This presentation discusses ecotones, which are transition areas between two ecosystems. An ecotone contains characteristics of both ecosystems and often has a high diversity of species. Examples of ecotones given include marshlands, estuaries, and mangrove forests. Ecotones are important because they support many species and act as a buffer between ecosystems. They can form naturally at boundaries of habitats or through human interaction.
Tight junctions workshop - By Vaishnavi Charanya Sundar - PhysiologyVaishnavicharanyaSun
Tight junctions form an intercellular barrier between epithelial cells that regulates the selective movement of solutes across tissues. They consist of a network of proteins like claudins. Tight junctions limit molecular passage between cells and block protein movement between cell surfaces. Disruptions to tight junctions are associated with inflammatory diseases like inflammatory bowel disease as well as conditions affecting the skin, liver, and intestines like celiac disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and obesity.
Sensation is the detection of stimuli by sensory receptors and the conversion into neural signals. Perception is the interpretation of these signals in the brain. The document discusses the different types of receptors - chemoreceptors, photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and thermoreceptors. It also examines the primary sensory cortices for each sense - visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and somatosensory. Finally, it reviews various causes of sensory loss such as vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
The document discusses processes for user interface design at Novartis, including comparing as-is processes to ideal processes, developing personas, and examining tool landscapes and user requirements. It also references directions for future research and recommendations for information architecture. The document is confidential and not to be distributed outside Novartis without approval.
This multidisciplinary course aims to provide a panoramic linguistic approach to the theoretical bases of second language acquisition (L2) and apply them practically to the teaching of Spanish as an L2. The course modules will cover introductions to general concepts of second languages, principles of L2 teaching, curriculum design, theory, and practice. Students will develop skills in identifying, analyzing, and discussing theories of L2 acquisition and teaching in order to apply this knowledge to teaching Spanish. Evaluation will be based on class participation, presentations, exams, curriculum/lesson plan development, and essays.
- Everett Rogers obtained bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in agriculture from Iowa State University, where his dissertation focused on farmer resistance to innovative agricultural techniques.
- After completing his dissertation, he continued this research and published his influential book Diffusion of Innovations in 1962.
- Throughout his career, Rogers published over 37 books and hundreds of articles, expanding his research on the diffusion of innovations and communication technologies. His work gained widespread recognition and acceptance.
Do WE still matter? Changes and continuity in research on world EnglishesSaranSHIROZA
Shiroza, S. (2024, January 28). Do WE still matter? Changes and continuity in research on world Englishes. JACET ELF-SIG/JAFAE joint symposium. Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan.
Researching language/languaging in contexts of pain and pressure: perspective...RMBorders
Andrews, J. (University of the West of England) and Fay, R. (University of Manchester), Researching language/languaging in contexts of pain and pressure: perspectives from 1946 and 2016. Paper presented at the “Taking stock of Applied Linguistics – where are we now?” 49th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Applied Linguistics (BAAL), hosted by Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 1st-3rd September, 2016.
This presentation discusses ecotones, which are transition areas between two ecosystems. An ecotone contains characteristics of both ecosystems and often has a high diversity of species. Examples of ecotones given include marshlands, estuaries, and mangrove forests. Ecotones are important because they support many species and act as a buffer between ecosystems. They can form naturally at boundaries of habitats or through human interaction.
Tight junctions workshop - By Vaishnavi Charanya Sundar - PhysiologyVaishnavicharanyaSun
Tight junctions form an intercellular barrier between epithelial cells that regulates the selective movement of solutes across tissues. They consist of a network of proteins like claudins. Tight junctions limit molecular passage between cells and block protein movement between cell surfaces. Disruptions to tight junctions are associated with inflammatory diseases like inflammatory bowel disease as well as conditions affecting the skin, liver, and intestines like celiac disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and obesity.
Sensation is the detection of stimuli by sensory receptors and the conversion into neural signals. Perception is the interpretation of these signals in the brain. The document discusses the different types of receptors - chemoreceptors, photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and thermoreceptors. It also examines the primary sensory cortices for each sense - visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and somatosensory. Finally, it reviews various causes of sensory loss such as vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
The document discusses processes for user interface design at Novartis, including comparing as-is processes to ideal processes, developing personas, and examining tool landscapes and user requirements. It also references directions for future research and recommendations for information architecture. The document is confidential and not to be distributed outside Novartis without approval.
This multidisciplinary course aims to provide a panoramic linguistic approach to the theoretical bases of second language acquisition (L2) and apply them practically to the teaching of Spanish as an L2. The course modules will cover introductions to general concepts of second languages, principles of L2 teaching, curriculum design, theory, and practice. Students will develop skills in identifying, analyzing, and discussing theories of L2 acquisition and teaching in order to apply this knowledge to teaching Spanish. Evaluation will be based on class participation, presentations, exams, curriculum/lesson plan development, and essays.
- Everett Rogers obtained bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in agriculture from Iowa State University, where his dissertation focused on farmer resistance to innovative agricultural techniques.
- After completing his dissertation, he continued this research and published his influential book Diffusion of Innovations in 1962.
- Throughout his career, Rogers published over 37 books and hundreds of articles, expanding his research on the diffusion of innovations and communication technologies. His work gained widespread recognition and acceptance.
Do WE still matter? Changes and continuity in research on world EnglishesSaranSHIROZA
Shiroza, S. (2024, January 28). Do WE still matter? Changes and continuity in research on world Englishes. JACET ELF-SIG/JAFAE joint symposium. Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan.
Researching language/languaging in contexts of pain and pressure: perspective...RMBorders
Andrews, J. (University of the West of England) and Fay, R. (University of Manchester), Researching language/languaging in contexts of pain and pressure: perspectives from 1946 and 2016. Paper presented at the “Taking stock of Applied Linguistics – where are we now?” 49th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Applied Linguistics (BAAL), hosted by Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 1st-3rd September, 2016.
Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that applies linguistic theory and methods to real-world problems. The term was first used in the 1940s but applications of linguistics occurred prior. Definitions of applied linguistics have varied over time, from focusing on foreign language teaching to having a broader scope that draws on multiple disciplines. While not all applied linguistics is practical, the field addresses real-world issues and aims to advance fields like education. Recent discussions emphasize that the scope of applied linguistics is wide-ranging and involves analyzing language problems.
The document discusses research writing and proper citation. It provides examples of citing different sources like books, journal articles, magazine articles, and websites. It explains the components of citations like author name, year, title, publisher. It also demonstrates formatting references in alphabetical order at the end. Students will learn to quote, paraphrase, and reference sources correctly using the Author-Date style.
The document outlines a study examining experiences with queer labeling and gender identities. It includes an introduction, literature review on related topics, operational definitions of terms, research rationale, methodology, proposed analyses, and future directions. The study uses a mixed methods design to understand patterns in responses to different gender identity labels across demographics and evaluate contexts for acceptable label usage. Hypotheses predict the most favorable responses will be from transfeminine individuals and within the trans community.
This document discusses the origins and development of language curriculum. It explains that language curriculum development is a field of applied linguistics that focuses on designing, revising, implementing, and evaluating language programs. Early approaches to curriculum development focused on selecting vocabulary and grammar to teach based on principles like frequency, simplicity, learnability. Methods have evolved from a focus on grammar translation to more communicative, student-centered approaches.
Listening Skill_Learning and Acquisition of English as Foreign LanguageAMaría de Los Angeles
This document discusses listening as an important skill in language learning. It defines listening as an interactive process using prior knowledge and linguistic knowledge to understand messages. The document outlines the acquisition of listening skills, different types of listening tasks, and listening processes such as top-down and bottom-up approaches. It also discusses Nation's four strands of balancing input, output, fluency, and language focus in teaching listening. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of practice and evaluation in developing listening as a complex skill.
Content analysis is a scientific method used in social science research to analyze communication content and draw inferences. It involves six main steps: 1) formulating a research question, 2) selecting communication content and samples, 3) developing content categories, 4) determining units of analysis, 5) creating a coding scheme and testing intercoder reliability, and 6) analyzing collected data. Content analysis has been used in studies of propaganda, media coverage of political issues, and trends in academic publications. It allows for quantitative analysis of messages but cannot verify causal relationships or ensure shared meanings between senders and receivers.
Listening skill - Learning and Acquisition of English as Foreign LanguageMaría de Los Angeles
This document discusses listening as an important skill in language learning. It defines listening as an interactive process using prior knowledge and linguistic knowledge to understand messages. The acquisition of listening requires sufficient language exposure where meaning can be inferred. Various types of listening tasks and performances are described, as well as the listening process involving top-down and bottom-up approaches. The teaching of listening is outlined as involving pre, during and post listening activities. Nation's four strands of balancing input, output, language focus and fluency in teaching are also summarized. The document concludes that listening is a complex skill that requires practice and evaluation to develop consciously.
This document is an outline for a presentation on discourse analysis given on December 2nd, 2015. The presentation introduces discourse analysis and analyzing written discourse. It discusses analyzing cohesion devices, register, audience, purpose, coherence, and the CARS model in written texts. The presentation also evaluates rhetorical situation, polarity, evaluators, and focus in discourse analysis.
Teaching approach: Direct method
Compiled by:
Phattharakan Phiphitphornsirikun
Wanlapa Thaweeapiradeepiti
Pawarit Pingmuang
Faculty of Education
Chiang Mai University
Deborah Nelson is currently the Deputy Provost for Graduate Education at the University of Chicago. She received her PhD in English from the CUNY Graduate Center and has held several leadership roles focused on graduate education and gender studies at the University of Chicago, including directing the Center for Gender Studies. Her research examines 20th century literature and privacy in the Cold War era. She has authored and edited several publications and received honors such as an American Educational Studies Association Choice Award.
Deborah Nelson is currently the Deputy Provost for Graduate Education at the University of Chicago. She received her PhD in English from the CUNY Graduate Center and has held several leadership roles focused on graduate education and gender studies at the University of Chicago, including directing the Center for Gender Studies. Her research examines 20th century literature and privacy in the Cold War era. She has authored several publications and has received honors such as an American Educational Studies Association Choice Award.
Linking Pasts with Historical Gazetteerskgeographer
This document summarizes a presentation given at Vanderbilt University on GIS Day about developing a world-historical gazetteer. The presentation discusses the need for a comprehensive gazetteer that can reconcile places across time periods and languages. It provides examples of existing historical gazetteers and describes the goals of creating a "spine" gazetteer that would integrate data about places, people, events and cultural objects from various projects to enable new search and analysis capabilities for studying world history.
This document provides an overview of a linguistic typology course, including its goals, topics, readings, assignments, and schedule. The course explores the field of linguistic typology through examining a variety of languages from across the world. It aims to provide students with an understanding of cross-linguistic variation, theoretical approaches, and contemporary issues in the field. Students will complete problem sets, present on their final paper topic, and write a 15-20 page research paper on a pre-approved typological topic. The course will cover typologies of word order, morphology, and various grammatical categories through readings and discussion.
Rapoport's theory of architecture focuses on the role of cultural variables and cross-cultural studies in shaping architecture. He authored several seminal books on this topic, including House Form and Culture (1969), which was the first to examine why house forms differ across cultures. Rapoport studied both primitive and vernacular housing to understand how culture influences housing design. His later work addressed the mutual interaction between people and their built environments from a cross-cultural perspective.
This document discusses skills that linguistics graduates can transfer to careers in user research. It identifies 5 such skills: 1) field study methods, 2) understanding conversation with digital devices, 3) experience with voice user interfaces and voice analytics, 4) expertise in how language appears in digital products, and 5) focus on problem definition and intended audience. The document encourages applying linguistic knowledge beyond just language to fields like qualitative research, product design, and user testing.
The document describes how the city of San Jose, California engages citizens in the budget process through "Budget Games" rather than traditional town hall meetings. Citizens are invited to participate in small group discussions where they use play money to collectively decide how to raise and allocate funds. This encourages cooperation, compromise and engagement with the complexity of budgeting. The results influence the city council's budget decisions. The format scales to gather perspectives from many groups and leads to more civil civic participation compared to individual citizen testimony.
Nancy Frishberg advocates for rethinking focus groups to remove drawbacks of traditional focus groups, and engage participants and stakeholders with fun activities.
http://www.fishbird.com/2013/03/11/lets-not-demonize-focus-groups/
This introduction to ideas about sign languages was prepared for Stanford University's Linguistics 1 course in November 2008. It emphasizes the 4 myths, shows some authentic ASL vlogs and websites that use ASL as one of the modes of communication. (Links have not been verified again.)
Keys to Success as a Volunteer Organization (BayCHI Ignite CLS West2010)Nancy Frishberg
This document discusses the history and operations of BayCHI, the local chapter of the ACM SIGCHI organization. It provides brief biographies of 20 BayCHI members and leaders, highlighting their roles and contributions to the organization over its 20+ year history. Key aspects of BayCHI that are emphasized include its monthly programs, job bank, special interest groups, online resources, and role in bringing the local human-computer interaction community together.
Observers are briefed about the goals of the Innovation Games® sessions, and their role and contributions to the design research effort. The client organization (not named here, but shown as [Client]) is building software to help individuals manage their activity levels and dietary changes. Observers are employees or supporters of the Client. Participants in the sessions were recruited specifically for the occasion.
This document discusses using serious games to facilitate innovation and design processes. It outlines who participates in serious games (facilitators, customers/users, observers), when they are used (early in software development or when issues arise), how long sessions last (1-2 hours typically), how many sessions to have (1-2 games in a half day), and which games to choose based on goals and dimensions. Serious games provide benefits like engaging participants, triggering discussion, and producing rapid results for product teams. They can elicit a variety of responses from teams, groups, or individuals.
Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that applies linguistic theory and methods to real-world problems. The term was first used in the 1940s but applications of linguistics occurred prior. Definitions of applied linguistics have varied over time, from focusing on foreign language teaching to having a broader scope that draws on multiple disciplines. While not all applied linguistics is practical, the field addresses real-world issues and aims to advance fields like education. Recent discussions emphasize that the scope of applied linguistics is wide-ranging and involves analyzing language problems.
The document discusses research writing and proper citation. It provides examples of citing different sources like books, journal articles, magazine articles, and websites. It explains the components of citations like author name, year, title, publisher. It also demonstrates formatting references in alphabetical order at the end. Students will learn to quote, paraphrase, and reference sources correctly using the Author-Date style.
The document outlines a study examining experiences with queer labeling and gender identities. It includes an introduction, literature review on related topics, operational definitions of terms, research rationale, methodology, proposed analyses, and future directions. The study uses a mixed methods design to understand patterns in responses to different gender identity labels across demographics and evaluate contexts for acceptable label usage. Hypotheses predict the most favorable responses will be from transfeminine individuals and within the trans community.
This document discusses the origins and development of language curriculum. It explains that language curriculum development is a field of applied linguistics that focuses on designing, revising, implementing, and evaluating language programs. Early approaches to curriculum development focused on selecting vocabulary and grammar to teach based on principles like frequency, simplicity, learnability. Methods have evolved from a focus on grammar translation to more communicative, student-centered approaches.
Listening Skill_Learning and Acquisition of English as Foreign LanguageAMaría de Los Angeles
This document discusses listening as an important skill in language learning. It defines listening as an interactive process using prior knowledge and linguistic knowledge to understand messages. The document outlines the acquisition of listening skills, different types of listening tasks, and listening processes such as top-down and bottom-up approaches. It also discusses Nation's four strands of balancing input, output, fluency, and language focus in teaching listening. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of practice and evaluation in developing listening as a complex skill.
Content analysis is a scientific method used in social science research to analyze communication content and draw inferences. It involves six main steps: 1) formulating a research question, 2) selecting communication content and samples, 3) developing content categories, 4) determining units of analysis, 5) creating a coding scheme and testing intercoder reliability, and 6) analyzing collected data. Content analysis has been used in studies of propaganda, media coverage of political issues, and trends in academic publications. It allows for quantitative analysis of messages but cannot verify causal relationships or ensure shared meanings between senders and receivers.
Listening skill - Learning and Acquisition of English as Foreign LanguageMaría de Los Angeles
This document discusses listening as an important skill in language learning. It defines listening as an interactive process using prior knowledge and linguistic knowledge to understand messages. The acquisition of listening requires sufficient language exposure where meaning can be inferred. Various types of listening tasks and performances are described, as well as the listening process involving top-down and bottom-up approaches. The teaching of listening is outlined as involving pre, during and post listening activities. Nation's four strands of balancing input, output, language focus and fluency in teaching are also summarized. The document concludes that listening is a complex skill that requires practice and evaluation to develop consciously.
This document is an outline for a presentation on discourse analysis given on December 2nd, 2015. The presentation introduces discourse analysis and analyzing written discourse. It discusses analyzing cohesion devices, register, audience, purpose, coherence, and the CARS model in written texts. The presentation also evaluates rhetorical situation, polarity, evaluators, and focus in discourse analysis.
Teaching approach: Direct method
Compiled by:
Phattharakan Phiphitphornsirikun
Wanlapa Thaweeapiradeepiti
Pawarit Pingmuang
Faculty of Education
Chiang Mai University
Deborah Nelson is currently the Deputy Provost for Graduate Education at the University of Chicago. She received her PhD in English from the CUNY Graduate Center and has held several leadership roles focused on graduate education and gender studies at the University of Chicago, including directing the Center for Gender Studies. Her research examines 20th century literature and privacy in the Cold War era. She has authored and edited several publications and received honors such as an American Educational Studies Association Choice Award.
Deborah Nelson is currently the Deputy Provost for Graduate Education at the University of Chicago. She received her PhD in English from the CUNY Graduate Center and has held several leadership roles focused on graduate education and gender studies at the University of Chicago, including directing the Center for Gender Studies. Her research examines 20th century literature and privacy in the Cold War era. She has authored several publications and has received honors such as an American Educational Studies Association Choice Award.
Linking Pasts with Historical Gazetteerskgeographer
This document summarizes a presentation given at Vanderbilt University on GIS Day about developing a world-historical gazetteer. The presentation discusses the need for a comprehensive gazetteer that can reconcile places across time periods and languages. It provides examples of existing historical gazetteers and describes the goals of creating a "spine" gazetteer that would integrate data about places, people, events and cultural objects from various projects to enable new search and analysis capabilities for studying world history.
This document provides an overview of a linguistic typology course, including its goals, topics, readings, assignments, and schedule. The course explores the field of linguistic typology through examining a variety of languages from across the world. It aims to provide students with an understanding of cross-linguistic variation, theoretical approaches, and contemporary issues in the field. Students will complete problem sets, present on their final paper topic, and write a 15-20 page research paper on a pre-approved typological topic. The course will cover typologies of word order, morphology, and various grammatical categories through readings and discussion.
Rapoport's theory of architecture focuses on the role of cultural variables and cross-cultural studies in shaping architecture. He authored several seminal books on this topic, including House Form and Culture (1969), which was the first to examine why house forms differ across cultures. Rapoport studied both primitive and vernacular housing to understand how culture influences housing design. His later work addressed the mutual interaction between people and their built environments from a cross-cultural perspective.
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This document discusses skills that linguistics graduates can transfer to careers in user research. It identifies 5 such skills: 1) field study methods, 2) understanding conversation with digital devices, 3) experience with voice user interfaces and voice analytics, 4) expertise in how language appears in digital products, and 5) focus on problem definition and intended audience. The document encourages applying linguistic knowledge beyond just language to fields like qualitative research, product design, and user testing.
The document describes how the city of San Jose, California engages citizens in the budget process through "Budget Games" rather than traditional town hall meetings. Citizens are invited to participate in small group discussions where they use play money to collectively decide how to raise and allocate funds. This encourages cooperation, compromise and engagement with the complexity of budgeting. The results influence the city council's budget decisions. The format scales to gather perspectives from many groups and leads to more civil civic participation compared to individual citizen testimony.
Nancy Frishberg advocates for rethinking focus groups to remove drawbacks of traditional focus groups, and engage participants and stakeholders with fun activities.
http://www.fishbird.com/2013/03/11/lets-not-demonize-focus-groups/
This introduction to ideas about sign languages was prepared for Stanford University's Linguistics 1 course in November 2008. It emphasizes the 4 myths, shows some authentic ASL vlogs and websites that use ASL as one of the modes of communication. (Links have not been verified again.)
Keys to Success as a Volunteer Organization (BayCHI Ignite CLS West2010)Nancy Frishberg
This document discusses the history and operations of BayCHI, the local chapter of the ACM SIGCHI organization. It provides brief biographies of 20 BayCHI members and leaders, highlighting their roles and contributions to the organization over its 20+ year history. Key aspects of BayCHI that are emphasized include its monthly programs, job bank, special interest groups, online resources, and role in bringing the local human-computer interaction community together.
Observers are briefed about the goals of the Innovation Games® sessions, and their role and contributions to the design research effort. The client organization (not named here, but shown as [Client]) is building software to help individuals manage their activity levels and dietary changes. Observers are employees or supporters of the Client. Participants in the sessions were recruited specifically for the occasion.
This document discusses using serious games to facilitate innovation and design processes. It outlines who participates in serious games (facilitators, customers/users, observers), when they are used (early in software development or when issues arise), how long sessions last (1-2 hours typically), how many sessions to have (1-2 games in a half day), and which games to choose based on goals and dimensions. Serious games provide benefits like engaging participants, triggering discussion, and producing rapid results for product teams. They can elicit a variety of responses from teams, groups, or individuals.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
Khushi Saini, An Intern from The Sparks Foundationkhushisaini0924
This is my first task as an Talent Acquisition(Human resources) Intern in The Sparks Foundation on Recruitment, article and posts.
I invitr everyone to look into my work and provide me a quick feedback.
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
LinkedIn for Your Job Search June 17, 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar helps you understand and navigate your way through LinkedIn. Topics covered include learning the many elements of your profile, populating your work experience history, and understanding why a profile is more than just a resume. You will be able to identify the different features available on LinkedIn and where to focus your attention. We will teach how to create a job search agent on LinkedIn and explore job applications on LinkedIn.
2. Academic Background in Linguistics
• A.B. with honors (1970)
Linguistics, UC Berkeley
Senior thesis: Zinzendorf,
transmission of family folklore
• M.A., Ph.D. (1976)
Linguistics, UC San Diego
Dissertation: Aspects of Historical
Change in American Sign
Language
From Chapter 3, Signs of Language
Klima & Bellugi, et al. 1979. Harvard University Press
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3. First, a soft landing out of academia
1970 1973 19781975 1980
The world
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9. Advice for students and others
What you take with you
• Your ability to observe human behavior
carefully
• Your ability to find patterns in complex or
messy data
• Your analytic knowledge of one or more
languages is applicable, directly or indirectly
• Your appreciation for the difference between
speech and writing
What you learn in the world of
business, non-profits, government
• You are part of a team.
• Your writing and speaking style adapts to
business settings.
• Your work may reach millions, often without
direct attribution.
• You can still publish, and may reach wider
audiences.
• You may find your professional home outside
of the LSA (as well as within it).
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