LINGUIST List 22.2425 Sat Jun 11 2011 FYI: Call for Book Chapters: L2 Teaching & Learning Editor for this issue: Brent Miller <brentlinguistlist.org> To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.     John Schwieter , Call for Book Chapters: L2 Teaching & Learning Message 1: Call for Book Chapters: L2 Teaching & Learning Date: 11-Jun-2011 From: John Schwieter <jschwieterwlu.ca> Subject: Call for Book Chapters: L2 Teaching & Learning E-mail this message to a friend Call for book chapters Deadline for abstracts: September 15, 2011 Innovative approaches to L2 teaching and learning Editor: John W. Schwieter (jschwieterwlu.ca) Nearly a quarter of a century ago, van Lier (1988) defined the second language (L2) classroom as a ''gathering, for a given period of time, of two or more persons (one of whom generally assumes the role of instructor) for the purposes of language learning'' (p. 47). While this definition still seems to hold true today, what actually takes place in the L2 classroom and its theoretical foundations have developed at rapid speeds. Indeed, in a world of marvel technology, it appears more appropriate than ever to acknowledge recent developments and changing emphases in the field of L2 acquisition through a state-of-the-art overview of innovative approaches to L2 teaching and learning. As such, this edited volume will include a stimulating collection of articles from international researchers aimed at applied linguists, specialists in pedagogy, and anyone interested in L2 teaching and learning. It will present engaging discussions of innovative approaches to L2 teaching and learning that are solidly grounded in prominent theories of L2 acquisition. The volume will serve as a valuable resource, not only for teachers and researchers, but for anyone wishing to gain an overview of some of the most promising innovative possibilities in L2 teaching and learning. Abstracts are solicited that highlight theoretical and practical innovative approaches to teaching and learning of non-native languages and expand the avenues of exploration available within their theoretical frameworks. The goals and implications of the proposal should be clearly defined and contextualized in terms of their contribution to L2 teaching and learning. Abstracts are especially welcome that adopt experimental or classroom-based methods through the analysis of quantitative or qualitative data. Potential authors are invited to submit in English a 500-word abstract plus a brief summary of the abstract (up to 100 words) and a few lines about the author(s) to the editor by September 15, 2011. Important dates: Abstract deadline: September 15, 2011 Notification of acceptance: October 15, 2011 Full chapter deadline: April 15, 2012 (targeted) Final version deadline: July 15, 2012 (targeted) Questions and all correspondence should be made via e-mail to the volume editor: Dr. John W. Schwieter jschwieterwlu.ca Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 11-Jun-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.