Summer Institute for Slavic & Eurasian language instructors

[Michael Newcity]

Please share the following announcement with any interested colleagues:

 

SUMMER INSTITUTE: SLAVIC & EURASIAN LANGUAGES—ACQUISITION, TECHNIQUES, AND
TECHNOLOGIES

July 16-18, 2012

Duke University

Durham, NC

 

The Duke Slavic and Eurasian Language Resource Center will host a summer
institute from July 16-18 for instructors (K-12 and university faculty) and
language program coordinators in Slavic and Eurasian languages.

 

Speakers from Duke University, the U.S. Department of Defense, the
University of Arizona, and other leading institutions will present on topics
including

 

·         Teaching language and culture through film

·         Specialized language instruction at the advanced and superior
levels

·         The use of technology in the language classroom

·         Integrating heritage students in the language classroom

·         Addressing the needs of differently-abled students

·         Using computer technologies to create pedagogical materials

·         The role of grammar in proficiency-based instruction

·         Popular culture and language instruction

·         Web resources for Slavic and East European language teachers

 

 

Cost: There are NO registration or tuition fees to attend the SEELRC Summer
Institute.  However, participants must pay for their own travel expenses,
accommodations, and food.  Lunches and one dinner will be provided.
Depending on the availability of funds, SEELRC may award partial stipends to
defray travel costs to qualified applicants.

 

Lodging: SEELRC staff will assist participants in making housing
arrangements.  Accommodations will be either on the Duke campus or within
walking distance to Duke.

 

Attendance for the summer institute is limited to 20 people.

 

Interested language instructors should contact Michael Newcity at
mnewcity at duke.edu for further information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies

Duke University

Box 90260

Room 303, Languages Building

Durham, NC  27708-0260

Tel: 919-660-3150

Fax: 919-660-3188

 

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