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Title: Call for Proposals: Ohio Foreign Language Association Conference 2010
Body: From http://ofla-online.com 2010 OFLA Conference Session/Workshop Proposal Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus, OH April 8-10, 2010 Submit this proposal by October 16, 2009 Access the submission form at http://www.the-meeting-connection.com/ofla/2010OFLAPresenterApp.asp
Source: OFLA
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Title: Call for Workshop Proposals, InField 2010
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-3193.html The Organizing Committee of InField solicits applications for workshops in language documentation, language maintenance, and/or language revitalization to be held as part of the second Institute on Field Linguistics and Language Documentation, at the University of Oregon from June 22nd to July 2nd, 2010. The immediate purpose is to offer practical training to current or potential fieldworkers and speech community members; we also plan to add to the body of freely available training materials online. The organizers particularly seek proposals from current practitioners in this area, who would like to teach a workshop of two to eight hours in length to an audience of practicing linguists, graduate students in linguistics, and/or language activists with an interest in documenting, maintaining, or revitalizing their particular language of interest. Deadline for receipt of proposals: October 12, 2009 View the full call for proposals at http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-3193.html
Source: LINGUIST List
Inputdate: 2009-09-26 06:17:59
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Title: Second Language Research Forum
Body: Second Language Research Forum Michigan State University October 29-November 1 DIVERSE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SLA: INTEGRATING THE PARTS OF A GREATER WHOLE Visit the conference website at http://sls.msu.edu/slrf09
Source: Michigan State University
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Title: Western Conference of the Association for Asian Studies
Body: From http://web.arizona.edu/~eas/news.html The Department of East Asian Studies will be hosting the Western Conference of the Association for Asian Studies, on October 22-24, 2009. Visit the conference website at http://www.coh.arizona.edu/wcaas/Home.html
Source: University of Arizona
Inputdate: 2009-09-26 06:27:35
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Title: AATSEEL-Wisconsin Conference
Body: The 2009 AATSEEL-WI Conference will be held in Madison 16-17 October 2009. Learn more at http://slavic.lss.wisc.edu/new_web/?q=node/7
Source: University of Wisconsin
Inputdate: 2009-09-26 06:29:19
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Title: Conference: Foreign Language Teaching in Tertiary Education III
Body: From http://www.conferencealerts.com/seeconf.mv?q=ca1mamai Foreign Language Teaching in Tertiary Education III 9 to 11 October 2009 Igoumenitsa, Greece Website: http://flmc.teiep.gr/en/index_en.htm
Source: Conference Alert
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Title: Funding: Performing Arts Japan
Body: From http://www.jfny.org/arts_and_culture/paj.html This program is designed to provide financial assistance for non-profit organizations in the US that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences. PAJ Touring Grants help present Japanese performing arts at multiple locations in the United States and Canada, with an emphasis on locations outside major metropolitan areas. PAJ Collaboration Grants help American and Japanese artists develop a new work, which will further an appreciation of Japanese culture when presented to an American audience. The grants are made to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. only. Deadline for applications is November 2, 2009. Learn more at http://www.jfny.org/arts_and_culture/paj.html
Source: Japan Foundation
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Title: Job: Academic Technology Consultant for Languages, Duke University
Body: From http://library.duke.edu/jobs/atc.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. View the full job posting at http://library.duke.edu/jobs/atc.html
Source: Duke University
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Title: Job: Professional Development Specialist, Heritage Language, Chicago Public Schools
Body: Title: PD Specialist, Heritage Language (Professional IV) Location: Office of Language and Cultural Education 125 South Clark Street, 9th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60603 Position Value 1.0 Position Grade Salary Band 6 Position Period 12 Months Salary Minimum: $63,800, Midpoint: $76,500, Maximum: $89,300 Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Position Will lead and coordinate the expansion of Heritage Language programs in CPS. Will provide support for all heritage language teachers and coordinate sustained and rigorous teacher professional development activities throughout the year that align to ISBE Learning Standards for Foreign Language and meet the objectives of the expanded Heritage Language program. The Coordinator will work in collaboration with internal and external partners and organizations to provide additional resources to teachers and students. Principal Accountabilities • Develop and implement a plan for the expansion of the Heritage Language program over the next 3-5 years beginning with Heritage Spanish. • Develop and implement a PD calendar for all heritage language teachers and promote citywide PD; • Assist in the development of curriculum for the heritage language programs; • Assist in the development of relationships with external partners, the education & cultural attaches of the various consular offices in Chicago and the Chicago International Sister Cities Program; • Maintain regular communication with other OLCE units, Office of High School Programs, Office of Academic Enhancement and other relevant offices within CPS to ensure continuity of Heritage Language policies and course offerings/descriptions throughout the system; and • Assist teachers and administrators in expanding and maintaining the Heritage Language programs. Qualifications Skills: • Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred • Strong leadership and organizational skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook, familiarity with Excel, Power Point and web-design • Able to work as team member • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills Type of Education Required: • Master’s Degree in Educational Administration (Type 75) preferable • Teaching Certification with endorsement in a world language Type of Experience and Number of Years: • Teaching in a world language program – minimum of 5 years • Project coordination experience – minimum of 3 years Robert A. Davis, Jr. Manager, World Language & International Studies Director, Confucius Institute in Chicago Chicago Public Schools Office of Language & Cultural Education (773) 553-1949 (Central Office) (773) 534-0021 (Confucius Institute) www.olce.org www.confuciusinstitutechicago.org
Source: Heritage List
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Title: Article: Cultural Backgrounds Bolster Content of Language Classes
Body: From http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/sep/21/spanish-classes-going-native Cultural backgrounds bolster content of language classes By Sherri Drake Silence September 21, 2009 Germantown High and Southwind High students are learning Spanish from native speakers this school year. Shelby County Schools hired Vanessa Caja-Carreras and Jessica Conejo-Galan through a collaborative teach-abroad program supported by Spain's education embassy and several state education departments in the U.S. Under the program the teachers can work at the schools for up to three years. Read the full article at http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/sep/21/spanish-classes-going-native
Source: Commercial Appeal, Memphis
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