LINGUIST List 23.4930
Mon Nov 26 2012
Calls: Applied Linguistics/Hong Kong
Editor for this issue: Alison Zaharee
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Date: 26-Nov-2012
From: Rowena Hon <rowena.hon
polyu.edu.hk>
Subject: 3rd Language Arts and Linguistics Conference
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Full Title: 3rd Language Arts and Linguistics Conference
Date: 29-Sep-2013 - 30-Sep-2013
Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Contact Person: Dr. Christina DeCoursey
Meeting Email:
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Web Site:
http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/events/lal3-2013/
Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
Call Deadline: 12-Jul-2013
Meeting Description:
This conference brings together scholars interested in studying the use of literature, drama and popular culture in the teaching and learning paradigm called Language Arts. Formerly called APELA (Applying Putonghua / English Language Arts), the conference was renamed Language Arts and Linguistics in Fall 2012.
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Call for Papers:
Abstracts of 300 words are invited, on any of the following themes:
1. Using Literature in Language Teaching and Learning
Papers under this theme can include but are not limited to:
- Using novels, short stories or poems in the second-language class- Teaching longer or difficult works of literature- Using genre fiction to teach language
- Creative writing in the second language class- Using authentic materials in class
2. Using Drama in Language Teaching and Learning
Papers under this theme can include but are not limited to:
- Role-play, scenario and simulation in the second-language classroom- Using debate and model UNs to teach language
- Second-language play production- Performance studies- The role of memorization in language practice and language learning
3. Using Pop Culture in Language Teaching and Learning
Papers under this theme can include but are not limited to:
- Using film and popular music in language teaching
- Using games and new media in language teaching- E-learning platforms, virtual worlds and mobile telephony in language teaching- Using manga, comics and anime in language teaching- Multi-literacies, multimodality in language teaching
4. Creative and Critical Thinking, Ethics and Civics, Cultural Sensitivity in Language Teaching and Learning
Papers under this theme can include but are not limited to:
- Verbal art, in second-language teaching and learning contexts- Creativity in teaching and learning language
- Critical thinking in teaching and learning language
- The relationship between creative and critical thinking in teaching and learning language
- Using choral poetry in teaching and learning language
- Teaching and learning intercultural sensitivity, citizenship and ethics in second-language contexts
Papers may be delivered in English or Chinese. We welcome papers on the use of Language Arts in teaching any language.
Presentation Arrangement:
Oral presentation: 20 minutes for each oral presentation, plus 10 minutes for Q&As
Conference languages: English and Putonghua (Mandarin)
Important Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 12 July 2013
Early bird registration by: 31 July 2013
Abstract Requirements:
1. Abstracts should be written either in English or in Chinese.
2. Abstracts should be sent in MS Word Format and should be a maximum of 300 words including a maximum of 5 references, and 5 keywords (maximum 12 words).
3. Format: 1 inch margin using 12 font, Times New Roman (English), 新細明體 (traditional Chinese), or SimSun (simplified Chinese).
Submission Requirements:
1. Submissions are limited to a maximum of one individual and one joint abstract per author.
2. Please send two soft copies as email attachments to LALConf
polyu.edu.hk
Page Updated: 26-Nov-2012