Jobs: German Translation at Epic

Here is a promising translation job for German in Wisconsin:

https://epic.avature.net/Careers/FolderDetail/Verona-Wisconsin-United-States-German-Translation-Quality-Assurance/2046


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Writing Prompts: 500 Prompts

For those looking for some great writing prompts, whether you're teaching ESL or really any language, check this article from the NYT!

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/13/500-prompts-for-narrative-and-personal-writing/?_r=1

500 prompt should give you some ideas for writing activities in your classes! Stay tuned as we'll be adapting these prompts into activities for several different languages.


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2017 Staatskongress

For those in the Indiana area, here is info on the 2017 Staatskongress:

Sehr geehrte Kollegen,

Greetings! On behalf of IASG Staatskongress, I wanted to make everyone aware of important dates for this year's Staatskongress 2017. We will hold our event at Ball State on Saturday, February 4, 2017. The reason we had to set the date earlier than usual was due to scheduling conflicts with Ball State University. Please share this information with your colleagues.

The theme for this year is: Deutsche Musik von gestern bis heute

We hope to have information posted on our website regarding the theme within the next few weeks.

These are the dates we have set regarding registration:

On-time registration will be due by Friday, January 27, 2017.

Late registration will be due by Tuesday, February 1, 2017.

In addition, we hope to have a way to submit registration online without having to email an excel document (stay tuned for further details!). 

As always, if any of your students are interested in serving on the IASG committee, please have them contact us.

Please contact me with any questions, either at iasgerman@gmail.com or mbowman2@warren.k12.in.us. Thank you for supporting the IASG Staatskongress - we could not put on this program for our students without you and your talents!

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Please note when you register your students, you will be asked to agree to the following conditions: 

• I understand that my students and my school will be held accountable for following the rules of Staatskongress, my own school, and the Ball State campus.  
• I recognize that my students are representatives of our school and should act appropriately.  
• Ball State donates their facilities for our use, and we want our actions to reflect our appreciation of their generosity. It is imperative for the continued use of Ball State University facilities that our students remain on the designated IASG floors of the BSU Student Center and Burkhardt building reserved for the convention.  
• Actions will be taken against those vandalizing or acting inappropriately.  

By submitting this registration, I confirm that I will also discuss the rules and consequences with my students.

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Jobs: Portage High School, IN

Portage High School is looking for a full time German/French teacher.  Portage is located near the Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan and about 45 minutes from Chicago.  The principal and department chair are wonderful people to work with. 

https://www.applitrack.com/portage/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=High+School+Teaching

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Congreso de profesores: La enseñanza del español

Congreso para profesores de español

Nuevas tendencias en la enseñanza del español, 4 y 5 de noviembre de 2016

Organizado por la Universidad de Princeton, la Universidad de Columbia y el Instituto Cervantes

Lugar de celebración: Instituto Cervantes de Nueva York.

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EDUTEC 2016

EDUTEC 2016

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multimodalsymposium2016

multimodalsymposium2016

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CILEX 2016

CILEX 2016

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ICLLL2016

ICLLL2016

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11th Languages & The Media Conference

11th Languages & The Media

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LINELT-2016

www.linelt.org

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Japanese: Clothing Vocabulary

Brush up on your Japanese clothing vocabulary with this video from Japanese Language - MLC: Japanese Language - M
https://www.facebook.com/JapaneseLanguage/videos/1225203447532451/



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German: Reasons to Study in Germany

The Local.de has put together a great list of reasons to study in German. This can help with your program recruiting and advocacy efforts:

https://www.thelocal.de/20160909/9-very-compelling-reasons-to-come-to-germany-to-study

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German: Wie geht's? Expresions

Here is a fun picture to help you remember German expressions relating to how you're feeling from Deutsch einfach und gut lernen

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Japanese: Study Abroad in Japan

For those interested in studying Japanese in Japan, GaijinPot has a great list of available schools so you can choose your best fit:

https://study.gaijinpot.com/


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Jobs: Assistant Professor of English (Chengchi University)

From Educaloxy: 

The Department of English at National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.) invites applications for one full-time faculty position (Assistant Professor Level or above / Professional Technician at Assistant Professor Level or above). The appointment is to begin on February 1, 2017.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in translation, cultural studies, or a related field
Scholarly publications and professional experience
Ability to teach translation theory and practice at undergraduate level, and related courses at undergraduate and graduate levels
College teaching experience preferred, but not required

Application Documents:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Photocopy of PhD diploma and proof of previous academic employment (if any)
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Two letters of recommendation written within the last two years
One printed copy and one electronic copy of dissertation and publications within five years
Sample course syllabi
Photocopy of ID/passport, or R.O.C. Alien Residence Certificate

Application Deadline: October 17, 2016

Application materials will not be returned after evaluation.

Mailing address:


Search Committee
Department of English
National Chengchi University
NO.64, Sec.2, ZhiNan Rd., Wenshan District,
Taipei, Taiwan 116
R.O.C.

Email address: annywt@nccu.edu.tw [FOR THE ELECTRONIC COPY]

Categories: Translation; Cultural Studies; English

Please note: On this site, overseas organisations offer posts in overseas jurisdictions to which UK and EU equality law does not apply. Consequently, posts may be published which could be construed as incompatible with UK law, but which are entirely lawful within the employers’ jurisdiction, entitling them to publish the adverts accordingly.
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Jobs: Department Chair - Modern Languages and Literatures

From https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/4378:

Title of Position	Department Chair - Modern Languages & Literatures
Requisition Number	TT20160020P
Department Posting Name	Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
Location	Main Campus
Recruitment Type	External
Position Type	This is a Tenured Faculty, benefits eligible position
Grant Funded?	No
Hours per week	40
If employee will be working a schedule other than Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, specify hours and days to be worked	N/A
If Temporary, Ending Date
Recruiting Rate	Salary commensurate with experience
Beginning Salary Flexibility	Yes
Pay Basis	Salary
Required Education	Doctoral Degree
Do you want to allow additional experience to substitute for required education?	No
Preferred Education	Doctoral Degree
Field of Study	Required: Doctoral degree in Spanish, Latin American studies, linguistics or a relevant field.
MS Office Experience Required
Will this position require driving a UT or personally owned vehicle?	No
Other Computer and Software Skills Required
Experience and Other Skills Required	- Doctorate in Spanish, Latin American studies, linguistics, or a relevant field. - Native or near-native knowledge of Spanish and English - Management experience - Evidence of an ongoing research agenda with extensive publications
Do you want to allow additional education to substitute for required experience?	No
Other Skills Preferred	- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level - Evidence of ability to secure grants and external funding - Interest in Digital Humanities and Multimedia
Description of Job Duties	The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for the position of tenured Full or Associate Professor of Spanish who would also serve as the Department Chair, to begin July 1, 2017. Scholars specializing in Latin American Studies with expertise in hemispheric relations, social and cultural transformation, global affairs, border studies, or transnational cultural studies are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarship, excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, a strong commitment to interdisciplinarity, considerable management experience, and a proven ability to lead a thriving multidisciplinary department at a Hispanic-serving university on the path to becoming Tier 1. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs, including an MA in Spanish, a BA in Spanish, a BA in Modern Languages Studies, minors in French, German, Russian, Spanish, Comparative Literature, Foreign Languages, Spanish, and Linguistics, and courses in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Japanese. Our Spanish graduate program is unique to the San Antonio area with foci in literary studies, cultural studies, and linguistics. The department also houses a graduate translation certificate and an undergraduate Media Studies component. Responsibilities include: - Forging and Implementing long-term departmental goals - Recruiting students and faculty members - Developing the curriculum - Fostering faculty development and leadership - Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses as appropriate - Maintaining an active research agenda - Contributing to the university and community through service activities
Posting Open Date	09/07/2016
Posting Close Date at midnight on	11/01/2016

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German: Strange Words for Body Parts (DW)

From Deutsche Welle, here is a list of strange German words for body parts:

http://www.dw.com/en/strange-german-words-for-body-parts/a-19461343

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French: French Schools

Here is a great link to share with your students about French Schools:

http://frenchmorning.com/en/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-french-schools/

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German: Start of School Traditions

Here is a great link to share with students regarding this German school tradition:

http://m.dw.com/en/why-germans-give-their-kids-paper-cones-on-the-first-day-of-school/a-19492362


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German: Jaegerschnitzel

A great piece of German cuisine to share with students:

http://germanculture.com.ua/main-dishes/jagerschnitzel/


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Italian: Sophia Loren Quiz

Expand your Italian with this quiz on Sophia Loren from easylearnitalian.com:

http://www.easylearnitalian.com/2013/08/italian-reading-comprehension-exercise_20.html


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Italian: Verb Quiz - Dire

Brush up on your Italian with this quiz on the present tense of the verb dire from Easylearnitalian.com:

http://www.easylearnitalian.com/2013/04/exercise-present-tense-of-italian-verbs.html

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L3 2017

This year's L3 conference is in Singapore!
http://l3-conference.org/


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4th ICLICE 2016

4th ICLICE 2016

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XXVII Congreso Internacional de ASELE

XXVII Congreso Internacional de ASELE

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SLATE 2016

SLATE 2016

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I encuentro de la Red de profesores de ELE – ProfeDeELE.es

I encuentro de la Red de profesores de ELE – ProfeDeELE.es

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TaLC 12

12th Teaching and Language Corpora Conference (TaLC 12)

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THE 11th BICOLE

THE 11th BICOLE

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Enele 2016

Enele 2016

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I Encuentro de Profesores Creativos e Innovadores

I Encuentro de Profesores Creativos e Innovadores

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Congresoele 2016

congresoele2016

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German: Direction Vocabulary

Improve your German and master directions with this guide from FluentU:

http://www.fluentu.com/german/blog/directions-in-german/



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Avoid Paralytic Monolingualism

Here is a fun way to advertise for your language programs from Languages Around the Globe!

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German: Dialect Map

For those interested in the many German dialects, check out the above map from German Culture!


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Italian: Emotions Quiz

 Test your Italian emotion vocabulary with this quick quiz from EasyLearnItalian:

 http://www.easylearnitalian.com/2013/05/happy-in-italian.html

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French: Conversation Openers

 Expand your French with this guide to conversation openers from FrenchToday:

http://www.frenchtoday.com/blog/french-opening-lines-conversation-start

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German: Kugelschreiber

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Brazilian Music: Ceu

For those wanting to expand their musical horizons a bit, check out Brazilian singer/songwriter Ceu:

http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2016/06/15/for-brazilian-singersongwriter-ceu-the-skys-the-limit/

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Chinese: Learning Similar Characters

From WrittenChinese.com, here is a great guide to learning Chinese characters that appear similar and avoiding confusion between them.

 https://www.writtenchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters-that-look-alike/

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French: Non-Verbal Conversation

 From Frenchmorning.com, here is a great video of French comedian Gad Elmaleh explaining non-verbal conversation:

Non-Verbal Conversation

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Jobs: Professor of English (Collin College)

 From Educaloxy:

Professor of English Collin College, Faculty of English

Salary Range
$47,479.00 - $57,661.00

Location
Spring Creek Campus - Plano, TX 75074 US (Primary)

Education
Master's Degree

Essential Job Functions

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy.
• Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Provide advice and/or assistance to associate faculty in regard to course content and instructional materials.
• Post and observe a minimum of six office hours per week for purposes of academic advising and student consultation.Hold office hours at times which will be most convenient for students.Meet with students as needed by appointment.
• Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
• Actively participate in discipline, division and college-wide task forces and committees for an average of two hours per week.
• Attend scheduled discipline, division and college-wide meetings.
• Actively participate in assisting the college to maintain standards required for accreditation.
• Perform registration tasks determined in consultation with the division dean.
• Participate in full regalia in official graduation ceremonies.
• Work with Library staff in the selection of print and non-print materials in the overall collection development of the Library.
• Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the division dean.
• Establish annual objectives mutually determined with the division dean, including personal and professional growth plans.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
• Contribute to and participate in staff development programs.
• Participate in community activities and services.
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or offsite locations and may include concurrent enrollment, distance education, evening and weekend programs, online instruction and other instructional modalities. Non-teaching assignments include instructional development, academic advising and assisting students, registration assignments, participating in college-wide activities and task forces, and other appropriate responsibilities. These responsibilities may be scheduled within the flexible 170-day faculty calendar.
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, indicating a major and/or 18 graduate hours in English, ESL, TESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics with focus in pedagogy . PhD desired.
• Community college or university teaching experience is desired.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:

Collin College

 

Online App. Form:

https://collin.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/2451

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Jobs: Professor of English (Ok. City Comm. College)

From Educaloxy:

Professor of English Oklahoma City Community College, Department of English

Placement Range: $38,500 - $45,740 (9 Month Contract)
General Description:
A faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the academic division to which the faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.
Minimum Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in English, composition, rhetoric, communications, creative writing, TESOL,ELL, ESL, Humanities, Literature, philosophy, journalism, or comparable field.
• Successful college teaching experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated positive human relations and communications skills;
• Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software;
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles;
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education;
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system;
• Able to work well as a team member in an instructional unit;
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts;
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups;
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computerized tutorial programs;
• Must be punctual and reliable;
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs and Learning Management Systems used in the Division and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle);
• Organization and attention to detail;
• Agreeable to meet stated expectations such as being available during office hours and providing means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the Division office.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in English, composition, rhetoric, communications, creative writing, TESOL, ELL, ESL, Humanities, Literature, philosophy, journalism, or comparable field.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:

Human Resources
Oklahoma City Community College

 

Online App. Form:

http://www.occcjobs.com/postings/11691

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Jobs: ESL Chair (Cardinal Stritch Univ.)

 From Educaloxy:

Chair of the ESL Program Cardinal Stritch University

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Department at Cardinal Stritch University is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of a tenured track, renewable, full-time assistant professor and chair of the ESL program beginning August 2016. The position involves chairing the ESL program as well as teaching some courses within the program, and other duties such as managing the annual budget, hiring adjunct faculty members, and scheduling classes.

Requirements: A Master's Degree (minimum) or a Ph.D. (preferred) in ESL or another closely related field at time of appointment as well as a commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts program. The faculty member will teach two classes each semester in addition to managing the program. Applicants should have a strong record of excellence in teaching and scholarship appropriate for the appointment.

Application Process: Qualified candidates are invited to send their curriculum vitae, a letter of interest that expresses their teaching philosophy, two letters of recommendation, non-official transcripts, and evidence of effective teaching. The satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is required prior to hiring. Submission deadline is Monday, June 20, 2016. Send documents to:

Yanelis Rodriguez
yrodriguez1@stritch.edu

or

Yanelis Rodriguez
RE: ESL Search
Cardinal Stritch University
6801 N. Yates Road, Box 336
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Cardinal Stritch University is a Catholic, Franciscan university rooted in four key Franciscan values: creating a caring community, sharing compassion, reverencing creation and peacemaking. Our mission is to transform lives through value-centered education.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:

Yanelis Rodriguez
Cardinal Stritch University

 

Phone:

414-410-4212

 

Email Address:

yrodriguez1@stritch.edu

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Jobs: English Position (Northern State Univ.)

 From Educaloxy:

Faculty Position in English Northern State University, Faculty of English

100% non-tenured, 12-month Instructor of the English as a Second Language Program

As an instructor of the English as a Second Language Program, assist in curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation; integrate community participation into the ESL curriculum; and research the latest approaches and trends in English language teaching and curriculum development/design.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching a maximum of 22 hours per week at Molded Fiber Glass
• Holding office hours at Molded Fiber Glass and Northern State University
• Developing curricular materials
• Creating and administering student assessments and evaluations
• Meeting with students and colleagues as needed
• Facilitating faculty/staff diversity training
• Participating in faculty and committee meetings
• Working with student assessment projects and program events
• Assisting with new student placement testing throughout the year
• Possessing the ability to work in and sensitivity to a cross-cultural environment
• Attending TESOL development/training conferences

Management Responsibilities:
Participating in NSU ESL curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation. Researching the latest approaches and trends in English language teaching and curriculum development/design.

Education:
Master's degree in TESOL or a related field from an accredited institution and five years of teaching experience are required. Prior experience teaching ESL students, adults, and/or refugees are preferred.

Skills and Abilities:
Should be able to work with students, assess projects and program events, and track student progress.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:

Tara Arntsen
Northern State University

 

Phone:

605-626-7840

 

Online App. Form:

https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu

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