31.303, Calls: Applied Ling / Saudi Arabia

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Subject: 31.303, Calls: Applied Ling / Saudi Arabia

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Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:50:29
From: Dina El-Dakhs [ddakhs at psu.edu.sa]
Subject: 1st International Symposium on Applied Linguistics Research

 
Full Title: 1st International Symposium on Applied Linguistics Research 
Short Title: ALR2020 

Date: 07-Nov-2020 - 07-Nov-2020
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
Contact Person: Dina El-Dakhs
Meeting Email: ddakhs at psu.edu.sa

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics 

Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Call Deadline: 19-Mar-2020 

Meeting Description:

Conference Theme: Language Studies: Practical Implications for the Society    
 
Description 
This symposium is organized and hosted by the Applied Linguistics Research Lab
(ALLAB) at the College of Humanities, Prince Sultan University (PSU). It aims
at promoting Applied Linguistic research in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Area
through bringing together international names and high-quality research in
various Applied Linguistic disciplines. These include, but are not limited to,
Language Learning and Teaching, Second Language Acquisition, Assessment,
Translation and Stylistics, Corpus Linguistics and Discourse Analysis, and
Psycholinguistics and Bilingualism.  
In 2020, ALR will feature language studies with an applied focus that support
societal development. This comes in line with the first theme of the Saudi
Vision 2030 with an eye on enhanced education and research opportunities. With
international plenary speakers, carefully selected paper presentations /
posters, and intensive workshops, we strive to offer an exceptional experience
for researchers in Applied Linguistics. In order to promote Applied Linguistic
Research output in Saudi Arabia, we also offer opportunities to publish
accepted papers in the following reputed journals based on the guidelines and
upon the regular rigorous review of these journals:
- PSU Research Review 
- Language & Speech 
- Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Studies 
 
Strands:
The symposium will address, but will not be limited to, the following strands:
-  Foreign Language Learning 
-  Second Language Acquisition 
-  Language Assessment and Evaluation 
-  Language Literacy Studies 
-  Language Policy 
-  Language Teaching and Technology 
-  Corpus Linguistics 
-  Discourse Analysis 
-  Psycholinguistics 
-  Sociolinguistics
-  Bilingualism 
-  Vocabulary Acquisition 
-  Translation and Interpretation Studies 
-  Stylistics
-  English and the Corporate World 


Call for Papers:

Dear Colleagues 
 
On behalf of the Applied Linguistics Research Lab (ALLAB) at Prince Sultan
University, I am pleased to announce the opening of the call for abstracts for
the 1st International Symposium on Applied Linguistics Research (ALR2020) that
will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 5, 2020. To submit
your abstracts, please click here https://easychair.org/cfp/ALR2020 Also,
please pass this email and the attached flyer on to your colleagues and
students. 
 
Types of Submission:
- Paper presentations (30 min.) 
- Poster presentations (60 min.) 

Our Workshop Partners
- National Center for Assessment, Education & Training Evaluation Commission  
- British Council 
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association for Language Teachers 
- Traajim, a youth initiative to enhance KSA translators' skills 
- Zaka, an artificial intelligence company 

Venue and Accommodation:
The symposium will be held in Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
All participants are responsible for booking and paying their own
accommodation and transportation. 

For queries, please write to allab at psu.edu.sa. 

Regards, 
Applied Linguistics Research Lab 
Prince Sultan University 
Twitter: @ALLAB_PSU
Phone: 00966 11 494 8201 
Cell/WhatsApp: 00966553909978




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