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March 31, 2008
Summer 2008 Internship-Washington D.C.
Build your leadership, research & writing skills while having fun in Washington, DC this summer!
Focus on:
The Palestine Question
U.S.-Middle East Policy
U.S. Diplomacy
The Palestine Center summer internship program is designed to provide undergraduates with hands-on experience in a DC-based nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on Palestine and U.S. policy towards the Middle East. This program is based in our main office, located within walking distance from the U.S. Department of State, K street lobbyist corridor, Embassy Row, historic Georgetown and Dupont Circle.
Summer interns coordinate the annual summer lecture series, follow the news daily on happenings in Israel and Palestine and write an in-depth information brief on a topic related to the Palestine issue. Through their experiences, interns obtain invaluable leadership, research and writing skills, as well as exposure to the Washington political and foreign policy communities. Interns are expected to manage all aspects of the lecture series and base its planning and publicity on current events in the region. They select lecture topics for experts to address and organize the logistics of each event. Additionally, interns are expected to compile background readings and facilitate discussions with the invited experts at the lecture series. Interns assist Palestine Center staff with general programming events and office work and are encouraged to attend foreign policy-related briefings at outside organizations and on the Hill during their internship.
This program is highly competitive and intended to foster deeper understandings about Palestine among American students while enabling interns to develop their knowledge of the region and their skills for a future career in a related field. The Palestine Center staff provide guidance on research and logistics, help to educate interns on the Palestine issue and advise them as needed on career development. Students receive a small stipend based on performance, as well as career guidance and networking opportunities.
Visit the Palestine Center's website to find out how to apply:
http://www.thejerusalemfund.org/palestinecenter/index.php
Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 11, 2008.
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March 21, 2008
CICS - International Security and Development Fellow
DEADLINE
Applications are due April 10, 2008
The Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) announces a call for applications for the 2008/2009 International Security and Development Fellowship. The fellowship is a one-year appointment that provides salary and/or research funding in the amount of $15,000. The fellowship is intended to promote undergraduate education on international security and/or development at U-M by developing a new course with significant international content and an interdisciplinary perspective. This course will initially be offered through the International Studies Minor and will subsequently become part of the curriculum of the fellow’s home department.
While not required, we hope to receive applications in which the faculty member and the departmental chair are in agreement that this course will become a permanent part of the department’s curriculum. We also encourage joint applications from members of two or more departments or units, in which case the applicants will divide the stipend.
ELIGIBILITY
U-M-Ann Arbor regular instructional staff, in any department, is eligible to apply.
REQUIREMENTS
During the year, the International Security and Development Fellow is expected to:
• develop and teach an undergraduate seminar on international security and/or cooperation for one semester, and (ideally) be committed to teaching it a second time in the foreseeable future
• give one public lecture
The amount of the fellowship is $15,000. The fellow will receive compensation up to a summer ninth for developing the new course. Required deductions for fringe benefits and taxes will be made. The remainder of the fellowship will be paid into her or his research fund. These funds may be used to support travel, materials, or to cover the costs of bringing guest speakers to the course. Total compensation will not exceed $15,000.
APPLICATION
Those wishing to apply should submit:
• Completed CICS funding request cover sheet including the signatures of all relevant chairs and directors in the applicant’s department, agreeing that, if selected, the department will give serious consideration to including the course in the permanent curriculum
• CV
• Brief statement describing a possible course topic and articulating the potential student audience, relation to current departmental curriculum or interdisciplinary teaching initiatives (no more than 500 words)
• Statement of purpose describing the applicant’s international security and cooperation-related experience and reasons for applying (1-3 pages)
• Additional materials, such as a scholarly paper or book chapter, grant proposal, or a relevant report of a research project (optional)
CONTACT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION
Contact Shannon Bellefleur at 734.764.2268 or email sbellefl@umich.edu
Deliver Applications to: Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS)
International Institute, 1080 S. University, Suite 2620
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Teachers of Critical Languages Program
American Councils continues to be privileged to administer the Teachers of Critical Languages Program of the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We are pleased to announce that applications to host Chinese or Arabic exchange teachers during the 2008-2009 school year are available. Applications can be downloaded from either www.americancouncils.org or www.tclprogram.org.
TCLP is a great program that looks to build US schools' capacities to offer Chinese and Arabic programs as these languages are indeed critically important for both the current and future generation. Moreover, both China and the Middle East have rich, vibrant, and deep cultures and histories, and our students can learn a great deal from them. Reciprocally, our exchange teachers can learn a great deal about American culture while improving their English and gaining experience in teaching methodologies. All said, it's a great cross-cultural program that really does benefit all parties involved.
From a school's perspective, the program provides many benefits, as well as numerous opportunities.
• American Councils provides exchange teachers' monthly salaries, health care, round-trip airfare, visa support, extended training in DC before the school year, a four-day professional development workshop in November, access to a professional development fund for exchange teachers to acquire training, textbooks, or materials as are relevant to their situations, and ongoing on-program support including in-person site visits
• TCLP includes alumni grant opportunities for exchange teachers and host schools when they "graduate" from the program in June 2009 so that continued collaboration, cross-cultural exchange, and classroom partnerships can be supported
• US elementary or secondary schools, both public and private, may apply
• Applications are welcomed from schools with existing, developing, or planned programs
• Applications are due May 16, 2008. Awards and regrets will be sent by the end of May
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Symposium on Second Language Writing
The Seventh Symposium on Second Language Writing
June 5-7, 2008
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Foreign Language Writing Instruction: Principles and Practices
The Symposium on Second Language Writing is an international conference that brings together teachers and researchers who work with second- and foreign-language writers to discuss important issues in the field of second language writing. The Symposium on Second Language Writing began in 1998 at Purdue University as a way to facilitate the advancement of knowledge in the field of L2 writing and to build a sense of community among those who are involved in L2 writing research and instruction.
Symposium: Friday & Saturday, June 6-7, 2008
Much of the work on L2 writing has done in the second language (SL) context, a context in which the L2 is the dominant language. This work has overshadowed work on L2 writing done in the foreign language (FL) context, a context in which the L2 is not the dominant language. The purpose of this symposium is to begin to remedy this situation by showcasing work done in FL (including EFL) writing. There will be keynote speakers who will address current issues in FL writing and invited speakers who will address FL writing instruction in their institutional settings, describing their institutional contexts, the writing instruction that takes place in those contexts, and the principles that underlie that instruction. We feel that this program will be of interest to both FL and SL writing professionals.
Speakers include Rachida Elqobai, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco, Yukiko Hatasa, University of Iowa, USA, Icy Lee, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Natalie Lefkowitz, Central Washington University, USA, Rosa Manchón, Universidad de Murcia, Spain, Hui-Tzu Min, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, Luciana de Oliveira, Purdue University, Hadara Perpignan, Bar-Ilan University, Israel, Melinda Reichelt, University of Toledo, USA, Marcela Ruiz Funes, East Carolina University, USA, Jean Marie Schultz, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA, Oleg Tarnopolsky, Dnipropetrovsk University of Economics and Law, Ukraine, Helga Thorson, University of Victoria, Canada, Kees van Esch, University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Wenyu Wang, Nanjing University, China.
Graduate Student Conference: Thursday, June 5, 2008
The Graduate Student Conference on Second Language Writing is a special event held in conjunction with the Symposium. It provides opportunities for graduate students to present their research and scholarship on second language writing and receive feedback from peers and from established scholars in the field in a supportive atmosphere. Proposals for the Graduate Student Conference may but need not address the Symposium theme. Proposals on any aspect of L2 writing or writing instruction are welcome. Proposals will be accepted until May 1.
Additional Information
For more information about the 2008 Symposium please visit http://www.sslw2008.org/
For information on past symposia and related publications please visit http://sslw.jslw.org/
Questions? Contact tony@purdue.edu
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National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Summer Fellowship
The National Council Fellowships:
2008 Washington, D.C. Summer Internship Program
What: A Professional Academic and Career Opportunity Internship This Summer in the Nation's Capital.
Value? Priceless, Quite Possibly the Most Important Decision You Will Ever Make to Prepare You for a Career in International Relations and One that Will Likely Serve You Well the Rest of Your Life.
Where: In One of a Dozen U.S.-Arab Relations Organizations in Washington, D.C.: National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, Middle East Policy Council, American Mideast Educational, Training, and Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST), American Near East Refuge Aid, Inc.(ANERA), American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Council for the National Interest, American Arab Institute, World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C., among others.
When: June 2 - August 8, 2008
With Whom: National Council professionals and staff, together with more than two dozen of America's foremost scholars and most renowned foreign affairs practitioners.
Cost: Free of Charge, apart from a $150 non-refundable application fee. Selected participants, upon successful fulfillment of the program's academic and internship requirements, will receive a $1,000 fellowship stipend.
http://www.ncusar.org
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AFS Intercultural Programs
30 Full Scholarships to study Arabic in Egypt with AFS Intercultural Programs
For high school students with zero to two years of Arabic study
Program dates: June 28, 2008 - August 10, 2008
AFS-USA is seeking applications from outstanding high school students to spend six weeks studying Arabic in Egypt this summer, from June 28 - August 10. The AFS Arabic Summer Language Institute is designed to give students an intensive introduction to Arabic and immersion into Egyptian culture. They will have the experience of a lifetime living with an Egyptian host family, visiting cultural and historic sites, and being a part of this ancient culture. Pending funding, AFS is offering 30 full-tuition scholarships!
The application deadline has been extended to April 4. The application process includes a recommendation form, a full AFS application, answers to three essay questions, and a one-page action plan on how he/she will continue studying Arabic for 12 months after returning. Please visit our website at: http://www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/view/3730
AFS, a non- profit organization, is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world. We have six decades of history and experience in international education with an exemplary record of safety, security, and service to students and parents.
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Syracuse University - Middle East Studies Post Doctoral Fellowship
Deadline: April 21, 2008
The Middle Eastern Studies Program at Syracuse University is pleased to announce the availability of a Post-Doctoral Fellowship for the 2008-09 academic year. The fellowship will support a recent PhD scholar working on topics related to governance or international affairs in the Middle East. The fellowship period includes one academic year ( August 15 - May 15), plus one summer month (May 15 - June 15, 2009) with strong potential to extend a second year. The fellows will receive a stipend of $33,500 plus fringe benefits that provide health benefits through August 15, 2009. The fellowships are not restricted based on discipline.
Applicants must have completed a PhD between January 1, 2004 and July 1, 2008 from an accredited university in the United States, Europe or the Middle East and preferably have competence in Arabic. The fellowship requires residence at Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York) from August 2008 - May 2009. The fellow will be given library privileges at Syracuse University and office space within the Maxwell School's Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs (http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/moynihan/).
The duties of the fellow will include the following:
• Delivery of one undergraduate or graduate level course in the Spring semester 2009 relevant to the Middle East Studies curriculum (for more information please see http://middle-eastern-studies.syr.edu/Courses.htm)
• Curriculum development and course delivery – in concert with other faculty and Maxwell’s Executive Education office – for the School’s Leaders for Democracy Fellows Program. This course includes an alumni meeting in the Middle East in December, a six-week academic seminar that takes place in Syracuse, and a six-week professional affiliation component that takes place in Washington DC. http://exed.maxwell.syr.edu/exed/sites/ldf/
• Program development for the Maxwell School Middle Eastern Studies Program (http://thecollege.syr.edu/depts/mes/)
Please send a cover letter, current CV, writing samples, a draft of a course syllabus, and names and contact information of three references to Dr. Mehrzad Boroujerdi (mboroujerdi@maxwell.syr.edu)
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March 07, 2008
GENERAL INFORMATION about EF Language Centre
HOW TO REGISTER
• Phone: call 0212 282 9064-65 and ask for the Turkish Department Office; we are usually available Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please be prepared to provide all of the information requested on the registration form.
• Mail: complete the registration form and send it to the address listed at the bottom of the form.
• Fax: you may fax your completed registration form to 0212 282 32 18.
• Online: go to our website at www.turkishlesson.com
EF Intensive Turkish Course 2008
EF Standard Turkish Course 2008
EF 1-to-1 Turkish Course Details
EF Admission Form
EF Dates & Fees 2008 - 2009
EF Turkish Level Test
EF Turkish & Rumi Program
EF Turkish & Cappadocia Program
EF Turkish & Culture Program
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Standard Turkish Group Courses 2007-2008
From September 2007 till June 2008 EF offers Standard Turkish Group Courses for foreigners living in Turkey.
1. "Smart Ladies" – morning courses (STMC 10).
These morning courses are mainly delivered from 10:00 to 14:00 and continue for 10 weeks consisting of 10 academic hours of tuition per week (2 days x 4 hours of class tuition in the morning and 2 hours of free conversation lessons on Fridays mornings).
MON / WED or TUE /THU 10:00 – 14:00
CONVERSATION LESSONS: Fridays 10:00 – 12:00
# OF WEEKS: 10 weeks
TOTAL HOURS: 100 hours
2. ‘Business PRO’s’ – evening courses (STEC 5).
These evening courses continue for 12 weeks and consist of 5 academic hours per week (2 days x 2.5 ours of class tuition in the evening). This course is highly demanded amongst foreign business people and is delivered in a closed group, as an executive course. This course is a proper and efficient language course for foreign students with lots of grammar, structure, writing exercises,interactive activities, dialogues and daily language practices. Additionally students will cover cultural awareness sessions, office language, dialogues and terminology.
MON / WED or TUE /THU: 19:00 – 21:30
# OF WEEKS: 12 weeks
TOTAL HOURS: 60 hours
EF System
EF courses focuses on integrating all the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The emphasis is on communication skills, improvement in fluency and comprehension, and confidence in
speaking Turkish. All EF courses are designed to be flexible so that people with similar language levels, needs, experience and background study together in groups, combining individual tuition and lots of
communication. Working with key vocabulary, dialogues and grammar through various class activities our students make progress in a short period of time. Teachers make use of course books, but will also
supplement lessons with authentic material and out-of-class activities.
The maximum number of students in each class is 10. Each term allows students to complete a full language level.
Standard Turkish Group Courses include:
• Pre-course information, including town map
• Pre-course placement test
• Tuition as described
• Course materials
• Certificate and progress report on completion of course
• Email and internet access
• Access to activities' program with at least one optional excursion per week, plus regular international
evenings
• Experienced school management well used to working with professional and business people
• small groups (a maximum of 10 students in the class)
• A truly international mix of students, at least 40 nationalities each year
• Services of Russian, Spanish and French speaking counselors
Course fees
Option Total lessons # of weeks Tuition fees
‘SMART LADIES’ 100 lessons 10 weeks € 480.00
‘BUSINESS PRO’s’ 60 lessons 12 weeks € 480.00
* VAT is not included in the price.
Next course starts on 15 Jan 2008
Course length: 10 weeks or 12 weeks
Hours per week: 10 or 5
Course schedule: Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday
Course hours: 10:00 - 14:00 / 19:00 – 21:30
Group size: 10 maximum
Minimum age: 18 years old
Registration Fee € 50.00
This fee is charged on all enrolments to cover initial administrative expenses. It is waived only in these cases:
• For previously enrolled students returning to EF or transferring from another EF school.
• For second and further members of the same family attending a course at the same time.
Course start dates
Start date Course availability
Monday, 07 January 2008 Available
Monday, 4 February 2008 Available
Monday, 03 March 2008 Available
Monday, 31 March 2008 Available
Monday, 14 April 2008 Available
Monday, 5 May 2008 Available
Monday, 2 June 2008 Available
Monday, 01 Sep 2008 Available
Monday, 15 Sep 2008 Available
Monday, 6 October 2008 Available
Monday, 3 November 2008 Available
Monday, 1 December 2008 Available
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Start Dates
• EF Language Centre Turkish programs have fixed start dates to ensure you study with students of a similar level
• EF Language Centre Istanbul is pleased to offer Turkish Intensive language courses at all levels from Beginners to Advanced throughout the year.
• Students must complete an Online Level test in Turkish before their arrival and check for availability.
Course Fees
• You can book for any combination of courses.
• V.A.T. is included in the price.
• All fees are payable in advance. Payment can be done by credit card or bank transfer. For local credit card we offer a 3,6,9 or 12 month installment system. For more information please contact the school.
• There is no reduction in fees when a course includes a Public Holiday
Accommodation
• EF Language Schools offers students’ welfare and different accommodation options (Host Family,
Residences, Hotels, Hostels and Apartments).
Minimum group size, Conversion & Course Cancellation
• The school reserves the right to cancel classes or shorten classes if the number of students is not sufficient. In case of cancellation decided by the school, tuition fees are refunded.
EF Language Centre closures in 2008
Year Starts: Tuesday 3 January 2008.
Year Ends: Saturday 26 December
2009 starts: Thursday, 5 January
Public and school holidays 2008:
• 1,2 January 2008,
• 30 September – 2 October
• 29 October
• 8-11 December 2007
• 31 December 2007
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Intensive Turkish Group Courses 2008
Due to the enormous demand for Intensive courses, EF Language Centre is offering “Intensive Turkish Group Course – ITGC 20” course. For foreigners with limited time for language training we recommend this intensive program to gain the maximum benefit from their stay in Istanbul and maximum exposure to the Turkish language and culture.
Our ITGC 20 provides 4 hours of tuition each day (from Mondays to Fridays) with an hour free for lunch. Many students favor this training as it allows them to complete half a level over 2 weeks and progress effectively and quickly. Students may also enroll for a longer period – 4,6,8 – 12 weeks.
ITGC 20 courses include:
• Pre-course information, including town map
• Pre-course placement test
• Tuition as described
• Course materials
• EF student identity card
• Certificate and progress report on completion of course
• Email and internet access
• Access to activities' programme with at least one optional excursion per week, plus regular
international evenings
• Experienced school management well used to working with professional and business people
• small groups (a maximum of 12 students in the intensive classes)
• EF student information handbook
• A truly international mix of students, at least 40 nationalities each year
• Individual tutorial for long stay students (4 weeks plus)
• Services of Russian and Swedish speaking counselors
Next course starts on 07 Jan 2008
Course length: 2 - 48 weeks
Hours per week: 20
Course schedule: 10:00 - 14:00 or 15:00 – 19:00 Monday to Friday
Group size: 12 maximum
Minimum age: 16 years old
• This course focuses on integrating all the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing
• The emphasis is on communication skills, improvement in fluency and confidence in speaking Turkish
• Teachers make use of course books, but also supplement lessons with authentic material and out-ofclass
activities
ITGC 20 Course fees
Option Total lessons Tuition fees
2 weeks 40 lessons € 240.00
4 weeks 80 lessons € 480.00
6 weeks 120 lessons € 720.00
8 weeks 160 lessons € 880.00
10 weeks 200 lessons €1,100.00
* extra week after 10 weeks 20 lessons € 100.00
Registration Fee € 50.00
This fee is charged on all enrolments to cover initial administrative expenses. It is waived only in these cases:
• For previously enrolled students returning to EF or transferring from another EF school.
• For second and further members of the same family attending a course at the same time.
ITGC 20 Course start dates
07 Jan, 21 Jan, 04 Feb, 18 Feb, 03 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 09 Jun, 23 Jun, 07 Jul, 21 Jul, 04 Aug, 18 Aug, 01 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 08 Dec, 22 Dec
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Start Dates
• EF Language Centre Turkish programs have fixed start dates to ensure you study with students of a
similar level
• EF Language Centre Istanbul is pleased to offer Turkish Intensive language courses at all levels from
Beginners to Advanced throughout the year.
• Students must complete an Online Level test in Turkish before their arrival and check for
availability.
Course Fees
• You can book for any combination of courses.
• V.A.T. is included in the price.
• All fees are payable in advance. Payment can be done by credit card or bank transfer. For local credit
card we offer a 3,6,9 or 12 month installment system. For more information please contact the school.
• There is no reduction in fees when a course includes a Public Holiday
Accommodation
• EF Language Schools offers students’ welfare and different accommodation options (Host Family,
Residences, Hotels, Hostels and Apartments).
Minimum group size, Conversion & Course Cancellation
• The school reserves the right to cancel classes or shorten classes if the number of students is not
sufficient. In case of cancellation decided by the school, tuition fees are refunded.
EF Language Centre closures in 2008
Year Starts: Tuesday 3 January 2008.
Year Ends: Saturday 26 December
2009 starts: Thursday, 5 January
Public and school holidays 2008:
• 1,2 January 2008,
• 30 September – 2 October
• 29 October
• 8-11 December 2007
• 31 December 2007
EF Turkish Centre
Address: Aydin Sok., No:12, F Block, 1.Levent, Istanbul, 34340 TURKEY
Tel: 0212 282 90 64 – 65 / Fax: 0212 282 32 18
E-mail: info@turkishlesson.com / Web: www.turkishlesson.com
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Monterey Institute of International Studies
New Arabic Program
Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation
Announcing New Master's Degrees in Arabic/English
http://translate.miis.edu/arabic
Translation - Interpretation - Localization
Starting in Fall 2008, the Monterey Institute will offer master's degrees in Translation and Interpretation for Arabic/English. Applications are available now - priority deadline March 15
For more information email gsti@miis.edu or visit http://translate.miis.edu
Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish
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WALTIC - Prolonged deadline for submissions
WALTIC welcomes scholars of the world!
Prolonged deadline for submissions until 14 March 2008!
In June 2008, the Swedish Writers’ Union will inaugurate WALTIC – the Value of Words, the first literary world congress of its kind. Between 29 June and 2 July 2008 one thousand writers, translators and scholars involved in shaping public opinion will gather for a mutual manifestation of the value of words and in support of human rights.
The story of the world – past, present and future – is being rewritten and retold as scholars and intellectuals interrogate and challenge traditional notions of value, beauty and truth. The master’s story is revealed to be but one voice in a multilingual choir that sings of joys, sorrows and resistance. And listening to the dissonance of human existence, the scholar asks, in the words of Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak; what does this mean?
The value of words – be they written or spoken – resides in the heart and soul of the listener, and becomes manifest in dialogue. Alongside authors of fiction, WALTIC invites scholars and intellectuals to partake in this dialogue, who have, through their works, changed our way of listening for ever. To enable this dialogue to prevail, the unique Socratic Dialogue program during WALTIC 2008 has chosen to focus on three urgent global issues: Literacy, Intercultural dialogue and Digitalization.
W A L T I C 2 0 0 8 p r o u d l y p r e s e n t s
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak • Karin Barber • Jean-Claude Guédon
“The Bionic Episteme", by Professor Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak (Columbia University, USA): In order for digitalization to succeed, the steps leading to the wise use of digital practice must be available to everyone and anyone, since digitalization is potentially available to everyone and anyone. We are not ready for digitalization alone. Making that wisdom available to anyone and everyone means a very strong focus on pre- post- and para-digital education. This takes time. It can only be done by deep language learning, careful training in textual encounters, as well as and, at the same time, the education of children into the rituals and habits of democratic practice. In her WALTIC speech, Professor Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak (India/USA) will outline how this will be done. Professor Muniz Sodré (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) responds.
“Hidden Histories of Literacy in Africa”, by Professor Karin Barber (University of Birmingham, UK): Local, popular uses of reading and writing in Africa began from the moment literacy and print were established, Professor Karin Barber (UK) argues in her WALTIC lecture. She points out that in Anglophone West Africa this initiative was fuelled by do-it-yourself schools, reading circles and local publications run off by small jobbing printers. Obscure individuals wrote down oral traditions, kept gargantuan diaries and engaged in prolific correspondence. They also invented new vernacular literary genres. With the expansion of primary school education in the second half of the twentieth century, these initiatives blossomed into a diverse and thriving new vernacular popular culture on the border zone between orality and literacy, the local and the global. Professor Eileen Julien (Indiana University, USA) responds.
Also, Professor Jean-Claude Guédon (Université de Montréal, Canada) will talk on “Digital Culture and the Emergence of ‘Phonemic Individualism’". Dr. Simone Murray (Monash University, Australia) responds.
Call for Stories* now open!
See our full program @ http://www.waltic.com
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SUMMER 2008 RESEARCH ANALYST POSITIONS
The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) has recently established a Washington, DC area unclassified open source analysis unit to conduct research related to national security issues and is seeking undergraduate and graduate student summer research analysts who can conduct native language research on the Internet, apply social science research methods to identify social and political trends, and critically analyze and present information. Positions are also available for science and technology majors to conduct Internet research and test new applications/tools.
Students majoring in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Middle Eastern Studies, Persian Studies, South Asian Studies, Asian Studies, Russian Studies, Comparative Politics, International Relations, National Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Economics, Political Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Sociology, Demography, Nuclear Engineering/Physics, Computer Science/Engineering, Defense Studies, Social Psychology, Public Policy, History, Political Geography, Library Science/Information Management, and Geographic Information Systems
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to conduct research in Farsi, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, French, Spanish or Urdu (Level 3 or higher reading proficiency required) or significant coursework in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Excellent research and oral and written communication skills
• Advanced analytic/critical thinking skills
• Advanced Internet proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Completion of at least sophomore year by summer 2008 with strong academic credentials (3.2 GPA or higher desired)
• U.S. citizenship required, however, no security clearance is needed
COMPENSATION:
Hourly rate will be commensurate with education and experience. Positions are for a 40 hour week for a maximum of 10 weeks. There are no benefits other than free parking. The location is not accessible by public transportation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Email cover letter detailing your interest in the position and qualifications to summerresearchanalyst@dni.gov. Attach resume, a one to two page writing sample, and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of two academic references, one of whom must be able to verify your language skills. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 4.
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Graduate Seminar on Global Transformations (GSGT) 08-09 CALL for Applications
Reminder: The deadline is quickly approaching…Graduate Seminar on Global Transformations (GSGT) 08-09 CALL for Applications
Graduate Seminar on Global Transformations
2008-2009 Call for Applications
The Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS) announces a not-for-credit seminar for master's students and doctoral students at the pre-candidacy level intending to pursue field-based research outside the United States.
ELIGIBILITY
This seminar is open to students in the early stages of graduate training with interests in international and area studies who can demonstrate goals of completing training and research through the doctorate. Graduate students from across disciplines are invited to apply.
PURPOSE
The Graduate Seminar on Global Transformations offers students the opportunity to develop theses projects, pre-dissertation proposals, and dissertation prospectuses with their peers, in an interdisciplinary setting. The goals of the seminar include:
· Increasing students' capacity for understanding research designs and systems of evidence developed in other professions and disciplines
· Examining issues of ethics and values in the development and conduct of cross-cultural and cross-national research
· Encouraging high-level critical discussion of methodology and epistemology
· Discussing different qualities and characteristics of data in international research.
ORGANIZATION
The seminar will explore epistemological connections and dissonance among disciplines and professions involved in global transformations. It will meet approximately seven times a term for two-hour sessions, which will be organized around the discussion of presentations by participating students. Several sessions will also be devoted to the discussion of papers, research proposals, and faculty and visitor presentations.
Each student admitted to GSGT will have access to a restricted research fund of up to $4,500, to be used for a preliminary visit to the prospective foreign research site and for specialized language training necessary for dissertation research.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Students must commit to participating in the seminar for three terms, and will be expected to make a presentation to the group following their research trip, and to discuss methodology, challenges, and results with seminar participants.
APPLICATION
Applications must include—4 hard copies of the following:
§ Completed CICS funding request cover sheet
§ Two- to three-page letter that addresses the purpose of the seminar
§ Two letters of support from a faculty advisor and/or departmental director of graduate studies
Official transcript of grades
Members of the CICS advisory board will determine admission to the GSGT program.
DEADLINE
Deadline: March 21, 2008 by 5:00pm (for admission to the seminar in September 2008)
CONTACT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION
Contact Folake Graves at Tel: 734.764.3149 Email: fograves@umich.edu
Deliver applications to: Center for International and Comparative Studies (CICS)
International Institute, 1080 S. University, Suite 2620
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IREX FELLOWSHIP – 2008-2009 US Embassy Policy Specialist (EPS) Program
IREX is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 competition of the US Embassy Policy Specialist (EPS) Program.
The US Embassy Policy Specialist Program will allow fellows to travel to Eurasia and serve the embassy as policy specialists on a chosen topic and also pursue their own research project independently. Fellowships are available to successful applicants who demonstrate how their experience, skills, and knowledge will benefit US embassy personnel, as well as the academic merit and feasibility of their proposed research. Fellows will serve the embassy and conduct their own research for up to eight weeks. Fellowship length and dates will be decided upon in consultation with the specific embassy. Examples of embassy service can include conducting field research, writing policy papers, consulting embassy staff, and assisting with grant panels.
Fellows will be sponsored by IREX. Depending on the needs of the individual embassy, fellows may spend all or part of the time on-site at the embassy or work from a remote location in country. The EPS Program provides fellowships for up to eight weeks to US postdoctoral scholars and other graduate degree holders for independent or collaborative research projects in Europe and Eurasia.
Eligible Embassies & Fields are:
Azerbaijan (Baku): Anthropology/ Sociology, Economics, Religion
Georgia (Tbilisi): Government
Kazakhstan (Astana): Inter-Ethnic Relations, Economics, Oil & Gas Sector, Religion
Moldova (Chisinau): Conflict Resolution
Russia (Vladivostok): Economics
Tajikistan (Dushanbe): Alternative Energy, Impacts of Labor Migration, Urban Planning.
Turkmenistan (Ashgabat): Agronomy, Environment
Ukraine (Kyiv): Economics/ Social Spending, Political Affairs/ Overview of Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ukraine - Belarus Nexus
EPS Program information and application materials are now available on the IREX website at http://www.irex.org/programs/eps/index.asp
The application deadline is April 4, 2008.
Please contact eps@irex.org or call (202) 628-8188 with any questions.
You may find a list of all IREX International Fellowship opportunities on the website: http://www.irex.org/programs/grants.asp
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Policy-Connect Collaborative Research Grants
IREX is pleased to announce the 2008 Policy-Connect Collaborative Research Grants competition. IREX’s Policy-Connect program seeks to attract, select, and support advanced research by US experts in policy-relevant subject areas related to Southeast Europe and Eurasia, facilitate collaboration among and between US and international scholars, and disseminate knowledge about Europe and Eurasia to a wide network of constituents in the United States and abroad.
Policy-Connect provides American scholars with the means and support necessary to conduct research, particularly on lesser-studied regions such as the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, where issues central to the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States must be studied. The knowledge and expertise gained by the grant recipients become a valuable resource for the policymaking community, as the scholars share the results of their research through research briefs, policy fora, and individual meetings.
The Policy-Connect Program provides fellowships to US scholars and professionals for overseas research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to US foreign policy. Fellowships support collaborative teams of two or three US scholars and professionals for up to 12 months. Upon completion of the project, scholars will be requested to present their research findings at a Policy Forum at the US Department of State and to write a policy brief.
This year applications will be accepted for research on the following topics and regions:
Eurasia* & Southeast Europe**: Ethnic and religious conflict, terrorism, transition economics, access to information, youth and women’s issues, human rights, citizen participation in politics and civil society, and issues related to the final status of Kosovo.
Cross-regional: Post-Soviet relations between Eurasia and the countries of Middle East/North Africa and/or Asia.
*Eligible countries of research for Eurasia include: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
**Eligible countries of research for Southeast Europe include: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), and Serbia and Montenegro.
Grant Award: Up to $30,000
Duration: Up to 12 months
Application Deadline: April 1, 2008
Policy-Connect Collaborative Research Grants are funded by the US Department of State’s Title VIII Program and John J. and Nancy Lee Roberts.
Application materials are available at http://www.irex.org/programs/policy-connect/index.asp. Please contact Policy-Connect Program Staff at policyconnect@irex.org or by calling (202) 628-8188 with any questions.
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Scholarship Opportunity for High School students to study Arabic in Egypt
30 Full Scholarships to study Arabic in Egypt with AFS Intercultural Programs
For high school students with zero to two years of Arabic study
Program dates: June 28, 2008 - August 10, 2008
AFS-USA is seeking applications from outstanding high school students to spend six weeks studying Arabic in Egypt this summer, from June 28 - August 10. The AFS Arabic Summer Language Institute is designed to give students an intensive introduction to Arabic and immersion into Egyptian culture. They will have the experience of a lifetime living with an Egyptian host family, visiting cultural and historic sites, and being a part of this ancient culture. Pending funding, AFS is offering 30 full-tuition scholarships!
Students must apply by March 25, 2008. The application process includes a recommendation form, a full AFS application, answers to three essay questions, and a one-page action plan on how he/ she will continue studying Arabic for 12 months after returning. Please visit our website at: http://www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/view/3730
AFS, a non- profit organization, is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world We have six decades of history and experience in international education with an exemplary record of safety, security, and service to students and parents.
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STARTALK SCHOLARSHIPS
The Olympics and Beyond: Summer Intensive Arabic or Chinese
Language Study at Beloit
June 14 - August 8, 2008 (Eight-Week Program)
http://www.summerlanguages.com/startalk
FOR ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The STARTALK scholarships are competitive scholarships for talented high school students interested in studying Arabic or Chinese in summer 2008 through Beloit College’s Center for Language Studies (CLS), a nationally recognized intensive language program.
By allowing you to accelerate your study of these critical languages, the STARTALK scholarship in combination with a CLS Grant (a $6,120 value) will help you achieve higher levels of proficiency more quickly and, as a result, provide you with the chance to pursue more meaningful study, in the areas of Asian or Middle East Studies. Our residential program features superb instructors, 26 hours per week of classroom study, an integrated approach to language and culture, and a variety of cultural activities.
Qualified students may apply by submitting the online application, an official transcript, and two letters of recommendation. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required. The deadline for applications is March 30, 2008, with announcements being made by April 15, 2008.
STARTALK Informational Flyer (PDF Format): www.summerlanguages.com/startalk/STARTALK_Flyer_2008.pdf
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