A Second Language Acquisition Certificate Program for African Language Instructors
May 27 - June 6, 2008
As interest in African language learning and teaching increases, so does the need to prepare graduate students, teaching assistants who are planning to pursue African language teaching as a profession, and faculty members in the field who need retooling. The Summer 2008 Institute has been designed to help meet this need. It will train fellows in a number of crucial areas central to the effective operation of an African Language Program.
Program Description:
The program consists of a two-week intensive introduction to:
a) Teaching the skills of Speaking and Listening in the African Language Classroom
b) Teaching the Skills of Writing and Reading in the African Language Classroom
c) Testing and Assessing the Four Skills in the African Language Classroom
d) Lesson Planning and Classroom Management.
Participants will move from a theoretical overview to hands-on practice in teaching the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, and assessing them.
Fees and related costs:
The NALRC will cover the program fees (for example, registration fees, administration costs, instruction costs) for all selected applicants. Other expenses, such as transportation, food, lodging, and books will be the responsibility of each participant's African Studies Program.
* Participants are encouraged to ask for support from their respective African Language or African Studies programs to cover expenses that the NALRC will not cover.
Eligibility:
Graduate students in good standing in any African language, linguistics, cultural studies, literature, second language acquisition, or any related field at an accredited institution of higher education are eligible. African language instructors and scholars may also apply. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to remain at their institution for at least three years after the completion of the summer institute.
Experience in teaching African languages is preferable. In addition, all applicants must demonstrate serious interest in African language learning and teaching.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a letter of application and supporting documents for the summer 2008 institute by January 25, 2008. Applicants will be notified of selection by February 18, 2008. Supporting documents include:
- a CV
- two letters of recommendation indicating the importance of the training for the applicant. One of the letters must be from the executive officer of the applicant's home department or African studies program.
You can submit your application and supporting documents through the electronic mail (e-mail).
National African Language Resource Center
4231 Humanities Building
455 N. Park Street
Madison, WI 53706
Tel: (608) 265-7905
Fax: (608) 265-7904
E-mail: nalrc@mailplus.wisc.edu
Web: http://lang.nalrc.wisc.edu/nalrc
If you have a foreign visa, please speak with Adedoyin Adenuga at 608-265-7901 or e-mail nalrc@mailplus.wisc.edu
Certificates will not be awarded to any participant that does not complete the entire program.
