(4) International Network for Educational Linguistics as a Discipline (INFELAD)

[Christina Paulston]

Very good suggestion! Christina Paulston

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>From: Bernard Spolsky <spolsb at mail.biu.ac.il>
>To: lgpolicy-list at ccat.sas.upenn.edu
>Subject: RE: (4) International Network for Educational Linguistics as a
Discipline (INFELAD)
>Date: Tue, Sep 10, 2002, 5:03 AM
>

> As the list seems to enforce anonymity, could I suggest we sign our
> messages?
>
> Bernard Spolsky spolsb at mail.biu.ac.il
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-lgpolicy-list at ccat.sas.upenn.edu
> [mailto:owner-lgpolicy-list at ccat.sas.upenn.edu]On Behalf Of Educational
> Linguistics
> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:35 AM
> To: lgpolicy-list at ccat.sas.upenn.edu
> Subject: (4) International Network for Educational Linguistics as a
> Discipline (INFELAD)
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>
> I suppose there is certain mis-understanding here. The network, for the time
> being, is just a virtual discussion forum for *free* academic/professional
> exchanges, and as I have stated one of the main purposes for the network is
> to avoid hierarchy and bureaucracy; therefore, there should *not* be anybody
> "chairing" anything here.
>
> If you understand this point, I hope you will please share your *unique*
> ideas and thoughts. Perhaps you are terribly busy, but if you do care about
> educational linguistic issues and do hope to further language and education
> studies please spare just a few minutes after lunch or after work and
> support this virtual network! Thank you.
>
> *Please note that this is purely for academic/professional purposes.*
>
>
>
> PS Sorry but I'm afraid I don't know who exactly is Harold.
>
>
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>>From: "Educational Linguistics" <educational_linguistics at hotmail.com>
>>Reply-To: lgpolicy-list at ccat.sas.upenn.edu
>>To: lgpolicy-list at ccat.sas.upenn.edu
>>Subject: (3) International Network for Educational Linguistics as a
>>Discipline (INFELAD)
>>Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 11:17:59 +0100
>>
>>Thank you for further responses. Jane's ideas seem to deserve some wider
>>discussion and exploration.
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>>Yes, to a certain extent, applied linguistics (AL) seems to be related,
>>directly or indirectly, quite heavily to language learning/pedagogy perhaps
>>largely because of certain historical and practical reasons. Historically,
>>the first free-standing applied linguistics department in the world was
>>established mainly for pedagogical purposes, and there has been a strong
>>practical need for this particular aspect of applied linguistics so somehow
>>it has appeared to overshadow the other AL domains. What do you think about
>>this explanation or situation?
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>>However, applied linguistics tends to be considered a "branch" of
>>linguistics, e.g.: http://www.lsadc.org/web2/fldcont.html which in turn is
>>more a field of arts and humanities. So, should educational linguistics
>>belong to linguistics (arts/humanities) or education (social sciences)? or
>>neither? or both?
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>>As for the potential conflict indicated by Jane, I suppose academia and
>>professions could be developed not just by the contributions made by
>>"insiders" as it were. In our case, everybody who has interest in or cares
>>about language and education issues, should have equal chance and right to
>>contribute. I stress that this is for academic/professional purposes simply
>>because I don't want the (virtual) network to be exploited for other
>>purposes.
>>
>>Finally, thank you for Jane sharing her experiences and ideas. If there
>>were some non-Westerners who would like to say something, they would be
>>most welcome though the discussion, as always, is open to all.
>>
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>>*Please note that this is purely for academic/professional purposes.*
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