[Edling] CFP: 2016 Arabic SLA Conference

[Francis Hult]

https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers/



2016 Arabic SLA Conference

Investigating Arabic Second Language Learning: Empirical Findings and Trends



Call for Papers
You are invited to submit proposals for presentation at the International Conference “Investigating Arabic Second Language Learning: Empirical Findings and Trends” to be held at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.



The conference is an open forum for scholars interested in exploring empirically the different aspects of Arabic second/foreign language learning within current approaches, including:
•Formal (generative, functional, typological)
•Cognitive (processability, attention, noticing and awareness)
•Input-based (input processing, input, interaction and output)
•Frequency and usage based
•Corpus-based
•Sociocultural
•Sociocognitive
•Language socialization
•Neurobiological
•Discourse, Conversation, or Pragmatic
•Code-switching
•Diglossia
•Ideology
•Identity



Topics can also deal with the theory and practice of Arabic second/foreign language teaching.  Encouraged topics include but not limited to:
•Application of classroom approaches or specific techniques to teach language skills and components (speaking, listening, reading, writing, culture, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation)
•Technology-mediated learning and teaching
•Local versus study-abroad environment
•L1 transfer in L2 acquisition
•L2 transfer in L3 acquisition
•L2 maintenance and attrition
•Learning strategies
•Individual differences and external variables (aptitude, anxiety, attitude, distance, and motivation)
•Learner’s perception
•Accuracy
•Fluency
•Foreign language testing
•Second language acquisition-testing interface
•Heritage learners
•Teacher education



Location
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor



Languages of the conference
English and Arabic



Abstract submission
To present a paper, an abstract is required.



Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts
February 28, 2016



Notification of abstract acceptance
March 30, 2016



Publication
Following the conference, papers which are recommended by external peer reviewers will be published in a book under contract with Routledge.



Inquiries
Please contact the conference organizer, Prof. Mohammad Alhawary: abuamr at umich.edu<mailto:abuamr at umich.edu>
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