CFP: Rejuvenating the passion for teaching and learning of languages

[Harold Schiffman]

 Forwarded From:  edling at lists.sis.utsa.edu


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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