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Date: 04 Aug 1999
From: Dallas Kenny <k.d.kenny at wayne.edu>
Subject: Wayne State Conf Program and Registration

The Dept. of Near Eastern & Asian Studies
& the Foreign Language Technology Center

College of Liberal Arts
together with

The American Association of
Teachers of Arabic
(AATA)

Presents

Bridging Past, Present & Future: Arabic as a Foreign Language in the New
Millennium

October 15 - 16, 1999
McGregor Memorial Conference Center

Organizers:
Aleya Rouchdy, Chair
Salim Khaldieh
K. Dallas Kenny
Jayne McGee

Registration Form

Name:

Address:

City/State:

Country:

Affiliation:

E-mail Address:

Registration deadline September 15, 1999.
Pre-Registration before 9/15/99.................$25
				 Registration at the door.......$35
WSU Faculty & Students free.

Checks, drawn on US banks, or international money orders should be made
payable to  Wayne State University, Arabic Symposium  #4-44098 and sent
with the registration form to Jayne McGee, 437 Manoogian Hall, Wayne State
University, Detroit, MI  48201, USA (email:aa5404 at wayne.edu) (phone: (313)
577-6538).

Genernal Information

The symposium will be held at the McGregor Center at Wayne State
University.  Rooms have been reserved at the St. Regis Hotel, 3071 W. Grand
Blvd., Detroit, MI  48202, (313) 873-3000.  The  St. Regis offers symposium
participants reduced rates $75 for single/doulbe rooms.  Reservations can be
made by contacting th hotel directly at (313) 873-3000 , fax (313)
873-2574.  Mention the Near Eastern & Asian Studies Arabic Sympomsium for
the reduced rate. In order to qualify for reduced conference rates and
insure availability, hotel reservations must be made by September 15, 1999.
The St. Regis is located about a mile north of the WSU campus and limited
free shuttle service is available.  Participants can take the shuttle from
Metro Airport to the St. Regis Hotel.

Parking is avilable in several WSU parking structures.  After parking,
drivers will need to purchase a parking card to exit the structure, from a
vending machine at the parking structure office.  The price of the parking
card is nominal.

Conference Website:
http://www.langlab.wayne.edu/NearEast/events.html

Friday, October 15
Morning Session

8:30-9:00         Registration

9:00-9:15         Introduction, Aleya Rouchdy
	          Welcome:
	          Marylin L. Williamson, Provost

9:15-9:30         Opening Remarks
	          Lawrence A. Scaff, Dean
	          College of Liberal Arts

9:30-10:30        Keynote Address:
	           Language, Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century
	           Emily Spinelli, President, ACTFL 1999

10:30-10:45      Refreshment Break

10:45-1:00      I. Past & P resent
                        Aleya Rouchdy, Wayne State University, Chair

Panels:
Linguistics & The Teaching of Arabic in the U.S.:  A Century In Perspecitive
Mushira Eid, University of Utah

Cultural Content Through Literary Texts: Teaching Advanced Arabic
Mona Mikhail, New York University

The Language of Literary Texts, Between Accessibility & Political Correctness
Aida Bamia, University of Flordia

Integrating Language & Culture Through The Comprehension of Idioms
Foazi El-Barouki, Defense Language Institute

The Effects of Learners' Output & Collaborative Tasks in the Acquistion of
Second Language: A Search for Empirical Evidence in L2 Arabic Classroom
Rabia Redouane, University of Toronto

Getting Personal
Joanne Wagerson, Oakland University

1:00-2:00       Lunch

Afternoon Session

2:15-4:15 II. New Directions for the Coming Millennium
Salim Khaldieh, Wayne State University, Chair

Panels:
Global Issues of Teaching Advanced Arabic As a Foreign Language in the New
Millennium
Malik Balla, Michigan State University

Teachning Listening Comprehension in Arabic: A New Direction For the New
Century
Mahmoud Al-Batal, Emory University

Integrating Reading in Literary Arabic and Discussing It in Colloquial
Shlomo Alon, Hebrew University

Goals and Perspectives of Arabic Teaching in the Third Millennium
Mark Van Mol, Katholieke University-Leuven

The Challenge of Introducing the MSA Alphabet on the Basis of the
Linguistic Approach Via the Learning Resources of the Global Theory
Susanne Ayad Massoud, American University in Cairo

6:00-8:00       Awards & Reception

Saturday, October 16
Morning Session

8:30-9:00       Registration

9:00-11:00  III. Technology & the Teaching of Arabic
Dallas Kenny, Wayne State University, Chair

Panels:
Development & Marketing of AFL Courseware: Producing Flexible, Viable &
Effective Language Software Vehicles for Variable Needs
Mark W. Meinke, Digitek International

Developing Reading Comprehension Strategies for Beginning & Intermediate
Arabic Students Using Interactive Multimedia Tools
Nabil Abdelfattah, University of California at Berkeley

Muiltimedia Teaching Materials: Merits & Impediments
Waheed Sami, American University in Cario

Use of Computer-Based Multimedia Technology in the Teaching of Classical
Arabic Texts
Steven Blackburn, Hartford Trinity College

Looking Ahead - With Both Feet on the Ground
Kirk Belnap, Brigham Young University

11:00-11:15       Refreshment Break

11:15-12:45  IV. Teaching Arabic in
the Detroit Arab Community
Manuel R. Mazon, Wayne State University, Chair

Panels:
Arabic in Dearborn Schools:  Diverse Interests, Different Needs
Kenneth K. Ayouby, Wayne State University

Prerequisite for a Successful Dual: English & Arabic Programs
Shereen Tabrizi Arraf, Dearborn Public Schools

Teaching Arabic to Children of Arab Immigrants: Community Expectations &
Existing Resources
Rifat Dika, Wayne State University

1:00-2:00       Lunch

Afternoon Session

2:15-3:30  V. Technology & the Teaching of Arabic
Theresa Antes, Wayne State University, Chair

Panels:
Computer-Assisted Instruction as a Reinforcing & Remedial Tool For
Proficiency-Oriented Syllabi
Mohammad T. Alhawary, Georgetown University

Teaching Arabic Grammar: A CD-ROM Based Computer Program
Sanaa Ghanem, American University in Cairo

Arabic Distance Learning: A Progress Report
Terri Deyoung, University of Washington

Turning Students into Televisions Stars: Teaching Arabic Through
Interactive Video
Nadia Yaqub, University of Washington

Sponsors

Colleges
College of Education
College of Liberal Arts
College of  Lifelong Learning
The Graduate School
Office of Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

Departments
Classics, Greek & Latin
Foreign Language Technology Center
German & Slavic Studies
International Studies
Linguistics
Near Eastern & Asian Studies
Romance Languages & Literature

Space Available for Book & Software Exhibits

Dallas Kenny, PhD
Director
Foreign Language Technology Center
3rd Floor, Manoogian Hall
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan  48202  USA

k.d.kenny at wayne.edu

Tel: 313-577-6390
Fax: 313-577-3041

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