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<p><a href="https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers/">https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers/</a></p>
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<p>2016 Arabic SLA Conference</p>
<p>Investigating Arabic Second Language Learning: Empirical Findings and Trends</p>
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<p>Call for Papers<br>
You are invited to submit proposals for presentation at the International Conference “Investigating Arabic Second Language Learning: Empirical Findings and Trends” to be held at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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<p>The conference is an open forum for scholars interested in exploring empirically the different aspects of Arabic second/foreign language learning within current approaches, including:<br>
•Formal (generative, functional, typological)<br>
•Cognitive (processability, attention, noticing and awareness)<br>
•Input-based (input processing, input, interaction and output)<br>
•Frequency and usage based<br>
•Corpus-based<br>
•Sociocultural<br>
•Sociocognitive<br>
•Language socialization<br>
•Neurobiological<br>
•Discourse, Conversation, or Pragmatic<br>
•Code-switching<br>
•Diglossia<br>
•Ideology<br>
•Identity</p>
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<p>Topics can also deal with the theory and practice of Arabic second/foreign language teaching. Encouraged topics include but not limited to:<br>
•Application of classroom approaches or specific techniques to teach language skills and components (speaking, listening, reading, writing, culture, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation)<br>
•Technology-mediated learning and teaching<br>
•Local versus study-abroad environment<br>
•L1 transfer in L2 acquisition<br>
•L2 transfer in L3 acquisition<br>
•L2 maintenance and attrition<br>
•Learning strategies<br>
•Individual differences and external variables (aptitude, anxiety, attitude, distance, and motivation)<br>
•Learner’s perception<br>
•Accuracy<br>
•Fluency<br>
•Foreign language testing<br>
•Second language acquisition-testing interface<br>
•Heritage learners<br>
•Teacher education</p>
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<p>Location<br>
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor</p>
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<p>Languages of the conference<br>
English and Arabic</p>
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<p>Abstract submission<br>
To present a paper, an abstract is required. </p>
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<p>Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts<br>
February 28, 2016</p>
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<p>Notification of abstract acceptance<br>
March 30, 2016</p>
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<p>Publication<br>
Following the conference, papers which are recommended by external peer reviewers will be published in a book under contract with Routledge.</p>
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<p>Inquiries<br>
Please contact the conference organizer, Prof. Mohammad Alhawary: <a href="mailto:abuamr@umich.edu">
abuamr@umich.edu</a></p>
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