2010 TESOL Asia Convention: Cebu Convention Centre & Cebu Doctors University

12th-13th August 2010

SUBMIT Abstracts
asianefl@gmail.com (250 words + 50 word bio)


Deadline July 14th
some applicants need to obtain a Visa to visit Philippines.
You may need to have your abstract in before June 25 to have enough time to process the paper work 


Information for non presenters on accommodation - registration

Information for International Exhibitors

Conference Information
 The Conference book contains all abstracts; all papers are published
in a Hard  Cover Volume in February 2011.

Conference on Translation and Interpretation in a Multilingual Context

The Chalermprakiat Centre of Translation and Interpretation (CCTI), Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok is pleased to announce its first international conference on translation and interpretation, to be held at the Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel on 1-3 November, 2010. 

The conference aims to promote translation and interpretation as an emerging field in Thailand, and to encourage an exchange of ideas among translation and interpretation scholars as well as practitioners from across the world. Papers are invited on all aspects of translation and interpretation. 

GLoCALL 2010: International Conference on Computer-Assisted Language Learning

Globalization and Localization in CALL 2010

1 – 3 December 2010, Le Meridian Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

The Globalization and Localization in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (GLoCALL) Conference aims to share knowledge, research and experience on how to use computer technology to make language learning more effective and pleasant; to explore how the technology can be adapted to better meet the local needs of students and teachers, while at the same time providing global perspectives on computer-assisted language learning (CALL); and to bring the technology within the reach of local teachers who wish to develop their professionalism in CALL. GLoCALL is jointly organised by APACALL (Asia-Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning), PacCALL.(Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning) and a local host.

GLoCALL 2010 is the fourth in the series of GLoCaLL Conferences held. The inaugural GLoCALL 2007 Conference was first held in Vietnam, followed by GLoCALL 2008 Conference in Indonesia and GLoCALL 2009 Conference in Thailand. This year GLoCALL 2010 is held in Malaysia. Working collaboratively with The School of Education & Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, we are proud to welcome you to GLoCALL 2010 Malaysia.

The GLoCALL 2010 organising committee cordially invites proposals for presentations that are related to computer-assisted language learning (CALL). Paper Presenters or Participants from Malaysia should submit proposals (abstract) for ‘Papers’, ‘Workshops’, ‘Symposia’ and ‘Posters’ sessions via the online submissions form at http://glocall2010ums.my by 15th June 2010.

LSP2010: 7th International Language for Specific Purposes Seminar

May 4, 2010: Malaysia


The 7th international conference is an extension of the previous six conferences which were successfully organised – two at national level and four at international level. The previous conference, LSP 2008 attracted about 100 papers from Malaysia and all over the world with presenters from 20 different countries. LSP 2010 hopes to bring together language practitioners from the industry, institutions of higher learning, and all other institutions to share both their knowledge and skills to enhance human capital development through good language practices and effective communication skills.

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3rd International ELT Conference, Telling ELT Tales out of School

The Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus: May 5, 2010


The organizing committee of the 3rd International ELT conference "Telling ELT Tales out of School" would like to invite practicing teachers, teacher educators and teacher researchers to share their tales about learners, learning, teachers, teaching, and innovative practices in their contexts.

Themes:

Maximizing Learning:
-Learner-centered Instruction
-Learning Process
-Learning Outcomes
-Individual Learner Differences
-Learner Autonomy/Independence
-Learner Language/Interlanguage
-Learner strategies

Empowering Teachers:
-Teaching Strategies
-Teacher Training
-Professional Development
-Teacher Talk
-Teacher Motivation

Exploiting Resources:
-Curriculum/Syllabus Design
-ELT Management
-Materials/Aids/Realia
-Information and Communication
-Technology (ICT)
-Common European Framework
-Corpora in Language Education

Fostering Cultural Awareness:
-English and Englishes
-English as a Lingua Franca
-Cross-cultural Awareness
-Critical Thinking Skills
-Multiple Literacies

Genre Variation in English Academic Communication: Emerging Trends and Disciplinary Insights

University of Bergamo, Italy  


23-25 June 2011


The aim of this conference is to bring together the latest research of scholars engaged in the analysis of academic discourse from a genre-oriented perspective. Contributions representing different analytical approaches and disciplinary areas are welcome, including synchronic as well as diachronic studies.

The 6th International ELT Research Conference in Turkey

CURRENT TRENDS IN SLA RESEARCH & LANGUAGE TEACHING


Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in collaboration with Educational Research Association, Turkey


14-16 May 2010

1st International Conference on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies: The Said and the Unsaid

University of Vlora, Albania

11-13 September 2010

Click HERE to download the call for papers. 

password: tahriri

Malaysia International Conference on Foreign Languages

Conference Theme: Languages and the Construction of Identities

Language and identity is a current focus of research in a broad range of academic disciplines. Current studies favour the social construction of self and society in view of specific time and place of the exchange which is in constant construction and renegotiation. In addition, the Internet has provided a new context for identity exploration, as the virtual world provides a venue to explore a complex set of relationships that is flexible and potentially anonymous.

Consequently, research in the dynamics of these discourses coupled with the multiplicity and flexibility of identities would be an enriching and rewarding endeavour, not only for researchers and scholars but the comprehension of these identities coming into play creates tolerance and results in effective transmission of messages and communication.

The 8th Asia TEFL International Conference

6 to 8 August 2010
Hanoi, Viet Nam



The goals of 8th Asia TEFL conference are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia and other parts of the world.

Organized by: Asia TEFL / British Council 

Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 1 March 2010 

Check the event website for latest details.

6th International Conference in Teacher Education: Celebrating diversity and transformative innovations in teacher education

29 to 31 July 2010
Quezon City, Philippines



The International Conference on Teacher Education is a biennial event sponsored by the University of the Philippines – College of Education. The conference serves as a venue for sharing ideas on global trends and issues in teacher education


Organized by: University of the Philippines - College of Education


Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 15 March 2010 


Check the event website for latest details.

The Fifth Lancaster University Conference in Linguistics and English Language

5 July 2010
Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom

This 1 day conference is designed to give linguistics postgraduates from all research areas an opportunity to present and discuss their research in an informal and intellectually stimulating setting.

Organized by: Lancaster University


Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 21 March 2010 


Check the event website for latest details.

Cutting Edges: Creativity in language teaching and teacher training

2 to 3 July 2010
Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom


English and Language Studies Annual Conference For more information, please see the conference website.

Organized by: Canterbury Christ Church University

Check the event website for latest details.

The First Conference on ELT in the Islamic World

The Iran Language Institute announced 'The First Conference on ELT in the Islamic World,' which will be held in fall 2010 (27-29 October) in Tehran.

The aim of the conference is to bring together ELT academics, researchers, materials developers, and teacher trainers to exchange research findings, perspectives, and experience on the learning, teaching, and assessment of English in the Islamic world.

For further information on the theme of the conference and abstract submission, click HERE.

2010 National Conference of Translation Studies

The National Conference of Translation Studies is to be held in Birjand University
in May, 2010. 
The deadline for submitting abstracts along with the full text of papers is 
Februrary 19th.

Click HERE to get further information about the conference.

Upcoming Conferences

Symposium of Second Language Writing 2010 
May 20, 2010 - May 22, 2010
University of Murcia, Spain
http://sslw.asu.edu/2010

6th Conference on Intercultural Rhetoric and Discourse 
June 11, 2010 - June 12, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/alesl/conference/papers.html

6th International Conference on Education (ICE) Samos 2010
July 8, 2010 - July 10, 2010
Samos Island
http://www.ineag.gr/ice/index.php

18th International Conference on Pragmatics and Language Learning
July 16, 2010 - July 19, 2010
Kobe University, Japan
http://www.pragsig.org/pll/

International Systemic Functional Congress and Pre-Congress Institute
July 18, 2010 - July 23, 2010
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
http://isfc2010.ubcconferences.com/

2010 The 3rd International Conference on Applied Linguistics (ICAL)
November 27, 2010 - November 28, 2010
Creativity Hall, No. 85, Wenlong, Minghsiung, Chiayi 621, Taiwan.
http://sites.google.com/site/ical2010/Home

2010 Applied Linguistics Association of Korea (ALAK) International Conference
December 4, 2010 - December 4, 2010
Korea University, Seoul, Korea
http://www.alak.or.kr

The 8th ASIA TEFL International Conference (Vietnam)

CONFERENCE THEME:

Teaching English as a Global Language: Creating and Sharing the Asian Framework of Practice

FEATURED PRESENTATION TOPIC:

Primary School English Education in Asia: From Policy to Practice

DATES:  August 6- 8th, 2010

Subtopics (Content Areas):

Approaches and Methodologies  

Curriculum / Materials  

Distance Education  

Education / Language Policy  

International / Intercultural Communication  

Second Language Acquisition  

Material Writing and Design  

Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles  

Teacher Education  

Teaching Young Learners  

Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation  

The Use of IT in Language Teaching  

Using Local Literatures in English or Translations for Teaching English

For further information concerning submission guidelines, travel grants, registration, and accommodation, click HERE.

2010 Conference: 3rd Annual International Conference on Literature, Languages & Linguistics (Greece)

The Athens Institute for Education and Research (AT.IN.E.R.) is organizing its 3rd International conference on Philology, i.e. languages, literatures and linguistics, 12-15 July 2010.
The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars and students of languages, literatures and linguistics. Areas of interest include (but are not confined to):


· Literatures and Languages
- Classics
- Medieval and Renaissance Literature
- Contemporary Literature
- Comparative Literature
- Drama, Film, Television, and other Media
- Poetry and Prose (Fictional and Non-fictional)
- Translation
- Linguistics
- Theoretical Linguistics
- Language Acquisition
- Teaching of Foreign Languages (including Technology in the classroom)
- Sociolinguistics


Selected papers will be published in Special Volumes of Conference Proceedings.


The Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) was established in 1995 as an independent academic organization with the mission to become a forum, where academics and researchers - from all over the world - could meet in Athens and exchange ideas on their research and discuss the future developments of their discipline. Since 1995, ATINER has organized more than 100 international conferences and has published over 80 books.


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2010 Conference: 3rd International ELT Conference, Telling ELT Tales out of School (Cyprus)

The organizing committee of the 3rd International ELT conference "Telling ELT Tales out of School" would like to invite practicing teachers, teacher educators and teacher researchers to share their tales about learners, learning, teachers, teaching, and innovative practices in their contexts.




Themes:


Maximizing Learning:
-Learner-centered Instruction
-Learning Process
-Learning Outcomes
-Individual Learner Differences
-Learner Autonomy/Independence
-Learner Language/Interlanguage
-Learner strategies


Empowering Teachers:
-Teaching Strategies
-Teacher Training
-Professional Development
-Teacher Talk
-Teacher Motivation


Exploiting Resources:
-Curriculum/Syllabus Design
-ELT Management
-Materials/Aids/Realia
-Information and Communication
-Technology (ICT)
-Common European Framework
-Corpora in Language Education


Fostering Cultural Awareness:
-English and Englishes
-English as a Lingua Franca
-Cross-cultural Awareness
-Critical Thinking Skills
-Multiple Literacies


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2010 Conference: World Englishes Across Cultures (Indonesia)

LIA International Conference 2010 hopes to provide a platform for language teaching experts and professionals to bring in and share new insights, current considerations and problems that impact on language teaching and learning in all of its aspects: linguistic, social, and cultural.




SPEAKERS


Andy Kirkpatrick, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
Alastair Pennycook, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Joseph Foley, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
Willy Renandya, National Institute of education, Singapore
Nilda Sunga, Angelicum College, Quezon City, Philippines
Duong Thi Hoang Oanh, Centre for Interpretation and Translation, Hue University, Vietnam
Jeon Jihyeon, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul, Korea


TOPIC AREAS


1. Teacher Development
a. What are the benefits of non-native teachers in teaching World English/ World Englishes?
b. How do language teachers enhance their professionalism in response to their own language standard?
c. How can teachers make the best use of electronic media, including English language corpora?
d. How can teachers bring in media into the classroom to encourage their students to become independent learners?
e. How do teachers equip themselves to deal with global concerns—human rights, environment, peace, etc.—in ELT?


2. Curriculum, syllabus and materials development
a. In what way do these concerns affect the curriculum and syllabus design?
b. How do these issues affect the development of instructional materials?
c. What are the implications of these issues on an international-based curriculum?
d. How does the international-based curriculum impact on teaching and learning?


3. Assessment
a. How do these issues influence assessment design?
b. What standards are used in assessing students’ language competence?
c. How do these issues impact on the implementation of alternative assessments?


4. Cultural Issues
a. How do teachers accommodate learners’ different cultural backgrounds?
b. How do teachers authenticate cultural practices in the classroom?
c. How do teachers bring out the cultures that underlie the varieties of the target language?


5. Foreign language teaching policies
a. Which standards should be adopted in schools?
b. Which course book – locally or internationally published – should be used?


6. Approaches and methods
a. How do these issues influence the choices of approaches and methods that promote language learning and language acquisition?
b. How do these issues impact on learners’ language acquisition?


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