Endangered Language Program internship

[Francis Hult]

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Endangered Language Program internship


University or Organization: Rosetta Stone
Department: Endangered Language Program
Web Address: http://rosettastone.com <http://rosettastone.com/> 

Type of Work: Lang Materials Development



Duration: 01-Oct-2008 to 01-Jan-2001
Compensation: Paid: $15/hr plus housing
Internship Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
Minimum Education Level: BA
Special Qualifications: Currently enrolled or graduated within a year.

Description:
The Rosetta Stone Endangered Language Program is offering a
semester-long student internship at its Harrisonburg, VA offices. The
intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in a successful
language-learning software development company. Possible areas of
specialization, according to the interests of the intern, include:
language learning and linguistics (pedagogy, customization), program
administration (website maintenance, resource development, research,
communications), audio editing and reviewing, project management
(materials development, planning), photo editing, and software
development (quality assurance, documentation).

To be eligible, students should be enrolled in and have completed at
least one year in a degree-granting college or university, have a
minimum 3.0 GPA, and have a special interest in indigenous issues,
languages and language revitalization. Recent graduates will also be
considered. Knowledge of an indigenous language is also desirable.
Housing and an hourly wage are provided. If interested, send resume
and letter of interest to the application email provided below.

The Rosetta Stone Endangered Language Program is committed to
preserving language richness and diversity by working with indigenous
communities to develop versions of Rosetta Stone software in their
language for their exclusive use.

Rosetta Stone is the world's largest language-learning software
company. We offer programs in 31 different languages spoken by over
90% of the world's population.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Information:
Mr. Loring Gibson
Email: lgibsonrosettastone.com
Phone: 540-236-5099
Fax: 540-526-9382

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