LINGUIST List 23.386 Mon Jan 23 2012 Calls: Applied Linguistics/Thailand Editor for this issue: Alison Zaharee <alisonlinguistlist.org> LINGUIST is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new feature: Easy Abstracts! Easy Abs is a free abstract submission and review facility designed to help conference organizers and reviewers accept and process abstracts online. Just go to: http://www.linguistlist.org/confcustom, and begin your conference customization process today! With Easy Abstracts, submission and review will be as easy as 1-2-3! Directory         1.     Pittayawat PIttayaporn , International Conference on Language Proficiency Testing in the Less Commonly Taught Languages Message 1: International Conference on Language Proficiency Testing in the Less Commonly Taught Languages Date: 23-Jan-2012 From: Pittayawat PIttayaporn <pittayawatgmail.com> Subject: International Conference on Language Proficiency Testing in the Less Commonly Taught Languages E-mail this message to a friend Full Title: International Conference on Language Proficiency Testing in the Less Commonly Taught Languages Date: 17-Aug-2012 - 18-Aug-2012 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Contact Person: Nattaphon Phuengnoi Meeting Email: < click here to access email > Web Site: http://www.stc.chula.ac.th/Conference.html Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics Call Deadline: 30-Apr-2012 Meeting Description: 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, please contact: Website: http://www.stc.chula.ac.th/Conference.html Email: lctltestinggmail.com 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 avenue 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 and 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' 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 from June 1, 2012 to 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. Call for Papers: 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 Abstracts: 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 email: lctltestinggmail.com For more details about presentation format and proposal submission, please visit the following site: http://www.stc.chula.ac.th/Conference.html 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 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 23-Jan-2012       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.