Ken received a doctorate in education from Teachers [...]]]> Ken Jackson died May 5, 2013, in Honolulu. Ken joined the Department in August 1968, as an assistant professor. Before coming to Honolulu, Ken was a linguistic consultant to the Missionary Orientation Center, in New York, while he was on a sabbatical from Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan.

Ken received a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University, 1967, where he also got his MA.

Ken taught a number of courses in the Department, including drama and ESL, and the history of second language teaching. He was promoted to associate professor in 1973. Ken  retired in 1989. He is survived by daughters Katherine H. Fleskes and Susan E. Enge, and sisters Shirley Snelling and Carol Dau.

one Assistant Professor,

the other, a Dept. of SLS “support position” (for which, scroll down)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 1

Assistant Professor, with specialization in second language and multilingual learning and development in social settings outside of formal instruction (position number 82462), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Languages, Linguistics and [...]]]> Two position vacancies:

one Assistant Professor,

the other, a Dept. of SLS “support position” (for which, scroll down)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 1

Assistant Professor, with specialization in second language and multilingual learning and development in social settings outside of formal instruction (position number 82462), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, full-time, tenure track, to begin August 1, 2014. The Department of Second Language Studies offers a BA, an MA and a PhD in Second Language Studies as well as an Advanced Graduate Certificate. The University of Hawai‘i is a Carnegie “very high research activity university” with a strong orientation to the Asia-Pacific region. The University supports interdisciplinary initiatives within and across departments and colleges, and places high value on extramural funding. It also values research that addresses locally-relevant issues and local populations in Hawai‘i.

Duties and responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including in the area of second language and multilingual learning and development beyond the classroom, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in research and service.

Of particular interest are candidates whose research focuses on language learning and development across the lifespan, in populations such as (but not limited to) immigrants, heritage language speakers/learners and 1.5 generation learners.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants must be ABD at time of application; have a PhD in second language studies, applied linguistics, or closely related field by July 31, 2014; have demonstrated ability to conduct research in the applicant’s specialization, as evidenced by publication.

Annual 9-month salary: $60,000-$67,500, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: Send cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests and experience, including the names and contact information of three referees, as well as a CV, a research statement, and a statement of teaching philosophy, all as a single pdf document. In addition, send no more than three sample publications as pdf documents. All application materials should be sent as email attachments to: slschair@hawaii.edu.

E-mail inquiries: Dr. Graham Crookes, Chair, Search Committee <slschair@hawaii.edu>

Closing date: August 15, 2013

Refer to http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/17592/2052557/1/postdate/desc

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 2

Title:                                       Junior Specialist

Position Number:                 0083060T

Hiring Unit:                            Department of Second Language Studies, College of LLL

Location:                               Manoa

Salary information:               Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly type:                      11-month

Tenure Track:                        Non Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:            Full time

Temporary/Permanent:       temporary (non-tenurable),

Other Conditions:                pending position availability and funding, renewal subject to

funding availability, performance, and need.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the Chair and Graduate Chair to provide student services support and program assessment for the Department of Second Language Studies. Advising: Advise students and prospective students on departmental programs; assist students to develop courses of study, including options of program plans and specializations; provide orientation over advanced degree options after graduation; provide employment placement services.  Maintain an effective network of second language professionals and researchers in related programs and institutions with which the Department maintains relations and where the Department has an alumni base.  Evaluate programs: develop and maintain databases concerning program applications and enrolments, student performance, and further study or employment after graduation; track students through program stages; conduct assessments, gather detailed statistics and prepare reports for institutional decisions and policies and in response to external assessment requests. Collaborate with Graduate Admissions and DSLS Graduate Chair to identify prospective students, oversee admission process to graduate programs, and foster relationships with prospective students and admitted students through orientation and other events. Identify growth opportunities for students through participation in professional organizations, academic conferences, and networking (locally, nationally, and internationally); organizing internships and practica. Work with Chair to facilitate networking between current students and alumni, mentorship, and development opportunities. Serve as a resource on departmental and university policies and procedures and disseminate information through various formats, including the department websites; oversee institutional research assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Second Language Studies or related field. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and staff. Excellent organizational skills and facility in communicating through conventional and electronic media. Familiarity with standard digital tools and willingness to continually upgrade skills in electronic data management.  Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends at on and off-campus events.

Desirable Qualifications

Two or more years in a professional position in a relevant field. Familiarity with collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data and data management.  Experience in academic advising in a higher education setting.  Familiarity with policies and procedures at the University of Hawai’i.

AILA 2014 proposals deadline: April 30

AILA 2014 invites proposals for presentations that are related to policy, research, and theory in areas of applied linguistics. Proposals may be for individual papers, posters, symposia or workshops. Please refer to the streams available for submissions.

http://www.aila2014.com

Please note the following important information.

• Call for proposals will close midnight on Tuesday 30 April 2013 (AEST).
• Abstracts can only be submitted online – submissions by email, post or fax cannot be accepted.
• Proposals must be submitted in English. If you wish to present your proposal at the congress in a language other than English, you may do so, but you must advise of the language you will be presenting in at the time of submission. Please note, however, there will be no translation services at the congress.
• You must submit your paper to a specific stream.
• Please read all the information below before submitting your paper.

Fo Teach Pidgin o Not Fo Teach Pidgin — Das Da Question

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series about whether there’s a place for Pidgin in Hawaii schools. Read Part 2: Can or No Can? Pidgin Speakers in the Workforce.

“Dear Teacha,” the letter reads. “Wedda yo one native Pidgin speaka or one curious teacha of Pidgin speakaz, dis teacha’z guide, da website an all da adda stuff dat goes with it was put tugedda fo you.”

So begins the preface to a packet of Pidgin education materials put together by a linguistics professor and other University of Hawaii at Manoa faculty. The materials — Pidgin grammar quizzes, critical reading exercises and the like — are meant to be used by Hawaii teachers who want to teach the language in their middle and high school classrooms.

The fact that the resource even exists reflects the growing notion that Pidgin is a distinct and valid language that Hawaii schools should welcome. The packet outlines how the materials, which were published in 2010, can help teachers meet state Department of Education standards.

“As you look over dese resources, I like fo yo to tink about Pidgin as one elegant language,” the letter, written by a UH College of Education professor, continues. “Not in da high maka-maka kind sense, but in da scientific or mathematical sense. Da economy of words. Da efficiency in expression.”

For more information, please go to http://m.civilbeat.com/articles/2013/03/07/18498-fo-teach-pidgin-o-not-fo-teach-pidgin-das-da-question/

It’s All About Education This Week at the Hawaii Legislature

It’s Education Week at the Hawaii state Capitol.

The next few days will be full of honorary ceremonies, talk stories and events featuring Hawaii students of all ages.

The week kicked off this morning with a discussion about the state’s three early education proposals. A group of KCAA preschoolers wrapped up the presentation with songs about the world’s continents and oceans.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who attended the event to reiterate his support for the statewide early learning system, admitted that he had a soft spot for KCAA because he worked there as a janitor when pursuing his master’s degree at the University of Hawaii.

Meantime, students from Kaahumanu Elementary, Kalakaua Middle, Moanalua Middle, Stevenson Middle, Kalani High School and Farrington High School are currently scattered throughout the Capitol rotunda manning robotics demonstrations.

Other highlights of the week include health presentations by UH students, Hawaii public charter school roundtable discussions, verbal testimony from high school students who’ll be expressing their support or opposition of resolutions before the Senate Education committee and an “Ask Your Senator” Q&A via social media.

For more information, please go to http://hawaii.news.blogs.civilbeat.com/post/45694953462/its-all-about-education-this-week-at-the-hawaii

2013

November 14

Christine Malsbary, details to come.

http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/rfl/October2011/

In this issue, Patrick B. Judge reports on long-term, multi-case study examining the motivations of eager readers in an extensive reading program at a private Japanese high [...]]]> The October 2011 issue (Volume 23, Number 2) of the electronic journal Reading in a Foreign Language (RFL) is now online and can be read at

http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/rfl/October2011/

In this issue, Patrick B. Judge reports on long-term, multi-case study examining the motivations of eager readers in an extensive reading program at a private Japanese high school. In the second article, Cindy Brantmeier, Aimee Callender, & Mark McDaniel examine the effects of embedded “what” questions and elaborative “why” questions on reading comprehension with advanced second language learners of Spanish. and finally, Jing Wang & Christine H. Leland report on their study of what beginning learners of Chinese perceive as helpful in learning to recognize characters.

This issue also includes two book reviews:
Zahir Mumin reviews Studies in Language Testing 29: Examining Reading: Research and Practice in Assessing Second Language reading by Hanan Khalifa & Cyril J. Weir. And the series of Real Reading: Creating an Authentic Reading Experience 1–4 by Lynn Bonesteel, David Wiese, & Alice Savage is reviewed by Pakize Uludag & CeAnn Myers.

We also have a discussion in this issue, in which John P. Racine comments on an article by Meara & Olmos Alcoy that appeared in Volume 22, #1, April 2010.

In the last section of this issue, Cindy Brantmeier, Xuicheng Yu, and Tracy Van Bishop has a feature on Readings on L2 Reading: Publications in Other Venues 2010-2011.

RFL is a scholarly, refereed journal published on the World Wide Web by the University of Hawai`i, with Richard R. Day and Thom Hudson as the co-editors and Anne Burns, Macquarie University, as the reviews editor.

The journal is sponsored by the National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC), the University of Hawai‘i College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, and the University of Hawai‘i Department of Second Language Studies. The journal is a fully-refereed journal with an editorial board of scholars in the field of foreign and second language reading. There is no subscription fee to readers of the journal. It is published twice a year, in April and October. Detailed information about Reading in a Foreign Language can be found at http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/rfl

When: October 1st, 2011 (Saturday)
Where: McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park
What time: 11:00am-8:00pm
How much: $5 for members, $10 for non-members, free for professors

Activities include an Academic Panel, icebreaker games, Silent and Event Auction, potluck dinner (please bring something!), and a [...]]]> Mark your calenders for the SLSSA Retreat!

When: October 1st, 2011 (Saturday)
Where: McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park
What time: 11:00am-8:00pm
How much: $5 for members, $10 for non-members, free for professors

Activities include an Academic Panel, icebreaker games, Silent and Event Auction, potluck dinner (please bring something!), and a chance to socialize with other SLSers.

More information will be coming soon!!!

Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm, Thursday, May 5th, 2011.

Location: Monica’s place.

Second Language Studies Student Association (SLSSA), formerly named HATESL, is a student organization within the Department of Second Language Studies (SLS), at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.

Its main purpose is to promote professional and social interaction between its members and the SLS faculty, with particular emphasis on SLS as it affects and [...]]]>

Second Language Studies Student Association (SLSSA), formerly named HATESL, is a student organization within the Department of Second Language Studies (SLS), at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.

Its main purpose is to promote professional and social interaction between its members and the SLS faculty, with particular emphasis on SLS as it affects and is affected by students in the department. Through SLSSA, SLS students can provide constructive input into how the department is run and can positively impact the SLS profession both locally and globally.

Welcome to the University of Hawai’i and congratulations upon your acceptance to the program. The following is an information packet put together by the members of SLSSA. We found this information helpful when we first arrived in Hawai‘i and hope you do too.