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Title: Position Announcement in Linguistics, TESL, ESL composition
Body: From: "Wendy Smith" We expect to hire a tenure-track, assistant professor who is qualified to teach a variety of undergraduate and M.A.-level courses in linguistics, TESL, ESL composition, effective Fall 2004. Ph.D. required. Normal teaching load is three classes per quarter. Starting salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send a letter and vita by November 10 to Rong Chen, Chair, English Department, California State University, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407. California State University, San Bernardino is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diversified workforce.
Source: California State University, San Bernardino
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Title: Spanish Website
Body: From: FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU Barbara Nelson's fantastic site: (http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/exercises/
Source: Barbara Nelson
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Title: MCPS FL Curriculum Frameworks
Body: From: Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/lang/ About the MCPS FL Curriculum Frameworks MCPS has developed frameworks for all of the foreign languages, both modern and classical, that are taught in its middle and high schools. These frameworks identify for teachers, parents, administrators and students what students should know and be able to do by the end of each unit of study at each level of the language. This knowledge and performance ability is categorized by the 5 goals of the Standards for Foreign Language Learning: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and communities. The essential structures that students will learn to be able to accomplish these student outcomes are also included in the frameworks. The student outcomes of the frameworks are the mandated curriculum of MCPS and form the basis on which countywide exams are created.
Source: Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland
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Title: Reischauer Scholar Application
Body: From: REISCHAUER SCHOLARS PROGRAM The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) and the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) would like to invite all interested high school juniors and seniors to apply to the Reischauer Scholars Program. Named after the former U.S. ambassador to Japan, the Program will select 20 exceptional high school juniors and seniors from throughout the United States to engage in an intensive study of Japan. Selected students will participate in an Internet-mediated course on Japan from February to June 2004. This course will provide students with a broad overview of Japanese history, literature, religion, art, politics, and economics, with a special focus on the U.S.-Japan relationship. Top scholars, leading diplomats, and young professionals will provide lectures on CD-ROM as well as engage students in on-line dialogue. These lectures and discussions will be woven into an overall curriculum that will provide students with reading materials and assignments. Concurrent with the Internet-based course, students will develop individual research projects. Final research projects will be printed in journal format and students will be required to lead two presentations on Japan at their schools or in their communities. Students who successfully complete the course will earn a Certificate of Completion from Stanford University and the USJF. Selected students will participate in 12 "virtual classes" via the Internet between February and June 2004. Students should expect to allot 2 to 4 hours per week to complete the lectures, discussions, readings, and assignments. Since this is a distance-learning course, however, students will be able to structure the work around their individual schedules. Although intensive, the Reischauer Scholars Program will equip participants with a rare degree of expertise about Japan that may have a significant impact on their choice of study and future career. Interested students can download applications at www.reischauerscholars.org or contact Waka Brown via e-mail waka@stanford.edu for more information. Completed applications must be postmarked by November 1, 2003. Waka Takahashi Brown Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) 616 Serra Street | E013 Encina Hall | Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-6055 tel. (650) 725-1486 | fax. (650) 723-6784 | waka@stanford.edu http://spice.stanford.edu
Source: Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education
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Title: 36th Benkyoukai (Study Forum)
Body: From: "Keiko Schneider" "Basic IT Infrastructure to Support Japanese Language Education (2003)" Info Page: Misa Gratton "Basic IT Infrastructure to Support Japanese Language Education (2003) " October 27th (Monday), 2003 at 1pm EST October 27th (Monday) 8am Hawaii, 10am PST, noon CST, 6pm GMT, 6pm London, October 28th (Tuesday) 3am Japan, 5am Sydney, 7am New Zealand, if this calculation is correct. To be sure, please go to Timezone Converter () Daylight Savings in North America finishes on the 26th (Sunday) How long? For about 50 minutes Whos is the invited speaker? Misa Gratton Misa Gratton has worked in the IT field all her life. She has used a variety of computers in different countries including Japan. From 1986 to 1989, she was Chief of Computer Services Unit, the United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan, where she gained significant experience in computers localized for the Japanese language and ones based on the English language, with their connectivity to international networks. Upon her return to Canada and working as a public servant, she undertook large IT planning projects including IT strategic planning. This led to an assignment to Carleton University to develop an IT strategic plan for the entire university community. In the process, she found an extremely interesting problem to describe IT infrastructure to support multilingual needs. She wishes to share her information with sensei gata involved in the Japanese language education. Short description of the presentation Since technical support resources are difficult and expensive to obtain, it is extremely effective to exchange technical information in eGroups, such as SenseiOnline. In such exchanges, it would be helpful if participants can use basic common terms which are well defined and used among a majority of computer and Internet users. This will introduce certain preciseness in describing problems and finding answers. The paper tries to explain "how things work" by using a basic set of technical terms. Its goal is to contribute to SenseiOnline by enhancing the information exchange on the use of computers and the Internet. What is going to happen? Misa sensei's paper is at So read the paper above and go to TAPPED IN with the new interface. There, you will be able to discuss this topic with Misa sensei and others from around the world. TAPPED IN is open to everybody and the presentation will be done in English. Where? TAPPED IN is letting us use their space. Please go to for detailed Guest log in info. No sign up necessary. Please log in a few minutes early to get used to the environment or do practice before the actual session. Can I use Japanese? TAPPED IN can't yet show Japanese even if user computer is Japanese capable. If I can't attend? If I am too sleepy? The log of the event will be available in PDF format after several days after the event. Please visit: Please send any question to the Manager of senseiOnline at senseionline-owner@yahoogroups.com I look forward to seeing you all!
Source: Misa Gratton
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Title: Japanese Teacher Vacancy
Body: From: "Ryuko Kubota" Japanese Teacher Vacancy Pitt County Schools 1717 West 5th Street Greenville, NC 27834 252.830.4242 Fax: 252.830.4239 Contact: Dr. Joseph Nelson Director of Licensed Personnel Primary responsibilities include: -making knowledge of the Japanese language and culture accessible to students -developing students cognitive capacity and respect for learning -fostering students' self-esteem, motivation, and sense of civic responsibility. * Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform Essential Job Functions: The classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of North Carolina. In accordance with certification requirements and performance expectations of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria. 1. The minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. 2. Qualify for a North Carolina Teacher's Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred). 3. A completed credential file. 4. Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience. 5. Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education. 6. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Summary of Essential Functions The Classroom Teacher: -meets regular and predictable attendance requirements. -plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve program objectives. -maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. -implements useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures. -selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials. -establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students. -maintains open lines of communication with parents/guardians. -engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development. -works collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program. NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Source: Pitt County Schools, NC
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Title: 2003-04 Oregon School Directory
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" News from the Oregon Department of Education... In an effort to be more cost-efficient, the Oregon Department of Education will produce the 2003-04 Oregon School Directory as an online publication only. It will no longer be produced or available in printed format from the Department. This change is part of a larger initiative to reduce the cost of printed publications. The goal is to move Department communications to e-mail and Internet-based publication, reducing both production time and cost. The PDF version of the directory is available online at http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/ The PDF can be viewed online, downloaded to a computer or CD, or printed out in hardcopy form via your printer.
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Title: The Roots of 'Hispanic'
Body: From: Nordlund, Carmen washingtonpost.com 1975 Committee of Bureaucrats Produced Designation By Darryl Fears, Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, October 15, 2003; Page A21 During Hispanic Heritage Month, Grace Flores-Hughes did not dance at any galas, sit on any panels or receive any awards. And when the annual celebration ends today, the 57-year-old Mexican American will look back on another year of being forgotten. Hardly anyone knows that 28 years ago, Flores-Hughes and a handful of other Spanish-speaking federal employees helped make the decision that changed how people with mixed Spanish heritage would be identified in this country. In 1975, when Flores-Hughes was a baby-faced bureaucrat working for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, she sat on the highly contentious Ad Hoc Committee on Racial and Ethnic Definitions. "We chose the word 'Hispanic,' " she said proudly in a recent interview. The choice resounded throughout the federal government, including at the Office of Management and Budget, which placed the word on census forms for the first time in 1980. But the decision touched off a debate in the wider community over whether "Latino" should have been the designated term, and that debate still rages. Flores-Hughes, a federal appointee who lives in Alexandria, does not engage in it. She is more concerned with setting the record straight. "People keep saying that Richard Nixon is the reason why we're called 'Hispanic,' " she said. "And I think, 'Where did they get that from?' " But no one can be blamed for not knowing. Few records survive to document the committee's existence or its work. A search of the federal Education Resources Information Center yielded a single report that includes a list of members and the chairman, Charles Johnson of the Census Bureau. Even former representative Robert Garcia (D-N.Y.), who worked diligently for a "Hispanic" designation in those days, said, "I didn't know the committee existed." The story of how the term came to be embraced by government is more important than ever, Flores-Hughes said, because it is crucial to the debate over whether to identify people as "Hispanic" or "Latino," a debate that vexes the Spanish-speaking and Spanish-surnamed community and non-Hispanic Americans with connections to it. To finish reading the article, go to: washingtonpost.com, Wednesday, October 15, 2003; Page A21
Source: Washington Post
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Title: Maria Del Rey - Craterian
Body: From: "Kris Kibbee" Here's a link to the page on our theater website that describes Maria's show in more detail: http://craterian.org/mariadelrey.html Craterian Performances presents Latin Grammy nominee Maria Del Rey in in upbeat, bilingual, interactive concert-"El Puente/The Bridge"-designed for kids, families, educators and anyone who loves to build bridges between cultures. The Rogue Valley Discovery Chorus joins Del Rey onstage for a portion of this celebration of Latin American songs and stories. Shows at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, at the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater. All seats (adults & children) are just $3 (children under one year free). Box Office phone is 779-3000.
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Title: Bilingual Staff Positions
Body: From: "Ginger Church" We are actively seeking bilingual staff members in Roseburg. Will wonders never cease? Please share if you know of anyone who is interested. Ginger Church Secondary ELL Teacher/Program Facilitator Roseburg Public Schools 1419 NW Valley View Drive Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 440-4036 gchurch@roseburg.k12.or.us
Source: Roseburg Public Schools
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