LINGUIST List 15.480

Thu Feb 5 2004

Calls: General Ling/USA; Applied Ling/China

Editor for this issue: Andrea Berez <andrealinguistlist.org>

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1. jyoung, Workshop on Detecting Deception in Language and Cultural Context
2. saihua02, 6th International Symposium on Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching (Beijing-Shanghai)

Workshop on Detecting Deception in Language and Cultural Context
Short Title: Detecting Deception 

Date: 14-Jun-2004 - 25-Jun-2004
Location: College Park, MD, United States of America
Contact: Joseph Young
Contact Email: jyoungcasl.umd.edu 
Meeting URL: None 

Linguistic Sub-field: General Linguistics 

Meeting Description:

Applications are invited for an interdisciplinary workshop from June
14-25, 2004. This limited-enrollment workshop will be focused on what
is known currently and what can be discovered through research in the
next four or five years about detecting deception, particularly from a
cross-cultural perspective. The events of 9/11/01 and sequelae have
brought into stark focus the problem of determining, when appropriate,
whether individuals speaking various languages and coming from various
cultural groups, each with its own traditions, are being truthful or
deceptive. To address that problem, CASL, whose mission is to address
fundamental problems in language, communication, and culture that
affect national security, is convening an interdisciplinary workshop
from June 14-25, 2004. The workshop will be focused on what is known
currently and what can be discovered through research in the next four
or five years about detecting deception, particularly from a
cross-cultural perspective.

The workshop will consist of seminars, lectures, discussions, and
individual writing; it will culminate in a detailed report to CASL.
The report will include (1) a selected and critical review of the
literature on detecting deception, including a broad range of work but
with emphasis on research relevant to detecting deception across
languages and cultures, and (2) a proposed agenda for research in the
next 4-5 years on deception detection across languages and cultures.
Pending acceptance of the research agenda by CASL and its sponsors,
workshop attendees subsequently may have the opportunity to
participate in future research on site at CASL or via subcontracts at
their institutions.

Applications are invited for participation in the two-week seminar
from researchers in fields such as, but not limited to, psychology,
linguistics, anthropology, computer science, artificial intelligence,
statistics, and neuroscience. Spaces are reserved for senior and
junior faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students. They
will be joined for one to two days at a time by senior distinguished
scientists in relevant areas, as well as by government personnel or
other individuals with relevant real-world experience in detecting
deception. Funds are available to cover costs of transportation,
lodging, and meals; in addition stipends appropriate for each
individual's academic rank will be provided to all participants.

Applications should be directed to Dr. Joseph L. Young, Associate
Research Scientist, CASL, preferably by E-mail to jyoungcasl.umd.edu.
For best consideration, all materials should be submitted by March 1,
but in any case no later than March 15. Applications must include the
applicant's complete CV, a 1-3 page statement of the applicant's
relevant background and experience, as well as how s/he intends to
benefit from the workshop, and 2-3 letters of reference from mentors
and/or colleagues (these may be sent separately). If E-mail is
inconvenient, materials may be faxed to (301) 226-8811, or, if
absolutely necessary, mailed to Dr. Young at CASL, University of
Maryland, Box 25, College Park, MD 20742-0025. Questions can be
directed to Dr. Young via E-mail or at (301) 226-8823.

6th International Symposium on Applied Linguistics and Language
Teaching (Beijing-Shanghai)

Date: 07-Aug-2004 - 15-Aug-2004
Location: Beijing and/or Shanghai, China
Contact: Zhihui or Aurelia Zhang or Klink
Contact Email: kevinzzhvip.163.com / Aurelia.Klinkuni.edu 

Linguistic Sub-field: Applied Linguistics 
Subject Language: English 

Call Deadline: 31-May-2004 

Meeting Description:

Papers are invited for a 20-minute presentation in all areas of second
or foreign language teaching and skill developing and from any
theoretical perspective. Send one copy of a one-page abstract for
review. (There may be an additional page for references.) The abstract
must specify which meeting you wish to present in (Beijing or Shanghai
or both), title of paper, author�Euro(tm)s name, academic affiliation,
current and summer address, phone and fax number, e-mail, and
audiovisual requests. Abstracts must be on a single page, single
spaced, in 12-point type, with one inch margins. Abstracts may be
submitted via e-mail or mail. If submitted via email, they may be
included in the body of the e-mail message or as an attachment.
Please do not send abstracts by fax.

Second Call for Papers

The Sixth International Symposium on Applied Linguistics and Language
Teaching (Beijing-Shanghai) now announces its second call for papers.

1. Subject: Language Teaching and Skill Developing 

2. Keynote speakers: George Braine, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong
Michael Byram, University of Durham
David Nunan, University of Hong Kong
John Taylor, University of Otago
Liu Runqing, Beijing University of Foreign Studies
Yang Yonglin, Tsinghua Universit
Shu Dingfang, Shanghai International Studies University 
3. Date: August 7-15, 2004
 Aug. 7 Arrival in Beijing
 Aug. 8-9 Plenary & group sessions for paper presentations,
seminars & workshops.
 Aug. 10 Visiting places of historical interest
 (One night of performance of Beijing opera or equivalent
during Aug. 8-10) Aug. 11 Sight-seeing in the morning in Beijing &
flight to Shanghai in the afternoon
 Aug. 12-13 Conference in Shanghai, with a night tour of the Bund
& the new Pudong District
Aug. 14 Tour of New Shanghai, with some entertainment at night
Aug. 15 Departure 
4. Location: Beijing and/or Shanghai
5. Call Deadline: May 31, 2004
6. Requirements for abstracts:

Papers are invited for a 20-minute presentation in all areas of second
or foreign language teaching and skill developing and from any
theoretical perspective. Send one copy of a one-page abstract for
review. (There may be an additional page for references.) The abstract
must specify which meeting you wish to present in (Beijing or Shanghai
or both), title of paper, author�Euro(tm)s name, academic affiliation,
current and summer address, phone and fax number, e-mail, and
audiovisual requests. Abstracts must be on a single page, single
spaced, in 12-point type, with one inch margins. Abstracts may be
submitted via e-mail or mail. If submitted via email, they may be
included in the body of the e-mail message or as an attachment.

Please do not send abstracts by fax.
7.Contact Persons: 
Mr. Zhang Zhihui
Email address: kevinzzhvip.163.com
Mail address: Department of Foreign Languages
Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Beijing 100083, China

Ms Aurelia Klink
Email address: Aurelia.Klinkuni.edu
Mail address: Department of International Relations 
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, USA
8.All presented papers will be published in the Proceedings of the 6th
International Symposium on Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching
one year after the conference. The proceedings will be sent to their
authors by mail.
9.Fees
 9.1. For the Beijing portion only: US$550.00
 9.2. For the Shanghai portion only: US$500.00
 9.3. For both Beijing & Shanghai, incl. the flight from Beijing to
Shanghai: US$1100.00.

 These fees include US$100.00 for registration and all other
expenses (food, accommodation,transportation, tickets, and a
complimentary copy of the proceedings, etc.). They are for double-room
in a four-star hotel or above. For single room, add $20 per person per
day. 10. Registration: American and European participants may
register at Ms. Aurelia Klink, UNI or Mr. Zhang Zhuihui, BUAA, while
participants of other countries or regions may register at Mr. Zhang
Zhihui, BUAA. 

11. Sponsors:
Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics (BUAA), PRC.
Shanghai University of Science and Technology (SUST), PRC.
University of Malaga (UM), Sp.
University of Northern Iowa (UNI), USA.
University of Oklahoma (OU), USA.
University of Otago (UO), NZ.