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HKUCC.bitnet>ILEC 93 LANGUAGE AND LEARNING The International Language in Education Conference 1993 is organised by the Institute of Language in Education, the Department of Curriculum Studies of the University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics Venue : The University of Hong Kong 15 - 17 December 1993 The Conference Planning Committee is pleased to invite you to participate in the International Language in Education Conference 1993 (ILEC 93) on LANGUAGE AND LEARNING to be held at the University of Hong Kong, 15-17 December 1993. AIM OF THE CONFERENCE ILEC 93 covers the learning of English and Chinese, the use of these languages as mediums for learning, and teacher education for teachers of English and Chinese. The aim of ILEC 93 is to explore aspects of language and learning in school, tertiary, vocational and teacher education contexts through four sub-themes, with issues for discussion suggested for each, as follows: Sub-theme 1 Task-Centred Learning and Assessment Purpose and context in language teaching and learning Design and use of learning and assessment tasks Judging performance on assessment tasks Coherence and continuity in the task-centred language curriculum Sub-theme 2 Text and Talk in Learning Issues in using L1/L2 as the medium of learning Classroom talk in learning and language learning Learning to write and writing to learn Text types and language teaching Assessing spoken and written language Sub-theme 3 Resources for Teachers and Learners Resourcing for students with different levels of learning and performance Constructing banks of texts, tasks and reference materials for learning Constructing a bank of assessment tasks Do textbooks still have a role? Using resources to develop independent learning Resourcing for task-centred language learning Using television as a learning resource Using interactive computer networks for teacher and learner support Sub-theme 4 Cognitive Processes in Language Learning Investigating the cognitive aspects of classroom tasks Processes and strategies in language learning Developing learners' language learning strategies Helping learners to gain insights into their own cognitive processes in language learning Cognitive development in language learning CONFERENCE PROGRAMME There will be plenary lectures, workshops, practical sessions, colloquia and a panel discussion. A preliminary programme will be sent to all registered participants. The final programme will be distributed, together with other material, at the Conference. LANGUAGES OF THE CONFERENCE Papers may be presented in either English, Cantonese or Putonghua. SPEAKERS Guest speakers include Prof. Michael HALLIDAY (Australia), Dr. Geoff BRINDLEY (Australia), Prof. Gordon WELLS (Canada), Prof. Ovid TZENG (USA), Prof. CHEN Jian-min (China)and Dr. CHEN Husan-chih (Hong Kong). PROPOSALS FOR PAPERS/WORKSHOPS/PRACTICAL SESSIONS Proposals for papers/workshops/ practical sessions are invited and abstracts of no more than 200 words in length should be submitted together with the Registration Fee before 31 August 1993. REGISTRATION The registration fee is HK$500 per participant,(US$200 for overseas participants) and should be paid in the form of a cheque made out to "HONG KONG GOVERNMENT". This fee covers attendance at the Conference, copies of paper abstracts, lunch on the first day, morning and afternoon coffees/teas, and an invitation to the Director of Education's Reception. Registration forms may be obtained from, The Secretary, ILEC 93, Institute of Language in Education, 2 Hospital Road, Hong Kong. Telephone Number: 803 2420 Fax Number: 559 5303. NOTES ON PREPARATION OF ABSTRACTS AND MANUSCRIPTS Abstracts Abstracts must be type written on the Abstract Form provided. They should be submitted, together with the Presentation Proposal Form and Registration Fee, before 31 August 1993. The original of the abstract should be camera-ready, so that it can be photo-copied for inclusion in the volume of abstracts to be distributed during registration at the Conference. Manuscripts for possible inclusion in the Conference Proceedings Presenters who use personal computers to prepare their manuscripts should use only the bold and italics functions to highlight headings, sub- headings and points of emphasis. Please do not use other functions such as different type styles. Spelling, capitalization and punctuation should be consistent within each paper. A cover page is unnecessary. Double-spacing should be used, except for quotations which may be in single-spacing. Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and should be attached to the back of the paper. References to the particular table or figure should be made within the body of the paper. Bibliographic citations in the text must include the author's last name and the date of publication and may include page references. An example of the style required for bibliographic citations is set out below: Brown (1973) Miller and Whisk (1981) Peterson, Danner and Flavell (1972) and subsequently Patterson, et. al., (1972) References should be typed in alphabetical order using the style exemplified below: Baker, L.G. (1968) Changing religious norms and family values. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 37. 391-396 Bott, E. (1986) Family and social networks. London: Tavistock Publications. Wagner, D.A. (1982) Culture and memory development. In H.C. Triandis and A. Hero (eds.) Handbook of Cross-cultural Psychology, Volume 4: Developmental psychology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 187-233. The manuscript should be "word-processed" on 8.5 by 11 inch or A4 paper, with margins set to accommodate approximately 70 characters per line and 25 lines per page. Presenters are asked to provide: 1) a good quality hard copy of the full manuscript. 2) a copy of the manuscript on computer floppy disk (3.5" or 5.25") in IBM compatible (WordPerfect if possible), or in original word processor format plus one copy in ASCII (text) format. Please identify clearly the word-processing software you have used and also the filename(s). The Conference Organisers reserve the right to accept or reject papers for inclusion in the published collection of papers. The Conference Organisers reserve the right to copyedit and proof all papers accepted for publication. Authors will be asked to review their copyedited manuscripts only if changes have been substantial. Submission of a paper implies that it has not been, and will not be, offered for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission to publish materials (quotations, illustrations, etc.) for which they do not own the copyright. PRESENTATION PROPOSAL FORM FOR PAPER/WORKSHOP/PRACTICAL SESSION (Please complete in block capitals) Name.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. Please underline family name) Title : (Mr/Ms/Mrs/Dr/Prof*) Present Position.......................................... .................................................. ....................................... Institution....................................... .................................................. .................................................. Office Address........................................... .................................................. ................................... .................................................. ........................................Tel:...... ................................... Home Address........................................... .................................................. ................................... .................................................. ........................................Tel:...... ................................... Facsimile Code......................................... E-Mail Address:..................................... Language of Presentation : English/Putonghua/Cantonese* Title of Presentation : Paper/Workshop/Practical Session* .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........ Please indicate the Phase of education and sub theme to which paper/workshop/practical session best applies: Phase of Education. School. Vocational. Tertiary. Teacher Education. Sub Theme 1. Task Centred Learning and Assessment. 2. Text and Talk in Language Learning. 3. Resources for Language Teachers and Learners. 4. Cognitive Processes in Language Learning. A camera-ready abstract typewritten on the Form provided should be attached. Date......................................... Signature.................................... Please return together with a bank draft for the Registration Fee of US$200 made out to "HONG KONG GOVERNMENT" to:- The Secretary, ILEC 93 Institute of Language in Education, 2 Hospital Road, Hong Kong. *Delete as appropriate ABSTRACT FORMAT (See Notes on Preparation of Abstracts and Manuscripts) Name : Institution : Title of Presentation : Paper/workshop/practical session* Sub theme 1,2,3,4* Target audience: teachers/teacher educators/tertiary teachers* Language of Presentation: English/Putonghua/Cantonese* The Abstract should contain NO MORE THAN 200 words in length typewritten using a 12 pt or 10 c.p.i. font or equivalent typeface and should be camera- ready, so that it can be photocopied for inclusion in the volume of abstracts to be distributed during registration at the Conference. The abstract should be single-spaced. 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