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Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim World
Published: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in collaboration with theCenter for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies , Center for African Studies, CIBER, Center for Global Studies, European Union Center and REEEC is pleased to host the 4th Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim World in summer 2012 (June 11 - August 4, 2012).
SILMW is offering intensive courses in a variety of Muslim world languages, including Arabic, Arabic Translation, Persian, Swahili, Turkish, Wolof, Pashto and Urdu.
Visit the website here: http://silmw.linguistics.uiuc.edu/
SILMW provides a unique opportunity to explore the languages and cultures of the Muslim World and interact with experts in this region. In addition to classroom instruction, SILMW will offer a variety of extracurricular activities designed to enhance classroom instruction, provide additional channels for language contact and practice, and expose learners to the traditions of the Muslim World communities. These extracurricular activities include research forums, picnics, conversation tables, cooking classes, music & dance performances, movie screenings, field trips, lectures and other cultural activities.
Congratulations, 2012 Grads!
Published: Mon, 14 May 2012
Congratulations to all our Spring 2012 graduates:
B.A. in Linguistics
- Jeremy Boyce
- Bethany Carmien
- Anna Rose Floeter
- Dora Lee
- Alexandra Nolde
- Brittany Payne
- Stefanie Smith
- Karen Woodley
M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language
- Jay Brennan
- Sun Joo Chung
- Alyssa DiGirolamo
- Eugenia Fitzgerald
- Jenna Frydman
- YungChu Hsu
- Susan Jung
- Miyoung Kim
- Ji Young Lee
- Heather Mehrtens
- Ying-Chen Mei
- Joanna Ng
- Michal Pierwieniecki
- Cassandra Rosado
- Ryan Salvador
- Jeongmi Shin
- Kathryn Vergo
- Shuo Wang
- Beiduo Zhang
M.A. in Linguistics
- Casey Coughlen
- Tatiana Luchkina
- Li-Hsin Ning
- Seong Eun Park
- Daniel Scarpace
- Nicole Wong
- Di Wu
- Ji Hye Yoon
Ph.D. in Linguistics
- Rania Al-Sabbagh
- Soondo Baek
- Ola Moshref
- Hie-Jung You
Amanda Huensch awarded Graduate College Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Published: Wed, 09 May 2012
Amanda Huensch has been awarded the Graduate College Dissertation Completion Fellowship for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. Congratulations, Amanda!
Student Awards announced for 2011-2012
Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012
We are pleased to announce the following recipients of awards in Linguistics this year:
(i) Outstanding undergraduate Student: Karen Woodley, Lovila McGlashan
(ii) Chin-Wu Kim Award for Outstanding Student Reseach: Eunah Kim, Karen Lichtman
(iii) Henry and Renee Kahane Award for Outstanding TA in Linguistics: Amanda Huensh
(iv) Outstanding TA in Non-Western Languages: Hapsatou Wane
(v) Citizenship Award: Katy Vergo, Staci Defibaugh, Marissa Goldrich, Nyssa Bulkes
Congratulations to all of the recipients!
Natalie Lloyd awarded Tinker Fellowship for Summer
Published: Tue, 17 Apr 2012
Cole to be Senior Editor for Oxford Research Reviews in Linguistics
Published: Wed, 11 Apr 2012
Professor Jennifer Cole has accepted a position of Senior Editor on the editorial board for the Oxford Research Reviews in Linguistics (Oxford University Press).
Alm in tenure-track position
Published: Wed, 11 Apr 2012
Our alumna Cecilia Ovesdotter Alm has been hired into a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of English, Rochester Institute of Technology. Congratulations, Cecilia!
Girju named to editorial boards
Published: Wed, 11 Apr 2012
Roxana Girju has been named to the editorial boards of the Journal of Natural Language Engineering and the ACM Transactions on Speech and Natural Language Processing for 2012-2013. Congratulations, Roxana!
Amanda Huensch awarded SLCL Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Published: Fri, 06 Apr 2012
Amanda Huensch has been awarded a one-year SLCL Dissertation Completion Fellowship.
Position announcement: Lecturer in Modern Greek Studies starting Fall 2012
Published: Tue, 03 Apr 2012
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a three-year, full-time position as Lecturer or Instructor in Modern Greek Studies with a target start date of 08/16/2012. The position is renewable each year and is contingent on funding and strong performance reviews. Renewal of the position after the third year is contingent on the level of external support generated.
The position involves teaching six Modern Greek language and Greek-related courses per year. In addition to teaching duties, the new Lecturer/Instructor will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Modern Greek Studies program on campus, including student and community outreach. The Modern Greek Studies program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the youngest and most dynamic programs on campus. We are seeking a highly competent and dynamic individual who will be able to actively promote Modern Greek Studies and successfully carry out broader liaison responsibilities pertaining to the advancement of Modern Greek studies at the state and national levels. For further information about the program, please see: http://www.moderngreek.illinois.edu
Required are native or near-native command of Modern Greek, experience teaching Greek as a second language, and Ph.D. in hand by date of appointment for Lecturer title or ABD for Instructor title. Experience with course development and instructional and web technology is highly desirable. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience; full benefits are included.
To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: application letter, CV, teaching evaluations (if available), and names and contact information for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically upon submission of the application. Only electronic applications submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will be accepted.
To ensure full consideration, all required materials, including letters of reference, must be received no later than April 22, 2012.
For further information please contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
Salvador received Strevens award
Published: Fri, 30 Mar 2012
Ryan Salvador has been selected as the winner of this year's Peter Strevens Award for Academic Excellence. Congratulations, Ryan!
Riedel to guest-lecture in South Africa
Published: Fri, 30 Mar 2012
Kristina Riedel has been invited to spend six weeks at Rhodes University in South Africa as a "distinguished visiting lecturer." She will conduct research, give public lectures and teach sessions in African linguistics there, from mid-May to late June, 2012. Congratulations, Kristina!
Position announcement: Lecturer in ESL (writing), 2012-2013
Published: Wed, 21 Mar 2012
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time 12-month position of Lecturer for 2012-2013.
The successful candidate will teach ESL courses and assist the faculty member and lecturer in charge of the Service Courses with related administrative tasks. The primary responsibility is to teach sections of ESL composition courses. This includes such responsibilities as teaching classes, grading student assignments, leading lab or discussion groups, developing academic instructional materials, proctoring exams, holding office hours, and tutoring students. Some administrative tasks may include assisting and leading parts of a week-long pre-service workshop and shorter in-service workshops throughout the semester, assisting in advising and placement activities, and other duties related to the materials development of the various writing courses. The course load is teaching three of the ESL Service Courses per semester and one during summer.
An M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language is required, with the completion date not later than August 15, 2012. Experience with curriculum development preferred. Experience working with innovations of technology as applied to teaching is desired. Target starting date August 16, 2012. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application, CV, and names and contact information for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically upon submission of the application. Only electronic applications submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will be accepted.
To ensure full consideration, all required applicant materials must be received no later than April 8, 2012. Letters of reference must be received no later than April 15, 2012. The department highly recommends that complete applications be submitted prior to April 8, to ensure that referees have enough time to submit their letters of recommendation.
For further information please contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
Daniel Ross to present at University of Washington Conference on Linguistic Complexity
Published: Tue, 20 Mar 2012
Darren Tanner joins Linguistics faculty, and ERP lab coming soon!
Published: Wed, 07 Mar 2012
Darren Tanner, currently a postdoc at Penn State, will be joining the faculty of the Linguistics Department in August 2013. At that time, our ERP lab for neurolinguistic research will be ready as well.