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Title: Why Study a World Language
Body: From http://www.flagsteacher.com Here are some documents and statistics to help with advocacy for learning a language, including correlation statements and research and advocacy resources specifically for French, Spanish, and German. The resources are available at http://www.flagsteacher.com/why%20study%20language.htm .
Source: FLAGS
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Title: Book: A Synthesis of Research on Second Language Writing in English
Body: From http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t788593341 A Synthesis of Research on Second Language Writing in English Authors: Ilona Leki; Tony Silva; Alister Cumming Publisher: Routledge Summary: Synthesizing twenty-five years of the most significant and influential findings of published research on second language writing in English, this volume promotes understanding and provides access to research developments in the field. Overall, it distinguishes the major contexts of English L2 learning in North America, synthesizes the research themes, issues, and findings that span these contexts, and interprets the methodological progression and substantive findings of this body of knowledge. Of particular interest is the extensive bibliography, which makes this volume an essential reference tool for libraries and serious writing professionals, both researchers and practitioners, both L1 and L2. This book is designed to allow researchers to become familiar with the most important research on this topic, to promote understanding of pedagogical needs of L2 writing students, and to introduce graduate students to L2 writing research findings. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t788593341 .
Source: Routledge
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Title: Book: Heritage Language Education
Body: From http://www.routledgeeducation.com/books/Heritage-Language-Education-isbn9780805848038 Heritage Language Education: A New Field Emerging Edited by Donna M. Brinton, Olga Kagan, and Susan Bauckus Publisher: Routledge Summary: This volume presents a multidisciplinary perspective on teaching heritage language learners. Contributors from theoretical and applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, educational policy, and pedagogy specialists explore policy and societal issues, present linguistic case studies, and discuss curricular issues, offering both research and hands-on innovation. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.routledgeeducation.com/books/Heritage-Language-Education-isbn9780805848038 .
Source: Routledge
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Title: New Issue of Language Documentation & Conservation
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/19/19-2232.html Volume 2, Number 1 of Language Documentation and Conservation is available. Articles include the following: -Diglossia, Bilingualism, and the Revitalization of Written Eastern Cham Marc Brunelle -Writing an Endangered Language Valérie Guérin -Researching and Documenting the Languages of Tanzania Henry R. T. Muzale and Josephat M. Rugemalira -Rescuing Legacy Data Thomas Schmidt and Jasmine Bennöhr -Language Documentation and Archives in South America Frank Seifart, Sebastian Drude, Bruna Franchetto, Jürg Gasché, Lucía Golluscio, and Elizabeth Manrique Access this free online journal at http://www.nflrc.hawaii.edu/ldc/June2008 .
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Call for Papers: Preparing 'Highly Qualified' Teachers of English Learners
Body: From http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu/events/09_conf/index.php The University of California Linguistic Minority Research Institute (UC LMRI) is pleased to announce that its 22nd Annual Conference, to be held May 1-2, 2009 at the University of California, Riverside, will focus on The Preparation of Teachers of English Learners. Call for Papers Papers should synthesize existing research or provide new research on issues related to the preparation of teachers of English learners, such as: • The critical competencies for teachers of English learners • The role and impact of bilingual EL teachers • The effectiveness of teacher preparation programs • The role of induction programs for supporting new EL teachers • Alternative professional development strategies • Recruiting and retaining teachers to work with EL students For more information, go to http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu/events/09_conf/index.php .
Source: University of California
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Title: Atlanta Association of Interpreters and Translators 2nd Annual Conference
Body: From http://www.aait.org 2nd AAIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE “International Year of Languages” Presented by the American Translators Association and the AAIT Atlanta, September 27 & 28, 2008 The AAIT is pleased to invite translators, interpreters and other language professionals to this one-and-a-half day conference, where a select group of speakers will address the following topics: - The World is not Flat: Five Keys to Successful Intercultural Communication Vickie Fliers - Tips to Quality Conference Interpretation Jacki Noh - Ethics in Jeopardy Judith Kenigson-Kristy - Role of Interpreters in Disasters Dr. Betsy Gard - The Role of the Translator/Interpreter in a Multicultural World: How to Be The Best We Can Be Dr. Annette Cash - Internet Savvy: Tools, Tricks, and Tips for Translators and Interpreters Mary Maloof - Language Education Dr. Lucia Ribeiro For more information, go to http://www.aait.org/conference_aait2008.htm .
Source: AAIT
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Title: 31st Annual Second Language Research Forum
Body: 31st Annual Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) October 17-19, 2008 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii Exploring SLA: Perspectives, Positions, and Practices Through this year’s theme, we investigate various professional interests and practices of the field of Second Language Acquisition. The overall purpose of SLRF 2008 is to integrate an array of ideas about SLA research, ethics, and practice, from across multiple approaches. For more information, visit the conference website at http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/slrf08 .
Source: NCLRC
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Title: NCYU 2008 International Conference on Applied Linguistics, Taiwan
Body: From http://web.ncyu.edu.tw/~chaochih/ncyu2008ical.htm NCYU 2008 International Conference on Applied Linguistics (NCYU 2008 ICAL) (Second International Conference on Applied Linguistics, 2nd ICAL) Date: Thursday-Sunday, October 23-26, 2008 Location: Minhsiung Campus, National Chiayi University, Taiwan The theme of the NCYU 2008 ICAL is Applied Linguistics--Global and Domestic Perspectives. For more information, go to the conference website at http://web.ncyu.edu.tw/~chaochih/ncyu2008ical.htm .
Source: National Chiayi University, Taiwan
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Title: GOLDEN: German On-line: Distance Education Network
Body: From http://www.aatg.org/content/view/58/34 Looking for a convenient way to update your instructional skills and knowledge about the teaching and learning of German? The GOLDEN program allows to you to learn the latest instructional strategies and to integrate them directly into your German classroom via online professional development workshops. The workshops planned for 2008 are: August: Instructional Planning 2 (Nan Bergen) September: Instructional Planning 3 (Margaret Plank) October: Instructional Planning 4 (Helga Marshall) Deadline for Instructional Planning 2 module/workshop registration: July 31. For more information, go to http://www.aatg.org/content/view/58/34 .
Source: AATG
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Title: Summer Professional Development Opportunity in Ohio
Body: From http://www.ofla-online.com The Ohio Foreign Language Association is sponsoring a Summer Professional Development Opportunity for all Language Teachers! Need a jump start before school starts? Come for a one day introduction to or a refresher in TPR Storytelling®. This workshop is for anyone who has a curiosity about TPR Storytelling®, anyone who wants a refresher in the basics, anyone who wants to go beyond the basics, or anyone who simply wants some new teaching techniques to use immediately at the start of school. WHEN: Monday August 11 and Tuesday and 12, come for one or both days WHERE: Delphos Jefferson High School, 901 Wildcat Lane (901 N. State Street), Delphos, Ohio For more information and to sign up, go to http://www.ofla-online.com/index.php?module=blog&id=21 .
Source: OFLA
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