CFP: Rejuvenating the passion for teaching and learning of languages

[Francis Hult]

http://www.penang.uitm.edu.my/

 

An International Conference on Languages 

by 

the Academy of Language Studies

 

University Technology of MARA, Penang

 

27-28th May 2009

 

BAYVIEW HOTEL 

GEORGETOWN PENANG

 

Keynote Speaker:

Prof. Dr Ambigapathy Pandian

(University Science Malaysia)

 

Who should attend:

Academicians, Administrators , 

Language policy-makers, Educators, Teachers, Researchers, Students.

 

INTRODUCTION

Language learning and teaching now face a myriad of challenges. Educators are not only knowledge feeders but they also have to ensure the strategies and approaches adopted in the classrooms are in tandem with the  learners' current needs.  The need to analyze, modify and revamp the actual current teaching methods and approaches should be considered if objectives are not met. Putting some soul and zest in the learning and teaching of languages will redefine the directions of success in the language learning and teaching. 

 

The core concern of UPALS is rejuvenating the passion for teaching and learning of languages. Academicians, researchers, administrators and language policy-makers can reflect on and share pertinent ideas, experiences and research findings to overcome the challenges and define the future directions of language teaching and learning.

 

OBJECTIVES 

To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, know-how and research findings on current educational scenarios and trends related to language learning and teaching.

 

To provide a platform to disseminate knowledge and information related to the planning, organization and management of language learning and teaching. 

 

To provide a meaningful meeting point for teachers and alike to engage in intellectual discourse in forming a discourse community with similar  knowledge, language and goals.

 

To provide an arena for identifying the challenges, needs and possible future directions of language learning and teaching.

 

THEME

Rejuvenating the passion for teaching and learning of languages.

 

SUB-THEMES

Language Learning and Technological Change

The Integration of Content and Language Teaching and Learning

The Approaches in a Challenging Language Environment

The Impact of Cutting-Edge Technology on  Language Programmes

Charting New Frontiers for Language Curriculum Development 

Best Practices and Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning

 

 

FOCUS 

Language Acquisition

Communication Skills and Strategies

Language Teaching       

Linguistics

Sociolinguistics

Psycholinguistics           

Language Awareness and Motivation

Learning Styles 

Discourse Analysis

Error Analysis   

Language Development 

Neurolinguistics            

Business / Marketing / Finance / Language  

Language and Technology

Intercultural and Gender Issues in Language 

Teaching and Development of Language Teacher

Education and Teacher Development

Evaluation and Language Teaching

Research and Development in Language Teaching

Partnership and Language Collaboration in Language Teaching Profession

Language Needs Analysis

Language in Advertising

 

PRESENTATION FORMAT          

Oral and Poster

 

ABSTRACT & FULL PAPER

An abstract of not more than 200 words should 

consist of the following items in sequence:

Title

Author's name(s) and affiliation, e-mail address and  relevant 

information

 

The abstract content should clearly state:

Research / paper objectives

Methodology

Scope of investigation / findings

 

The setting of the abstract should be as 

follows:

Font: Times New Roman

Font size: 12

Top, bottom, left and right margin: 1"

Paper size : A4

 

The abstract should be submitted no later than 31st JAN 2009. The full paper, not exceeding 10 pages (double spaced), should be submitted to the Secretariat by mail, fax or e-mail.

 

Deadline of submission of full paper is on or before 31st January 2009.

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