LINGUIST List 26.1318
Mon Mar 09 2015
Calls: Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition/Croatia
Editor for this issue: Erin Arnold <earnoldlinguistlist.org>
Date: 08-Mar-2015
From: Tina Kužić <int.conference
ffzg.hr>
Subject: Learning Professional Foreign Languages for Communication between Cultures
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Date: 18-Sep-2015 - 19-Sep-2015
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Contact Person: Tina Kužić
Meeting Email:
< click here to access email > Web Site:
http://www.ffzg.unizg.hr/centar/?page_id=3247
Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition
Call Deadline: 18-May-2015
Meeting Description:
The 8th International Language Conference 'The Importance of Learning Professional Foreign Languages for Communication between Cultures'
Globalisation and intercultural communication are two important phenomena that characterize contemporary society and labour market. Consequently, a good command of foreign languages has become essential for professionals from all walks of life. In response to the ever increasing need for good foreign language skills, researchers and practitioners constantly strive to enhance the teaching and learning process as well as adapt it to the current needs and trends.
Researchers and practitioners in the field of LSP are invited to participate at the conference to exchange and disseminate their expertise and good practice in foreign language teaching and learning. The 8th International Language Conference on the Importance of Learning Professional Foreign Languages for Communication between Cultures will take place at the University of Zagreb, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb from 18-19 September 2015.
Call for Papers:
Practitioners, researchers and postgraduate students interested in joining the discussion on current and emerging trends in foreign language teaching and learning are welcome to submit proposals for papers or workshops or join the conference as a listener.
- The role of languages for specific purposes in the 21st century,
- Modern methods/approaches used in teaching LSP,
- LSP teaching and learning with ICT,
- The Bologna process in an LSP course,
- Developing language skills in an LSP course,
- Preparation of materials for LSP teaching,
- Assessment and grading in an LSP course,
- Domain-specific/LSP terminology,
- Intercultural dimension of teaching and learning in an LSP course,
- Multilingualism and LSP.
Abstract Submission:
Those interested in presenting a paper or offering a workshop at the conference are invited to submit an abstract in English or German of 250-300 words. Please use the attached form and send it to int.conference
ffzg.hr by no later than 18 May 2015 (please note that any abstracts received after this date will be put on a reserve list); the file name should be first author’s surname. Please include names, affiliations and contact details of all authors. Abstracts will be reviewed and selected by the professional committee of the conference. Authors will be notified of acceptance by 8 June 2015.
Papers:
The conference papers of a minimum 1,500 words should be e-mailed to int.conference
ffzg.hr by 31 July 2015 (papers can be written in English or in German). The paper template will be sent to you upon the acceptance of the abstract. Please note that the papers will not be accepted unless the speaker(s) have registered for the conference by 30 June 2015.
Presentation:
Paper presentations (in English or German) at the conference should be no more than 20 minutes in length with 5 minutes for questions or a short discussion. Workshops (in English or German) should last 25 or 45 minutes.
Key Dates:
March 2015: Call for abstracts opens
18 May 2015: Deadline for abstracts
8 June 2015: Notification of accepted abstracts & Conference registration opens
30 June 2015: Deadline for registration of authors
31 July 2015: Deadline for full papers & payment of the conference fee for authors
31 August 2015: Deadline for registration & payment of the conference fee for listeners
More information can be found here:
http://www.ffzg.unizg.hr/centar/?page_id=3247
Page Updated: 09-Mar-2015