IAM3 Summer institute 7 – 22 June 2023
In June 2023, the Department of Linguistics will host the summer institute Inclusive Assessment of Multi-Modal Multilinguals (IAM3). The institute will provide advanced training in the assessment of multiple languages in multiple modalities within a theoretical framework of translanguaging.
Are you interested in participating in a two-weeks summer institute hosted by Stockholm University and taught by faculty from the United States, the United Kingdom and Sweden? Apply for the summer institute Inclusive Assessment of Multi-Modal Multilinguals (IAM3)!
The institute is arranged under the leadership of RIT/NTID faculty Joseph Hill and Matthew Dye with funding from from the United States agency National Science Foundation (NSF).
Focus on mixed methods and language diversity
In the summer of 2023, the institute held at Stockholm University will provide advanced training in the assessment of multiple languages in multiple modalities (signed, spoken, written) within a theoretical framework of translanguaging. A particular emphasis will be placed on the situation for deaf and hard of hearing children. The two major institute themes will be mixed methods and language diversity. Students will learn how to combine qualitative and quantitiative methods with the goal of assessing language in diverse populations where study sample sizes are often quite small. They will also receive a grounding in translanguaging theory and address some of the theoretical and practical issues when assessing DHH children who use multiple languages.
Teaching activities and language of instruction
Students will participate in lectures and research talks, small and large group activities, and one-on-one interactive discussions with research mentors. Students will be provided with opportunities to demonstrate and consolidate what they have learned. Longer term outcomes include new international collaborations, an increase in theoretical innovation, and better recruitment and retention of DHH graduate students in doctoral programs.
The language at the institute will be American Sign Language/International Signs.
Application
Application deadline has passed. To check availability or be included in a reserve list contact Krister Schönström: schonstrom@ling.su.se
Who can apply?
The institute is funded in order to support US graduate students. However, since the institute is located at Stockholm University, we are able to offer a limited number of seats for international students. This opportunity is for you who are 21 years or above and registered in a MA or PhD program at any university.
Given the language of instruction of the institute, you need to be comfortable in using International Signs and/or ASL, and we especially encourage deaf or hard-of-hearing students to apply.
Please note! We only offer the international students the possibility to participating in the teaching activities together with the US students. All the living expenses needs to be covered by the international students themselves, as well as the practical arrangements in order to be able to participate the two weeks.
More information
For more information about the institute including syllabus as well as other relevant information, please visit www.iam3.info. Note that information and the application in this website is aimed to US students – do not send your application there.
Contact
If you have further questions, please contact Krister Schönström at the Department of Linguistics, Stockholm University: schonstrom@ling.su.se
Last updated: February 17, 2023
Source: Department of Linguistics