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The tragic events in Oxford, Michigan from last month have affected me much more closely than any before. Oxford Community Schools closely neighbored my own former district. When I accepted this position, I did not take the decision to leave the classroom lightly. I loved Michigan, teaching German, and most of all, my students. I always saw myself as an educator of emerging adults first, and German second. I valued the relationships I tried to build with meine Lieblinge, including attending games, meets, matches, performances, and concerts - concerts that were held in the Performing Arts Center of Oxford High School. The victims of Tuesday’s horrific tragedy were teammates, seat partners, castmates, friends, and family of the very people with whom I worked so hard to build trust. The educational system has now been tasked with supporting students through not only a global pandemic, but also a mass shooting in a building in which everyone – educators, students, administration, and support staff – deserve to feel safe.
As world language educators, I believe we have the greatest opportunity to combat hate and xenophobia in our communities. We have the privilege of sharing a potentially entirely new world view with children and young adults who might never have considered that a possibility before. And that is an immense responsibility. Much has been asked of you the past eighteen months and much will be asked in the future, but I have one more ask: This holiday season please remember your own value. Value yourself, close your computers, put away your phones, and spend time with your families. As a profession, we are tired, and we are aching. Nobody can carry the mantle all the time, so step back when you’re unable and be the strength again for colleagues and students when you’ve replenished yourself.
“There’s some Good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for.” -Samwise Gamgee
You are that Good.
Have a safe, restful, and restorative holiday season.
Dr. Veronica veronica.trapani@k12.wa.us
For Madisyn, Justin, Tate, Hana, and the entirety of the Oxford Community
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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI):
World Languages Advisory Committee (WLAC)
We would like to welcome and congratulate the following members of the 21-22 committee:
- Liza Bancroft, Maria Chaves Ceja, Dr. Catherine Connors, Shaunie Decker, Keren Diallo, Maj. Laura Dutton, Nelia Floyd, Athena Gluhbrecht-Sartin, Barbara Hellein-Hart, Alysha Holmquist, Dr. Russ Hugo, Dr. Tina Isabelli, Misty Kalama, Habtamu Kassa, Dr. Srinivas Khedam, Heidi LaMare, Ashley Landes, Keegan Livermore, Dr. Barbara Mondloch, Kristin Odegaard, Catherine Ousselin, Elizabeth Porter, Kelcey Ramos, Kristin Roy, Sandra Ruiz Kim, Emily Saunders, Dr. Elizabeth Siler, Ryan Theodoriches, Drew Treacy, Theresa Vasquez, Eldred Vidal Vázquez, Marco Viniegra , Dr. Thad Williams, Suzanne Wright, Noura Yahia, and Jing (Zoe) Zou.
After an initial review of all applicants, OSPI reserves the right to re-open application submission in an effort to promote equity and gain vital new perspectives. This includes efforts to reach geographically-, linguistically-, and professionally-diverse candidates.
Washington State Standards for World Languages (WLSW)
We would like to welcome and congratulate the following members of the World Languages Standards Revision Workgroup:
- Ann Curry, Ashley Landes, Athena Glubrecht-Sartin, Prof. Booyoun Kim, Brenda Gaver, Dr. Bridget Yaden, Cameron DeHaven, Elizabeth Porter, Dr. Elizabeth Siler, Habtamu Kassa, Jane Toulson, Jeanie Iovino, Jennifer Bellamy, Zoe Zhou, Kim Tharp, Melissa Urushidani, Paris Granville, Dr. Phillip Markley, Sandra Kim, Dr. Sheryl Bernardo-Hinesley, Suzanne Wright, and Tina Irish.
After an initial review of all applicants, OSPI reserves the right to re-open application submission in an effort to promote equity and gain vital new perspectives. This includes efforts to reach geographically-, linguistically-, and professionally-diverse candidates.
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United States Department of Education
Departments of the Interior, Education, and Health & Human Services Launch Multi-Agency Initiative to Protect and Preserve Native Languages
Interagency Efforts Will Align Federal Language Preservation Programs to Ensure the Viability of Native Languages | Read more here
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The Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR)
CULTR is seeking 2-day virtual workshop proposals for the 2022 summer series. Complete this form to provide information about a workshop or program you would be interested in teaching or facilitating. We can’t wait to hear from you! | Submit your proposal here.
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All Languages
Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL)
Coalition of Community-Based Heritage Language Schools
Webinar Series: Heritage Language Instruction in a Virtual Context - Technology Infused Curriculum
These interactive webinars encompass various topics such as the foundational elements of a successful school organization, instructional design alignment, online teaching methods, the application of web tools and emerging learning technologies (e.g. 360/VR) in the classroom. The parental role and peer learning strategies will be examined in depth. The workshops are purposefully designed for heritage language practitioners, administrators, and teachers.
Thursday, January 20, 2022 | To register, click here.
A Certificate of Completion will be issued to the workshop participants.
Global Seal of Biliteracy
First of its Kind: Credentials for Language “Bootcamp”
Avant Assessment and Fluent Forever team up to offer the Global Seal of Biliteracy to learners that complete a new Spanish language course.
Modern Language Association
2022 MLA Annual Convention: “Multilingual US”
Marriott Marquis & the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC
January 6-9, 2022 | Registration is now open.
National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL)
2022 Virtual Conference: “LCTLs Preparing Nations and Learners for a Multicultural World”
April 22-24, 2022, (with pre-conference workshops scheduled for April 21, 2022)
Pacific Northwest Council for Languages
Spring Virtual Conference 2022: Session Proposal Form This year's conference will be a virtual event that combines pre-recorded presentations, video chat rooms, networking, celebrations, and language-group lunches.
The Spring conference will be held March 18th-19th on Zoom and other platforms with a celebration on Friday evening.
Proposals will be accepted through February 16th, 2022. All accepted proposals will be notified shortly after the 26th.
Please contact Catherine Ousselin with any questions: catherineku72@gmail.com
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Bilingual/Dual Language
Dual Language Immersion from CARLA
Language Literacies Infographics: Making Multiliteracies Real
Dual Language Schools
Using ESSER Funds to Support Dual Language Programs
The U.S. Congress passed three Coronavirus Relief Funding Laws from April 2020 to March 2021. Each of these laws included funding for K-12 education called Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding. This presentation:
- Describes the unique characteristics of these funds and how they differ from other federal education funding;
- Outlines the funding designated for State Education Agencies and Local Education Agencies;
- Reviews the required and allowable uses of these funds; and
- Highlights specific programs and activities that may be paid for using ESSER funds
Thursday, January 13 | 2:00pm Pacific | Register here
Mandarin-English Dual Language Immersion Programs,
The National Council of State Supervisor of Foreign Language (NCSSFL) is seeking participation in a national survey of parents on U.S. Chinese and Taiwanese parent perceptions of Mandarin-English dual language immersion programs. Please share this, if you are able to, with any programs and parents in Washington who fit this description.
Your feedback is important to us. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey about your recent experience with our team.
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American Sign Language
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Seeking #NAD2022 Workshops! The National Association of the Deaf invites YOU to submit a proposal for a workshop or panel to be presented in person at our biennial conference in Orlando, Florida in July 2022! The NAD is thrilled to work closely with two amazing workshop partners, Deaf in Government (DIG) and the National Deaf Education Conference (NDEC).
The deadline to submit your proposal is January 10, 2022.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email workshops@nad.org.
2022 NAD College Bowl competition application is now available! A biennial tradition since 1988, College Bowl is a spirited academic bowl style event that brings together deaf contestants from top colleges and universities serving deaf and hard of hearing students. Teams of four students from each school vie for the coveted trophy and scholarships. The College Bowl competition spans over four days with preliminary and final matches.
The next College Bowl competition will take place at #NAD2022 Conference in Orlando, Florida from June 30 – July 4. More information here.
Washington State Association of the Deaf (WSAD)
HAMILTON RELAY $500 Scholarship for High School Seniors
Hamilton Relay is offering a $500 scholarship to a deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or speech disabled Washington State high school senior. The scholarship goes towards college (4-year university, 2-year college or trade school) costs.
The applicant can send in the application form OR send a link to their ASL video answering all the questions on the form to me at elizabeth.luttrell@hamiltonrelay.com.
The scholarship deadline is January 31, 2022 | Click on here to get application.
Signing Santa
Signing Santa will take calls live from his workshop at the North Pole!
Wednesday, December 15 | Friday, December 17
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific
For more information go to ZVRS.COM/SIGNINGSANTA. All Signing Santa calls are point to point and not VRS calls.
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Arabic:
Leiden-AUC ARABLING Conference
“Digital Transformation of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching: Post Pandemic Implications”
The conference addresses important issues pertaining to the digital transformation of Arabic language teaching and learning to non-native speakers at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, it examines its impact on AFL teaching and Arabic language teacher professional development during and post COVID-19. The conference brings together academics, researchers and language instructors worldwide to share their views and empirical work and discusses the digital transformation gains and challenges at the levels of AFL pedagogy, assessment, linguistics of the Arabic language, language acquisition and teacher training as they shed light on future possibilities and needs.
December 18-19
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Chinese:
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
24th Annual New Year Celebration: China
February 19, 2022 | 11am-6pm | McGavick Conference Center 4500 | Steilacoom Blvd SW, Building 23 Lakewood, WA 98499
The Chinese Teacher Language Association, USA (CLTA)
CLTA Annual Conference 2022 early-to-mid April 2022
Mandarin-English Dual Language Immersion Programs,
The National Council of State Supervisor of Foreign Language (NCSSFL) is seeking participation in a national survey of parents on U.S. Chinese and Taiwanese parent perceptions of Mandarin-English dual language immersion programs. Please share this, if you are able to, with any programs and parents in Washington who fit this description.
Your feedback is important to us. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey about your recent experience with our team.
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Classics:
American Classical League (ACL)
2022 ACL Institute Pre-Institute Session Proposals Submissions Wanted
Deadline for submission: Friday, December 17
Excellence Through Classics (ETC)
Registration for the Exploratory Latin Exam, Pegasus Mythology Exam and Medusa Mythology Exam are available
Deadline for ELE is March 2; Deadline for Myth Exams is January 15
Society for Classical Studies (SCS)
2022 Annual Meeting
Every winter, the Society for Classical Studies holds a joint meeting with the Archaeological Institute of America. In addition to the presentation of individual papers and panels, features of the annual meeting include the Placement Service, for institutions advertising positions and candidates seeking them; an exhibit hall for browsing and purchasing the latest books from a variety of publishers; roundtable discussion sessions; dramatic performances by the Committee on Ancient and Modern Performance; meetings and receptions of affiliated groups; and much more
San Francisco/Virtual | January 5–8, 2022 | Register here
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French:
American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)
2022 Convention: “Laissez les bons temps rouler: Explorer la diversité du monde francophone”
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA | July 11-14, 2022 | Deadline to submit proposals is December 15.
SHF Competitions for 2022
2022 Francophone Studies Stipend Information
Deadline for submissions is January 10, 2022
2022 SHF Creative Writing Contest Directions
Deadline for submissions is February 7, 2022
French-American Chamber of Commerce, Seattle-PNW (FACC-PNW)
Cinessance.com, the Netflix of French cinema just launched in the United States and Canada!
Cinessance has been available on the web, iOS, and Android since November 16.
Subscription starts $6.99 / month or $69.99 / year.
Cultural Services French Embassy in the United States
French as a World Language Classroom Resources
Are you looking to establish a partnership with a school in France? They are here to help you set up an official, state-approved agreement with a French school. Official partnerships make it easier to establish pen-pal programs for students, organize travel exchange programs, and encourage the exchange of ideas among students, teachers, and administrators.
Please direct any questions to the Educational Affairs Department of the Embassy of France in the United States: rebecca.duncan@frenchculture.org.
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German:
American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)
2022 National German Exam Registration
You can now register students for the 2022 National German Exam Levels 2, 3, and 4. The Exam is administered each year to nearly 20,000 students of German. The Exam honors student performance with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards and prizes including the National German Exam Scholarship (AATG/PAD Study Trip Award).
The Level 2, 3, and 4 Exam administration period is December 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 | Register now
Guidelines for 2022 remote testing are included in the Administration Manual.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX)
CBYX Vocational Program
CBYX Vocational Scholarship provides an opportunity for American high school graduating seniors to spend the year after graduation in Germany. This opportunity offers students a chance to pursue vocational interests, such as:
- Architecture
- Culinary Arts
- Education
- Engineering
- Veterinary Science
- Graphic Design
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- International Business
- Forestry
Accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Application deadline is Saturday, January 15, 2022.
Goethe Pop Up Seattle
Fall Exhibitions
Goethe Pop Up Seattle opens Krista Belle Stewart's Truth to Material during the Capitol Hill Art Walk on December 9. The exhibition, Stewart's first solo show in Seattle, will bring components of the artist’s Truth to Material body of work back to Cascadia in a new presentation on display through February 28, 2022.
Truth to Material addresses the Indianer subculture in Germany: a dwindling group of hobbyists who engage in dress up and role play to depict their idea of North American Indigenous culture. Stewart’s work radically reformulates questions of authenticity, objectivity, and ethnography.
Krista Belle Stewart is a Berlin-based artist and member of the Syilx Nation. She holds an MFA from Bard College, and was recently an artist-in-residence at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien through the Sobey Art Award Residency Program.
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Greek:
Michigan State University: Online Language Teaching
Technological Integration and different pathways to language learning for LCTLs
A view from Modern Greek
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Hebrew:
University of Washington
Elementary and Intermediate Modern Hebrew Language Classes
UW offers a full-year sequence of Elementary Modern Hebrew (MODHEB 101-102-103) and a full sequence of Intermediate Modern Hebrew (MODHEB 201-202-203). Note that parallel graduate sections are also available.
Each summer, the UW offers Intensive Elementary Modern Hebrew (MODHEB 105), an intensive course that in nine weeks covers material equivalent to MODHEB 101-102-103. This course is also open to high school students in 10th grade and above; students from other colleges; and community members. Note that non-matriculated students need to apply to the UW’s Summer Quarter before they can register for courses.
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Italian:
American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI)
National Italian Exam 2022
Established in 1985, the NIE is the official national language contest for middle and high school students of the American Association of Teachers of Italian. It is a web-based proficiency and performance assessment that measures written and aural interpretation skills in alignment with the ACTFL Performance Descriptors and the 2012 ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. The mission of the NIE is to provide:
- an opportunity for the visibility and the promotion of Italian programs in North American schools;
- an assessment tool that can be used by teachers and students as a diagnostic feedback;
- a measurement of language skills that can constitute a positive washback to help inform high school instruction and curricula.
The NIE can be used to support students in preparation for the official exams of Seal of Biliteracy, the SAT II, and it can make them eligible for the Società Onoraria Italica scholarships.
NIE 2022 - Exam Timeline:
Registration: October 25, 2021 - February 19, 2022
Late Registration (with fee): February 20 - February 25, 2022
Exam Administration: March 1 - March 31, 2022
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Japanese:
American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)
2022 Year of the Tiger Nengajo Contest
The AATJ Nengajo Contest is a nationwide contest for students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and university. All participants receive a certificate of participation. Winners at each level in each category also receive certificates and prizes from AATJ.
The Nengajo Contest is an excellent advocacy and teaching opportunity for your program. Many students love artistic pursuits, and this is their chance to shine in your class. It also represents an excellent chance to practice language and culture.
2022 is the Year of the Tiger, and the Tiger is the subject of AATJ’s 2021/2022 Nengajo Contest.
There are four categories for entries: Artistic, Comical, Encouragement, and Computer Graphic. Detailed descriptions of the four categories can be found HERE.
The winners in each category are awarded a certificate and an Amazon gift card. Their card images wil be displayed on the AATJ website. All participants receive a certificate of participation.
** THERE ARE 5 COMPETITION LEVELS: ELEMENTARY LOWER (K-2), ELEMENTARY HIGHER (3-5), MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8), HIGH SCHOOL (9-12), AND COLLEGE. **
You need to be a member of AATJ for 2021 (January-December) in order to nominate your students. If there is more than one AATJ member at your school, each member can nominate a total of 8 students (2 students per category.) Please check your membership status before submitting the cards.
The submissions are due on or before midnight on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
Japanese Foundation | Los Angeles (JFLALC)
Yasashi Japanese Rap We are looking for Japanese language learners to create and submit their own versions of JF’s “Kind World” rap song using plain-form Japanese!
“Kind World”, a JF original rap song using plain-form Japanese as its lyrics, has been released. The raps were created with the thought of using easy Japanese (Japanese that everyone can easily speak and understand) to encourage a more inclusive, diverse, and kinder world. This project was created by the Plain Japanese Tourism Initiative in cooperation with the Yamawaki Keizo School of Global Japanese Studies Seminar at Meiji University, and supported by The Japan Foundation (JF).
We are asking non-native Japanese speakers to submit videos in which they perform their own original plain-form Japanese rap lyrics using the audio we have provided as a backing track. Those who do not live in Japan but are studying Japanese are more than welcome to participate, and videos may be submitted either as a group or individually.
The submission deadline will be Wednesday, Dec. 15th (Japan time), after which we will select the top ten raps to be included in our global mix video! Details here.
Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT)
Hiroshima One-Day Conference: Second Language Writers, Teachers, and Identity
Hiroshima JALT will host an exciting mini-conference, with various speakers. Matsuda, the plenary speaker, will give a talk entitled "Leveraging Identity in Writing Instruction." Keynote Speakers Rinnert and Kobayashi will present on "Developing Writer Identity: Self-representation in L2 text." For details, see the Hiroshima JALT Newsletter, or the Hiroshima JALT homepage at Google.
Saturday, December 18 - 10:00am to 5:00pm Japanese
Webinar: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion through the Lens of our Learners
How are modern Japanese learning environments tackling diversity & inclusion? How can we help our learners appreciate and share their own cultures? What does it mean to educate our learners to become "global leaders" in Asia? How can we create more inclusive learning spaces?
Join us for a lively and inspiring workshop delving into these issues and more.
This is a FREE, ONLINE event open to all.
Diversity and inclusion are currently buzz words in many events in Japan, from corporate trainings trickling down to primary and secondary school MEXT-approved textbooks for UN 2030. But in reality, how much of it is for show, and how are modern day Japanese learning environments really tackling diversity and inclusion?
Please join and share your cultural perspectives, knowledge and views on diversity and inclusion. Through meaningful activities that reinforce awareness, communication and understanding, let’s help our learners in Japan develop the confidence and skills to clearly express their thoughts and opinions about who they are, how they would like to be seen by others, and show them what they can bring into this world as empowered, Japanese global citizens.
Saturday, December 18 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm Japanese
Webinar: Effects of movie-based pragmatics instruction on JFL learner comprehension of requests
This study explores how movie-based online lessons can assist beginner-level learners of Japanese as a Foreign Language (JFL) in developing their comprehension of the Japanese request speech act. Materials from movies of Japanese daily life were used for online lessons for the experiment. The findings indicated that pragmatics training is effective, but it has to be well-planned. It was also found that it is important to have an instructor for the online courses to guide students. Using movie-based online lessons holds promise in helping students develop their awareness of Japanese requests.
For zoom link: fujimotodonna@gmail.com
Monday, December 27 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm Japanese
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Korean:
American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK)
Announcement: Call for submissions to KLA Vol 26.1
KLA 편집장 김혜영입니다. KLA 26.1호에 수록할 논문을 모집합니다. 마감일은 2022년 1월 15일입니다. 지난 6월 26회 AATK 화상 연례 학회에서 발표된 다양한 연구와 실험들이 활발히 기고되기를 고대하고 있습니다. 투고 방법, 원고 양식에 대해서는 아래의 영문 공지문을 참조해 주시기 바랍니다.
27th Annual Conference: Rebooting and Gearing Up for the New Normal in Korean Language Education Call for Paper/Participation
Deadline for Submission is February 15, 2022
Cornell University Ithaca, New York June 16-18, 2022
YouTube Live Webcast: K-Content, Youth Economy, & Beyond
When YouTube began sharing revenue directly with creators, an entirely new industry was born. Today, there are over 2 million creators around the world in its monetization program, building thriving businesses by sharing their own content to the worldwide audience. Among the most innovative and passionate YouTubers are those hailing from South Korea.
Neal Mohan, Chief Product Officer at YouTube discusses the rise of K-content and the new creator economy; with Park Young Sun, former minister of SMEs and Startups of Republic of Korea; Bernie Cho, President of DFSB Kollective; and Dr. Sue Mi Terry, Director of the Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy Wilson Center; moderated by Korean YouTuber Seungkug Lee.
This program is made possible by the generous support from YouTube.
Hybrid Program: Global View on the Korean Peninsula
Join us for this program co-hosted by The Korea Society and The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) about the Korean Peninsula in the global perspective, featuring Walter Russell Mead, Global View Columnist at The Wall Street Journal and the James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College. The discussion is moderated by Korea Society president & CEO Tom Byrne, with an introduction from NCAFP president and CEO Ambassador Susan M. Elliott.
This event will be available via live webcast. Please click the button below to receive the YouTube link in your email and view virtually.
Tuesday, December 14 | 1:00 pm Pacific | Sign up here to receive the viewing link.
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Native and Tribal Languages:
Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI)
Curriculum Resources
Over the years, NILI’s faculty has developed collectively and individually curricular materials for Indigenous language learning. NILI is experienced in developing curriculum for young learners – ages 3 and 4 years through adult first and second language learners. We assist tribes in developing curriculum to be taught in tribal and public preschools – colleges and universities. We write language curriculum for 2nd language learning classrooms and curriculum for immersion settings. And we write curriculum that we teach at NILI’s Summer Institute.
n̓qilxʷčn̓ sy̓ʕaʔ / Summer Immersion Symposium The 2022 Summer Immersion Symposium is scheduled for July 22 & 23, 2022.
Quinault Indian Nation
Quinault Language Classes Language Classes are offered in Taholah, Queets and Hoquiam during Fall, Winter and Spring. Families are encouraged to apply for classes. Winter Registration Deadline is December 14.
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Persian:
Association for Iranian Studies (AIS)
13th Biennial Iranian Studies Conference: 2022 Conference Information
Dates: August 30 - September 2, 2022 | Location: University of Salamanca, Spain, at the Faculty of Philology
University of Michigan Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies (CMENAS)
Afghanistan Series: A Conversation with Sonita Alizadeh and online film screening of Sonita
SONITA tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.
VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
Virtual Screening here | PW: sonita56342
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Polish:
North American Association of Teachers of Polish (NAATP)
NAATPl would like to invite submissions to a new blog series. They are looking for authors from various backgrounds: universities, Saturday school, bilingual immersion schools, and others.
Topics: enrollment, technology in teaching Polish, teaching grammar communicatively, heritage speakers, mixed classes (heritage and non-heritage learners), theoretical approaches, textbooks, and others. Language - English or Polish Length - 1000 - 1500 words. To submit email: naatplorganization@gmail.com
Read their first entry: Blended Courses Ease Shift To Virtual Instruction
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Portuguese:
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
The Portuguese Newsletter (Fall 2021)
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Russian:
American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (AATSEEL)
2022 Conference Registration
Philadelphia, PA February 17-20, 2022
American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR)
ACTR Newsletter: Current Issue (Fall 2021), Vol. 48, N1
“At the Crossroads of Invisible Paths”: Russia’s Indigenous Writers in Local and Global Context
This presentation situates the indigenous literatures of Russia within broader critical discourses on indigenous cultural expression. With a focus on writers from Siberia and the Russian Far North whose careers span the Soviet and post-Soviet eras, including Iurii Rytkheu (Chukchi), Vladimir Sangi (Nivkh), Oktiabrina Voronova (Saami), Elena Keptuke (Evenki), Maria Vagatova (Khanty), and Yeremei Aipin (Khanty), the presentation examines the role of literature in shaping conceptions of indigeneity and practices of sovereignty in the midst of rapidly changing political and ideological circumstances. Additional attention is given to formal, stylistic, and thematic innovations of the texts themselves, particularly the ways authors write in, between, and across Russian and indigenous languages, while fusing together elements of oral and written traditions. In doing so, the presentation highlights the relevance of the Russian context to the study of indigenous literatures worldwide.
Thursday, January 20 - 4:30 – 6:00 pm Pacific | Online meeting link
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Spanish:
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
Herramientas y técnicas educativas para una enseñanza efectiva en Higher Education The AATSP is proud to announce the first edition of Jornadas gratuitas para profesores de español en EE. UU., a new series of webinars targeted for Spanish teachers in the United States organized by Edinumen USA and The University of Salamanca. You can read more about the series and register by clicking here. The event will be held on December 20th.
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL)
NECTFL Virtual Workshop: Tiered Interpretive Tasks for Authentic Texts
Bring new ideas to your authentic texts and resource while using them in class! This presentation will provide teachers with the rationale for using tiered tasks while giving them resources and ideas on how they may create tiered interpretive tasks to better suit their learners’ proficiency level. It will discuss ways that tasks can be completed in-person or digitally and will provide ideas for synchronous and asynchronous work. Examples will be shown in Spanish. Be ready to participate in a fun and interactive session!
Wednesday, January 5 – 4:00pm Pacific
National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language (NSSHL)
9th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language
NSSHL an intellectual forum for the discussion of both the variable linguistic reality of Spanish heritage bilingualism in the United States (and elsewhere), and the diverse pedagogical needs of students of Spanish as a heritage language. Researchers and educators in K–12 and higher education share theoretical and practical approaches to the study of Spanish as a heritage language from perspectives of various disciplines, including heritage language acquisition, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, applied linguistics, and cultural studies, among others. This space allows participants to collaborate towards the implementation of pedagogies that enable heritage learners not only to develop their language proficiency but also to reflect on their own identity formation within a context of validation and empowerment.
Florida State University Tallahassee, FL February 24 – 26, 2022 | Register here
The Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in the USA
Summer Courses and Masters 2022 |Registration from November 29, 2021 to April 1, 2022
http://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/eeuu | cursosprofesores.usa@educacion.gob.es
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Sanskrit:
Samskrita Bharati USA
Interested in learning Sanskrit or building skills to assess for the Seal of Biliteracy? Samskrita Bharati USA works to promote Samskritam as an everyday language and to provide access to its rich and diverse repository of knowledge.
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ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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