[Edling] Remote University teacher

Thu Jun 15 16:00:27 UTC 2023

d'accord, David!

Saluts!

Myrna

On Thu, Jun 15, 2023, 17:14 David Balosa via Edling <
edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:

> Dear Amel,
> Thank you for your prompt reaction to my answer or comment to your
> question. I also like the comment made by Myrna about the way the academic
> world and everything else works today or in the age of what I call
> econotechnocracy!. Myrna's comment makes me think about what it means "to
> stay local" today in the time where the world is openly divided into power
> struggle in the age of BRICS and G7 or the Global North and the Global
> South?
> I wonder how this divide is affecting us in academia. Should we  stop
> looking at the model Western Universities versus non-western universities
> but develop a new mindset in regard to our contribution to academia.   I
> think we are living in a very difficult age, an age of  " a global power
> restructure crisis" . This crisis affects all sectors of life (including
> academia). We may start looking at other worlds  such as Latin America,
> Asia, and Africa as well.
>
> I Understand the sad consequences of the symbolic violence and the reality
> created by colonialism. Success, excellence, and prestige are associated
> with the Western world. More money, better technology, superior quality of
> life . Probably by exercising hope, patience, courage, the spirit of
> sacrifice, and joy in what we are possibly doing, better day may surprise
> us..
> How can one persevere in research  and academia without resources-- money,
> technology (publishers), etc? Here again, comes the notion of
> *econotechnocracy*!!!
>
> Yes, dear Amel, c'est vraiment compliqué ce monde! il faut regarder  ou
> tenter ses chances à travers "les mondes" - c'est -à -dire  partout où
> c'est peut être possible.
>
> On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 6:28 PM Myrna Goldstein via Edling <
> edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:
>
>> You're not the only one, Dr. Amel.
>> After I received my MATESL in the U.S., I searched for eight years for a
>> Ph.D. program that would accept me and my research.  Nobody even answered
>> any letters.
>>
>> Unfortunately, this is the way of the world.
>>
>> I would stay as local as possible if I were you.  Do your work because
>> you are passionate about it.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Myrna
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Jun 2023 at 16:47 David Balosa via Edling <
>> edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 7:55 AM mostari hind via Edling <
>>> edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dear List members,
>>>>
>>>> I am an Algerian scholar, full professor of linguistics and language
>>>> dynamics ; with considerable record of academic international publications .
>>>> I would like to know why is it mission impossible for an African
>>>> internationally recognized scholar to find a remote position in a
>>>> university or be accepted in a visiting professor program located in the
>>>> western world?
>>>>  I am looking forward to hearing your comments, suggestions and some
>>>> tips .
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>>
>>>> Amel
>>>> Algeria
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dear Amel, I would be specific and say an African scholar located in
>>>> Africa! They way you put it sound like there are no African visitors or
>>>> full professors with your credentials in Western Universities.
>>>
>>> Second, I think there are many factors to take into account (1) the
>>> visiting or full professorship has become almost impossible mission within
>>> the western universities for the Western citizens or scholars themselves.
>>> Position cut, départements closing, econotechnocracy phenomenon!
>>> (2) Some African scholars located in African have been denied visa
>>> entries in some western countries for political or bilateral no existing
>>> relations with the inviting countries.
>>> (3) we live in the age of econotechnocracy, it is no longer academic
>>> credentials that matter nor political competence and better qualities, but
>>> economic and technological power!  Most professors of your prominence will
>>> tell you that it has become almost mission impossible to find an assistant
>>> professor position for new ph.D. not because of any discriminatory
>>> attitudes or mindset but NO MONEY!
>>>
>>> As you may know Professors in Western Universities have also the
>>> responsibility to go after money / grant writing for their departments,
>>> most departments are also politicized!
>>>
>>> It is just a phenomenon of sociopolitical and intellectual global order
>>> degradation! Those African, Asian, and western Universities that are doing
>>> well thanks to the money inherited from donations and their governance
>>> subsidies, have to run that money with strict management recommendations!
>>> It is tough everywhere my brother! Only Hope and self-fulfillment
>>> mindset can help one keeps the joy and courage required to prosper and
>>> actively contribute in academia today!
>>>
>>> David Balosa
>>>
>>>>
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>>> The world would be a better place if we all strive for existential
>>> unity: communities' prosperity, social justice, peace, faith, global
>>> solidarity and diversity, human rights, and human dignity for all. -David
>>> Balosa
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>> Myrna Goldstein
>> Are You in Your English File?
>> Second Language Learning Research Center
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>
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> David M. Balosa, Ph.D.
> Language, Literacy, & Culture Ph.D. Program
> Interculturality GSO President 2012-2013
> Alumnus 2020 (Cohort 14)
> *The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
> **1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250*
>
> https://llc.umbc.edu/home/news-events/?id=56945
> https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/tag/david-balosa/
>
> The world would be a better place if we all strive for existential unity:
> communities' prosperity, social justice, peace, faith, global solidarity
> and diversity, human rights, and human dignity for all. -David Balosa
>
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