17.2337, Confs: Applied Ling/Thailand

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LINGUIST List: Vol-17-2337. Wed Aug 16 2006. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 17.2337, Confs: Applied Ling/Thailand

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Date: 15-Aug-2006
From: Rananda Rungnaphawet < aek_rung at yahoo.co.uk >
Subject: Facing EFL Challenges 

	
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:04:02
From: Rananda Rungnaphawet < aek_rung at yahoo.co.uk >
Subject: Facing EFL Challenges 
 

Facing EFL Challenges 

Date: 27-Nov-2006 - 29-Nov-2006 
Location: Bangkok, Thailand 
Contact: Assistant Professor Wattawan Sa-nguanruang 
Contact Email: wattanawan.s at chula.ac.th 
Meeting URL: http://www.culi.chula.ac.th 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics 

Meeting Description: 

Chulalongkorn University Language Institute's (CULI) 2006 International Conference
"Facing EFL Challenges"
27 th - 29th November 2006
The Ambassador Hotel & Convention
Bangkok, Thailand

Rationale:

The field of second or foreign language teaching has undergone many fluctuations
and changes over the years. As scholars, administrators, teachers, and
stakeholders, we are seeking ways to help our learners to succeed in school.
Through advances in technology and innovative pedagogical approaches, teachers
have become more confident, creative, and well-rounded. To keep abreast of
current trends and innovations in EFL/ESL theories and practices, interested
parties attend both national and international seminars and conferences. To help
professionals achieve these goals and meet new challenges in the classroom, CULI
is pleased to announce its 2006 International Conference 'Facing EFL
Challenges', a forum for sharing views and expanding teaching and research
methodology. 

Objectives:

              1. To examine different innovative language teaching  
                 approaches
              2. To explore new challenges in EFL/ESL and consider ways  
                 that can be used to cope with the challenges
              3. To investigate new ways in using IT in teaching and  
                 research
              4. To study the demand and optimum use of the new technology
              5. To exchange ideas and experiences to enhance teachers'  
                 professional development
              6. To give exposure to cutting-edge themes and concurrent  
                 academic sessions

Topic Areas:

               - Professional Development
               - Curriculum/Materials Development
               - Technology in Education
               - English for Specific Purposes
               - Assessment/Testing
               - EFL/ESL research/review
               - Approaches in EFL/ESL Teaching
               - Self Access Learning Center
               - Quality Assurance in EFL/ESL
               - Learner Autonomy

Confirmed Guest Speakers (by alphabetical order)

               1. MaryAnn Christison, University of Utah
               2. Richard Donato, University of Pittsburgh
               3. Michael Kibby, State University of New York, Buffalo
               4. Leo van Lier, Monterey Institute of International Studies
               5. Andrew Littlejohn, author, Cambridge University Press
               6. Adrian Palmer, University of Utah
               7. Luke Prodromou, author, Macmillan
               8. Hayo Reinders, University of Auckland
               9. Peter Upton, Country Director, British Council, Thailand

Expected Outcomes:

           The conference aims to provide participants with

               1. theoretical and practical knowledge in innovative  
                  pedagogical approaches.
               2. awareness and advice on preparing for new challenges in  
                  the field of EFL/ESL.
               3. information on how to apply technology and IT in  
                  teaching and research.
               4. a networking environment in which to build new and  
                  ongoing relationships to enrich their professional  
                  experience.

 Date and Venue:

               27th - 29th November 2006 at The Ambassador Hotel &  
                        Convention, Bangkok, Thailand

Registration fee:

               - Local: baht 3,500 for local speakers
                        baht 3,800 for local participants
               - Overseas: US$ 120 for overseas speakers
                           US$ 150 for overseas participants
                   The registration fee covers:
                   - participation in the sessions
                   - conference materials
                   - three lunches and six coffee breaks
                   - selected papers

 Correspondence:

               All correspondence and inquiries should be addressed to:
                   Assistant Professor Wattanawan Sanguanruang
                   Head of Seminar 
                   Chulalongkorn University Language Institute
                   Prem Purachatra Building
                   Phayathai Road
                   Bangkok 10330, Thailand
                   Tel: (66-2) 218-6031, 218-6039
                   Fax: (66-2) 218-6031, 254-7670
                   E-mail: <wattanawan.s at chula.ac.th>
                   Website: www.culi.chula.ac.th





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