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Student Programs for Canadians to study in the USA: See Flyer for Canadian Students for more details Traditional Fulbright Awards for Canadian Students Competition opens: May 1, 2012 Competition closes: November 15, 2012 (internal deadline varies from institution to institution) Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FTLA) Program Competition opens: May 1, 2012 Competition closes: November 15, 2012 Killam Fellowships Program (undergraduate students): (Recruitment Material sent at a later date) Competition opens: September 1, 2012 Competition closes: January 31, 2013 Please visit the Killam website for more information Scholar Programs for Canadians to study in the USA: See Flyer for Canadian Scholars for more details Traditional Awards for Canadian Scholars in the United States Competition opened: May 1, 2012 Competition closes: November 15, 2012
[posted May 8, 2012]
(open to Canadian citizens- great opportunity!)
The Dept of Linguistics at the U of Maryland is looking to fill up to FIVE full-time positions for post-bac researchers. Starting date for all positions is Summer/Fall 2012. Salary is competitive, with benefits included. The positions would be ideal for individuals with a BA degree who are interested in gaining research experience in a very active lab as preparation for a research career. Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and should have completed a BA or BS degree by the time of appointment. The ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people (and machines) is a distinct advantage. Applicants may request to be considered for all five positions. Review of applications will begin immediately. Positions are open until filled.
Positions #1-#2: Baggett Research Fellowships
Baggett Fellowships are full-time positions. Fellows can pursue research in linguistics, cognitive (neuro-)science of language, or computational modeling. 1-2 positions are available for 2012-2013. Positions are for one year and are not renewable. Contact person: Dr Andrea Zukowski, zukowski@umd.edu. Further details, including faculty mentor list, at: http://www.ling.umd.edu/baggett
Position #3: Research Assistant in Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience
This person will be involved in all aspects of studies of language comprehension using behavioral and neuroscientific techniques, including electrophysiological brain recordings (training provided). The person will also contribute to Maryland's IGERT training program in Language Science (languagescience.umd.edu). Previous experience in (psycho-)linguistics preferred. 1 year initial appointment, possibility of extension. Contact Colin Phillips, colin@umd.edu. Application requirements same as for Baggett Fellowships.
Position #4: Research Assistant in Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience
This person will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects examining language comprehension with behavioral and neurophysiological recording methods including ERP, MEG, and fMRI (training provided). Previous experience in linguistics and/or language processing is preferred; reasonable comfort with basic programming and statistics is a significant plus. 1 year initial appointment with possibility of extension. Contact person Ellen Lau, ellenlau@umd.edu. Application requirements same as for Baggett Fellowships.
Position #5: MEG Laboratory Manager
This person will play a leading role in the operation of a magnetoencephalography (MEG) facility currently managed by the Dept of Linguistics but serving researchers from many departments, for studies on language, vision, memory, reading, audition, and kinesiology. The person will be trained as an expert user and will help to guide and train other users, will coordinate and enhance resources for studies in the lab, and will manage the smooth daily operation of the lab. The person will also help to coordinate the relocation of the lab to the new Maryland Neuroimaging Center, a large multi-modal imaging facility. The person will have opportunities to participate in and/or lead research projects, and participate in a range of other intellectual activities in language and cognitive neuroscience. Previous laboratory experience is preferred, and the ability to interact comfortably with people and technology is strongly preferred. Prior experience with MEG or other electrophysiological techniques is NOT required. The position is for a one year initial appointment, with the possibility of extension beyond that time. For more information contact lab co-directors Colin Phillips (Linguistics, colin@umd.edu) or Jonathan Simon (Electrical Engineering, jzsimon@umd.edu). Applicants are the same as for the Baggett Fellowships.
Applicants for any of the positions should submit a cover letter outlining relevant background and interests, including potential faculty mentors, a current CV, and names and contact information for 3 potential referees. Letters are not needed as part of the initial application. Applicants should also send a writing sample. All application materials should be submitted electronically. Positions #1-#2 - Andrea Zukowski (zukowski@umd.edu). Put 'Baggett Fellowship' in the subject line. Position #3 - Colin Phillips (colin@umd.edu); position #4 - Ellen Lau (ellenlau@umd.edu). Individuals may submit one application and specify which positions they are interested in.
The Dept of Linguistics has shared facilities for testing of infants, children and adults, 2 eye-tracking labs, an ERP lab and a whole-head MEG facility. The department is part of a vibrant language science community that numbers 200 faculty, researchers, and graduate students across 10 departments, and is affiliated with the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program and the new Maryland Neuroimaging Center.
[April 22, 2012]
Seana Coulson & Shelli Feist | Daniel Casasanto & Todd Oakley | Ben Bergen & Laura Casasanto | Fey Parrill & Vera Tobin | Kensy Cooperrider & Michael Spivey
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, CLEVELAND DEPT. OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE TO APPLY SEE HTTPS://SITES.GOOGLE.COM/EMCL6CASE EMPIRICAL METHODS IN COGNITIVE LINGUISTICS HANDS ON WORKSHOP & EXPERIMENTAL TRAINING AUGUST 1-5, 2012
[posted March 14, 2012]
I have spoken with Jennifer Janicki and the day time sections are restricted for SpSc, Cogs and Psych Majors. Any non-degree students need to speak with Jennifer Janicki for manual registration. Diploma students and Unclassified students will need to take the courses in the evening sections this year. If a seat becomes available in the day time sections then you would need to contact Jennifer and Diploma students take priority over unclassified students. Please contact her at: Undergrad@psych.ubc.ca
Below is the list from the BC Transfer guide for alternatives( local colleges that offer a similar course and for which transfer credit to UBC for Psyc 217 has been established). For example Langara offers a Research methods Psyc 2320 which is considered equivalent to UBC PSYC 217 http://www.bctransferguide.ca/
[posted Sept. 12, 2011]
Unfortunately, due to a typo, SISC lists LING 201 (Introduction to Syntax and Semantics) rather than LING 200 (Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology) as the prerequisite for LING 311. This is incorrect! However, as it stands, the system will not let you register in 311 unless you have 201, as opposed to 200.
We are working to correct this error (unfortunately, it is not that straightforward...). In the meantime, however, if you wish to register in 311, have taken 200, and have not taken 201, please contact the Undergraduate Advisor, Henry Davis Henry.Davis@ubc.ca, and he will arrange to have you force-registered in 311.
The first-ever Canadian high-school linguistics Olympians have just returned from the 9th International Linguistics Olympiad (http://www.ioling.org/2011/). This is the first time the contest has been held in North America (in Pittsburgh, PA), and the first time Canada has been represented.
Results: The four Canadian contestants took home one bronze medal, an honourable mention, and the Best Performance by a New Team award, as well as the Best Performance by an Individual on a New Team award. (Other new teams this year were from Brazil, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates.) But most importantly, the contestants had a lot of fun, met a lot of other young linguists, and represented their country with a lot of good-spiritedness and maturity.
This year's contest involved 27 teams from 19 countries, and was delivered in 10 languages. There was both an individual competition, where contestants worked alone to solve 5 puzzles over 6 hours, and a team competition, in which teams of contestants had 3 hours to figure out certain metrical rules of Sanskrit poetry.
Some links if you're interested:
Canada's medals, hopefully the first of many: http://www.ioling.org/results/Canada/ There are a bunch of pictures already up on the event's Facebook page, where you can check out our snazzy Team Canada shirts: http://www.facebook.com/pages/2011-International-Linguistics-Olympiad/230095130337783 Articles in the local newspapers: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11204/1162433-53-0.stm http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_748382.html
Coming up next year: Ljubljana 2012, and hopefully TWO Canadian teams (anglophone AND francophone)! Let me know if you want to be involved, 'cuz it's a ton of fun for all involved.
[posted August 8,2011]
LINGUISTICS CONFERENCE for UNDEGRADS
This colloquium has been initiated with the goal of developing an intercollegiate community of linguistics enthusiasts at the undergraduate level. In keeping with this broad aim, the conference is open to all interested students regardless of area of interest or level of training. Undergraduates will present their own research in talks and discussions, and the colloquium will feature a keynote speaker from a nearby university to be determined. Undergraduates of all levels of expertise are invited to submit one-page abstracts proposing a talk of fifteen to twenty minutes. (All participants must be pursuing a B.A., B.S., or equivalent degree.) Abstracts are to be directed to: LinG Colloquium c/o Christopher Hopper 74 Quincy Mail Center Cambridge, MA 02138 E-mailed abstracts (and questions!) will also be accepted at: harvard.ling.colloquium@gmail.com The final deadline for receipt of all submissions is March 13, 2012. Registration information will be available at the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Group website: http://hcs.harvard.edu/~ling We look forward to see you in April!
[posted January 18, 2012]
The 14th Meeting of the International Clinical Phonetics and Linguistics Association will be at University College Cork, Ireland, on June 27–30 2012. The conference will run in our vibrant new Medicine and Health building, which overlooks the River Lee. You will find that Cork city has good transport links, with direct flights from numerous locations in Europe and further afield. There is also a good road and train network. The University itself is close to the city centre and just a 15-minute drive from Cork airport. The organising committee are working on the scientific programme, which will consist of a combination of plenary talks, thematic panels, and general oral and poster sessions. As in previous years, a wide range of topics will be covered, including:
Clinical phonetics
Clinical linguistics
Assessment, treatment and methodology in speech language pathology
Acquired and developmental language disorders
Audiology, hearing impairment
Communication disorders across languages
http://www.icpla2012.com/
[posted June 29, 2011]
Any student who intends to travel outside of Canada on a university activity -- such as for study or research, including field work or conference presentations -- is required to register with UBC's Student Safety Abroad program before they leave. The on-line registration process (generally quick, easy and painless) is handled through the Go Global office; the link is http://www.students.ubc.ca/global/safety-abroad/
Note that this applies to international students as well, and even if they happen to be travelling to their home country. And it applies regardless whether the country of destination is a "safe" place to travel or not.
[posted April 3, 2012]
Living Our Indigenous Languages Through Performative Arts
When: Summer Term (July 3 – July 20, 2012) MTWRF 1:30-4:30 PM Where: University of British Columbia, Point Grey Campus Instructor: Dr. Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla E-mail: Candace.Galla@ubc.ca Phone: 604.822.9065
Indigenous peoples throughout their lifetime often reside in many geographical areas that are not their traditional homeland or territory, due to many reasons. However, in such a globalized world, the application of multimedia technology provides for immediate access and connection to linguistic and cultural knowledge.
This class demonstrates how song and dance are used to perpetuate one's language and culture, based on my experience with learning and teaching hula (Hawaiian dance) in Hawaiʻi, Oregon, Arizona, and now in Vancouver, BC. Hula is a constant reminder of the many facets of language and culture that are deeply embedded in the mele (song), steps and motions that are often overlooked and under utilized as a form of education.
Students will engage in multiple microteaching lessons, which are short mini-lesson that exposes students to an immersive Hawaiian language environment, while learning Hawaiian history, culture, language, hula and mele. This wealth of knowledge is captured in a short span of time, which can be transferable to other languages and cultures across the world.
[posted April 2, 2012]
Have you heard the $50,000 story about the charitable sector? Neither have we …Yet!
Submissions are now being accepted for Imagine Canada and the Muttart Foundation’s national contest:
Students (Verb) Charities.
Post-secondary students are being challenged to create campaigns that speak about the collective contribution of charities. First prize $50,000!
Ottawa ON, January 15, 2012- When you think of the charitable sector, you probably picture individual charitable organizations and the excellent work they do. Or, perhaps larger sub-groups come to mind such as the health sector or the arts community. What about the bigger picture? How does the charitable sector as a whole ensure, improve and reflect the quality of life in Canada and around the world?
The charitable sector is massive and multifaceted. Consequently, its collective impact may not be evident. Students (Verb) Charities is a contest that asks students at publicly funded post-secondary institutions to produce a public awareness campaign that talks about the depth, scope and reach that the sector has as a whole. Contestants can submit campaigns in any form or medium. There is a total of $100,000 in cash prizes including a $50,000 first prize for the top entry, a second prize of $25,000, and a third prize of $10,000.
Bob Wyatt, Executive Director of the Muttart Foundation is looking forward to seeing how students use their creativity to reflect the contributions of the charitable sector. “We have deliberately kept the format and medium of the contest flexible because we want young people to be as creative as possible in helping us take a fresh look at ourselves.”
Marcel Lauzière, President and C.E.O. of Imagine Canada added: “this is an opportunity for young people to become more engaged with charities. In addition to looking forward to seeing the campaigns, we also look forward to connecting with the next generation of leaders in our sector.”
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Students (Verb) Charities Show us (y)our stuff!
Visit www.studentsverbcharities.ca for contest rules and regular updates.
For interviews with Marcel Lauzière or Bob Wyatt, or for more contest info contact: Lainie Towell, Project Manager – Public Awareness Contest ltowell@imaginecanada.ca / 613-238-7555 ext. 303
[posted March 7, 2012]
Please be aware of the following deadlines for May 2012 Graduation
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre. Deadline for graduate programs to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that all requirements (including major papers) have been met for non-thesis master's degrees for May graduation.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Deadline for submission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of final master's theses and doctoral dissertations for May graduation. Can you please forward this information to graduate students that are hoping to graduate in May 2012. Please advise students that it is important that they apply before the deadline, and should not wait until they submit their thesis of finish course work.
Graduation information can be found at the following link
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/graduation/applying-graduate
free programme- http://cstudies.ubc.ca/academic-english-support-program/
AES Information Sessions January 19th and January 26th 12:30-1:30pm Simon K. Yee Global Lounge free lunch
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The Arts Learning Plan is designed to get students thinking about creating for themselves the kind of degree and university experience that could include various opportunities for scholarly and community engagement to make the most of their time at UBC. http://lp.arts.ubc.ca/
[posted Feb. 14, 2011]
FAQs for future audiologists and speech pathologists: getting into graduate school
Please take a look at this new feature at: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs
Each program listed will show the applicable tuition as well as other costs students have to plan for such as student fees and an estimated value for cost of living.
[posted: Oct. 26, 2011]
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ADVISORS OFFICE HOURS:
Speech Science, Diploma & Unclassified Advisor
Penelope Bacsfalvi
Stores Road Annex
Spring 2012- by appointment only on Wednesdays
Linguistics Advisor
Henry Davis
Friday 9 - 11 at Buch E273 or
By appointment at TFS215
Contact: Henry.Davis@ubc.ca