University of Virginia
Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures
 
Shea House
  Shea House
 

LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR SHEA HOUSE

Language Assistant Application 2007-08

The Arabic, Hindi-Urdu, and Persian blocks of the Shea House are seeking a language assistant for each block. The language assistant may be either a native speaker of the language or a highly advanced student, with near-native fluency (preferably someone who has had experience living in the country). In consultation with the faculty of the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures, the language assistant will be responsible for ensuring that the language is spoken in the block, and he or she will also be involved in organizing and running a weekly, hour-long language table and other cultural events. The language assistant will be compensated by free room and board.

Those wishing to apply for these positions should download the application (see link above) and submit the filled out form. Middle Eastern and South Asian language applicants can return the form to MESALC, B027 Cabell Hall. All applications are due Thursday, November 15, 2007. Once the application has been received, an interview will be set up.

For further Middle Eastern and South Asian languages information please contact the following faculty:

Ahmad Obiedat
MESALC Coordinator for Shea House
alahmadob@yahoo.com

OR:

Tomoko Marshall
General Coordinator for Shea House
tm5x@virginia.edu