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<DIV></DIV>Yes, I would support the field.
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<P>My educational background/practices have been useful:</P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. when I research within
communities;</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2> 2. when I challenge traditional
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<P>I think that developing a network like this will be helpful as
well. It might help us develop effective language policies and
planning. I would support the discipline AND the network. </P>
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<DIV>Nariyo Kono, Ph.D. </DIV><EM><STRONG>Department of Culture and Heritage
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<DIV></DIV><EM><STRONG>Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon </STRONG></EM>
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<DIV></DIV>P.O. Box 775 Warm Springs, Oregon 97761
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<DIV></DIV>Phone: (541) 553-2200; Fax: (541) 553-1899
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<DIV><EM></EM></DIV><EM><STRONG>Department of Applied Linguistics </STRONG></EM>
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<DIV></DIV>P.O. Box 751 Portland, Oregon 97207-0751
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