28.3492, Confs: Arabic, Applied Linguistics/UK

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LINGUIST List: Vol-28-3492. Tue Aug 22 2017. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 28.3492, Confs: Arabic, Applied Linguistics/UK

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Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:33:17
From: Despina Andreou [despina at sharekcentre.com]
Subject: International Conference: Creativity in the Teaching and Learning of the Arabic Language - Future Directions

 
International Conference: Creativity in the Teaching and Learning of the Arabic Language - Future Directions 

Date: 24-Nov-2017 - 25-Nov-2017 
Location: London, United Kingdom 
Contact: Yousef Omar 
Contact Email: yousef at sharekcentre.com 
Meeting URL: http://mailchi.mp/6afcd14632be/creativity-in-the-teaching-and-learning-of-arabic-language-future-directions 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics 

Subject Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)

Meeting Description: 

Creativity in the teaching and learning of Arabic language: future directions
is a collaboration between our newly established centre in the heart of London
and the University of Westminster, London. The conference focuses on the role
that creativity can hold in addressing common challenges when teaching Arabic
and the innovative practices of Arabic language teachers around the world.

The conference will be held on the 24 and 25 of November 2017 will feature
keynote speakers from UK, Europe, USA and the Arab world, and will include:
plenaries, talks, presentations, workshops, open forum, round table and an
exhibition, as well as students’ performances in Arabic.

Main themes of the conference:
- Creative approaches to the teaching and learning of Arabic language, and to
researching these areas.
- Innovation in Arabic language Teacher Education: Employability & teacher
development.

Confirmed speakers include:
 
Honorary professor Saleh Belied, chair of the supreme council of Arabic
language – Algeria
Scott Thornbury, The New School - New York
Hanada Taha Thaimour, Endowed Chair professor of Arabic Language, Zayed
University, UAE
Linda Rush, Director of teacher education and leadership, UAE
Yousef Omar, Director of Sharek Centre, London
 






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