Call for papers: Multidisciplinary Approaches in Language Policy and Planning Conference 2012

April 15, 2012

University of CalgaryAre you interested in language policy and related research? I’m on the organizing committee for this upcoming conference in Calgary and promised I’d share this call for papers. We’d love to have you submit a proposal!

Multidisciplinary Approaches in Language Policy and Planning Conference 2012

September 6 – 8, 2012

University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Plenary Speakers

  • Francois Grin, University of Geneva
  • Elana Shohamy, Tel Aviv University
  • Peter Ives, University of Winnipeg

Call for papers

This international conference will be held at the University of Calgary, Canada.  We invite papers that approach language policy from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives, and in a variety of contexts, from the local/institutional to national/global.  We invite abstracts (500 words maximum) for papers in any of the following areas:

  • Language policy and political theory
  • Official language policies
  • Language policy and lingua franca
  • Heritage language policies
  • Language policy and globalization
  • Ideologies and language policies
  • Language policies in school settings
  • National identities and language policies
  • Language policy and the economics of the workplace
  • Non-official languages in mainstream classrooms
  • Language policies and social mobility
  • Language attrition, language revitalization and language policies
  • Language policies and transnational communities

Abstracts should be 500 words maximum including all references. The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2012.

Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by at least two experts in the field. Final decisions will be sent to authors by June 15, 2012.

Each paper presentation should be 20 minutes, with 10 minutes for discussion. You can submit a maximum of two contributions, one as author and one as co-author or discussant.

Principal conference organizers: Dr. Tom Ricento and Dr. Mary O’Brien.

Go here to submit your proposal: http://www.educ.ucalgary.ca/lpp/call-for-papers

Conference website: http://www.educ.ucalgary.ca/lpp/

Click here for a downloadable poster for the conference.

Conference Twitter hashtag: #malpp

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Thrilled to be nominated for a TechRev Award

April 14, 2012

TechRev Award, nomination Exceptional Webinars, Sarah Eaton, Sarah Elaine Eaton, Calgary, webinar, webinarsOne of the projects I’m involved in is Exceptional Webinars, where we run train-the-trainer programs on how to develop and deliver great webinars. We started in 2011 and have run live courses and workshops, as well as e-learning training programs.

Since we started, we’ve had almost 200 people through the various programs, working with teachers, non-profit organizations, professional speakers, workshop facilitators, adult educators and corporate trainers.

Last week, we were honoured and thrilled to receive a notice saying that we have been nominated for a TechRev Award. Those who are selected as TechRev Innovators meet these criteria:

TechRev Innovators may be at any stage in their company’s life cycle. We are pleased to include those companies who are pre-commercial as well as those who are firmly established with a history of success.
Companies from across the broad spectrum of advanced technology innovation are eligible to be considered for TechRev Innovator recognition.
Global trend analysis may suggest greater potential in certain key sub-sectors such as geomatics, clean tech and wireless, while companies in ICT, life science technologies and advanced engineering among others are also considered important to regional innovation sustainability.
The winners are announced in September. For now, we are honoured to be nominated for the award.
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Webinar recording: 101 Ways to Market Your Language and Literacy Program (#4)

April 13, 2012

In the fourth of ten webinars today on how to market your language or literacy program, we had participants from Canada, the U.S., London and Israel. I was thrilled to see some of the same names on the participant list. I’m starting to get to know you, and enjoying every second of it!

This program focused on:

  • Business cards
  • Stationery
  • Signage

Here’s the recording of Webinar #4:

Join us next week for Class #5. It will focus on how to stand out from the crowd. Get more details here.

Related posts:

101 Ways to Market Your Language Program (10 Free webinars) – Program overview and login instructions

#1 Webinar recording: 101 Ways to Market Your Language and Literacy Program 

#2 Webinar recording: 101 Ways to Market Your Language and Literacy Program

#3 Webinar recording: 101 Ways to Market Your Language and Literacy Program

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Ever noticed how frustrating “just” can be?

April 12, 2012

I’ve been noticing the use of the word “just” in conversations lately. Here are some examples:

“I just wanted to get this off my chest…” (Meaning: What I am about to say is pretty much guaranteed to upset you, but it will make me feel better and that is really what matters to me.)

“How about we just have a conversation at the meeting, rather than have an agenda?” (Meaning: I don’t really want to take control of this meeting, with four alpha personalities… and besides, I am too lazy. I prefer mayhem. Oh, and by the way, this only a rhetorical question. I do not particularly care what you think.)

“I was just feeling a little…” (Meaning: I am overwhelmed by these feelings, to the point of near collapse, but I do not want to admit weakness, so I use the word “just” to indicate that I am much saner than I might be diagnosed…)

“I just want to get on with it!” (Meaning: I am not really interested in your feelings. Shut the heck up and let’s do our job.”)

Dictionary.com defines the word “just” in these ways:

Just  [juhst]
adjective

  1. guided by truth, reason, justice and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
  2. done or made according to principle; equitable; proper: a just reply.
  3. based on right; rightful; lawful: a just claim.
  4. in keeping with truth or fact; true; correct: a just analysis.
  5. given or awarded rightly; deserved, as a sentence, punishment, or reward: a just penalty.

adverb

  1. within a brief preceding time; but a moment before: The sun just came out.
  2. exactly or precisely: This is just what I mean
  3. by a narrow margin; barely: The arrow just missed the mark.
  4. only or merely: He was just a clerk until he became ambitious.
  5. actually; really; positively: The weather is just glorious.

I am guessing that when “just” is used in the examples above, it is either intended to mean “only or merely”. The sub-text seems to often indicate a deeper meaning that is often rooted in frustration, fear or anxiety. I have begun to wonder why we don’t talk about the sub-text?

Lately, I admit that I have been frustrated by the use of the word “just” in conversation, particularly when it is preceded with the word “I” or “we”.  Sometimes, the word “just” indicates a distinct lack of interest in what the other person is feeling or thinking and centers the conversation around the speaker’s wants and desires.

Sometimes, there is much more going on… There’s a difficult conversation to be had. Often, the conversation is worthwhile and valuable… but it is more difficult, so we avoid digging deeper and engaging one another in a dialogue that calls for deep listening, empathy, negotiation and ultimately, finding solutions to whatever the problem might be.

Take a moment this week to notice how “just” is used in conversation around you. What is the person really saying?

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Today’s free webinar on marketing literacy and language schools – Developing written materials

April 11, 2012

Join us tomorrow for the fourth in a series of ten free webinars on how to market and promote your literacy program or language school.

These webinars highlight different ideas from 101 Ways to Market Your Language Program. Every week you get practical, low-cost ideas to help you promote your program. Best of all, you’ll get to connect with others on line who are also interested in the same topic, ask questions and interact.

The webinars are  30 to 60 minutes in length. Bring a pen and paper. I’m going to give you lots of ideas you can implement right away.

Webinar #4 of 10 – What to expect

Today’s webinar will focus on:

  • Written materials to support your marketing
  • Business cards
  • Stationery
  • Signage

Webinar time

Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012

There are some time zone changes coming up around the world, so double-check these times against your local area:

Point of origin – 14:00 (2:00 p.m.) Mountain Time, March 21, 2012 – Calgary / Edmonton

16:00 (4:00 p.m.) – Eastern Time – Toronto / New York

20:00 (8:00 p.m.) – Greenwich Time – London, England

22:00 (10:00 p.m.) – Eastern European Time – Athens / Istanbul

05:00 (5:00 a.m.) – following day – Japan Standard Time – Tokyo

How to log in

There is no need to register. These webinars are free and open to everyone. Seating is limited though, so sign on early.

To join the webinar, simply click here: http://meet11548754.adobeconnect.com/saraheaton/

Will it be recorded?

You bet. I’ll record the program and post it within 24 hours or so.

No charges or fees to watch recorded programs.

What will future webinars cover?

Here’s what we’ll cover in upcoming webinars:

  • Week #5 – What makes people care about you. How to stand out from the crowd.
  • Week #6 – Specialty tips for programs at large institutions
  • Week #7 – Relationship marketing. The power of connections.
  • Week #8 – It’s how you make them feel. Adding personal touches that make all the difference
  • Week #9 – Effective follow up with your marketing and not giving up too soon.
  • Week #10 – Social media for marketing

All you have to do is block off Wednesdays in your calendar at your corresponding local time and then log in using the link above.

If you can’t make the webinar, and you’d like to ask a question about the topic, feel free to leave me a comment. I’ll do my best to answer questions that come in before the program during the webinar. You can watch the recording to get the answer to your question, or I’ll answer you back in the comment section.

Related post:

101 Ways to Market Your Language Program (10 Free webinars) http://wp.me/pNAh3-1j6

Recordings of past programs:

Webinar #1: Recording: 101 Ways to Market Your Language and Literacy Program http://wp.me/pNAh3-1jF

Webinar #2: Recording: 101 Ways to Market Your Language and Literacy Program http://wp.me/pNAh3-1kv

Webinar #3: Recording: 101 Ways to Market Your Language and Literacy Program http://wp.me/pNAh3-1ld

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