LINGUIST List 9.154

Mon Feb 2 1998

Calls: MLA 98-Applied Linguistics; Discourse Studies

Editor for this issue: James German <jameslinguistlist.org>

Directory

1. Rick Kern, MLA 98 Call for Papers (Division of Applied Linguistics)
2. louise.harnby, DISCOURSE STUDIES - Call for Papers

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CALL FOR PAPERS (Second Call -- Deadline: March 2, 1998)


MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION 1998 CONVENTION
DIVISION ON APPLIED LINGUISTICS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
27-30 DECEMBER 1998



The Division on Applied Linguistics is sponsoring three separate
sessions.

Session 1: Second Language Fluency: Definitions and Issues

While reference to "L2 fluency" is common, informed discussion about
its definition, measurement and acquisition is rare. This session
explores both theoretical issues and research on L2 fluency in speech,
reading or writing.

Session 2: Technology in Second Language Learning: What Does Research
Tell Us?

This session explores the consequences of using computer technology in
language instruction. Papers should report on original research or
make connections between research, theory, and teaching practice.

Session 3: Emotion and Language: Implications for Language Learning

This session presents recent research on the relationship between
affect and language learning. Papers should report on original
research or make connections between research, theory, and teaching
practice.

One-page blind abstracts accompanied by a card with the presenter's
name, address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address should
be sent to:

		Richard Kern
		Dept. of French
		University of California, Berkeley
		Berkeley, CA 94720-2580
		fax (510) 642-2194
		e-mail: kernrguclink.berkeley.edu

Deadline for RECEIPT of abstracts: March 2, 1998
Faxed and e-mail submissions will be accepted but should be followed
up by a hard-copy submission.
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 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS.....

DISCOURSE STUDIES.
Interdisciplinary Journal for the Study of Text and Talk

Editor: Teun A. van Dijk (University of Amsterdam)

A new journal edited by Teun van Dijk entitled Discourse Studies is
due for publication in February 1999. This multidisciplinary forum
will publish outstanding work on the structures and strategies of
written and spoken discourse, reviewed by an internationally renowned
Editorial Board.

While contributing to new developments at the cutting edge of theory
and method, its articles will also be accessible to students and other
newcomers to each area of specialization. Although intended as a
broadly conceived forum for the best international work on discourse
in any field and specialization, Discourse Studies will especially
focus on cross-disciplinary studies of text and talk in linguistics,
anthropology, ethnomethodology, cognitive and social psychology,
communication studies and law.

Articles that specifically deal with critical socio-political issues
are especially welcome in Sage's companion journal Discourse &
Society.

CALL FOR PAPERS

As from April 1998, high quality papers that fall within the scope and
meet the criteria outlined above are welcome. Please contact the
Editor: teunlet.uva.nl

(For any other information contact Louise Harnby at SAGE
 Publications: louise.harnbysagepub.co.uk)