Thursday, May 13, 2021

Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Workshops

 The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation funded Central New York Humanities
Corridor Working Group on Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum
 is pleased to present two workshops: “Cultures and Languages in and
beyond the Time of COVID” on Friday, May 14, 2021 (1-3pm EDT) and
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 (1-3pm EDT).  The workshops will be led by three
members of the The Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC)
Consortium<https://clacconsortium.org/>:

  *   Bernd Estabrook, Professor of World Languages and Cultures -
German, Illinois College
  *   William Pavlovich, Director, Global Learning Initiatives,
Binghamton University
  *   JY Zhou, Director of Global Engagement and Senior International
Officer, Stockton University

The two workshops will explore the use of CLAC pedagogies and
principles as innovative approaches to respond more effectively to the
recent and ongoing challenges facing higher education, such as:

  *   Responding to budget cuts to your department or programs
  *   Repurposing the humanities for greater relevance and innovation
  *   Overcoming barriers to interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary
collaborations
  *   Engaging international students in classrooms
  *   Reimagining and sustaining study abroad programs
  *   Promoting social justice pedagogy in international programs
  *   Rethinking the pedagogical uses of social media
  *   Applying CLAC principles to hybrid classrooms, virtual exchange,
and other online technologies

The workshops are designed to appeal to both faculty and
administrators and to those who are familiar with CLAC as well as to
those who would like to learn more about CLAC.

Registration links:

Workshop 1: Friday, May 14, 2021 at 1-3pm
EDT<https://stockton.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkduqsrD0uEtNaCOBLh5aBXMFSXrkLuofg>

Workshop 2: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 1-3pm
EDT<https://stockton.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYucO2orjkqG915-JPJHPkXlS3Kw17KuRud>

Please feel free to share these workshops with any colleagues who you
think may be interested.

Thanks so much.

Sincerely,

Lisa J. Sansoucy
Coordinator of Language Learning Initiatives
Language Resource Center
G-04E Stimson Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
http://www.lrc.cornell.edu

Free Advanced Online Teaching Courses - Application Deadline May 14


Please see the announcement below about our Advanced Online Language Teaching courses for LCTL instructors, which you can take for FREE. The course fee is normally $450/person, but we are sponsoring sections of this as part of our LCTL and Indigenous Languages Partnership project. We want to make sure we have robust enrollment, so please consider applying and encouraging your colleagues to apply! Note that the deadline is quickly approaching (May 14th), but you need only submit a CV and a cover letter to apply! Details are below!

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Cheers,

Emily Heidrich Uebel
heidric6@msu.edu

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

How to Pay for a COTSEAL Membership online

 If you have any questions about how to pay for a COTSEAL membership online, please see this document for instructions:


COTSEAL_membership_payment_instructions.pdf


The membership form can be found here:


http://cotseal.net/COTSEAL_membership_form.pdf

Sunday, May 2, 2021

COTSEAL 37th Virtual Conference 2021 (NEW Submission Deadline: June 14)

 
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CALL FOR PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS 

 

COTSEAL 37th VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2021*

Southeast Asian Language Teaching in the Digital 🖥 Era:  

Challenges and Opportunities 

July 23-24, 2021


COTSEAL invites participants from academic institutions, teachers, researchers, and graduate students who are interested in, involved in, or have conducted research on Southeast Asian language education and linguistics to submit abstracts to the conference. 


Paper/presentation topics may include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Different approaches

    in teaching SEA languages

  • Proficiency, project,

    community-based learning

  • Heritage language

    learners

  • Distance learning

    and flipped classrooms

  • Virtual SEA language

    teaching during the pandemic

  • University policies & related issues affecting SEA language instruction

Abstract Submission Deadline:  🗓 June 14, 2021

Notification of Acceptance: 🗓 June 23, 2021


An abstract proposal should include the title, a brief description of 250 words maximum, and a presenter profile that should include your name, institution, email address, and phone number. Send them as two email attachments (MS words/pdf) to: jwijaya@humnet.ucla.edu, Subject line: COTSEAL 37th Abstract Submission.


NOTE: The conference registration is $40, but it is free for COTSEAL active members. All presenters are required to be paid members of COTSEAL at the time of the conference. To become a COTSEAL member or renew membership,please fill out this form: http://cotseal.net/COTSEAL_membership_form.pdf.


*Co-sponsor: Southeast Asian Language Council (SEALC) https://sealc.wisc.edu/


For more information about the conference, please contact the conference co-chairs:

Juliana Wijaya jwijaya@humnet.ucla.edu

Agustini agustini@umich.edu



Monday, April 5, 2021

Position Available: Visiting Lecturer in Vietnamese, Brown University Dept. of E. Asian Studies

 

The Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University seeks a dynamic language professional for a full-time position as Visiting Lecturer in Vietnamese language beginning July 1st, 2021. The ideal candidate has experience teaching modern Vietnamese to undergraduate as well as to heritage learners. This is a two-year renewable appointment contingent upon a successful review and the continued needs of the department. 

Requirements are: 1. Ability to teach multiple levels of Vietnamese; 2. Familiarity with and commitment to innovative methods of language instruction; 3. Master’s degree or equivalent in Vietnamese language/culture, linguistics, language pedagogy, applied linguistics/second language acquisition or a related field; 4. Native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese and strong skills in spoken and written English; 5. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness; 6. Experience with online language teaching is preferred and ability to teach an undergraduate course in English on a topic pertaining to the candidate’s discipline and research is especially welcome.

Brown University has a thriving East Asian Studies Program and seeks to expand its language and content offerings in Vietnamese Studies. The ideal candidate would be motivated to help expand the program through excellence in teaching and programming relevant to undergraduate students. 

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio including a list of courses taught, a sample syllabus, an example of classroom teaching (provide link to online video for teaching demonstration at minimum of 30 minutes), and a statement on your commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion, as well as two letters of reference. 

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/85853). Queries should be directed to eas-search@brown.edu. The review of applications will begin April 30, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Job interviews will be conducted on-line. 

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Brown University’s academic code and practice.  As an educational institution and as an employer, Brown is recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.


--

Beverly Bossler

Chair, Department of East Asian Studies

Professor of East Asian Studies and History

Brown University

Box 1850

(401) 863-9764

Providence, RI  02912

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Call for Applications: SEALC 2021 Publication Workshop, May 14-15

 

Call for Applications: SEALC 2021 Publication Workshop, May 14-15, 2021

Hosted by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at UCLA

 

Note: the application deadline has been extended to May 3 for this workshop.

 

SEALC invites applications for an academic publication workshop. The goal of this workshop is to support Southeast Asian language instructors who are interested in submitting their work to academic journals but have little to no prior experience in publishing academically. Participants will be coached by Donna M. Brinton, retired Lecturer in the Department of Applied Linguistics and TESL at UCLA, in an interactive, webinar style workshop. The workshop will be held in two-hour sessions each day, 1-3 PM PT / 3-5 PM CT / 4-6 PM ET / 10 AM – 12 PM HT from May 14-15, 2021, with time for Q+A.

 

Webinar #1 – The Role of Publication in Teacher Professional Development

This webinar focuses on the importance of publication as part of the overall process of professional development. Participants will gain an enhanced understanding of the publication process, beginning with manuscript conception and continuing through determination of relevant journals, submission to the editor, responding to reviewer comments, and submission of the revised publication. Primary focus will be on the factors required for successful publication in the field of language teaching.

 

Webinar #2 – Enhancing Your Chances of Getting Your Research Published

This webinar focuses on how participants can enhance their chances of getting published. Included will be discussion of the various options for submissions (e.g., materials review, literature review, research report), relevant research options (e.g., case study, classroom research, action research), citation requirements and citation resources, issues of academic integrity, and tips for manuscript preparation. Primary focus will be on adhering to standards expected for publication in the field of language teaching.

 

Eligibility and How to Apply

Applicants must be instructors of a SE Asian language and an active member of COTSEAL. To apply for or renew COTSEAL membership, click here. Participants must commit to attending both workshop sessions. Following the workshop, applicants will submit one of the following:

  • A one-page reflection on how the workshop has impacted their publishing goals and where they plan on publishing
  • A draft abstract for an article
  • A proposal for a panel presentation at a national conference

The application for this workshop can be found here. Applications must be submitted by May 3, 2021. The workshop will be highly interactive and space is limited, we encourage instructors to apply as soon as possible. There is no registration fee for this workshop. To view this announcement on the SEALC website, follow this link: https://sealc.wisc.edu/2021/04/01/sealc-publication-workshop-opportunity/