17.2355, Confs: Applied Ling;Lang Acquisition/Belgium

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Date: 16-Aug-2006
From: Katrien Mondt < kamondt at vub.ac.be >
Subject: Multilingual Neuroimaging Research in Brussels and Europe - State of the Art and Policy Implications 

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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:57:14
From: Katrien Mondt < kamondt at vub.ac.be >
Subject: Multilingual Neuroimaging Research in Brussels and Europe - State of the Art and Policy Implications 

Multilingual Neuroimaging Research in Brussels and Europe - State of the Art and
Policy Implications 

Date: 22-Sep-2006 - 22-Sep-2006 
Location: Brussels, Belgium 
Contact: Katrien Mondt 
Contact Email: sympbil at vub.ac.be 
Meeting URL: http://www.vub.ac.be/sympbil 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language
Acquisition; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics 

Meeting Description: 

The goal of this symposium is to offer a platform for neuroimaging research and
research on bi/multilingualism and its possible implications for scientific and
educational policy. A state of the art of neurocognitive research on
bilingualism will be presented. Scientists and policy makers are given the
opportunity to enter into a debate about the subject.

Scientific fields: neuroimaging, bilingualism, language, neurocognition
Deadline abstracts posters: September 10th 2006 
Deadline registration participants: September 10th 2006 (25 Euro, afterwards 35
euro) 

Context:
Brussels is a multilingual region with a vibrant scientific community. The two
largest Universities - the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the Vrije
Universiteit Brussel - have collaborated successfully on innovative projects
using neuroimaging tools to investigate aspects of bilingualism.  

These universities jointly organize the international symposium- Multilingual
Neuroimaging Research in Brussels and Europe. State of the Art and Policy
Implications - where scientists, educationalists and policy makers can join in
debate and have the opportunity to present recent insights and developments. 

Concept:
First, a state of the art of current neuroimaging research on language and
bilingualism will be presented by Europe's leading scientists. Second, the
research carried out through the collaboration of the Université Libre de
Bruxelles and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel will be presented.  

During the walking lunch and reception, there is ample opportunity to present
scientific research via a poster session.  

In the afternoon scientists and policy makers will shed light on the current
status, needs, and expectations of the interaction between fundamental research
and policy-driven research. Finally, these topics will be further discussed by
an interdisciplinary panel. 

Call:
Submissions for posters are welcomed from research in neuroscience,
neuroimaging, applied linguistics, cognition and bilingualism. Reference to its
importance for policy makers and/or its potential policy implications is
preferable, but not essential. 

Deadline submission abstracts:  
10 September 2006 

Send as .doc/.pdf attachment to: 
sympbil at vub.ac.be

Format: 
Max 500 words (excluding references, affiliation, and acknowledgement),
Including title, objective, methods, results and discussion.  Clearly state
author(s) and affiliation(s). Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously. 

Venue:
Marriott Hotel Brussels 
Rue A. Orts Straat, 3-7  
1000 Brussels 
Tel: 00 32 2 516 9090 
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/BRUDT 

Programme:
9h00   Registration 
9h30   Welcome & Plenary 
       Chair: Prof. Dr. Piet Van de Craen, VUB, Belgium 
       Prof. Dr. Ben Van Camp - Rector VUB, Belgium 
       Prof. Dr. Pierre De Maret - Rector ULB, Belgium 
       Commissioner Jan Figél - European Commissioner for Education,   
       Training, Youth & Multilingualism  

10h30  Coffee & Refreshments 

10h45  Neuroimaging Research and Bilingualism 
       Chair: Tine Vandensande 
       Prof. Dr. Laurie Stowe  - NIC, Groningen, the Netherlands 
       Dr. Isabell Wartenburger  - BNIC, Berlin, Germany 
       Prof.Dr. David Green - University College London, United Kingdom 

11h45  Neuroimaging Research and Bilingualism in Brussels 
       Chair: Prof. Dr. Axel Cleeremans, ULB, Belgium  
       Prof. Dr. Danielle Balériaux - MR Department, ULB, Belgium 
       Dr. Katrien Mondt - Department of Linguistics, VUB, Belgium 

12h15  Walking Lunch  & Poster Session 

14h00  Policy Driven Research & Scientifically Driven Policy 
       Prof. Dr. Els Witte - Centre for Interdisciplinary Study of    
       Brussels, VUB, Belgium  
       Prof. Dr. Piet Van de Craen - Department of Linguistics, VUB,  
       Belgium 
       Minister Fientje Moerman - Research Policy Flanders 
       Secretary Paul Van Snick - Research Policy Brussels Capital Region 
       Minister Marie-Dominique Simonet - Research Policy Wallonia 

15h30  Coffee & Refreshments 

15h45  Panel and Press 
       Chair: Prof. Dr. Els Witte   
       Prof. Dr. Hugo Baetens-Beardsmore, Department of Sociology, ULB,   
       Belgium 
       Minister Guy Vanhengel - VGC Education 
       Coordinating Director Gerda Calders - Primary Education Brussels 
       Prof. Dr. Philippe Paquier, MR Department, ULB 
       Minister Maria Arena - Education Wallonia 
       Minister Frank Vandenbroucke - Education Flanders  

17h00  Reception & Poster Session

Registration and Conference Fee
On site registration: www.vub.ac.be/sympbil  
Until September 10th: 25 euro
After September 10th: 35 euro 
Parking is available at 15 euro. Please indicate request for parking on
registration form (website).

Proceedings
Papers (from posters and oral sessions) are welcomed for review until November
15th 2006. 
A selection of submissions will be published in an anthology ''Brain, Language
and Education - The European Perspective''

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