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Title: Call for Papers: California Language Teachers’ Association Conference
Body: CLTA Conference 2008 Coastin’ the Communication Highway March 13 - March 16, 2008 Marriott Hotel Irvine, California CLTA Invites you to submit a proposal to present an interest session on Saturday or Sunday for one hour. For more information, visit http://www.clta.net/conference/index.html .
Source: CLTA
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Title: Call for Papers: International Conference on Models of Interaction in Bilinguals
Body: Call for Papers INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MODELS OF INTERACTION IN BILINGUALS ESRC Centre for Research on Bilingualism in Theory and Practice Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom October 24 - 26, 2008 The ESRC Centre for Bilingualism in Theory and Practice invites submissions for talks and posters on the topic of "Models of Interaction in Bilinguals,” broadly defined to include, e.g., interaction between the bilingual's two languages, interaction between language and cognition, interaction between bilinguals' writing systems/literacy, and any other relevant topic. INVITED SPEAKERS Ellen Bialystok, York University and Rotman Research Institute of the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto Ton Dijkstra, Nijmegen Institute for Cognition and Information, The Netherlands David Green, UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Dept. of Psychology, University College London, UK Judith Kroll, Pennsylvania State University, USA Ping Li, University of Richmond, Virginia, USA Núria Sebastián Gallés, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain Deadline for submission of abstracts: December 1, 2007. More information is available at www.bilingualism.bangor.ac.uk . To view submissions details, go to http://linguistlist.org/callconf/browse-conf-action.cfm?ConfID=59520 and click on View Call for Papers.
Source: BILING
Inputdate: 2007-11-11 11:52:51
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Title: 4th International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference
Body: From http://globalization.wsu.edu The 4th annual Globalization Conference will provide a forum for scholarly discussion of diversity grounded in relationships between peoples and their economic, political, cultural, and geographical contexts. We welcome and encourage the participation of faculty, researchers, educators, students, and community members. Proposals for presentations that engage the themes of diversity, education, globalization, and related issues are invited. We are especially interested in work that engages the topic of diversity while connecting the local with the global. Proposals should address the theme of the conference from any disciplinary, cross-disciplinary, or trans-disciplinary perspective. Diversity is conceptualized broadly and includes languages, people, ideas, theoretical frameworks, ideologies, etc. Papers and projects that address unique and promising ways of imagining diversity in society and education are especially welcome. Proposals from graduate students and professionals/practitioners are encouraged. Individual papers, panels, symposiums, film/documentary screenings, poster sessions, and other creative endeavors that address the conference theme are invited. The proposal deadline is November 30, 2007. Confirmed Keynote Speakers: -Lily Wong Fillmore, University of California at Berkeley -William Pinar, University of British Columbia -James Banks, University of Washington -Sandy Grande, Connecticut College For more information, go to http://globalization.wsu.edu .
Source: Washington State University
Inputdate: 2007-11-11 11:53:52
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Title: Conference: Responding to Change: Flexibility in the Delivery of Language Programmes
Body: From http://lc.ust.hk/~centre/conf2008 This international conference is jointly organized by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Payap University. The theme of the conference is “Responding to Change: Flexibility in the Delivery of Language Programmes”. The aim of the conference is to draw together scholars and practitioners in language teaching to discuss the implications of new challenges in the field and to explore ways to tackle them. The conference will take place in Hong Kong and Chiang Mai, Thailand from January 7th to 11th, 2008. For more information, visit the conference website at http://lc.ust.hk/~centre/conf2008 .
Source: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Payap University
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Title: SOCALLT 2008 Conference
Body: From http://www.socallt.org/Conferences/2008 SOCALLT 2008 Conference "Navigating the C's with Technology" Dates: Feb. 14 (pre conference workshop), Feb. 15, & Feb. 16 (conference presentations), 2008 Conference Site: Holiday Inn at Denver International Airport For more information, go to http://www.socallt.org/Conferences/2008 .
Source: SOCALLT
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Title: Two-Week Technology Workshop and Tour in Rome for Classical Language Teachers
Body: From http://www.aclclassics.org/rome2008.html The American Classical League is offering a course for teachers of Latin, Greek, Classical Studies, and related fields to visit some of the most significant classical sites in Rome and Campania and learn how to record those experiences for instructional applications in the classroom, using the latest technologies of digital photography, computer software, and website design. For more information about the course, go to http://www.aclclassics.org/rome2008.html .
Source: ACL
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Title: Panel: Representing Foreign Language Education at the Federal Level in the United States
Body: From http://www1.georgetown.edu/departments/german/faculty/byrnes/perspectivespanels Four moderated panel discussions have been organized by Leo van Lier, Editor of The Modern Language Journal, and Heidi Byrnes, Associate Editor of Perspectives, in order to lay the ground work for Perspectives 92,4 (December 2008). The topic for that issue of Perspectives and the panels is: "Representing Foreign Language Education at the Federal Level in the United States.” Open sessions will take place at the following conferences: * ACTFL, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, San Antonio, TX. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Room 218: 3 – 5 p.m. * MLA, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, Chicago, Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Erie Room: 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. * Northeast Conference, Friday, March 28, 2008, New York, Marriott Marquis: 2 - 4 p.m. * AAAL, Monday, March 31, 2008,Washington, DC, Omni Shoreham: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Each panel features experts representing various constituencies and education policy experiences and interests. They are charged with imagining forms of institutionalization for foreign language education policy-making at the federal level of the U.S. that assure the development of encompassing, coherent, and long-term policies and practices. Following panelists’ brief opening statements, the sessions will feature a moderated discussion and seek commentary from attendees. For more information, go to http://www1.georgetown.edu/departments/german/faculty/byrnes/perspectivespanels .
Source: Modern Language Journal
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Title: Job: Target Language Experts: Azerbaijani
Body: Language Learning Solutions is a recognized pioneer in the field of Web- delivered foreign language assessment. We are looking for native speakers of Azerbaijani to work as target language experts (TLE) to help create meaningful reading and listening assessments on a contractual part-time basis. TLEs will be responsible for locating and translating authentic texts, as well as rating them according to the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale. TLEs must be self-directed, well organized with strong attention to detail and able to work from home. The compensation is competitive. To pursue this exciting opportunity, email a resume to: yprefontaine@onlinells.com
Source: FL-ASSESSMENTS
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Title: Job: Executive Director, The Center for Language Minority Education and Research
Body: From http://www.clmer.csulb.edu/about/positions.cfm POSITION: Executive Director of the Center for Language Minority Education and Research (CLMER) with partial assignment as Project Director of Grants dependent on future grants. A primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to obtain funding through grants and contracts that will support and advance the work of the Center. The Executive Director is expected to promote educational reform for inclusive 21st century learning and teaching by demonstrating a commitment to advancing social justice and to the vision, mission, service model, and philosophy of the center. CLMER is a university based consultation, research, and training center serving schools and communities dedicated to improving education for multicultural communities. CLMER is dedicated to developing services and programs and engaging in inquiry and research efforts that are in line with the Center’s priorities of language rights, critical pedagogy, community learning theory, technology integration, anti-racist education, and family-school-community collaboration. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2008 Read the entire job announcement at http://www.clmer.csulb.edu/about/positions.cfm .
Source: CLMER
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Title: Job: Portuguese & Applied Linguistics: Language Program Coordinator
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-3311.html The School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University, located in Washington DC, invites applications for Portuguese Language Program Coordinator for 2008-2010. This is a full-time two-year appointment with possibility of renewal. Duties include teaching Portuguese language courses, syllabus design, and supervision of Portuguese language instructors. Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2008 For more information on desired qualifications and application process, go to http://linguistlist.org/issues/18/18-3311.html .
Source: LINGUIST List
Inputdate: 2007-11-12 12:02:40
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