Summner Institute for Teachers of African Languages

[Francis Hult]

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A Second Language Acquisition Certificate Program for African Language Instructors

Date: May 21st - June 1st 2012

As interest in African language learning and teaching increases, so does the need to prepare graduate students, teaching assistants who are planning to pursue African language teaching as a profession and faculty members in the field who need retooling.  The 2012 Summer Institute has been designed to help meet this need.  It will train fellows in a number of crucial areas central to the effective operation of an African Language Program

Program Description

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The program consists of a two-week intensive introduction to

a)    Teaching the skills of Speaking and Listening in the

     African Language Classroom;

b)    Teaching the Skills of Writing and Reading in the African

     Language Classroom.

c)     Testing and Assessing the Four Skills in the African

             Language Classroom.

       d)      Lesson Planning and Classroom Management.



Participants will move from a theoretical overview to hands- on practice in teaching the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, and assessing them.


 Fees and related costs

The NALRC will cover the program fees (such as registration fees, administration costs and instruction costs) for all selected applicants.  Other expenses, such as transportation, food, lodging, and books will be the responsibility of each participant's African Studies Program.

Participants are encouraged to ask for support from their respective African Language or African Studies programs to cover expenses that the NALRC will not cover.




Eligibility


Graduate students in good standing in any African language, linguistics, cultural studies, literature, second language acquisition, or any related field at an accredited institution of higher education are eligible.  African language instructors and scholars may also apply. Preference will be given to those who have not attended the Institute before. In addition, all applicants must demonstrate serious interest in African language learning and teaching.


Application Process

Applicants should submit a letter of application and supporting documents for the 2012 Summer Institute by September 30, 2011.  Applicants will be notified of selection by October 31, 2011. Supporting documents include:



 *     a CV

 *     two letters of recommendation indicating the importance of the training for the applicant.  One of the letters must be from the executive officer of the applicant's home department or African studies program, or Programs Language Coordinator.

You can submit your application and supporting documents through the electronic mail

nalrc at mailplus.wisc.edu<mailto:nalrc at mhub.facstaff.wisc.edu>


If you have a foreign visa, please speak with Akinsola Ogundeji at 608-265-7901 or e-mail nalrc at mailplus.wisc.edu<mailto:ooadesope at facstaff.wisc.edu>




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