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Title: Workshop: Teaching Writing in the Foreign Language Classroom
Body: From http://clear.msu.edu/clear/professionaldev/summerworkshops.php Teaching Writing in the Foreign Language Classroom Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) -- Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) This workshop will begin with a discussion of how writing fits into a general skills foreign language class and the role writing plays in meeting the National Standards for Foreign Language Teaching. We will then try activities that use writing as a tool to promote overall proficiency and that target specific grammatical structures and vocabulary. Next, we will focus on essay writing including how to construct assignments, create prewriting activities, and give feedback on and assess assignments. Learn more about this and other CLEAR summer 2009 workshops at http://clear.msu.edu/clear/professionaldev/summerworkshops.php .
Source: CLEAR
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Title: Workshop: Teaching Writing in the Foreign Language Classroom
Body: From http://clear.msu.edu/clear/professionaldev/summerworkshops.php Teaching Writing in the Foreign Language Classroom Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) -- Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) This workshop will begin with a discussion of how writing fits into a general skills foreign language class and the role writing plays in meeting the National Standards for Foreign Language Teaching. We will then try activities that use writing as a tool to promote overall proficiency and that target specific grammatical structures and vocabulary. Next, we will focus on essay writing including how to construct assignments, create prewriting activities, and give feedback on and assess assignments. Learn more about this and other CLEAR summer 2009 workshops at http://clear.msu.edu/clear/professionaldev/summerworkshops.php .
Source: CLEAR
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Title: Institute: Language and Learning Disorders and the Struggling Immersion Learner
Body: Meeting the Challenges of Immersion Education: Language and Learning Disorders and the Struggling Immersion Learner July 13–17, 2009 Presenters: Tara Fortune and local immersion educators and specialists Veteran immersion teachers will examine research and practice in addressing the needs of struggling immersion learners in immersion settings. For more information, go to http://www.carla.umn.edu/institutes .
Source: CARLA
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Title: Institute: Language and Learning Disorders and the Struggling Immersion Learner
Body: Meeting the Challenges of Immersion Education: Language and Learning Disorders and the Struggling Immersion Learner July 13–17, 2009 Presenters: Tara Fortune and local immersion educators and specialists Veteran immersion teachers will examine research and practice in addressing the needs of struggling immersion learners in immersion settings. For more information, go to http://www.carla.umn.edu/institutes .
Source: CARLA
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Title: Teachers of Critical Languages Program Follow-On Projects
Body: From http://www.americancouncils.org/TCLP/index.php The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce support for follow-on projects to assist Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) alumni and institutions to support mutual understanding by helping to increase the number of Americans teaching and learning critical need languages. These projects can be proposed by current or previous exchange teachers, mentor teachers, host schools, or host school districts. Projects that allow continued collaboration between schools and their exchange teachers, as well as those that contribute to or develop US schools' critical foreign language programs, can be supported with awards up to approximately $5,000. Grants will be awarded on an ongoing basis. Please note, the deadline is March 31, 2010, with all approved projects to be completed by June 30, 2010 Learn more at http://www.americancouncils.org/TCLP/index.php .
Source: American Councils
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Title: Teachers of Critical Languages Program Follow-On Projects
Body: From http://www.americancouncils.org/TCLP/index.php The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce support for follow-on projects to assist Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) alumni and institutions to support mutual understanding by helping to increase the number of Americans teaching and learning critical need languages. These projects can be proposed by current or previous exchange teachers, mentor teachers, host schools, or host school districts. Projects that allow continued collaboration between schools and their exchange teachers, as well as those that contribute to or develop US schools' critical foreign language programs, can be supported with awards up to approximately $5,000. Grants will be awarded on an ongoing basis. Please note, the deadline is March 31, 2010, with all approved projects to be completed by June 30, 2010 Learn more at http://www.americancouncils.org/TCLP/index.php .
Source: American Councils
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Title: Short-Term Chinese and English Language Research Award Program
Body: The National Council of State Supervisors for Language (NCSSFL) and the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) jointly announce "Short-Term Chinese and English Language Research Award Program" This pilot program will allow five American educational administrators or school teachers to visit Taiwan and conduct research on either Chinese or English language teaching and learning. Each award will include economy class round-trip airfare and a daily living expense allowance (USD $200 per day/approx. NTD$6,000 per day) for the duration of the research period in Taiwan, which may be as long as 3 weeks. arrow For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/q3lgs2 .
Source: Asia Society
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Title: Short-Term Chinese and English Language Research Award Program
Body: The National Council of State Supervisors for Language (NCSSFL) and the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) jointly announce "Short-Term Chinese and English Language Research Award Program" This pilot program will allow five American educational administrators or school teachers to visit Taiwan and conduct research on either Chinese or English language teaching and learning. Each award will include economy class round-trip airfare and a daily living expense allowance (USD $200 per day/approx. NTD$6,000 per day) for the duration of the research period in Taiwan, which may be as long as 3 weeks. arrow For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/q3lgs2 .
Source: Asia Society
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Title: Job: Oral Proficiency Interviewers, ACTFL
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-1572.html The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL, www.actfl.org), an organization dedicated to the teaching and learning of all languages in the United States since the 1960s, is currently recruiting native speakers or near native speakers of the languages listed below to train as Oral Proficiency Interviewers (to evaluate the level of fluency of another individual in a particular language). This is contract work which is perfect for freelancers, but can also be performed around a regular job with a minimum weekly commitment. Training is ON-SITE in White Plains, NY, but actual work is performed remotely with a land line and a connection to Internet. Interagency language roundtable (ILR) - a language proficiency testing project: Arabic (all dialects of Yemeni Arabic ONLY), Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian,Hausa, Indonesian, Javanese, Kazahk, Kikongo, Kurdish-Sorani, Lao, Malayalam, Moro (Tausug), Nepalese, Pashto, Sindhi, Sinhalese, Somali, Tagalog, Tajik, Turkmen, Uzbek. View the full job posting at http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-1572.html .
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Job: Oral Proficiency Interviewers, ACTFL
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-1572.html The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL, www.actfl.org), an organization dedicated to the teaching and learning of all languages in the United States since the 1960s, is currently recruiting native speakers or near native speakers of the languages listed below to train as Oral Proficiency Interviewers (to evaluate the level of fluency of another individual in a particular language). This is contract work which is perfect for freelancers, but can also be performed around a regular job with a minimum weekly commitment. Training is ON-SITE in White Plains, NY, but actual work is performed remotely with a land line and a connection to Internet. Interagency language roundtable (ILR) - a language proficiency testing project: Arabic (all dialects of Yemeni Arabic ONLY), Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian,Hausa, Indonesian, Javanese, Kazahk, Kikongo, Kurdish-Sorani, Lao, Malayalam, Moro (Tausug), Nepalese, Pashto, Sindhi, Sinhalese, Somali, Tagalog, Tajik, Turkmen, Uzbek. View the full job posting at http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-1572.html .
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Lecturer Position in Hindi
Body: The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at University of Michigan invites applications for the position of Lecturer I in Hindi beginning September 1, 2009. The position is a renewable one-year appointment, and is subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant field such as the following: Hindi language, literature, or linguistics; Hindi Studies; second-language acquisition, TESL, etc. Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi and English is required; at least one year of experience teaching Hindi at the college/university level is preferred. Duties will include 12 weekly hours of instruction in all levels of Hindi language and active participation in teamwork and program affairs. The application dossier should include an application letter explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, and three letters of recommendation. In addition, evidence of teaching excellence, a teaching demo videotape/DVD, and/or samples of self-developed teaching materials would be desirable. Kindly send your application packet to: Hindi Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Michigan, Suite 6111 Thayer Building, 202 South Thayer, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608. Or electronically Review of applications will begin on June 1 and will continue until the position is filled. University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Terms and conditions for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers' Employee Organization.
Siddiqi, T. [HINDI-T] Lecturer position in Hindi. Hindi Language Teachers listserv (tsiddiqi@UMICH.EDU, 6 May 2009).
Source: HINDI-T
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Title: Lecturer Position in Hindi
Body: The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at University of Michigan invites applications for the position of Lecturer I in Hindi beginning September 1, 2009. The position is a renewable one-year appointment, and is subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant field such as the following: Hindi language, literature, or linguistics; Hindi Studies; second-language acquisition, TESL, etc. Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi and English is required; at least one year of experience teaching Hindi at the college/university level is preferred. Duties will include 12 weekly hours of instruction in all levels of Hindi language and active participation in teamwork and program affairs. The application dossier should include an application letter explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, and three letters of recommendation. In addition, evidence of teaching excellence, a teaching demo videotape/DVD, and/or samples of self-developed teaching materials would be desirable. Kindly send your application packet to: Hindi Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Michigan, Suite 6111 Thayer Building, 202 South Thayer, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608. Or electronically
Source: HINDI-T
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Title: German Immersion Positions in Minnesota
Body: The Twin Cities German Immersion School is looking for a number of classroom teachers K-5. This is an exciting time of growth as they add 1 full day Kindergarten, a 3rd grade class, and a 5th grade. Here is the job posting: http://germanschool-mn.org/docs/Teacher%20posting%202009-2010.pdf and the school’s website: www.germanschool-mn.org Chrissi, T. [LIM-A] teaching positions at German Immersion. Language Immersion in the Americas Discussion List (LIM-A@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 7 May 2009).
Source: LIM-A
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Title: German Immersion Positions in Minnesota
Body: The Twin Cities German Immersion School is looking for a number of classroom teachers K-5. This is an exciting time of growth as they add 1 full day Kindergarten, a 3rd grade class, and a 5th grade. Here is the job posting: http://germanschool-mn.org/docs/Teacher%20posting%202009-2010.pdf and the school’s website: www.germanschool-mn.org Chrissi, T. [LIM-A] teaching positions at German Immersion. Language Immersion in the Americas Discussion List (LIM-A@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 7 May 2009).
Source: LIM-A
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Title: Job: Academic Technology Consultant for Languages
Body: From http://library.duke.edu/jobs/atclanguages.html Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Center for Instructional Technology (cit.duke.edu), the Academic Technology Consultant (ATC) provides support for faculty to encourage the effective use of instructional technology in key academic disciplines and programs at Duke. The ATC works within a collaborative, team-based environment and coordinates activities with other CIT staff, the University’s Office of Information Technology, Library staff and school-based technology support staff. Review of applications will begin in mid-May and will continue until the position is filled. View the full job posting at http://library.duke.edu/jobs/atclanguages.html .
Source: Duke University
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Title: Job: Academic Technology Consultant for Languages
Body: From http://library.duke.edu/jobs/atclanguages.html Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Center for Instructional Technology (cit.duke.edu), the Academic Technology Consultant (ATC) provides support for faculty to encourage the effective use of instructional technology in key academic disciplines and programs at Duke. The ATC works within a collaborative, team-based environment and coordinates activities with other CIT staff, the University’s Office of Information Technology, Library staff and school-based technology support staff. Review of applications will begin in mid-May and will continue until the position is filled. View the full job posting at http://library.duke.edu/jobs/atclanguages.html .
Source: Duke University
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Title: Article: Army Extends Immigrant Recruiting
Body: From http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-immigrant-recruits4-2009may04,0,5078748,full.story Army extends immigrant recruiting: Pilot program seeks to boost the ranks of language and healthcare specialists by offering citizenship. By Alexandra Zavis and Andrew Becker May 4, 2009 Starting today, 10 Los Angeles-area Army recruiting offices will begin taking applications from some foreigners who are here on temporary visas or who have been granted asylum. In all, the pilot program, which was launched in New York in February, seeks to enlist 1,000 military recruits with special language and medical skills, most of whom will join the Army. Response to the program has exceeded expectations, drawing applications from more than 7,000 people around the country, many of them highly educated, defense officials said. Read the full article at http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-immigrant-recruits4-2009may04,0,5078748,full.story .
Source: Los Angeles Times
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Title: Article: Army Extends Immigrant Recruiting
Body: From http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-immigrant-recruits4-2009may04,0,5078748,full.story Army extends immigrant recruiting: Pilot program seeks to boost the ranks of language and healthcare specialists by offering citizenship. By Alexandra Zavis and Andrew Becker May 4, 2009 Starting today, 10 Los Angeles-area Army recruiting offices will begin taking applications from some foreigners who are here on temporary visas or who have been granted asylum. In all, the pilot program, which was launched in New York in February, seeks to enlist 1,000 military recruits with special language and medical skills, most of whom will join the Army. Response to the program has exceeded expectations, drawing applications from more than 7,000 people around the country, many of them highly educated, defense officials said. Read the full article at http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-immigrant-recruits4-2009may04,0,5078748,full.story .
Source: Los Angeles Times
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Title: Bilingual Babies Are Precocious Decision-makers
Body: From http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13489730&fsrc=rss Twice blessed: Bilingual babies are precocious decision-makers April 16, 2009 A study just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences may help resolve the question of whether to teach young children a second language by getting to the nub of what is going on in a bilingual child’s brain, how a second language affects the way he thinks, and thus in what circumstances being bilingual may be helpful. Agnes Kovacs and Jacques Mehler at the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste say that some aspects of the cognitive development of infants raised in a bilingual household must be undergoing acceleration in order to manage which of the two languages they are dealing with. Read the full article at http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13489730&fsrc=rss .
Source: The Economist
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Title: Bilingual Babies Are Precocious Decision-makers
Body: From http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13489730&fsrc=rss Twice blessed: Bilingual babies are precocious decision-makers April 16, 2009 A study just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences may help resolve the question of whether to teach young children a second language by getting to the nub of what is going on in a bilingual child’s brain, how a second language affects the way he thinks, and thus in what circumstances being bilingual may be helpful. Agnes Kovacs and Jacques Mehler at the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste say that some aspects of the cognitive development of infants raised in a bilingual household must be undergoing acceleration in order to manage which of the two languages they are dealing with. Read the full article at http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13489730&fsrc=rss .
Source: The Economist
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