[EDLING:2314] CFP: Multimedia in the Language Curriculum

[Francis M Hult]

> The Center for the Study of Languages
> The Center for Teaching and Learning
> at the University of  Chicago
> 
> together with
> 
> The Council on Language Instruction
> The Multimedia Learning Center
> The Searle Center for Teaching Excellence
> at Northwestern University
> 
> invite you to participate in 
> 
> Language Symposium 2007
> The Place of Multimedia in the Language Curriculum
> April 27-28, 2007
> University of Chicago, Hyde Park Campus
> 
> Join us on Friday evening for our opening panel discussion:
> 
> “Use or Refuse: Pros and Cons of Multimedia”
> 
> On Saturday the Symposium will continue with presentations 
> and a poster session on topics related to the use of 
> multimedia.
> 
> Topics may include:	
> •innovations with time-tested technology
> •implementation and evaluation of multimedia options 
> •enhancing multiple-skill integration with multimedia
> •student expectations and instructor practices
> •integration of course management tools
> •distance learning 
> •teacher training and professional development 
> •issues and concerns regarding technology and instruction
> 	
> Language instructors at all levels are invited to submit 
> proposals; all languages are welcome.
> Please contact Cathy Baumann (ccbauman at uchicago.edu) for 
> proposal submission forms.
> Submission deadline: Monday, March 5, 2007.
> 
> Tentative Program
> 
> Friday, April 27
> 5:00 p.m. Tours, Center for the Study of Languages
> 5:30 p.m. Registration and Wine Reception
> 6:30 p.m. Keynote Address
> 	  Dinner and Discussion
> 
> Saturday, April 28
> 8:30-9:30 a.m.	 Registration and Breakfast
> 9:30-11:15 a.m.	 Session 1
> 11:15-11:45 a.m. Break
> 11:45-1:00 p.m.	 Session 2
> 1:00-2:00 p.m.	 Lunch
> 2:00-3:00 p.m.	 Multimedia Poster Session
> 3:00-4:30 p.m.	 Wrap-Up and Closing 
> 	         Reception