Resources for Current Students
| Funding | Research | Writing | Conferences | Jobs | FLAREs |
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There are many options available for FLARE students who are
looking for funding other than the traditional TA- or RA-ship. Both Graduate
Admissions and International
Programs provide detailed lists of travel funds, scholarships, dissertation
awards, etc. Visit either site to learn more.
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There are many resources for FLARE students conducting research at The University of Iowa. An intuitive place to start is at the UI Libraries website, which introduces students to the workings and services of the libraries on campus. Infohawk, the university's online resource catalog, is a simple way to search for books, journals or other media.
When actually conducting research, students in FLARE may wish
to take advantage of the tools offered in both the Information
Arcade at The University of Iowa Main Library or at the Language
Media Center (LMC) in Phillips Hall. The Information Arcade provides top-notch
technology to students and faculty wishing to find fresh, new ways to present
instructional materials. Likewise, the LMC is dedicated to providing language
learners and instructors with facilities for language exercises, such as computer
programs, videos and listening exercises.
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When writing papers for classes, conferences, don't forget to take advantage of the resources The University of Iowa provides. These tools become even more important when you're writing your dissertation.
The Writing Center provides advice and assistance at any stage of the writing process. Hours and locations are listed on their web site. This is a great asset for non-native speakers of English who wish to have their writing proofread before submission.
The Thesis Resource, hosted by the Graduate College, is a treasure trove of information about writing and submitting dissertations. Every semester, the Graduate College offers a seminar on thesis writing.
Endnote is another helpful writing tool. This program simplifies the making and formatting of bibliographies. Visit endnote.com to learn more or to purchase the software.
When writing SLA papers, APA is usually the required style.
To purchase the style guide and to receive style tips, go to apastyle.org.
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To see a list of upcoming SLA conferences, as well as the deadlines
for proposal sumbission, refer to the FLARE main page or click
here. Many other conferences can be found at the Center for Advanced Language
Proficiency Education and Research (CALPER) by Penn State University: http://calper.la.psu.edu/calendar.php
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For FLARE students who are ready to make the big leap into the real world, the database at Linguist List is an invaluable resource for seeing what jobs are available in SLA.
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Foreign
Language Acquisition Research and Education Students (FLARES)
Established in 2007, FLAREs is an officially recognized student organization
at The University of Iowa. It is made up of the graduate students in FLARE and
seeks to do the following:
1. Facilitate
and encourage participation in the field of Second Language Acquisition.
2. Provide a local forum for
the exchange of ideas and information about trends, issues, and opportunities
in the field of Second Language Acquisition.
3. Establish professional connections with Second Language Acquisition student
groups at other institutions.
4. Increase involvement in professional activities beyond the classroom.
5. Develop skills and relationships that will enable Second Language Acquisition
students to have a creative impact on the field.
If you would like more information about FLAREs and the events that it sponsors
throughout the year, please contact the following persons:
Primary Contact: Lyudmila Klimanova
319-335-2285
lyudmila-klimanova@uiowa.edu
Secondary Contact: Lin Gu
319-353-2205
lin-gu@uiowa.edu
Advisor: James P. Pusack
james-pusack@uiowa.edu
Address:
1111 University Capitol Center
Iowa City, IA 52242
Email: flare@uiowa.edu
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