CFP: International Conference on Language Proficiency Testing in the Less Commonly Taught Languages, August 17-18, 2012

[Yuphaphann Hoonchamlong]

International Conference on Language Proficiency Testing in the Less
Commonly Taught Languages
August 17-18, 2012, The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

organized by Sirindhorn Thai Language Center, and Faculty of Arts,
Chulalongkorn University

For more information and conference updates
          Website : http://www.stc.chula.ac.th/Conference.html
          Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/LCTL2012
 		
The Sirindhorn Thai Language Center at Chulalongkorn University in
Bangkok, Thailand is organizing the international conference on
“Language Proficiency Testing in the Less Commonly Taught Languages to
commemorate the 84th Birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol  Adulyadej,
 whose concern for the use of Thai language  with carefulness and
competence  has  been widely known among Thai people. The main goal of
the conference is to promote the understanding and the use of language
proficiency testing among Thai language professionals and to provide a
venue for conference participants to exchange knowledge and experience
in language instruction and language proficiency testing. The
conference also aims to bring together language teachers, educators,
administrators and other stakeholders especially in the Less Commonly
Taught Languages to discuss, share research, theory, and best
practices on current language proficiency testing, language teaching
of the LCTL, both for native and non-native speakers.

For the purposes of this conference, a less commonly taught language
is defined as any of the world’s languages except English, French,
German and Spanish.

Keynote speakers & Session Speakers

•	Professor Lyle F. Bachman (Title to be announced)
•	Professor Carl Falsgraf. “Language Proficiency Testing for Non-Natives”
•	Professor Paul Nation. “Measuring Vocabulary Size”
•	Professor Dr. Pranee Kullavanijaya. “The Sirindhorn Thai Language
Proficiency Test”
•	Dr. Debi Jaratjarungkiat. “Language  Proficiency Testing for  Natives”
Topic Areas
The following topics are areas for proposals. However, focuses must be
on the less commonly taught languages.
•	Tasks in Language Proficiency Tests
•	Authenticity in Language Testing
•	Innovation in Language Testing
•	Test Validation


Abstract
•	The presentation is expected to be in language testing of the less
commonly taught languages for native and non-native speakers.
•	The abstract (in English only) of about 500 words (of “Time New
Roman” in size 12 font) should include:
- Name/s and affiliation of the presenter/s.		- Title of presentation.
		- Purpose of the study.				- Methods of the study.
		- Summary of findings.				- A brief list of references.
•	All abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the academic committee.
Notification about the final format of the presentation will be sent
along with the notification of acceptance.

Abstract submission

Abstract Proposals can ONLY be submitted online via the following
site: http://www.stc.chula.ac.th/Conference.html
         Abstract Submission Deadline:  April 30, 2012
         Notification of Acceptance:  May 5, 2012 via e-mail:
lctltesting at gmail.com
***For more details about presentation format and proposal submission
please visit the following site:
http://www.stc.chula.ac.th/Conference.html

Registration fees
Early Bird Registration fees by May 31, 2012:
International delegates	US$ 200
International students	US$ 100
Thai delegates	Baht 3,500
Thai Students	Baht 2,000

Registration fees June 1, 2012-July 16, 2012
International delegates	US$ 250
International students	US$ 150
Thai delegates	Baht 4,000
Thai Students	Baht 2,500

The registration fee covers participation in the Conference, including
the conference package and proceedings, as well as lunches, coffee
break, and the welcoming reception.

For more information and conference updates, please contact,
          Website : http://www.stc.chula.ac.th/Conference.html
          E-mail : lctltesting at gmail.com
          Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/LCTL2012

Sponsors
1.	Chulalongkorn University
2.	Thai Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University
3.	The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel
Organizers
1.	The Sirindhorn Thai Language Center, Chulalongkorn University
2.	Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University

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