CFP: Association for Language Awareness 9th International Conference

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**Call for Papers**

Association for Language Awareness

9th International Conference

26-29 June 2008

The University of Hong Kong

We welcome proposals for paper presentations, colloquia and posters discussing research in relation to any areas that fit within the theme of the Conference: 'Engaging with language'. We also welcome proposals for workshops, sharing good practices in relation to any areas that fit within the conference theme.

Deadline: 30 November 2007

Paper presentations (30 minutes)           A paper will involve a 20-minute presentation on a topic related to engagement with language in one or more of the main areas. Each paper will be followed by 10 minutes of questions and discussion.         

Colloquia (100 minutes) A colloquium offers an opportunity for a group of three or four people to propose a topic related to engagement with language and to explore it from a range of perspectives in a series of linked presentations. The presentation part of the colloquium should not exceed 60 minutes, so that there are 30-40 minutes for extended discussion between presenters and the audience. Colloquium proposers are responsible for ensuring the coherence of the colloquium. The order of colloquium presentations should not be changed after acceptance. 

Workshops (45 minutes) A workshop should be a sharing of good practice(s) related to the conference theme.  

Poster presentations A poster provides the possibility of presenting a succinct summary of research and/or professional practice related to engagement with language.    

Language of paper/ colloquium/poster/ workshop presentation               

English, Cantonese or Putonghua

http://www.hku.hk/clear/ala/papers.html

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