[EDLING:1415] CFP: Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT 2007)

[Francis M Hult]

> Announcing the...
> 
> Second International Conference on Task-Based Language Teaching 
> TBLT: Putting Principles to Work
> 
> University of Hawaii
> September 20-22, 2007 
> 
> Please visit our website at http://www.tblt2007.org
> 
> 
> CALL FOR PROPOSALS: (deadline for submission: October 31, 2006)
> 
> TBLT 2007, the second international conference on task-based language
> teaching, provides an ideal forum for the dissemination of original,
> unpublished, or in-press work. We welcome presentations on empirical,
> theoretical, and educational dimensions of TBLT. Proposals are sought in a
> range of thematic areas, including: 
> 
> --TBLT Syllabus, Curriculum, and Program Development 
> --Teacher Development in Task-Based Language Education 
> --TBLT and Technology 
> --Performance- and Task-Based Assessment 
> --Evaluation of Task-Based Programs 
> --Psycholinguistic and Acquisitional Underpinnings of Task-Based Language
> Learning 
> --Philosophical and Educational Underpinnings of Task-Based Language
> Education 
> --TBLT across Contexts and Cultures 
> --Educational Policy and TBLT 
> 
> PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
> Proposals may be for any of the three following types of presentation
> (colloquia, papers, posters). To submit a proposal, send the information
> requested below as an email attachment in Microsoft Word (2000 or later) or
> Rich Text Format (rtf document) to submissions at tblt2007.org
> <mailto:submissions at tblt2007.org> .
> 
> 
> Colloquia: Scheduled for 2 and one-half (2:30) hour blocks. Colloquium
> organizers may divide their time as they choose, but time should be
> allocated for opening and closing remarks, presentations, discussion (if
> included), and audience response. Colloquium organizers serve as the liaison
> between presenters and the conference. Submit: 
> 
> -- Name, affiliation, and full contact information (including email) for the
> colloquium organizer
> -- Names, affiliations, and full contact information (including email) for
> all presenters
> -- Title and 250 word abstract for the entire colloquium 
> -- Title and 250 word abstract for each paper within the colloquium
> -- 50 word summary for the entire colloquium (to be included in the
> conference program)
> -- 50 word summary for each paper (to be included in the conference program)
> 
> 
> Individual papers: 20 minutes with a 5-minute discussion period. Submit:
> 
> -- Name, affiliation, and full contact information (including email) for the
> presenter
> -- Title and 250 word abstract for the paper 
> -- 50 word summary for the paper (to be included in the conference program)
> 
> Poster presentations: Displayed for 1 full day; presenters must be on site
> during designated times. Submit: 
> 
> -- Name, affiliation, and full contact information (including email) for the
> presenter 
> -- Title and 250 word abstract for the poster
> -- 50 word summary for the poster (to be included in the conference program)
> 
> IMPORTANT DATES
> Proposal submission deadline: October 31, 2006 (late submissions will not be
> reviewed) 
> Notification of proposal status: January 31, 2007
> 
> NOTE: All proposals will undergo blind review by an international panel of
> qualified reviewers.
> 
> For alternative submission formats, please send an inquiry to
> organizers at tblt2007.org