LINGUIST List 18.104: Applied Linguistics/Japan; Discourse Analysis/Jordan

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LINGUIST List 18.104
Fri Jan 12 2007 Calls: Applied Linguistics/Japan; Discourse Analysis/Jordan Editor for this issue: Dan Parker <danlinguistlist.org>
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Directory 1. E. Desiree Castillo, Independent Learning Association 2007 2. Prof. Ahmad Majdoubeh, New Horizons in Discourse: Language/Linguistics, Literature and Culture Message 1: Independent Learning Association 2007
Date: 11-Jan-2007 From: E. Desiree Castillo <edcastilloyahoo.com> Subject: Independent Learning Association 2007 Full Title: Independent Learning Association 2007 Short Title: ILA 2007 Date: 05-Oct-2007 - 08-Oct-2007 Location: Chiba, Japan Contact Person: Lucy Cooker Meeting Email: < click here to access email > Web Site: http://www.independentlearning.org Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics Call Deadline: 30-Jan-2007 Meeting Description: The Independent Learning Association invites you to attend its third international conference to be held in Chiba, Japan, from October 5-8, 2007. The theme of the conference is Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy across the Disciplines. The conference will be hosted by Kanda University of International Studies [KUIS] which is located within easy commuting distance of the heart of Tokyo, Narita International Airport, and Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport. Independent Learning Association The Independent Learning Association, founded in New Zealand in 2001, is an organisation of dedicated language educators who are passionate about promoting learner autonomy and creating learning environments that facilitate independent language learning. The Association's past two conferences have provided an international forum where practitioners, researchers, and academics in the area of autonomy in language education could share their work and concerns. Conference Theme At this point in time, we believe our area of study could benefit from an exploration of how autonomy is conceived in other disciplines and how these conceptions inform theorising, research, and practice. Therefore, we invite theorists and researchers from other academic disciplines to join with language educators from Japan and beyond in an interdisciplinary exploration of learner autonomy. It is our hope that this occasion will provide an unprecedented opportunity for participants to expand their theoretical horizons and to reflect on practice. Conference Goals The conference has the following goals: 1) To expand the theoretical base of learner autonomy in language learning by engaging academics from around the world in an interdisciplinary discussion. 2) To review past achievements in the field, both theoretical and practical, and to set future directions. 3) To promote pedagogical innovation in classrooms that foster learner autonomy and in self-access centres. 4) To support and consolidate growing interest in self-access learning and learner autonomy in Japan. 5) To expand understanding of the relationship between CALL and learner autonomy. 6) To explore the role of teacher education programmes in preparing educators to work in learning environments that foster learner autonomy and independent learning. Call for Proposals The conference organisers invite proposals for papers and posters in the following areas: Autonomy across the disciplines Autonomy and the classroom Autonomy and innovation in self-access learning Autonomy and computer-assisted language learning Autonomy and assessment Autonomy and child language learning Autonomy and teacher education Autonomy and distance education Details for the preparation and submission of proposals can be found on the website (www.independentlearning.org). Please click on ''Guidelines for Presenters''. Speakers Confirmed keynote speakers are: Henri Holec, CRAPEL, University of Nancy II, France Autonomy in language learning: Past, present, future James Lantolf, Pennsylvania State University, USA Autonomy and sociocultural theory Klaus Schwienhorst, University of Hannover, Germany Autonomy and CALL Yoshiyuki Nakata, Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Hyogo, Japan Autonomy and motivation Kathleen Graves, School for International Training, USA Autonomy and teacher education Confirmed invited speakers are: Naoko Aoki, Osaka University Autonomy in language learning: Past, present, & future in the Japanese context Koichi Nishiguchi, Osaka University Autonomy and sociocultural theory Kojiro Asao, Ritsumeikan University Autonomy and network-based language learning Tomoko Yashima, Kansai University Autonomy and willingness to communicate Mamoru Morizumi, Obirin University Autonomy and teacher education Further Information Detailed information concerning the conference programme, location, registration, accommodation and transport is available on the conference website (www.independentlearning.org). Conveners Lucy Cooker, Kanda University of International Studies Sara Cotterall, Akita International University Garold Murray, Akita International University Conference Secretariat All enquiries regarding registration and accommodation should be addressed to: Japan Convention Services Phone: +81-3-3508-1243 Fax: +81-3-3508-1700 E-mail: ilajapan07convention.co.jp Key Dates Deadline for proposals January 30, 2007 Registration opens on website April 1, 2007 Deadline for presenters' registration June 30, 2007 Deadline for earlybird registration July 30, 2007 Conference website www.independentlearning.org Message 2: New Horizons in Discourse: Language/Linguistics, Literature and Culture
Date: 11-Jan-2007 From: Prof. Ahmad Majdoubeh <oirpju.edu.jo> Subject: New Horizons in Discourse: Language/Linguistics, Literature and Culture Full Title: New Horizons in Discourse: Language/Linguistics, Literature and Culture Date: 08-May-2007 - 09-May-2007 Location: Amman - Jordan, Jordan Contact Person: Prof. Ahmad Majdoubeh Meeting Email: < click here to access email > Web Site: http://www.ju.edu.jo/Newsite06_Conferences/conferences_new%20conferences.html Linguistic Field(s): Discourse Analysis Subject Language(s): English Call Deadline: 01-Mar-2007 Meeting Description: New Horizons in Discourse: Language/Linguistics, Literature and Culture What Precisely? We are looking for papers which explore the newest horizons in language, linguistic, literary, and cultural studies (gender, ethnic, literary theory studies included) which venture into new territories or spaces of knowledge, style and subject matter, particularly in light of analytical tools and ways of thinking influenced or shaped by Postmodernism and beyond - papers which have something novel to suggest, or examine the impact of novel means and ways of thinking on profession in the disciplines mentioned above. Time. May 8-10, 2007 Place. University of Jordan Campus Conference Languages. Arabic, English Abstract and CV Deadline. March 1, 2007 Paper Deadline. April 10, 2007 Conference Fees. No Fees Cost. University covers housing (with breakfast and lunch) for three nights for participants from outside the country and in-country transportation; participants cover their travel and other expenses Contact Person. Professor Ahmad Y. Majdoubeh, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan, e-mail: oirpju.edu.jo, fax: +962 6 5356518, phone: +962 6 5355000, ext. 21055/21052/21053. Respond to list\|Read more issues\|LINGUIST home page\|Top of issue

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