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The Association of Language Testers in Europe is running the following Foundation Courses in May 2010:

• ALTE Testing Course: An Introduction to Assessing Writing, 10-11 May, 2010, Rome, Italy. To register, visit  http://www.alte.org/news/newsitem.php?newsID=205 
• ALTE Foundation Courses in Testing Speaking and Testing Listening, 15 May, 2010, Rome, Italy. To register, visit http://www.alte.org/news/newsitem.php?newsID=208  

The University of Sydney Papers in TESOL is currently accepting manuscripts for review for this special issue on "TESOL and Applied Language Studies Research by Postgraduate Students in Australia and New Zealand". 800-word abstract submission deadline: July 15, 2010. Full paper submission deadline: September 30, 2010. Abstract/Full paper submission at usptesol@gmail.com. Information for contributors
http://www-faculty.edfac.usyd.edu.au/projects/usp_in_tesol/

The MA in TEFL Program anticipates two openings for the academic year 2011 - 2012 for specialists to teach and do research in the areas of classroom and large-scale assessment and research methodology. The positions, an open rank, primarily involve teaching in the MATEFL program, and maintaining an active research agenda. To view the complete job description and requirements visit http://www.aucegypt.edu/OFFICES/HR/Pages/default.aspx

The Alpen-Adria-Klagenfurt University, Austria, offers a position of senior lecturer in ESL. For more information visit http://www.uni-klu.ac.at/iaa/inhalt/949.htm.   

The TestDaF Institut will host a number of workshops, with the first taking place on April 17th/18th in Göttingen, Germany. Theme of the first workshop is "Schriftliche und mündliche Leistungen im TestDaF beurteilen" ("Writing and Speaking Proficiency in TestDaF"). The workshops will be held in German. For more information about programme and registration visit  ww.testdaf.de/seminare or tanja.ruthenberg@testdaf.de. 

Pearson Language Tests are looking for a Test Development Manager to work on their range of international English tests. A full job description may be obtained by writing to : hrservices@edexcel.org.uk    
If you are interested in this role and want to find out more visit www.pearsonpte.com
 

EALTA announced a new SIG with the initiative of our colleague Dr. DIna Tsagari (University of ,Cyprus, Department of English Studies). This Special Interest Group will address issues to promote the notion of CBLA for the wide EALTA community and beyond, covering a range of topics that consider realities and prospects in the assessment world. The SIG CBLA is expected to provide a forum for discussing the above issues via the EALTA list and via symposiums or workshops addressing issues emerging within the group at meetings held in conjunction to the annual EALTA conferences and beyond. If you are interested in joining, contact Dr. Dina Tsagari at dtsagari@ltproject.eu or dinatsa@ucy.ac.cy.

The first EALTA Summer School is a fact! The Summer School will focus  on "Good Practice in Language Testing and Assessment: an Educational Perspective". It will take place at the University of York from June 28. to July 2. School tutors will be Gudrun Erickson, Eli Moe, Hildegunn Helness and Sauli Takala. The participation fee will be kept at 250 € and will cover accommodation at University quarters, tuition and materials. The maximum number of participants is 20. More information will be posted soon.