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SPS Seeks Candidates for Opening in Second-Language Acquisition
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies of the University of Florida is seeking a specialist in Spanish second-language acquisition for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Qualifications: Ph.D., excellence in teaching and research, native or native-like proficiency in Spanish and English, commitment to program-building and professional service. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, and a placement file with at least three letters of recommendation to: Spanish Linguistics Search Committee, Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies, P.O. Box 117405, Gainesville, Florida 32611. Application deadline: December 1, 2009. Start date: August 16, 2010. Reference # 00025436. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.
(Please visit http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm to complete a voluntary Applicant Data Card.
Grant Awarded
Prof. Luis Alvarez-Castro has been awarded a research grant from the Program for Cultural Cooperation between Spain's Ministry of Education and United States Universities. The project entails a critical edition of Robert Brindle's memoirs, a British seminarist who witnessed the outbreak of the Peninsular War in 1808 while studying in Valladolid.
College Board Appointment
Gillian Lord has been approved by the College Board as a member of the CLEP Spanish Committee.
Letras e Letras da MPB
Charles Perrone announces the publication of Letras e Letras da MPB (Rio de Janeiro: Booklink, 2008). This is a revised, corrected edition of his book with preface by Augusto de Campos.
Humanities Enhancement Grant Awarded
Professor Luis Alvarez Castro has been awarded a Humanities Enhancement Grant. The title of his project is "The Peninsular War (1808-1814) and the Origins of Romantic Travel Literature in Spain".
2010 Summer Programs
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies announces its 2010 summer programs in Buenos Aires, Rio, Seville and Santander. For program information contact:
- Buenos Aires: Susana Braylan
- Rio: Prof. Elizabeth Ginway
- Seville: Prof. Martin Sorbille
- Santander: Ximena Moors
Images: Eneas De Troya, Flickr
