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Title: Fellowships for Russian Language Study
Body: American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is pleased to announce fellowship opportunities for U.S. graduate and undergraduate students to participate in the Spring 2010 Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP) in Vladimir, Moscow, or St. Petersburg, Russia. Applications for the Spring 2010 program are due October 1st, 2009. Applications are now available for download from the American Councils website: http://www.actr.org/programList.php Programs provide approximately twenty hours per week of in-class instruction in Russian grammar, phonetics, conversation, and cultural studies at Moscow International University and at the Russian State Pedagogical University (Gertsen Institute) in St. Petersburg. The KORA Center for Russian Language hosts the Vladimir program. Participants receive graduate- or undergraduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College. During the semester, students may take advantage of volunteer opportunities or internship placements at sites including local public schools, charity organizations, international businesses, non-profit organizations, and international NGOs. Students are also offered the chance to meet for two hours per week with peer tutors recruited from their host universities. The Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program is also offered for the Fall, Summer or Academic Year. Specialized programs are also available for Heritage Speakers of Russian and participants interested in studying Business Russian. Please contact the Outbound Office for more details. Application Deadlines Fall/Academic Year Program: April 1 Summer Program: March 1 Spring Semester: October 1 For more information and an application, please contact: Russian & Eurasian Outbound Programs American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 833-7522 Email: outbound@americancouncils.org Website: www.acrussiaabroad.org Ericson, B. [FLTEACH] Oct 1 Deadline Reminder: Fellowships for Russian Language Study. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 11 Sep 2009).
Source: FLTEACH
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Title: Test Development Positions--Avant Assessment
Body: Avant Assessment, LLC, Eugene, Oregon is looking to fill several positions for Item Development Managers. Individuals interested in working for a small but fast growing company engaged in the development of on-line language assessments at all levels are encouraged to apply. Full position information and qualifications are listed below. Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover email to Ms. Ginger Butler at the link below. POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR: Item Development Manager REPORTS TO: Test Production Manager Avant Assessment, partnered with the Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) at the University of Oregon, is a world leader in web-based second-language assessment. Founded in 2001, Avant Assessment has established a strong presence in the field of online second-language assessment. Individuals interested in joining a growing company dedicated to improving language learning by providing assessments that measure proficiency and generate meaningful data for educators and students should choose Avant Assessment. POSITION: Item Development Manager LOCATIONS: Eugene, Oregon preferred, telecommute possible REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: . Academic and/or professional background in linguistics, educational measurement, second language acquisition, foreign language education, or TESOL . Experience in team leadership or supervision . Ability to work with diverse groups on complex projects . Self-directed and well organized with strong attention to detail . Ability to prioritize tasks and manage personnel to meet deadlines under pressure . Ability to travel on an occasional basis . Excellent communication and organization skills . Willingness and ability to learn new computer programs as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: . Master's degree in linguistics or related field . Professional experience in large-scale test development . Intermediate to advanced skills in MSWord and Excel . Personal experience in language learning RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate test item writing activities for online tests of foreign language proficiency. These activities include: . Plan, direct, and supervise the activities of native speakers of target languages participating in test-development activities including: procuring foreign language reading or audio passages, rating passages for difficulty, procuring copyright authorization, ensuring authenticity to the target language . Oversee test item development: write, review, and edit items adhering to quality assurance standards . Organize and maintain computer-based records of all test development activities and products . Facilitate ongoing communication with and training of item writing personnel . Implement and adhere to project management schedules and staffing plans as required to achieve project objectives . Maintain records providing ongoing project status reports . Accept and integrate client feedback to improve product quality COMPENSATION: Starting salary in the range of $42,500 to $50,000 annually depending upon education and experience. Competitive benefits package included. OPPORTUNITIES: Avant Assessment, LLC provides a supportive working environment where innovation, independent work effort, and leadership are valued and rewarded. Ginger Butler Vice President, Operations Avant Assessment Eugene, Oregon, USA gbutler@avantassessment.com www.avantassessment.com tel: 541-338-9090 or: (888) 718-7887
Source: Avant Assessment
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Title: Job: Professor of Chinese Linguistics, University of Oregon
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-2942.html The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) at the University of Oregon invites applicants for a tenure-track, academic year position in Chinese Linguistics at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to begin September 16, 2010. In addition to research and undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities, the position will be responsible for the intellectual and academic direction of the Chinese language program, which includes the core instructional component of the Oregon Chinese Flagship Program at the University of Oregon, an innovative national model of advanced language learning. The committee will begin considering completed application files on November 2, 2009 until the position is filled. Please see the complete position announcement on the HR Jobs page: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Job: Senior Program Manager, Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs
Body: Senior Program Manager Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs Washington, D.C. SUMMARY: The Senior Program Manager for Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs is responsible for oversight and management of a range of Eurasia-bound higher education programs, program development, marketing, and supervision of program staff. Russian/Eurasian Outbound Programs * Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP) (academic year, summer, and semester) for undergraduate students and post-BA students * Eurasian Regional Languages Program * Research Scholar Program - (funded and fee for service) * Business Russian Language and Internship Program * A group of private programs * South and Central European Languages and Research Program DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Supervise up to ten program staff; * Oversee, train, and advise Resident Directors for each program, in coordination with the RLASP program manager; * Develop, prepare and revise program publications, including developing a publicity plan; * Prepare annual budget; monitor program budgets; * Plan program development for continuing and new programs, based on program evaluations; * Oversee management of Partner Institute relations; review Partner Institute agreements, advise on terms and renegotiate when appropriate; * Oversee selection committee formation; * Develop and deliver presentations at participant orientations; * Oversee and participate in advertising for and recruiting participants; manage alumni relations; * Coordinate mailings to university Russian departments and study abroad offices; and * Participate in grant proposal writing and reporting in collaboration with American Councils Bids and Proposals department. QUALIFICATIONS: * M.A. degree in Russian Area Studies or equivalent; or equivalent work experience; * 5 years work experience managing international or exchange programs; supervisory experience; * Excellent communication skills; * Recent in-country experience; * Proficiency in spoken and written Russian language; * Problem solving skills; and * Demonstrated effective planning and organizing skills. TO APPLY: Send letter/resume and salary requirements with the job title in the subject line to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-572-9095 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes@americancouncils.org. No phone calls. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Poole, K. [SEELANGS] Job Posting - Senior Program Manager, Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs - American Councils for International Education. Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list (SEELANGS@bama.ua.edu, 11 Sep 2009).
Source: SEELANGS
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Title: Article: Foreign Languages Fall as Schools Look for Cuts
Body: From http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/education/13language.html?_r=1 Foreign Languages Fall as Schools Look for Cuts By WINNIE HU September 11, 2009 After years of expanding language offerings, suburban districts across the New York region are now cutting back on staff and instructional time, phasing out less popular languages, and rethinking whether they can really afford to introduce foreign tongues to their youngest students while under constant pressure to downsize budgets and raise achievement in English and other core subjects. But such cuts have dismayed and frustrated some educators and parents, who say that children need more, not fewer, foreign language skills to compete in a global marketplace. Read the full article at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/education/13language.html?_r=1
Source: New York Times
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Title: Russian Documentary Film Festival in New York
Body: From http://www.rusdocfilmfest.org/English/aboutEN.html The Second Russian Documentary Film Festival in New York will take place at Tribeca Cinemas from the 18th to the 20th September, 2009. The goal of the festival is to bring to American audiences contemporary Russian documentary cinema, and thus not only further the cultural exchange between Russia and the US, but also promote Russian arts abroad. The festival program includes 16 films made by Russian directors, and Russian directors living abroad. Learn more about the film festival at http://www.rusdocfilmfest.org/English/aboutEN.html
Source: Russian Documentary Film Festival
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Title: Current Writing Blog
Body: From http://blog.goethe.de/current-writing/index.php?/pages/about.html Current Writing, the German literature blog of the Goethe-Institut New York Library, offers an up-to-date overview of activities and initiatives that promote and support German literature in the United States. Here you will find links to high caliber literary events nationwide, to reviews of new publications on the German book market and to programs advancing translation. The blog is available at http://blog.goethe.de/current-writing
Source: Goethe-Institut
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Title: Meet Germany in Pittsburgh
Body: As Pittsburgh prepares to host the summit of G-20 leaders from September 24 to 25, Germany.info takes a closer look at the long-standing and diverse ties that connect Germany to the Pittsburgh region. View the webpage at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/10__Press__Facts/03__Infocus/08__G20__Pittsburgh/G20__Pittsburgh__S.html
Source: German Missions in the United States
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Title: Latin and Roman Names
Body: A list of Latin girls’ names and their meanings is available at http://www.20000-names.com/female_latin_names.htm A list of boys’ names is available at http://www.20000-names.com/male_latin_names.htm
Source: 20,000 Names
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Title: Golden Sponge-Stick Competition: Roman Story Writing
Body: From http://flavias.blogspot.com/2009/08/golden-sponge-stick-comp-09.html The Golden Sponge-stick Competition is a writing competition for elementary through high school students. The closing date for all entries is Friday 10 December 2009. Although based in the United Kingdom, this event is open to international students as well. For more information go to http://flavias.blogspot.com/2009/08/golden-sponge-stick-comp-09.html
Source: Roman Mysteries Blog
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