31.57, Calls: English; Applied Ling, Disc Analysis, Gen Ling, Socioling, Translation/Malta

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Subject: 31.57, Calls: English; Applied Ling, Disc Analysis, Gen Ling, Socioling, Translation/Malta

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Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 00:34:47
From: Cem Can [lif at languageinfocus.org]
Subject: 7th International Language in Focus Conference

Full Title: 7th International Language in Focus Conference 
Short Title: LIF2020 

Date: 30-Apr-2020 - 02-May-2020
Location: Valletta, Malta 
Contact Person: Cem Can
Meeting Email: lif2020 at languageinfocus.org
Web Site: http://www.languageinfocus.org 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Translation 

Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Call Deadline: 10-Jan-2020 

Meeting Description:

LIF2020 – 7th International Language in Focus Conference, the learning
adventure, will be organized in Valletta, Malta, April 30 – May 2, 2020, in
collaboration with Cukurova University – Turkey, The University of Sheffield
International Faculty, CITY College – Greece, and University of Malta. Annual
International LIF Conferences have already become an academic platform for
exchanging ideas, projects and scientific research between aspiring academics,
teachers, university students, and well-known researchers thanks to your
invaluable contributions. In harmony with this spirit of academic enthusiasm,
we would like to invite academics, scholars, representatives of central and
local educational authorities, non-governmental organizations, school teachers
and practitioners representing an exciting diversity of countries, cultures,
and religions to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum encouraging
respectful dialogue. LIF2020, to be held in Valletta, Malta, will constitute
an excellent opportunity to meet experts in various areas of ELT and language
studies.

LIF2020 – KEYNOTE SPEAKERS / We stand on the shoulders of the giants…

- David Marsh
- Anne O’Keeffe
- Jane Spiro
- Ema Ushioda

The Aims of LIF2020 Learning Adventure are:

- Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and dissemination of information
on good practices within English Language Teaching;
- Strengthen and broaden the network of English language teachers and all
those involved in the ELT sector worldwide;
- Increase the links between the ELT communities;
- Showcase research in the fields of applied linguistics and language
education.

Who Participates in this Learning Adventure:

The conference brings together the following groups of stakeholders from all
over the world:

- Classroom teachers of English and teacher trainers;
- Researchers and graduate students in the fields of ELT and Linguistics;
- Administrators of English language schools and universities;
- Educators with an interest in international language education;
- ELT-related individuals and institutions and Ministry of Education
representatives;
- Foreign experts or researchers who wish to network within the global ELT and
Applied Linguistics communities.

2nd Call for Papers:

Dear Colleague, there is no time more fitting to say ''Thank You'' for all
your invaluable academic contributions to LIF – International Language in
Focus Conferences and to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a New Year of
health, happiness, and prosperity. Annual International LIF Conferences have
already become an academic platform for exchanging ideas, projects, and
scientific research between aspiring academics, teachers, university students,
and well-known researchers thanks to you.

The organization of the LIF2020 Conference is in progress and the initial
selection of the presentation proposals has already started. Due to many
requests for an extension of the deadline, the LIF2020 Conference organizers
have agreed to extend the deadline for submission. The deadline for abstract
submission has been extended to January 10th, 2020.  Those who have not
submitted the proposal yet are kindly asked to send it by January 10, 2020. 
Abstracts of papers, panels, workshops or posters in the range of 200-250
words should be submitted through our conference website:
www.languageinfocus.org

LIF2020 – 7th International Language in Focus Conference will be organized by
Cukurova University - Turkey, The University of Sheffield International
Faculty, CITY College – Greece, and University of Malta in Valletta, Malta
between April 30 - May 2, 2020.

GUEST OF HONOR
David Singleton, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

CONFERENCE THEME:

LIF2020 aims at providing a forum for researchers, teachers, and educational
representatives. LIF2020 topics include (but are not limited to):

- ELT Methodology and Classroom Applications
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- SLA / ELT Focused Theories
- ICT in Language Teaching
- Psychological and Psycholinguistic Perspectives in SLA / ELT
- Content and Language Integrated Learning CLIL and CLILiG
- Multilingualism / Bilingualism
- Sociolinguistics
- Corpus Linguistics and Learner Corpora
- Syntax, Morphology, and Semantics
- Lexical Processing
- Phonology
- Discourse Analysis
- Translation and Interpreting
- Language Policies

CONFERENCE PUBLICATION:

Accepted presentations will be published in an edited book.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION:

Abstracts of papers, workshops or posters in the range of 200-250 words
together with the registration form should be submitted via the conference
website using Abstract Submission form by January 10, 2020. Each participant
will have the opportunity to present up to 2 papers. You will be notified
about the status of your submission by January 30, 2020.

CONFERENCE VENUE:

LIF2020 Conference Venue: University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
(https://goo.gl/maps/kadbwvMquzstccV17)

ACCOMMODATION:

You can access the detailed information about various options about the
accommodation on LIF2020 website.
(https://languageinfocus.org/recommended-hotels/)

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Website: www.languageinfocus.org
E-mail: lif2020 at languageinfocus.org

Kind Regards,
LIF2020 - Organization Committee

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