[lg policy] Language Policy Research Network Internship Opportunities

[Harold Schiffman]

Forwarded From:  <lpren at caltalk.cal.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 10:23 AM

 Language Policy Research Network Internship Opportunities




AILA Research Network on Language Policy
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CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS

4646 40th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20016-1859

VACANCY NOTICE

I-12-02

Job Title:  Intern, LPReN

CAL Classification:  n/a

Salary: $20.00/hour

Hours Per Week:  up to 35 hrs/wk

Position Available: May-September 2012



The Center for Applied Linguistics conducts research and analysis in
the field of language planning and policy through the Language Policy
Research Network (LPReN). CAL’s LPREN team is committed to improving
educational equity through the development of educational language
planning, policies, and programs that promote language maintenance and
multilingualism in the United States and abroad.



The LPReN team at CAL seeks a self-motivated individual who can work
during the summer 2012 for a two-month internship. LPReN interns have
the opportunity to work with leading experts and scholars in the field
of international language policy and planning (LPP) on publications
that will inform the broader public about LPP, while maintaining a
standard of scholarly rigor.



Description of Duties:


We are primarily interested in a graduate or doctoral student who is
familiar with and interested in educational language policy. The
selected intern will contribute to the development of a series of
LPReN briefs on topics within the field of LPP, including contacting
and coordinating with authors; assigning and facilitating reviews; and
developing a foundation and plan for upcoming and ongoing LPReN
briefs. Other tasks as assigned.



Qualifications:

Educational or working experience in language/linguistics, education
or related discipline
Experience with Microsoft Office is required
Knowledge about education policy, language policies, language
planning, heritage languages, foundations of education regarding
English learner populations, international contexts of LPP, language
shift and maintenance, and sociolinguistics is highly desirable
Doctoral students are preferred

NOTE: The Center for Applied Linguistics is an E.E.O. employer and
does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any
other reason not related to employment.

CAL offers a pleasant working environment with an excellent benefit
package.  We are located in upper Northwest D.C., 2 blocks from the
Tenleytown-A.U. Metro station on the Red Line.

In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be
required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in
the United States.



IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

LPREN at cal.org, Attn: I-12-02



CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS

4646 40th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20016-1859

VACANCY NOTICE

I-12-03

Job Title:  Intern, LPReN

CAL Classification:  n/a

Salary: $15.00/hour

Hours Per Week:  up to 35 hrs/wk

Position Available: May-September 2012



The Center for Applied Linguistics conducts research and analysis in
the field of language planning and policy through the Language Policy
Research Network (LPReN). CAL’s LPREN team is committed to improving
educational equity through the development of educational language
planning, policies, and programs that promote language maintenance and
multilingualism in the United States and abroad.



The LPReN team at CAL seeks a self-motivated individual who can work
during the summer 2012 for a two-month internship. LPReN interns have
the opportunity to work with leading experts and scholars in the field
of international language policy and planning (LPP) on our website to
facilitate communication and dissemination and share resources,
research, and publications that inform the broader public about LPP,
while maintaining a standard of scholarly rigor.

Description of Duties:

We are primarily interested in an undergraduate or graduate student
who is familiar with and interested in website design. The selected
intern will contribute to the revision of CAL’s LPReN website to
improve its design, look, accessibility, and content. Other tasks as
assigned.

Qualifications:

Educational or working experience in graphics and website design
Experience with Dreamweaver is required
Knowledge about the field of education is desired

NOTE: The Center for Applied Linguistics is an E.E.O. employer and
does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any
other reason not related to employment.

CAL offers a pleasant working environment with an excellent benefit
package.  We are located in upper Northwest D.C., 2 blocks from the
Tenleytown-A.U. Metro station on the Red Line.

In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be
required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in
the United States.

IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

LPREN at cal.org, Attn: I-12-03





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