Opportunities

Call for Proposals: Edited Volume on Language Program Vitality in the U.S. (Michigan State University)

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Center for Language Teaching Advancement Michigan State University Submission Deadline: November 1, 2021 This book will document and address root causes of declining enrollments seen in language programs at U.S. institutions of higher education over previous decades. It will identify obstacles created by programs and institutions that discourage students from either initially exploring or continuing …

Congratulations to our 2021-2022 SEALC Liaisons!

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SEALC congratulates our two new SEALC liaisons, Pittaya Paladroi-Shane (Ohio University) and ThuyAnh Nguyen (University of Michigan), on their appointment for the 2021-2022 term. The goal of these volunteer positions is to inform and enrich discussions on and planning for SEALC activities via increased SEA language instructor representation on the Committee, as well as to …

Call for Proposals: NCOLCTL 25th Annual Virtual Conference

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“LCTLS Preparing Nations and Learners for a Multicultural World” Deadline for submission: September 27th, 2021 Notification of acceptance: December 1st, 2021 The 25th annual Virtual Conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages is scheduled for April 22-24, 2022, (with pre-conference workshops scheduled for April 21, 2022). The NCOLCTL Conference Committee invites proposals …

SEALC-GETSEA Language Tuition Awards Announcement

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In an exciting new partnership, two consortia on Southeast Asian studies have joined forces to improve collaboration in the teaching of Southeast Asian languages. With support from the Henry Luce Foundation, the Southeast East Asian Language Council (SEALC) and the Graduate Education and Training in Southeast Asian Studies (GETSEA) consortia award financial assistance to students who incur tuition fees …

Staying in the Loop with Language Groups: Updates from the COTSEAL 37th Virtual Conference

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Part of the core mission of the Southeast Asian Language Council (SEALC) is to prioritize the professional development and support of Southeast Asian language instructors in North America. Clear communication with language specific organizations is critical to this mission to ensure SEALC is up-to-date with the specific pedagogical, professional, and other needs of each group, …

NFMLTA/NCOLCTL Graduate Students Research Support Award

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Deadline to Submit: August 23, 2021 Instituted in 2014 by the NFMLTA and the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL), this award supports graduate student research in the fields of applied linguistics and language education with small grants focused on the teaching and learning of less commonly taught languages (all languages except English, …

Reflections from the SEALC Publication Workshop

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As part of the SEALC Publication Workshop hosted on May 14-15, 2021, participants were asked to submit at least one of the following: a one-page reflection on how the workshop has impacted their publishing goals and where they plan on publishing, a draft abstract for an article, or a proposal for a panel presentation at a …

Registration Open! COTSEAL 37th Virtual Conference

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COTSEAL 37th Virtual Conference Program Co-sponsored by the Southeast Asian Language Council (SEALC) and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at UCLA Registration Deadline: July 20, 2021 Conference Dates: July 23-24, 2021 Friday, July 23, 2021, 12:00 – 3:15 pm PDT (*All times listed are in PDT) Time Converter: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com 12.00-12.15 pm PDT: Opening 12.15-1.15 …

Call for Nominations: SEALC Liaisons (Deadline Extended!)

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The Southeast Asian Language Council (SEALC) invites nominations for two SEA language instructors to serve as liaisons on the SEALC Steering Committee. The goal of these volunteer positions is to inform and enrich discussions on and planning for SEALC activities via increased SEA language instructor representation on the Committee, as well as to provide additional opportunities for …

Call for Submissions: COTSEAL 37th Virtual Conference

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Southeast Asian Language Teaching in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities Abstract Deadline: June 14, 2021 Conference Dates: July 23-24, 2021 The Council of Teachers of Southeast Asian Languages (COTSEAL) invites participants from academic institutions, teachers, researchers, and graduate students who are interested in, involved in, or have conducted research on Southeast Asian language education …