the University of Hong Kong, will provide a forum to discuss and debate language issues in English-medium universities internationally. The participation of tertiary teachers, researchers, applied linguists and ELT professionals from all regions and contexts is welcome. Topics will include: - national and institutional medium of instruction policies; - the dynamics of English and other local, foreign and minority languages in higher education; - integrating language and content in higher education contexts; - the role of English language support centres in English-medium universities; - the use of English across disciplines; - evaluation and assessment issues; - the interaction of the formal and informal curriculum; - the attitudes, experiences and practices of students and staff; - language identity and its impact on learning; and - language issues in English-medium universities in specific contexts and disciplines Deadline for submission of abstracts: 31 October 2007 For more information and guidelines regarding abstract submission, please visit the conference website http://www.hku.hk/clear/conference08.html .
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Title: Conference on Technology for Second Language Learning
Body: From http://www.public.iastate.edu/~apling/TSLL TESL/Applied Linguistics: Conference on Technology for Second Language Learning Towards Adaptive CALL: Natural Language Processing for Diagnostic Language Assessment Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22, 2007 Iowa State University For a conference schedule and to register, go to http://www.public.iastate.edu/~apling/TSLL .
Source: Iowa State University
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Title: Conference on Technology for Second Language Learning
Body: From http://www.public.iastate.edu/~apling/TSLL TESL/Applied Linguistics: Conference on Technology for Second Language Learning Towards Adaptive CALL: Natural Language Processing for Diagnostic Language Assessment Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22, 2007 Iowa State University For a conference schedule and to register, go to http://www.public.iastate.edu/~apling/TSLL .
Source: Iowa State University
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Title: Office of English Language Acquisition Summit
Body: From http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/newsline/archives/2007/05/have_you_regist.html OELA's Sixth Annual Celebrate Our Rising Stars Summit will be held October 29-31, 2007 at the Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington, DC. This year's Summit, with the theme, "Preparing ELLs to Succeed in the 21st Century" seeks to equip educators at all levels with effective instructional methods, practices, and research on their English language learners (ELLs). The Summit will hold informative sessions from excellent speakers and field experts; allow educators to connect and discuss with policy makers at the local, state, and national levels; and facilitate networking and learning opportunities for all participants. For more information about Summit VI, including registration and hotel details, please visit the Summit VI Web site at http://www.oelasummit.org .
Source: OELA
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Title: Office of English Language Acquisition Summit
Body: From http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/newsline/archives/2007/05/have_you_regist.html OELA's Sixth Annual Celebrate Our Rising Stars Summit will be held October 29-31, 2007 at the Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington, DC. This year's Summit, with the theme, "Preparing ELLs to Succeed in the 21st Century" seeks to equip educators at all levels with effective instructional methods, practices, and research on their English language learners (ELLs). The Summit will hold informative sessions from excellent speakers and field experts; allow educators to connect and discuss with policy makers at the local, state, and national levels; and facilitate networking and learning opportunities for all participants. For more information about Summit VI, including registration and hotel details, please visit the Summit VI Web site at http://www.oelasummit.org .
Source: OELA
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Title: Distance Learning Course: Effective Business Writing for English Language Learners
Body: From http://www.continuingstudies.udel.edu/business/esl New online course Effective Business Writing for English Language Learners Offered September 3-28, 2007 This new online business course is designed for working professionals who learned English as a second language and have a desire to communicate more effectively in written business English. For more information about this course, please contact Melanie Rehberg at 302/831-1079 or 1-800-597-1444, or MelanieR@udel.edu , or go to http://www.continuingstudies.udel.edu/business/esl .
Source: University of Delaware
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Title: Distance Learning Course: Effective Business Writing for English Language Learners
Body: From http://www.continuingstudies.udel.edu/business/esl New online course Effective Business Writing for English Language Learners Offered September 3-28, 2007 This new online business course is designed for working professionals who learned English as a second language and have a desire to communicate more effectively in written business English. For more information about this course, please contact Melanie Rehberg at 302/831-1079 or 1-800-597-1444, or MelanieR@udel.edu , or go to http://www.continuingstudies.udel.edu/business/esl .
Source: University of Delaware
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Title: World Languages Pilot Program Grants in Minnesota
Body: From http://education.state.mn.us/mde/About_MDE/News_Center/Grant_Opportunities/index.html A total of $250,000 per fiscal year is available to fund five projects up to $50,000 per fiscal year each for Minnesota school districts interested in either expanding existing or adding new foreign language programming. Applications selected for award will develop and implement a sustainable high-quality model world language program. The commissioner must award three grants to kindergarten through grade 8 sites, one grant to a qualified site interested in developing or enhancing a sustainable Mandarin Chinese program, and one grant to an indigenous American Indian world languages program. Deadline for submission of application materials: August 24, 2007. For more information, download http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=031799&RevisionSelectionMethod=latest&Rendition=primary .
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
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Title: World Languages Pilot Program Grants in Minnesota
Body: From http://education.state.mn.us/mde/About_MDE/News_Center/Grant_Opportunities/index.html A total of $250,000 per fiscal year is available to fund five projects up to $50,000 per fiscal year each for Minnesota school districts interested in either expanding existing or adding new foreign language programming. Applications selected for award will develop and implement a sustainable high-quality model world language program. The commissioner must award three grants to kindergarten through grade 8 sites, one grant to a qualified site interested in developing or enhancing a sustainable Mandarin Chinese program, and one grant to an indigenous American Indian world languages program. Deadline for submission of application materials: August 24, 2007. For more information, download http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=031799&RevisionSelectionMethod=latest&Rendition=primary .
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
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Title: Funding for Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Body: From http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/newsline/archives/2007/07/developing_hisp.html The U.S. Department of Education's Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program provides grants to assist HSIs to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students. The HSI Program grants also enable HSIs to expand and enhance their academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability. Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new Individual Development Grants and Cooperative Arrangement Development Grants under the HSI Program. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 10, 2007 More information available in the Federal Register notice at http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-3/071107a.html .
Source: OELA
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Title: Funding for Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Body: From http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/newsline/archives/2007/07/developing_hisp.html The U.S. Department of Education's Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program provides grants to assist HSIs to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students. The HSI Program grants also enable HSIs to expand and enhance their academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability. Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new Individual Development Grants and Cooperative Arrangement Development Grants under the HSI Program. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 10, 2007 More information available in the Federal Register notice at http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-3/071107a.html .
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Title: Temporary Full-time Language Specialists Wanted
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-2250.html Nuance Communications, Inc., a worldwide leader in speech technology, is seeking full-time temporary language specialist to develop our newest TTS technology into various languages. Positions are available for the following languages: - Finnish - Australian English - Cantonese - Japanese - Korean - Norwegian (Bokmaal) - Egyptian Arabic - Greek - Hindi - Indian English - Russian - Swedish - Polish - Hungarian - Catalan Responsibilities: - Helping in development of the linguistic processing components - Design of text corpora for recording and testing - Processing speech data - Creating and tuning the TTS voice - Testing and productization of the TTS voice Requirements: - Native or near native speaker of one of them above-mentioned languages - Speak English fluently (working language) - Have some experience working in speech/NLP/linguistics either in academia or in industry - Have some computational ability - no programming is required, but you should be comfortable working with MS Windows - If you know some AWK or Perl, it would be an advantage - Willing to work in Merelbeke (near Ghent in Belgium) for the duration of the contract Offer: -A 3-5 months contract -Training in all aspects of the job, and you will be working with a talented and committed team -An exciting job with an innovative and performing international company -The opportunity to work in an enthusiastic, supportive team -Competitive remuneration package -Relocation, travel and accommodation assistance For application information, go to http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-2250.html .
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Title: Temporary Full-time Language Specialists Wanted
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-2250.html Nuance Communications, Inc., a worldwide leader in speech technology, is seeking full-time temporary language specialist to develop our newest TTS technology into various languages. Positions are available for the following languages: - Finnish - Australian English - Cantonese - Japanese - Korean - Norwegian (Bokmaal) - Egyptian Arabic - Greek - Hindi - Indian English - Russian - Swedish - Polish - Hungarian - Catalan Responsibilities: - Helping in development of the linguistic processing components - Design of text corpora for recording and testing - Processing speech data - Creating and tuning the TTS voice - Testing and productization of the TTS voice Requirements: - Native or near native speaker of one of them above-mentioned languages - Speak English fluently (working language) - Have some experience working in speech/NLP/linguistics either in academia or in industry - Have some computational ability - no programming is required, but you should be comfortable working with MS Windows - If you know some AWK or Perl, it would be an advantage - Willing to work in Merelbeke (near Ghent in Belgium) for the duration of the contract Offer: -A 3-5 months contract -Training in all aspects of the job, and you will be working with a talented and committed team -An exciting job with an innovative and performing international company -The opportunity to work in an enthusiastic, supportive team -Competitive remuneration package -Relocation, travel and accommodation assistance For application information, go to http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-2250.html .
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Title: Job: Spanish Immersion Teacher
Body: Spanish Immersion teacher wanted Eugene, Oregon Description of Position: This course is part of the ninth grade Eugene International High School (IHS) curriculum and is integrated with Global Literature, Cultural Aesthetics, and Projects, and organized around geographic regions of the globe. The position also includes mentoring and grading students in independent projects for additional credit. In addition, the assignment includes one class delivered and assessed in Spanish as a part of the Spanish Immersion Program. The teacher must be able to utilize a variety of materials, atlases, almanacs, the Internet, software, maps, to teach students the geography and cultures of peoples around the globe. The teacher must instruct and support students in learning effective research strategies and for the immersion class, in the target language. Description of skills, knowledge, and expertise: -Fluency in both written and spoken Spanish -Knowledge of physical geography and a strong interest in current events, world history, world cultures, and global issues -Ability to utilize a variety of resources and effectively guide student research -Familiarity with Internet resources -Expertise in a variety of social studies areas, including history, geography, sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science -Demonstrated interest and involvement in international education -Documented knowledge of the educational and motivational needs of ninth grade students -Documented repertoire of teaching strategies that includes effective classroom management skills, a focus on higher level thinking skills, that use of Socratic questioning, and active student participation during extended teaching blocks -Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents to maintain an effective school environment. -Documented success in working cooperatively with other staff in an interdisciplinary approach for curriculum design and delivery -Willingness to learn and facilitate the IHS requirements for affiliation with the IBO in a timely and effective way -Demonstrated ability to work with a range of ninth grade students in a challenging curriculum -Willingness to participate with other staff in collaborative management of the IHS program Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Schedule: Full Time Contact: Courtney Leonard, Head Teacher Eugene International High School 400 E. 19th Avenue Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 687-3115
Source: Eugene International High School
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Title: Job: Spanish Immersion Teacher
Body: Spanish Immersion teacher wanted Eugene, Oregon Description of Position: This course is part of the ninth grade Eugene International High School (IHS) curriculum and is integrated with Global Literature, Cultural Aesthetics, and Projects, and organized around geographic regions of the globe. The position also includes mentoring and grading students in independent projects for additional credit. In addition, the assignment includes one class delivered and assessed in Spanish as a part of the Spanish Immersion Program. The teacher must be able to utilize a variety of materials, atlases, almanacs, the Internet, software, maps, to teach students the geography and cultures of peoples around the globe. The teacher must instruct and support students in learning effective research strategies and for the immersion class, in the target language. Description of skills, knowledge, and expertise: -Fluency in both written and spoken Spanish -Knowledge of physical geography and a strong interest in current events, world history, world cultures, and global issues -Ability to utilize a variety of resources and effectively guide student research -Familiarity with Internet resources -Expertise in a variety of social studies areas, including history, geography, sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science -Demonstrated interest and involvement in international education -Documented knowledge of the educational and motivational needs of ninth grade students -Documented repertoire of teaching strategies that includes effective classroom management skills, a focus on higher level thinking skills, that use of Socratic questioning, and active student participation during extended teaching blocks -Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents to maintain an effective school environment. -Documented success in working cooperatively with other staff in an interdisciplinary approach for curriculum design and delivery -Willingness to learn and facilitate the IHS requirements for affiliation with the IBO in a timely and effective way -Demonstrated ability to work with a range of ninth grade students in a challenging curriculum -Willingness to participate with other staff in collaborative management of the IHS program Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Schedule: Full Time Contact: Courtney Leonard, Head Teacher Eugene International High School 400 E. 19th Avenue Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 687-3115
Source: Eugene International High School
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Title: News Article: English Language Learners in Arizona to Receive 4 Hours a Day of English Instruction
Body: From http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0714english0714.html New learners must spend 4 hours a day on English Pat Kossan Jul. 14, 2007 Arizona's English-learners spend most of their school day with kids who already know the language. That changes this fall. All kids still learning English will have to spend at least four of their five or six class hours in new courses in English grammar, phonetics, conversation, reading and writing. It's a big change in the way the state's K-12 schools will teach English to about 135,000 kids, whose primary language is most often Spanish, but also Navajo, Somali and dozens of others. Many of those kids now get about an hour of English a day. Supporters say the state is finally providing a structured language-learning model that replaces a dizzying variety of instructional methods used with varying success. But critics warn that it is an expensive plan that segregates English-learners for most of their school day and limits their lessons in core subjects, such as math, science and history. It also will cut back on their socializing with peers. Read the entire article at http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0714english0714.html .
Source: Arizona Republic
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Title: News Article: English Language Learners in Arizona to Receive 4 Hours a Day of English Instruction
Body: From http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0714english0714.html New learners must spend 4 hours a day on English Pat Kossan Jul. 14, 2007 Arizona's English-learners spend most of their school day with kids who already know the language. That changes this fall. All kids still learning English will have to spend at least four of their five or six class hours in new courses in English grammar, phonetics, conversation, reading and writing. It's a big change in the way the state's K-12 schools will teach English to about 135,000 kids, whose primary language is most often Spanish, but also Navajo, Somali and dozens of others. Many of those kids now get about an hour of English a day. Supporters say the state is finally providing a structured language-learning model that replaces a dizzying variety of instructional methods used with varying success. But critics warn that it is an expensive plan that segregates English-learners for most of their school day and limits their lessons in core subjects, such as math, science and history. It also will cut back on their socializing with peers. Read the entire article at http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0714english0714.html .
Source: Arizona Republic
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