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Berkeley Language Center The Berkeley Language Center is pleased to announce the availability of up to six one-semester GSRships (IV) for the academic year 2008-2009 (pending authorization of funding). These fellowships will enable GSIs to work on special projects both to improve the quality of language instruction in their current department and to enhance their professional development as teachers, which can potentially benefit their future chances of employment at other institutions. Research projects might include research in: theoretical aspects of second language acquisition; language learning software and other instructional materials; handbooks on specific aspects of language instruction; innovative activities to teach literature or culture in the language class; drama techniques to teach language; performance based tests to assess linguistic, literary or cultural competence. The fellowship culminates in a presentation to the UC Berkeley language community. Past fellows have also presented their research at conferences, or published their work in established journals. The projects will be undertaken in collaboration with the BLC Director,
Rick Kern, and the BLC Associate Director and Director of the Language
Media Center, Mark Kaiser. Regular attendance at the weekly research
fellows' meetings is expected. Graduate students teaching any foreign
language at UC Berkeley are eligible to apply. Those teaching less
commonly taught languages are particularly encouraged to apply. If
you are interested, we strongly encourage you to discuss your research
project proposal with either:
Please complete the fellowship application form (may be downloaded here) or obtained in Room B-40 Dwinelle Hall), a two-page description of your project (see specifications on application form), a current CV, and a letter of recommendation by the chair of your department, explaining how your project benefits the teaching and research mission of your department and/or your academic development. Send this documentation to: Professor Rick Kern
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or Mark Kaiser