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Civilization.ca - Online Resources For Canadian Heritage
military history and postal history), and folk culture. Finally, some general resourcesare included to help you is available only in the language in which it
http://www.civilization.ca/orch/www00_e.html

Extractions: Canadian Heritage This list focuses on educational Internet resources pertinent to Canadian heritage in the disciplines covered by the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation: archaeology, ethnology, history (including military history and postal history), and folk culture. Other resources are also included if they are considered to provide a larger context for understanding Canada, its history, and the multicultural backgrounds of Canadians. Finally, some general resources are included to help you pursue subjects further afield. The inclusion of a link in the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation's web site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation. The Corporation has no control over the availability of remote sites, and is not responsible for accuracy, reliability or currency of the information found at those sites. Users should be aware that information on some external sites to which we link is available only in the language in which it was provided. The information provided by these resources is, in most cases, in the language indicated by the title of the resource. Compiled by: Stephen Alsford
Learn Spanish In Spain With CLIC IH, Spanish Language School In
there are 10 classes a week in small groups. Refresher courses for language areasand how to impart along with the Methodology and culture course, is
http://www.clic.es/english/english1.html
Max-Planck-Institute For Psycholinguistics - Language And Cognition Group
processes of language production, comprehension and acquisition, and the four researchgroups have closely (iv) language and culture language as external
http://www.mpi.nl/world/groups/lcog.html

Extractions: home introduction research people ... search Psycholinguists generally proceed on the hypothesis that there are special-purpose processes or mental routines dedicated to producing and decoding speech. This accounts not only for the amazing speed at which we speak and understand one another, but also for many experimental details about these processes. But such special-purpose processes have to interact with our more general thinking: we have to mentally formulate what to say, and we have to decide not just what was said, but what the speaker really had in mind. Moreover, since there are fundamental differences between languages, such automated processes must in part be learned. At the present time, the exact relation between the special-purpose or automatic processes, and the more general cognitive abilities that feed them or receive information from them, and guide the learning of them, remains fundamentally unclear.
CMHS Programs: Disaster Mental Health - Role Of Culture
with the mainstream society and other groups. the most obvious components of culture,there are income, geographic location, preferred language, health status
http://www.mentalhealth.org/cmhs/EmergencyServices/culture.asp

Extractions: The Role of Culture in Helping Children Recover from a Disaster As a teacher, you no doubt recognize the importance of understanding and appreciating cultural differences and similarities within racial and ethnic groups. Recognizing these differences and similarities can be especially important when helping children to recover from a disaster. To be effective in the classroom, it is helpful to learn the skills that enable you to interact with persons of other cultures in ways that demonstrate knowledge, respect, and sensitivity. Generally, by culture we mean the values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and other institutions shared by a group of people. Culture shapes how people see their world and structure their community and family life. A person's cultural affiliation often determines the person's values and attitudes about disasters and ways to cope and heal.
Mental Health: Culture, Race, Ethnicity - Chapter 7
Race, ethnicity, culture, language, geographic region, and other culturally responsive,and languageappropriate mental members of minority groups fear, feel
http://www.mentalhealth.org/cre/ch7_improve_access.asp

Extractions: Go to... Child, Adolescent, Family Community Support Disaster Mental Health HIV/AIDS Homelessness Mental Health Statistics Special Programs and Initiatives State Planning About CMHS CMHS Homepage Homepage CHAPTER 7 A Vision for the Future Race, ethnicity, culture, language, geographic region, and other social factors affect the perception, availability, utilization, and, potentially, the outcomes of mental health services. Therfore the provision of high-quality, culturally responsive, and language-appropriate mental health services in locations accessible to racial and ethnic minorities is essential to creating a more equitable system. Improve Geographic Access Racial and ethnic minorities have less access than white Americans to mental health services. Minorities are more likely to be poor and uninsured. Many live in areas where general health care and specialty mental health services are in short supply. An increasingly distressed safety net of community health centers, rural and migrant health centers, and community mental health agencies provides physical and mental health care services to racial and ethnic minorities in medically underserved areas (IOM, 2000). Innovative strategies for training providers, delivering services, creating incentives for providers to work in underserved areas, and strengthening the public health safety net promise to provide greater geographic access to mental health services for those in need.
SFU International France Field School
Le Jardin de la France with language practice (oral field work, individually andin groups, as preparation on matters such as art and culture, education and
http://www.sfu.ca/international/IESS/goaway/fieldschools/france.html
Esperanto FAQ: Part 16
is also included, preferably as the primary language. are still entirely appropriatein soc.culture.esperanto. It is probably best to ignore the other groups.
http://www.esperanto.net/veb/faq-16.html

Extractions: Contents Previous Next 16. What Esperanto material is available on the Internet? The main Usenet newsgroup devoted to Esperanto is soc.culture.esperanto . It has an estimated readership of several tens of thousands. The group's charter specifies that postings may be in Esperanto on any topic, or about Esperanto in any language (e.g. informational postings or requests for information). The preferred language of soc.culture.esperanto is Esperanto. Beginners are especially encouraged to post in Esperanto, or maybe bilingually in Esperanto alongside their native tongue. If you are cross-posting articles to other newsgroups, please do not post in Esperanto, unless English (or the usual language of that newsgroup) is also included, preferably as the primary language. Aside from being rude, such postings have tended to create a lot of unwanted cross-posted response traffic, usually of an anti-Esperanto inflammatory nature. Similarly, while it may sometimes be appropriate to mention Esperanto in other newsgroups, continued discussion of Esperanto in inappropriate groups like comp.lang.c
Scotland Guide : Scottish FAQ : The Soc.culture.scottish FAQ
Scots language info 3.3 Scots language Society / Scots information on studying Scottishculture 17.4 Learning to get scot.* hierarchy groups 20.6 Getting
http://www.scot.demon.co.uk/scotfaq/contents.html

Extractions: The Internet's first guide to Scotland and Scottish culture. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the soc.culture.scottish usenet newsgroup and Scottish information likely to be of general interest. soc.culture.scottish was created on 24th May 1995. The proposer was Brian Atkins and the group charter is located at the start of this FAQ. This FAQ first appeared in May 1994. The latest version of this FAQ, together with FTP sites for the FAQ and details of how to get it by mail is at http://www.SiliconGlen.com/ There are details there of the FAQ in Text, HTML and Zip formats as well as a full search engine. There is also an associated e-mail list for the newsgroup.
Teaching Educators About Language
and learners, and on social attitudes about language and culture that affect partnerships(DarlingHammond, 1994), action research groups (Check, 1997
http://www.cal.org/ericcll/digest/0008teaching.html

Extractions: EDO-FL-00-08 The promise of education reform is that all children will receive a quality education. But there are enormous challenges to reform, including resource inequities, an aging teaching force, and public doubts about school effectiveness. Moreover, school reform policies place enormous strain on teachers and students: Teachers need to implement new curricula and ensure that they are providing appropriate instruction. Studentsincluding English language learnersmust learn challenging content and pass statewide assessments in order to graduate in many states. These new demands coincide with the well-documented changing face of the U.S. student population. More teachers are responsible for the education of children from diverse backgroundschildren who speak little or no English upon arrival at school, children who may have had interrupted schooling in their home country, and children whose families may have had little exposure to the norms of U.S. schools. In general, the U.S. teaching force is not well prepared to help culturally diverse children succeed academically and socially, because preservice teacher preparation programs have not offered sufficient opportunities for learning to teach culturally diverse students. As a result, many teachers have been learning on the job (Clair, 1995).
University Of Tasmania International Office
There are many groups who would like to give their members a little international Livingoverseas in a foreign culture and often a foreign language is an
http://www.international.utas.edu.au/study_tours.html
ABM -- Other Internet Forums
lang.russian.misc discussion of Russian language issues. soc.culture.soviet discussion of all things ex Russian Federation and includes many more groups.
http://www.belarus-misc.org/bel-net.htm

Extractions: Although much older than Web sites, e-mail lists and newsgroups are still very popular as sources of information and discussion on the Internet. As in other aspects of social interaction, there are guidelines on the Internet to help us fit in more easily. The following guidelines should be helpful for both usenet newsgroups and Internet e-mail lists. Return to A Belarus Miscellany Topic List soc.culture.belarus (
Language Internet Addresses
In Brazil The following are general resources to Society culture/cultures/Mexican;Social Science The Agora language Marketplace * http//www.agoralang.com2410
http://www.nacnet.org/assunta/lngadd.htm

Extractions: Education k-12/Lingustics/Weekly Spanish Lessions by Taylor The Agora Language Marketplace * http://www.agoralang.com:2410/Language learning abroad/ Distance Education Subject Guide * http://gpu.srv.ualberta.ca/~tanderso/adi/deg/depage.htm This site is of interest to those working with "Distance Education". Distance Education is rapidly becoming the medium for educating non-traditional students.
Official Government News, Web Development, Translation, And Matchmaking Services
Web directory, Internet service provider, and country guide.Category Regional Asia Myanmar Guides and Directories Its 135 ethnic groups add up to a MYANMAR culture Superstitions Pagoda StrangeBuddhas Mythical MYANMAR language Myanmar Alphabets Script Sorting
http://www.myanmars.net/

Extractions: french deutch italiano español ... Do you want us to develop web sites and increase your sales? Myanmar , formerly known as Burma , had many names; once Suvanabhomi ( Golden Land ), later as Amarapura (Land of Immortality), and also as Yadanarbon (Land of Gems). You have to find out why. Besides, international scientists recently rewrote history that Pondaung in Myanmar is the earliest home of mankind . Myanmar is as large as twice the size of Germany. Its 135 ethnic groups add up to a population of 48 million. With 1200-year old language and amazing culture Myanmar is no less exotic than the bordering China, India, and Thailand . We welcome you to visit this wonderland. MYANMAR ARTS
Web Sites For Teachers And Students
general Information on Japan / Japanese culture Back to Gateway Japan is an Englishlanguagehome page Indexes, Mailing Lists, Mac User groups, Mac Vendors
http://casls.uoregon.edu/links.html
Incorporate The Students' Language And Culture Into The Curriculum
bicultural classes and Afrocentric curricula are attempts to 'even the playing field'so that the language and culture of these groups are perceived as
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/atrisk/at6lk28.htm

Extractions: Bowman (1995) emphasizes why schools must make special efforts to incorporate students' language and culture into the curriculum: "When schools represent an Anglocentric and middle-class viewpoint, [minority and poor] students and their families often feel devalued. This experience is common to many Spanish-speaking children. For these children, the issue is less one of language (difficulty in acquiring English) than of a social context in which these children, their families, and their communities are undervalued. Instead of reinforcing children's self-confidence and self-esteem, school compromises their learning potential by rejecting their language and culture. Even more serious, by devaluing the culture of poor and minority children, teachers encourage an ominous cultural choice: Identify with family and friends and disavow the school, or embrace school culture and face emotional/social isolation. The result is that many young children opt for family and friends and become unwilling participants in school culture.... Bilingual/bicultural classes and Afrocentric curricula are attempts to 'even the playing field' so that the language and culture of these groups are perceived as equally valued and powerful. Projects such as the Kamahameha Elementary Education Program (KEEP) have demonstrated that when children are not required to renounce their cultural heritage, school achievement improves markedly (Tharp, 1989)."
Academic Achievement, Culture, And Literacy: An Introduction
is critical, given the centrality of language and the a tendency toward exclusionof underrepresented cultural groups. work, our place in the culture, and our
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educatrs/leadrshp/le0att.htm

Extractions: by John Attinasi Providing universal public education has always been considered a function of U.S. democracy and a leaven of the society. For urban school educators, schooling has many new roles within the broad democratic concepts of instruction and equity. We are committed to educating all children and believing that all can learn and achieve. As the noted scholar Asa G. Hilliard III has said, "Respect for diversity is the hallmark of democracy." Students of diverse backgrounds and social conditions, languages and dialects now populate our schools, a situation that we would have thought unusual a few decades ago. The graduating class of the year 2010 is already born and two years old. Demographics tell us that most of these children are culturally and linguistically unlike the majority of teacher candidates, teachers, and administrators. As educators, we have to balance overwhelming new information, new demands, and new technology with the ways we know how to teach young people. We cannot do it all. But being unaware of innovations in child development and in educating culturally and linguistically diverse students is like ignoring the polio vaccine. It is time to take the most crucial aspect of our professional mission, leadership in educating the children in urban schools and communities - who are more culturally diverse than ever - and to renew and advance our attention to their achievement in the stressful urban setting. This challenge may be discomforting.
LANGUAGES-ON-THE-WEB: BEST SWAHILI LINKS
Swahili links collectionCategory Science Social Sciences Niger-Kordofanian Swahili and is the name given to several people groups that share. in a fourcourse sequenceto develop language skills in Readings in African culture and civilization.
http://www.languages-on-the-web.com/links/link-swahili.htm

Extractions: chumvi.tripod.com Chumvi Mtembezi Mkusanyiko wa kejeli na hadithi 'za uswahilini' - Links about Swahili African Conversational Swahili inetmall www.i-netmall.com/ African Swahili Training Booklet makes learning fun and easy in the i-netmall! Lycos Areas of Study Guide: Swahili www-spry.lycos.com/ Tansania Internet Projekt - Tanzania, Sansibar Zanzibar Afrika, Ostafrika Kongo, Africa Kenya, Kenia, Zaire, Uganda tanza.com/ Tansania Internet Project:Tanzania und Sansibar - reisetips, infos, cartoons, tropenkrankheiten, photo, Kenia , Uganda, Zaire, Kongo, Malawi, Zanzibar, Swahili Resources www.yale.edu/swahili/resource.html Many Swahili resources exist in print form. This page provides bibliographic references for some of these resources. This posting, on June 7, 1995, is by no means a complete Swahili bibliography. Rather, this page is intended to help you begin looking in your library or bookstore. Swahili Mailing Lists babel.uoregon.edu/yamada/lists/swahili.html
Everything You Need For YOUR Life In Korea!
culture, language, food, sports, shopping, lodging, transportation, travel, customs, and history .Category Regional Asia South Korea Guides and Directories Discover South Korea's beauty, culture, traditions, and language. Tours, Tours (DMZ/Panmunjeom,culture, adventure) Get us for special rates for your groups!
http://www.lifeinkorea.com/

Extractions: ONLINE RESERVATIONS - Airlines - Car Rentals (Korea) - Car Rentals (International) - Hotels (Korea) - Hotels (International) - Restaurants (Korea) - Tours - Yellow Pages - Books - Clothes - Flowers - Food and Drink - Gifts - Music - Telephony - Travel Products - Videos B2B MARKETPLACE INTERNET BANKING SHOPPING IN KOREA GENERAL INFORMATION - Education - History - Holidays - Language - Religion - Weather PRACTICAL INFORMATION - Lodging (long-term) - Lodging (short-term) - Telephone Numbers - Airlines - Embassies - Youth Hostels - Telephone Services - Transportation - Buses - Subways - Taxis - Trains ADVISORS - Korean Chef - Personal Therapist DISCUSSION FORUMS NEWS EVENTS CALENDAR RELATED LINKS
LCTLs On The World Wide Web
good resources for language and culture information for The first seven are generalsites which have of the LCTL Project's focus languages or language groups.
http://carla.acad.umn.edu/lctl/LCTL-links.html

Extractions: T he links listed below will take you to World Wide Web sites which are good resources for language and culture information for LCTLs. The first seven are general sites which have information about lots of different languages. Additionally, we have listed at least one "clearinghouse" website for each of the LCTL Project's focus languages or language groups. A visit to one of these sites will provide you with links to additional related resources. The LCTL project also maintains lists of institutions in North America that teach LCTLs. Some of these more than 200 LCTLs (from Acholi to Zulu) are taught in K-12 schools while others are available as summer courses at the post-secondary level. You may search our online database to find the language and location which meet your needs. Hebrew resources on the Web.
Culture Hebrides - Island Holidays In The Gaelic Heartland Of Scotland
Isle of Lewis Mailing List, http//www.smartgroups.com/groups/IsleOfLewis, This is generalRegister for Scotland, http//www.groscotland.gov.uk, general register
http://www.culturehebrides.com/links/index.php?cat=11

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