[EDLING:1181] U.S. Dept. of State Fellowship to Teach English Abroad]

[Teresa Pica]

> Joanna Ghosh wrote:
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> Here's another opportunity. Georgetown University is accepting
> applications for English teaching fellowships abroad for the 2006-2007
> school year.
> 
> --
> Joanna J. Ghosh
> Language Specialist
> English Language Programs
> University of Pennsylvania
> Fisher Bennett Hall Room 110
> 3340 Walnut Street
> Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
> jghosh at sas.upenn.edu
> 
> As long as the differences and diversities of mankind exist, democracy
> must allow for compromise, for accommodation, and for the recognition
> of differences.
> --Eugene McCarthy
> 
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> Subject: English Language Fellow Program - U.S. Dept. of State Fellowship to Teach English Abroad
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:38:09 -0500
> From: "Faith K. Jarmon" <fkj2 at georgetown.edu>
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
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> [Image]               Dear Colleague:
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> [Image]               Georgetown University/CIED is pleased to announce that the
> [Image]               English Language (EL) Fellow Program is currently accepting
> [Image]               applications for the Academic Year 2006-2007 Fellowships.
> [Image]               We invite you to share the information about this unique
> [Image]               opportunity for TESOL professionals with your colleagues,
> [Image]               students and other interested parties.  Please feel free to
> [Image]               explore the Program’s website and e-mail us with any questions
> [Image]               you might have.
> [Image]               The English Language (EL) Fellow Program promotes English
>                       language learning around the world, and fosters mutual
> [Image]               understanding between the people of the United States and
> [Image]               people of other countries. The EL Fellow Program places highly
>                       qualified teachers with Master’s degrees in TEFL/TESL, Applied
>                       Linguistics or related fields in all regions of the world.
>                       Through U.S. Embassy projects, Fellows gain international
>                       experience while sharing their unique perspectives and
>                       expertise abroad.
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>                       FAST FACTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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>                          * The EL Fellow Program has placed over 400 Fellows in 80
>                            countries since 2001.
>                          * All fellowships are funded professional positions.
>                          * Assignments are for a ten-month period (September through
>                            June).
>                          * Fellows cultivate international experience teaching
>                            English in all regions of the world.
>                          * Fellows work on projects with host country ministries of
>                            education, universities, teacher training institutions
>                            and other language teaching institutions.
>                          * Fellows serve as full-time ESL/EFL teachers, provide ESP
>                            instruction, design curricula, develop teaching
>                            materials, conduct training workshops, and carry out
>                            program evaluations/needs analyses.
>                          * In the academic year 2006-2007, approximately 84 Fellows
>                            and 36 Senior Fellows will participate in programs
>                            abroad.
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>                       FELLOW BENEFITS
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>                          * For the academic year 2006-2007, all Fellows receive:
>                          * Living allowance covering the cost of reasonable, safe
>                            and comfortable housing, food, utilities, and local
>                            transportation.
>                          * International round trip transportation from the Fellow’s
>                            residence to the host country.
>                          * Basic medical/hospitalization insurance coverage up to
>                            $50,000 per illness/injury.
>                          * Miscellaneous allowances (shipping, educational
>                            materials, and pre-departure expense).
>                          * In addition:
>                          * Fellows receive $25,000 and Senior Fellows receive
>                            $35,000.
>                          * Senior Fellows receive an allowance for in-country
>                            program activities and may request a $5,000 dependent’s
>                            allowance.
> 
>                       TO APPLY, YOU MUST HAVE
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>                          * U.S. citizenship.
>                          * MA in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related field.
>                          * Minimum two years TESOL professional experience.
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>                       FOR MORE INFORMATION AND
>                       TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT
> 
>                       Magdalena Potocka or Faith Jarmon
>                       English Language Fellow Program
>                       Georgetown University/CIED
>                       PO Box 579400
>                       Washington, DC 20057-9400
>                       Tel: 202 687 6339 or 202 687 2608
>                       Fax: 202 687 2555
>                       E-mail: elf at georgetown.edu
>                       Web: http://elf.georgetown.edu
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