[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 135 (Friday, July 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40997-40998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13996]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The International Research and Studies Program
AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.
ACTION: Publication of the year 2004 annual report.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary announces the publication of the annual report
listing the books and research materials produced with assistance
provided under section 605 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as
amended (HEA).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 605 of the HEA authorizes the
International Research and Studies Program.
Under this program, the Secretary awards grants and contracts for--
(a) Studies and surveys to determine the needs for increased or
improved instruction in foreign languages, area studies, or other
international fields, including the demand for foreign language, area,
and other international specialists in government, education, and the
private sector;
(b) Studies and surveys to assess the use of graduates of programs,
supported under Title VI of the HEA, by governmental, educational, and
private sector organizations and other studies assessing the outcomes
and effectiveness of programs so supported;
(c) Evaluation of the extent to which programs assisted under Title
VI of the HEA that address national needs would not otherwise be
offered;
(d) Comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to
provide international capabilities at institutions of higher education;
(e) Research on more effective methods of providing instruction and
achieving competency in foreign languages, area studies, or other
international fields;
(f) The development and publication of specialized materials for
use in foreign language, area studies, and other international fields,
or for training foreign language, area, and other international
specialists;
(g) Studies and surveys of the uses of technology in foreign
language, area studies, and international studies programs;
(h) Studies and evaluations of effective practices in the
dissemination of international information, materials, research,
teaching strategies, and testing techniques throughout the education
community, including elementary and secondary schools; and
(i) Research on applying performance tests and standards across all
areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use.
2004 Program Activities
In fiscal year 2004, 9 new grants ($1,214,019) and 34 continuation
grants ($4,426,881) were awarded under the International Research and
Studies Program. These grants are active currently, and will be
monitored through progress reports submitted by grantees. Grantees have
90 days after the expiration of the grant to submit the products
resulting from their research to the Department of Education for review
and acceptance.
Completed Research
A number of completed research projects resulting from grants made
during prior fiscal years have been received during the past year.
These are listed below.
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Title Author/Location
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Interactive Web-based Modules for Dr. Irene A. Bierman,
Turkish Listening Comprehension. University of California, UCLA
Center for Near Eastern
Studies, Box 95140, 10286
Bunche Hall, Los Angeles, CA
90095-1480.
UCLA Language Materials Project: Dr. Thomas J. Hinnebusch,
Evaluating National Needs and University of California,
Resources for Modern Less Commonly (UCLA), ISOP--Box 951406, 1401
Taught Languages. Ueberroth Bldg., Los Angeles,
CA 90095-1406.
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Foreign Language Articulation from Drs. David K. Herzberger,
Secondary Schools to Postsecondary Barbara Lindsey, and Timothy
Institutions. G. Reagan, University of
Connecticut, Department of
Modern Languages, U1057--337,
Storrs, CT 06269-1133.
Aswaat Arabiyya Arabic Web-based Dr. Mahmoud Al-Batal, Emory
Listening Materials Project. University, Institute for
Comparative and International
Studies, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Exploring in Chinese: A Second Year Dr. Cynthia Ning, University of
Curriculum. Hawaii, Center for Chinese
Studies, Sakamaki D-200, 2530
Dole Street, Honolulu, HI
96822.
Southeast Asia Site: Language Learning Dr. George M. Henry, Northern
Research over the World Wide Web. Illinois University,
Department of Computer
Science, DeKalb, IL 60115-
2860.
A Tajik Persian Reference Grammar...... Dr. John R. Perry, The
University of Chicago,
Department of Near Eastern,
Languages and Civilizations,
1155 East 58th Street,
Chicago, IL 60637.
Haitian Creole-English Dictionary...... Dr. Albert Valdman, Indiana
University Creole Institute,
Ballantine Hall 604, 1020 E.
Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington,
IN 47405-7103.
Survey of Foreign Language Enrollments Dr. Elizabeth B. Welles, Modern
in United States Colleges and Language Association of
Universities, Fall 2002. America (MLA), 26 Broadway,
3rd floor, New York, NY 10004-
1789.
Literacy and Early Language Learning: Dr. G. Richard Tucker, Carnegie
Acquisition and Assessment. Mellon University, Department
of Modern Languages, 5000
Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
15213.
Interactive, Listening Modules for Dr. Ellen Rafferty, University
Indonesian and Lao. of Wisconsin, Department of
Languages and Cultures of
Asia, 1220 Linden Drive,
Madison, WI 53706.
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To obtain a copy of a completed study, contact the author at the
given address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the 2004 annual report
and further information regarding the International Research and
Studies Program, contact Mr. Ed McDermott, Program Officer,
International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education,
1990 K Street, NW., suite 6000, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone:
(202) 502-7636 or via e-mail at: [email protected].
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may
call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an
alternative format (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer
diskette) on request to the program contact person listed in this
section.
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Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125.
Dated: July 12, 2005.
Sally L. Stroup,
Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
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