CFP: Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP 20
Deadline EXTENDED
In response to a number of requests for extensions, the abstract submission deadline has been extended until Sunday, 16 February 2014
4th International conference Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP 2014)LEARNING THROUGH AND FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
University of Geneva, Switzerland, 10-13 September 2014
After
Cardiff in 2011, Sydney in 2012 and Kuala Lumpur in 2013, the
University of Geneva will host the 4th International conference on
Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice.
The
conference aims to bring together scholars from different disciplinary
backgrounds, especially language and communication research, and
professional specialities (e.g., healthcare, social care, therapy, law,
mediation, management, business, journalism, education). It encourages
research and reflection developing interdisciplinarity, methodological
diversity, inter-professional collaboration and explores the relations
between language use and social practices taking place in institutional
and organisational contexts. A special emphasis will be on
cross-boundary collaboration and translation of research findings to
ensure impact. For this 2014 ALAPP conference, a special attention will
be dedicated to the topic of Learning through and for professional practice.
Individual papers, posters and thematic symposia can be submitted in English and French through the conference website (http://www.unige.ch/alapp2014)
Submission opening : 1st November 2013
Submission deadline : 16th February 2014
The Comparative International Education Society (CIES) Language Issues (LI)
Special Interest Group (SIG) is pleased to announce its 2014
Dissertation Award! The award is open to dissertations that focus on
educational language issues, broadly defined, in comparative and
international education. Dissertations will be reviewed based on the
following criteria:
1. The dissertation’s relevance to current thinking in the field
2. The degree of sophistication or innovation of the methodology used
3. The soundness of data collection and analysis
4. The dissertation’s social utility and/or its implication for policy
5. The degree to which the dissertation incorporates a comparative perspective
Eligible
dissertations must have been filed within an 18-month period prior to
the LI SIG award’s extended submission deadline of February 15, 2014 (e.g., from August 15, 2012 to February 15, 2014).
Students in Ed.D. or Ph.D. programs are eligible and the applicant
and/or the Dissertation Chair must be a current member of CIES. The
winning dissertation will receive $100.
Applicants should submit the following four documents to be considered for the award:
1. A
detailed abstract of no more than five pages along with a
self-assessment indicating how the dissertation meets the above five
criteria; both should be doubled-spaced with no author identification
(for blind review)
2. A
title page (not counted within the page limit) with author’s name,
address, institutional affiliation, telephone, e-mail address, and names
of dissertation committee chair(s) and members
3. A reference page (not counted within the page limit) with only the references cited in the abstract, and
4. One
letter from the Dissertation Chair recommending the dissertation for
this award (this letter may be sent directly to the Committee at the
e-mail address below).
After
the initial round of consideration, the two highest rated candidates
will be asked to send the Committee a file with their entire
dissertation. Awardees will be recognized formally at the LI SIG
business meeting at the CIES Conference in Toronto, Canada, March 10-14, 2014.
Submission Information
Please,
submit the above documents electronically (as attachments in Word
compatible files) with the key word “Dissertation Award Submission” in
the subject line to: cieslangsig@gmail.com by February 15, 2014. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Awards Committee at the above e-mail address.
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True Story
by David Hoffman
There was a time years ago, in high school and college, when I felt awkward, repulsive and worthless. I had a hard time talking to strangers because I imagined that they must resent me for taking up their time and space, and for the shame of being seen with me. The harshness with which I judged myself was not particularly rational, but so what? It was how I felt, and felt, and felt.
I did well in my classes and got elected to a couple of leadership positions, and those achievements became the basis for the story I started to tell myself to make myself less miserable. The achievements were just performances, but I began to imagine that they embodied my hidden worth. I maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school, and each exam became a test of the new story I was telling myself, on which everything now hinged.
I think a lot of us experience some version of what I did back then, albeit unconsciously. We tell ourselves stories that tie our worth to our performances, and then feel like imposters, vulnerable to being exposed if a performance slips. I think a lot of self-destructive or otherwise inexplicable behavior comes from that kind of thinking: Sticking with a major we don’t like in order to hold on to an image of ourselves as an achiever or a dutiful son or daughter; bullying others in order to cling to a sense of ourselves as strong and respected. When I was working in nonprofit organizations before coming to UMBC, I met some people who clung so hard to visions of themselves as altruistic heroes that they were not open to questioning the effectiveness or impact of their efforts. In state and national elections, many people seem to cast their votes for the candidates who affirm the stories they are already telling themselves about their own identities and worth, and feel unreasoning hatred toward the candidates who call those stories into question.
There is another way to live: With authenticity, humility and openness, and a bedrock understanding that our intrinsic worth does not depend on meeting our marks in some grandiose performance. But how can one achieve that kind of perspective? I can’t say I know for certain or for everyone, but what made all the difference for me, as I became more whole and real over the years, and grew to be less afraid, were environments in which I could lower my guard and be myself: vulnerable and incomplete, and yet powerful and valuable, all at the same time. It happened in the context of close friendships; during vacations and other timeouts from my everyday circumstances; and in the context of collaborative projects in which my contributions blended with others, each input necessary but insufficient on its own, in which the whole exceeded the sum of the parts.
A part of what I find so wonderful and compelling about UMBC is that we seem to do well at creating environments in which it’s possible to be real: to write a new story of self that isn’t just about performances. One of the many places that happens is at STRiVE, the week-long student leadership retreat hosted by Student Life and SGA. At the latest STRiVE, over the winter break, 61 people who had mostly been strangers to each other rapidly created a community in which the participants and coaches alike could explore their talents, discover shared passions, and give and receive honest feedback. I love that at UMBC we define leadership partly as the skill and commitment to co-create just that kind of community.
Where are you finding the thread of your own real story at UMBC? Let’s keep helping each other discover and experience our value beyond performances, by sharing and co-creating spaces that set us free.
Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from Student Life. Join the Co-Create UMBC group on MyUMBC. Like Co-Create UMBC on Facebook. And follow David and Craig on Twitter.
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Scenes from Involvement Fest (PHOTOS)
by David Hoffman
This semester's Involvement Fest (1/29, The Commons) had a Baltimore theme: Crab chips, Berger cookies, Orioles and Ravens. On a frosty day, The Commons was packed with organizations and students wanting to join them.
These photos were taken for Student Life by Blair Connoly and Dina Trembisky.
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Real People Profiles: Carmen Ortiz
We're asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.
Name: Carmen Ortiz
Hometown: Calvert County, MD
Major: I am double majoring in History and Business Technology Administration.
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: This will be my junior year at UMBC.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: I am an intern for the SUCCESS program through the Shriver Center and a Diversity Education Intern through the Mosaic Center. I am also a blogger and student assistant in the office of undergraduate admissions and orientation, as well as Vice President for the Hispanic Latino Student Union.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: A resource for dance lessons, promoter of diversity and giving smiles.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I really enjoy the diversity amongst all my roles at UMBC. With each organization I work with, I am surrounded by a different population. This diversity allows me to learn new things all the time and to continue to grow as a student.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important thing I have learned at UMBC is that anything is possible. UMBC has allowed me opportunities to get jobs, meet people from all over the world, go to the white house, meet Michael Oher. Things, I never even dreamed of were able to happen through the opportunities given by UMBC. If I can do all those things, I know I can achieve my dreams with the resources provided by UMBC. It is amazing to see those dreams begin to come true.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Chocolate and a band called McFly.
Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?
A: One of my favorite memories at UMBC is when Ira Glass came to give a talk during one of homecomings. I have always been a fan of the journalist and his radio show, This American Life, so being able to put a face to the voice I had heard for so long was really exciting. My dad and sister, also fans of the show, came to UMBC to hear him speak too. His speech was very moving and inspiring. He said to never doubt our dreams, to keep our confidence, because we would be able to make our dreams a reality one day so continue striving towards our goals.
Submission deadline: April 19, 2014
The Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture (ISPRC) is pleased to present the 14th annual Diversity Challenge: Racial or Ethnic Discrimination across the Lifespan. We seek proposals that focus on research, assessment, interventions, and health policies that move beyond merely comparing racial/ethnic groups to more fully considering the complexity of race and culture as effects on mental and physical health. We welcome proposals that address such issues across the lifespan and focus on specific age groups, such as children and adolescents and adults of all ages. Also, we encourage proposals outlining systemic approaches to these concerns, which may include preventive strategies, school interventions, and agency collaborations that focus on racial life experiences, such as racism and discrimination, and/or cultural attributes, such as resilience and health beliefs.
We envision an interdisciplinary forum in which a variety of perspectives are explored and scientists, practitioners, educators, and social activists can interact with each other in order to address mutual concerns related to this important theme. Proposals are welcome from researchers, practitioners, educators, community organizations, advocacy and activist groups, medical service providers, employee assistance personnel, government agencies, spiritual healers, and providers of community services. Work groups focused on health disparities are also encouraged to submit. Finally, we welcome critical perspectives and creative ideas concerning the role of race and culture in fostering health and mental health in the lives of individuals regardless of their race or cultural origins.
Easy Proposal Submission: Online
Proposal Form
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October 24-25, 2014 Submission deadline: April 19, 2014 The Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture (ISPRC) is pleased to present the 14th annual Diversity Challenge: Racial or...
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PicUMBC #1: What is this Person Carrying?
by David Hoffman and Craig Berger
UMBC is full of treasures and oddities hidden in plain view. With this post, we're launching a new Co-Create UMBC series to illuminate and celebrate them. We'll share a photo or sketch of something in plain view (in a public place) at UMBC. You leave a comment here telling us where you think it's located. Bonus points for posting your own creative photo of yourself with the treasure/oddity to the Co-Create UMBC Facebook page or on Twitter (#PicUMBC).
The prize for being the first to identify the location of the treasure/oddity correctly: You'll be celebrated in the next PicUMBC post! Prepare to bask in the glory of being 'MyUMBC famous.'
Pro tip: Be very specific. Identifying the location as "in [name of building]" will not qualify you for the prize.
So ... where is the person in the sketch above, and what is the person holding?
Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from Student Life. Join the Co-Create UMBC group on MyUMBC. Like Co-Create UMBC on Facebook. And follow David and Craig on Twitter.
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Goals for a New Semester
by Craig Berger
As someone who identifies as an INFP (Myers-Briggs personality type), I find new starts to be inspiring. When I see a large chunk of uncommitted time in front of me, along with a relatively blank calendar, I immediately think of what could be, and my brain automatically begins forming ideas.
Now that the new semester is upon us, I've begun that process of mentally sorting through possible projects, ideas for blog posts, and connections with new people. This brainstorming has led me to identify some goals I'm working toward this semester:
- Write an article to submit for publication
- Assist Election Board members in creating the opportunity for UMBC undergraduate students to break another voting record in April's SGA Election
- Engage in physical activity at least four times a week
- Read five books before the end of the academic year
What about you? What are some goals you have for this semester?
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Don’t stop working on the dissertation until you’re finished, and learn from “Painful People”
The following message was posted as part of the Dissertation House’s blog within the “Winter 2014 Challenge” thread. It is repeated here so that those who read the general blog, will receive the message as well. At the time of the original post, there were 112 messages. Now, there are 134. Good job “DHers!”
The Winter 2014 Challenge thread is here: http://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/blog-online-challenge/winter-2014/. Feel free to join. The thread will be active until the end of June 2014.
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January 23, 2014
Buenos tardes a todos!!/Good afternoon to everyone!!
Estoy en Ecuador y estoy muy feliz porque hay 112 mesajes aqui!/I am in Ecuador and am very happy because there are 112 messages here!
Congratulations to all of you on your persistence! What does your persistence mean? If you blogged in during the snow storm, you have already proven that you have what it takes. You have drive and determination. That is a large part of the battle. The Dissertation House exists to assist you with navigating the process and adding “knowledge of the process” to your enthusiasm.
My message for you today is simple:
1) Don’t stop until you’re done!
Dr. Carter-Veale, Dr. Cortes, and some of you have seen people in the DH who felt frustrated, tired, and upset, BUT … they finished. They defended, handed in their dissertations, and walked across the stage with the big robe and the thick bars on their arms. That will be you … soon.
2) Pay close attention to the tips that you will receive in the DH.
These are tried and tested methods. With a pure heart, I ask you to “just do it.”
3) As much as possible, stay in close contact with your advisor.
Your advisor needs to know that you are working.You also want to be sure that you are on the right page and that the expectations are in sync.
4) Utilize the community that is being established in the DH. It helps!
Working on the dissertation does not have to be a lonely, isolated process. You are now surrounded by a community of scholars with like minds and goals. There’s energy there. Feed on it. Use it. Bask in it!
5) Embrace the process.
This is the hard one. The process is difficult, but there are parts of the process that are worth the frustration. The dissertation process teaches you how to deal with long-term projects, how to deal with contrasting personalities (e.g., your committee), how to deal with rejection, and how to handle your own emotions. This is a maturation process. You may not know all of the answers, but you learn how to investigate solutions, and you learn to think through options. You may not like all of the people with whom you’re working, but you learn how to negotiate for what you need, and you learn to appreciate the strengths that people bring to the table, regardless of whether or not you care for them personally. You can still learn from “Painful People.” You can still learn from people, even when they aren’t providing information or assistance in a way that is amiable or projecting a feeling of giving. Take what they provide and find its worth. Above all, learn to appreciate the process of becoming more adept in your field.
Overall, I’m sorry that I’m not there in person for this session, but feel free to make an appointment with me to talk when I return to UMBC in February. Good luck to all of you! Congratulations on your hard work and keep it up. Those letters … “P,” “h,” and “D,” are dangling, hanging around, waiting for you to finish so that they can accompany your name!
Best regards,
Renetta Tull
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Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale is the “Head Coach” for the Dissertation House.
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The following message was posted as part of the Dissertation House’s blog within the “Winter 2014 Challenge” thread. It is repeated here so that those who read the general blog, will receive the message as well. At the time of the original post, there were 112 messages. Now, there are 134. Good job “DHers!”
The Winter 2014 Challenge thread is here: https://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/blog-online-challenge/winter-2014/. Feel free to join. The thread will be active until the end of June 2014.
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January 23, 2014
Buenos tardes a todos!!/Good afternoon to everyone!!
Estoy en Ecuador y estoy muy feliz porque hay 112 mesajes aqui!/I am in Ecuador and am very happy because there are 112 messages here!
Congratulations to all of you on your persistence! What does your persistence mean? If you blogged in during the snow storm, you have already proven that you have what it takes. You have drive and determination. That is a large part of the battle. The Dissertation House exists to assist you with navigating the process and adding “knowledge of the process” to your enthusiasm.
My message for you today is simple:
1) Don’t stop until you’re done!
Dr. Carter-Veale, Dr. Cortes, and some of you have seen people in the DH who felt frustrated, tired, and upset, BUT … they finished. They defended, handed in their dissertations, and walked across the stage with the big robe and the thick bars on their arms. That will be you … soon.
2) Pay close attention to the tips that you will receive in the DH.
These are tried and tested methods. With a pure heart, I ask you to “just do it.”
3) As much as possible, stay in close contact with your advisor.
Your advisor needs to know that you are working.You also want to be sure that you are on the right page and that the expectations are in sync.
4) Utilize the community that is being established in the DH. It helps!
Working on the dissertation does not have to be a lonely, isolated process. You are now surrounded by a community of scholars with like minds and goals. There’s energy there. Feed on it. Use it. Bask in it!
5) Embrace the process.
This is the hard one. The process is difficult, but there are parts of the process that are worth the frustration. The dissertation process teaches you how to deal with long-term projects, how to deal with contrasting personalities (e.g., your committee), how to deal with rejection, and how to handle your own emotions. This is a maturation process. You may not know all of the answers, but you learn how to investigate solutions, and you learn to think through options. You may not like all of the people with whom you’re working, but you learn how to negotiate for what you need, and you learn to appreciate the strengths that people bring to the table, regardless of whether or not you care for them personally. You can still learn from “Painful People.” You can still learn from people, even when they aren’t providing information or assistance in a way that is amiable or projecting a feeling of giving. Take what they provide and find its worth. Above all, learn to appreciate the process of becoming more adept in your field.
Overall, I’m sorry that I’m not there in person for this session, but feel free to make an appointment with me to talk when I return to UMBC in February. Good luck to all of you! Congratulations on your hard work and keep it up. Those letters … “P,” “h,” and “D,” are dangling, hanging around, waiting for you to finish so that they can accompany your name!
Best regards,
Renetta Tull
————————————————————————————–
The Dissertation House is a program of PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP
Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale is the “Head Coach” for the Dissertation House.
Filed under: Dissertation Completion, Dissertation House, PROMISE: Maryland's AGEP, UMBC, Winter Dissertation House Tagged: AGEP, AGEP-T, DH, Dissertation House, PROMISE AGEP, PROMISE: Maryland's AGEP, UMBC
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