440 Minnesota Students Take the National German Exam
Over 21,000 high school students in four different levels took the newly designed exam – 440 from Minnesota. The Exam provides individual diagnostic feedback, creates a sense of accomplishment, and rewards students through an extensive prize program. Exam results are among the criteria used in selecting the recipients of chapter awards and the national AATG/PAD Study Trip Awards, a four-week study trip program in Germany.
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Saint John's German Camp -- June 22-27 -- our 40th year!
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Give a conference talk here in Minnesota! Deadline for proposals in one week away.
CALL
FOR PROPOSALS -- FALL CONFERENCE 2014
Diversity, Equity, & World Languages: Empowering Teachers
for Change
Do you have a
passion for teaching diverse learners? Do you have experience helping all of
your students succeed? MCTLC would like to invite you to share your knowledge
and strategies with other language teachers from around the state. Proposals
are now being accepted for one-hour sessions at the 2014 Fall Conference on
Friday, October 24th as well as three-hour post conference workshops on
Saturday, October 25th. Preference will be given to sessions and workshops that
address the conference theme, but proposals addressing any topic of interest
and value to world language educators will be considered.
The Call for
Proposals will remain open until Tuesday, April 1. The primary presenter
will receive notification of proposal acceptance by May 15 via email from President-Elect
Kay Edberg with further instructions to register for the conference with
their exclusive presenter discount code. The primary presenter serves as our
contact person and is responsible for distributing all instructions to their
co-presenters. Presenters and co-presenters agree to register by July 1;
sessions of unregistered presenters will not be included in the program.
Our
conference depends on Minnesota language professionals' talents and willingness
to share them. We commend and thank you for stepping forward.
Complete the
form below or click here for the link.
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Our mission is to
advance the teaching of languages and cultures in Minnesota.
Dinner and Program at the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, Stillwater, MN. Saturday April 12, 2014, Featuring remarks by Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Minnesota AATG News Item
Mark Thamert,
MNAATG INFOBAHN
Please submit
further news items by replying to this email.
From our Colleague Cheryl A Wason:
Shoreview
Einhausen Web Site: Sister City Association www.sesca.org
The Shoreview Einhausen Sister City Association
Presents the 12th annual
German Dinner and Program
Saturday April 12, 2014
Featuring remarks by Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, Honorary
Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Along with a “German Travelogue” and the story of “Making of
the Giggel”
The Shoreview Einhausen Sister City Association (SESCA) is
pleased to announce the 12th annual German dinner. Our program will feature a presentation
by Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, a travelogue of various areas of Germany along
with a presentation on the making of the Giggel (Rooster). Follow the creation
of Einhausen’s latest mascot from its humble beginnings, along a 6000 mile
journey to its new home.
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014
Place: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter located
at 8390 Lofton Ave N., Stillwater, MN
Time: 5:00 pm Social time – cash bar
6:00 pm German-style buffet dinner
7:30 pm Program
Cost for this event is $30.00 per person for adults
and $20.00 for college or high school students and those under the age
of 18. The dinner and program is open to all. However, advance registration
is required. Seating
is limited so early registration is encouraged.
Directions
to the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter: From Interstate Hwy 94 go north on Hwy 694 to
Hwy 36. Go East on Hwy 36. At Manning Ave go left and then go left at McKusick
Ave. Drive approximately 1/4 miles and take the first left. The Gasthaus
Bavarian Hunter is the third driveway on the right.
Email inquiries may be made to sistercity@sesca.org
Deadline
for mailing registrations is April 4, 2014. Please mail a check payable to
“SESCA”.
To: Roger
Hintze, Treasurer
Shoreview Einhausen Sister City Assn.
755 Cottage Place
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Shoreview, MN 55126-3817 Please PRINT Name(s)
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$30
/ Adult
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$
20 / Student
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Minnesota AATG News Item
Mark Thamert, MNAATG INFOBAHN
Please submit further news items by replying to this
email.
Nominate a Colleague for the Teacher of the Year Award ....
Minnesota AATG News Item
MNAATG INFOBAHN
Nomination
for MNATTG Teacher of the Year 2014
Know an
outstanding teacher of German?
Please submit
your nomination in the form of a one – page letter. You might want to explain
your choice by addressing such issues as the nominee’s teaching philosophy,
student support and promotion, program and professional development and
contributions to the profession overall. Self-nominations are welcome.
April
4, 2014.
This award is
sponsored by MNATTG. Nominees do not have to be members of ATTG or MNATTG. For MNATTG,
Isolde Mueller, SCSU.
Please submit further news
items by replying to this email.
Great Opportunities to Present a Talk -- Deadline April 15, 2014 -- Get Involved in State Activities!
Thank you, Anita Ratwik, for the following:
Central States Conference (on
the Teaching of Foreign Languages) i.e. CSCTFL, will be in Minneapolis March
12- 14, 2015.
It is co-sponsored by MCTLC.
CSC is one of the five regional organizations of ACTFL. CSC's web address
is www.CSCTFL.org
We especially want to have
sessions for German teachers and to have good attendance by world language
teachers in Minnesota. This conference includes 17 states, and we expect close
to 1000 participants. All right in our own backyard!
Please consider presenting a
session. The website for proposals is http://www.web-reg.com/csc-prop/
The deadline for submission
is April 15, 2014. You can even do one presentation at the MCTLC
conference in October 2014 and use the same one for CSC 2015 the following
March!
This conference will also require many volunteers from
Minnesota. I will send out information as that time comes closer. Please
consider volunteering. It is one of the best ways to get to know other language
teachers and networking. Participants and presenters to CSC come from all 17
CSC members states, plus many additional states.
This year's CSC conference is in St Louis, MO, March
20-22, 2014. In preparation for CSC 2015, we are responsible for an exhibit
booth at this year's conference. We need volunteers to help staff that booth.
If any of you will be at CSC 2014 in St Louis, please consider helping staff
that booth for a couple of hours. No need to bring anything, but a smile and
energy to talk with perspective attendees who might also want information about
Minneapolis and Minnesota.
If you are willing, please contact Anita Ratwik, at ratwi001@umn.edu
Lots to think about, many opportunities.
Thank you.
Anita Ratwik
CSCTFL 2015 Local Liaison
Thank you Mark for maintaining this list for us.
University Study in Germany -- Webinar -- March12 at 5 pm.
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National German Exam Can Be Administered until February 5
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AATG Testing Program -- Oral Interviews and Awards Banquet Dates are Set
Dear All,
I would like to introduce myself to you as the new AATG
MN Testing Chair and thank Lisa Ohm for her help and support in making this
transition as smoothly as possible.
Please save the following two dates in connection with
the National German Exam:
Oral Exams:
Saturday, March 8, 2014, 8:00-12:00 noon University of
St. Thomas (Saint Paul Campus: OEC Classrooms)
Award Banquet:
Sunday, April 27, 2014 (12:00-3:00 pm +/-) University of
St. Thomas (Saint Paul Campus: Woulfe Alumni Hall)
I will send out more information concerning the events
soon, and of course will ask you for your support. Most importantly, I would like to request
your help with the oral interviews.
Susanne.
Dr. Susanne M. Wagner, Assistant Professor of German
& Program Director University of St. Thomas | Department of Modern &
Classical Languages | O'Shaughnessy Education Center 320-H
651-962-5174 office | wagn9302@stthomas.edu<mailto:wagn9302@stthomas.edu>
| Mail Box # 5027 | http://www.stthomas.edu/mcl/programs/german/
AATG/Goethe-Institut Mentor/Teacher Trainer, http://www.aatg.org Testing Chair, AATG
Minnesota, http://mnaatg.blogspot.com
Position Opening at Saint John's / Saint Ben's -- Two Classes (one preparation) for Fall 2014
College of
Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Instructor, German
Instructor, German
The Department of Languages and Cultures at the College of
Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invite applications
for an adjunct assistant professor or instructor of German to teach two German
language courses in Fall semester 2014, to begin in August 2014. Native or near
native fluency in German, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a strong commitment
and dedication to undergraduate teaching required. Master’s Degree in related
discipline required, PhD preferred. Questions
regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Karen Erickson, Professor of
French and Chair of the Department of Languages and Cultures (kerickson@csbsju.edu; 320-363-3074).
Saint John's University, a liberal
arts college for men, and the College of Saint Benedict, a liberal arts college
for women, are located four miles apart in Central Minnesota just outside St.
Cloud and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are Catholic colleges in the
Benedictine tradition, which emphasize quality teaching and a commitment to
intercultural learning. Together, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's
University offer a common undergraduate curriculum, identical degree
requirements, and a single academic calendar. The colleges offer the distinct
benefit of two nationally recognized Catholic, undergraduate institutions and
one exceptional education. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications are accepted online only at http://employment.csbsju.edu . Required
documents include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, *three
current letters of recommendation, a statement of philosophy of teaching and
learning, and copies of transcripts, (official transcripts required for
interview).
*Recommenders should submit
their letter of reference confidentially to Human Resources at employment@csbsju.edu. If your letters of reference are secured with Interfolio
Service or another College/University, please contact them and have them send
your letters to this email address. Review of
applications will begin February 10, 2014.
Women, individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The College of Saint
Benedict and Saint John's University are
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
Position Opening: Lead Teacher for GAI summer Language Camps
GAI
Lead teachers
are responsible for developing the curriculum for the week, including all
related craft and outdoor activities, as well as additional prep-work related
to the camp.
Note:
The GAI will post positions for camp teaching assistants later in the spring.
Qualifications:
§ Fluency in German § At least 1 year professional
experience/training teaching German or equivalent
§ Successful experience working with
elementary-aged children
§ Strong ability to design
highly-interactive, kid friendly learning activities
Compensation:
$400-$600/week. Lead
teachers are contracted on a weekly basis. Accommodation is not provided.
To Apply: Send the following information by January
20 to the GAI Language Services Coordinator, Anne Grossardt, at agrossardt@gai-mn.org. Most instructors will only be selected for one camp,
though more are possible.
1)
A short summary of your teaching credentials and experience, a resume if
possible.
2)
The weeks during June 16th-August 18th for which you would be available to teach, as well as
your preferred week(s) to be assigned.
3) If possible, your idea(s)
for a camp theme including a brief description, although this can be decided
later. See example below:
Roman Gladiators and
Germanic Tribes
We will travel back to the
ancient time of Roman gladiators and Germanic tribes. Children will experience
firsthand how the Romans impacted Germania and world culture. Activities will
include games and crafts such as archery, jewelry and map-making, spear
throwing, wagon races, food preparation, clothing design, and more. The week
will culminate with a celebratory festival.
Other popular themes from past
years have included: Dinosaurs & Volcanoes, German Fairy Tales, Fun with
Sports and Games, and A Journey through Europe. Themes do not need to
directly relate to German culture, and we encourage thinking outside the box!
Questions? Please contact Anne at agrossardt@gai-mn.org /
651.222.2979 for further information about our camps and the lead teacher
position.
Five-week Workshop in Berlin this Summer -- funding available.
Minnesota AATG News Item
Prof. Robert R. Shandley and I are teaching a five-week-long seminar in Berlin June 22-July 27, 2014. It's the third time that NEH has funded the seminar that's intended for K-12 teachers with at least intermediate mid German proficiency. The topic is timely and important: Migration and German Culture: Berlin's Cultural Diversity Across Two Centuries. We have room for 16 participants, and each of them receives $3900 to help defray expenses. Since Berlin is still remarkably inexpensive, German teachers or others interested in the topic will get to spend some quality time immersed in the culture with very few out-of-pocket costs. All the information about deadlines, eligibility, housing, the syllabus and much more are on the website. https://www2.lawrence.edu/fast/petersob/NEH/
I'm also available to answer people's questions.
Brent O. Peterson, Ph.D.
Professor of GermanLawrence University
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6663, fax (920) 832-6944
brent.peterson@lawrence.edu
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