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Volunteer Georgia Country Specialist (Amnesty International USA)

Deadline: Ongoing

Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation, support in mobilizing action, and promote and protect human rights in Georgia. AIUSA’s Country Specialists serve as country experts and strategists and are part of a corps of volunteer leaders known as the Coordination Group program, which is organized by sub world region. 

The Georgia Country Specialist will join AIUSA’s Eurasia and Türkiye Coordination Group (also known as Cogroup), which consists of skilled, dedicated specialists working closely with AI staff and others to advance human rights in the region. This volunteer position is an exciting opportunity to contribute your human rights passion and expertise while leveraging and expanding your skills. You’ll get training and support by AIUSA and be part of a community of activists advancing human rights in Georgia. 

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Book Reviewers Wanted: Slavic and East European Journal

Deadline: Ongoing

The Slavic and East European Journal is currently seeking book reviewers. We have numerous new titles, a small yet diverse sampling of which is showcased below. Our extensive list of books available for review can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1smhCy7HMLQSU-kETjTmaoUA0ZqwMU7AlB4BPSFi3eBU/edit?gid=0#gid=0

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Submissions/Translations Wanted: Asymptote Journal

Deadline: Ongoing

Asymptote, an international journal of literature that has previously published new work by authors such as J.M. Coetzee, Lydia Davis, and Haruki Murakami, from over one hundred countries and languages.

At Asymptote we aim to expose our readers to the multitude of perspectives and experiences that exist outside the anglophone and particularly in languages that are not frequently translated. I want to bring more Georgian, North Caucus, Eastern European, and Central Asian voices into the journal and as the Communication Coordinator for so many academic programs in the region, you seem like the perfect point of contact. I’m interested in a whole range of subjects, especially essays and even journalism that speak to conversations about literature, politics, and culture in the region today that outside readers wouldn’t be aware of. 

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New Members Wanted: AATSEEL Graduate Student Committee

The AATSEEL Graduate Student Committee is looking for new members! We invite graduate students with an interest in Slavic and East European languages, literatures, and cultures to join our committee and help shape programming and initiatives that support the graduate student community.Why Join? Gain leadership experience in an academic organization Help organize events for graduate students Network with fellow students and scholars in the field Advocate for your language and discipline within the community Who Are We Looking For?

We especially encourage applications from:Students from diverse backgrounds in East Slavic, South Slavic, West Slavic, and non-Slavic East European languages Researchers and instructors working in curriculum development, language instruction, second language acquisition, and related fields Those interested in becoming language ambassadors within the committee to promote their respective linguistic and cultural areas What’s the Commitment? Two-year term, allowing members to gain experience organizing both in-person and online AATSEEL conference programming Regular committee meetings and engagement in event planning Participation is flexible based on your availability and workload Interested?

If you would like to join us or have any questions, please contact Co-Chairs Diana Avdeeva at avdeeva2@illinois.edu and Natalia Petrova at npetrova@wisc.edu.

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Resource/CFP: DOXA Independent Russian Media Platform

DOXA Journal is an independent Russian media outlet operating in exile. Initially launched as a student publication, it has grown into one of the largest independent Russian media platforms, covering critical issues such as human rights violations, the war in Ukraine, LGBTQIA+ oppression, and indigenous rights. Through our newsletter we aim to broaden the conversation about Russia by highlighting perspectives that extend beyond Kremlin-centric coverage.

Unlike most independent Russian media, we welcome scholarly, research-driven work.

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Job: Remote Translators Needed for Legal Interpretation, Russian (Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network)

The Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network (GAIN) is a nonprofit organization that protects and empowers immigrant survivors of crime and persecution. We are seeking individuals who can provide remote Russian-English interpretation for nonprofit lawyers working with detained Russian-speaking immigrants. These individuals are held in immigration detention with little to no access to legal representation. Providing interpretation ensures that GAIN attorneys can expand their legal services to a population that is disproportionately detained and often isolated while in detention.

Payment is $25/hour. All interpretation sessions will take place virtually via Skype. Scheduling for client meetings is flexible, with meetings occurring between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST and lasting no longer than an hour on any given day.

If interested, please email your contact information to Alizeh Sheikh at asheikh@georgiaasylum.org. We will maintain your contact information on a private internal list and contact you only as needed.

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Resource/Webinar: Diverse Russian: A Multicultural Exploration

Webinar: August 22, 2024

We are delighted to share that our online, free Open Educational Resource (OER) Diverse Russian: A Multicultural Exploration is completed and is available for anyone to use. You can find this resource at diverserussian.org (alternate link: https://wisc.pb.unizin.org/diverserussian/). 

Diverse Russian is a free, online, interactive Russian language textbook that invites students to explore places that have Russian-speaking communities by using the Russian language. It is intended for students who are approaching or are at the Intermediate level, and could be used to supplement existing Intermediate-level textbooks or as a main textbook in a listening, reading, and conversation course.

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Connecting Classrooms Program for Teachers of English in Russia and Teachers of Russian in the US

The University of Maryland’s National Foreign Language Center’s Connecting Classrooms program in partnership with the US Embassy in Russia’s Regional English Language Office (RELO) is a professional learning program for teachers of English in Russia and teachers of Russian in the USA. Through a series of online courses participants will gain foundational knowledge around key concepts as participants view presentations and interpret meaning for their educational settings. Facilitated through PEARLL’s course platform, synchronous learning include recorded and live video presentations, whole-group and small-group activities, chat discussions, and breakout sessions. Asynchronous learning will ask participants to explore resources that support the synchronous content, post reflections, and respond to discussion questions based on their professional goals. 

We are currently seeking Russian language teachers living in the United States to take part in our upcoming Module 3 course (early October – early November) and to be a part of our community of practice. Are you or a fellow educator you know interested?

Sign up to participate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyhDLcRws-khFGXBvcesXDNAkRr0DfPOkY4r2WltFvd3Xj1g/viewform

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