LingCrop Graduate Program
We in the Summer Institute of Linguistics PNG (SIL-PNG) and the PNG Bible Translation Association (PNG BTA) desire that all people of God be able to access the Bible in the language that speaks clearly to them, as we believe God wants everyone to know Him through His Word. We work with churches and other local organizations to translate the Bible into the languages of PNG. Linguistic research and language development (to design alphabets and produce dictionaries) are part of what is needed to get this job done. A task that is life-changing, challenging, stimulating and rewarding. You can be a part of this through our new linguistics consultant training program called LingCrop (Linguistics Consulting Resource of PNG). A continuation opportunity exists for an MA in Linguistics abroad.
Candidate Qualifications
- A recent PNG citizen university graduate with a BA in Linguistics.
- A mature Christian with an interest in or a passion for languages and a desire to contribute to linguistics and Bible translation in PNG.
- Good physical and mental health. Successful shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a medical check.
LingCrop Training Program Description
- Program commencement will be 1 May 2021 for a duration of 3 years, with delivery at the SIL-PNG Center at Ukarumpa EHP with boarding and living subsidies provided.
- The program will provide practical training in areas of phonetics, phonology, orthography design, grammar, dictionary making, text analysis, and linguistics software, with a view to provide consultant help to multicultural Bible translation teams in PNG.
- The program will also help trainees develop skills in carrying out linguistic research and sharing research findings at conferences and seminars and in publications.
- The training consists of a combination of workshops, personal study time, and village visits to existing or potential translation projects in rural PNG. Trainees will also assist mentors or teachers at various courses at SIL PNG’s Training Center.
- Each trainee will have a personal mentor.
Application Requirements
- Application letter, with current contact information (email and phone number).
- Current CV with passport picture.
- Copy of BA with academic transcript. For shortlisted applications originals will be required for sighting. Two (2) reference letters, including one from a university lecturer and one from a pastor.
- A brief vision statement: why you are interested in this program, addressing the practical areas of training, your personal values and statement of faith.
Applications can be sent to the following address between 15 February and 5 March 2021:
| Mail: | SIL PNG Academic Training Department |
Email: | at-office_png@sil.org (If emailing application, all requirements, including cover letter, to be scanned and attached as PDF documents.) |
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- LingCrop Graduate Program - February 18, 2021
