September 2010

International Society for Language Studies (ISLS) 2011 Conference in Aruba:
“Critical Language Studies: Focusing on Identity”
June 23-25, 2011
Abstract Due Sept. 1, 2010
http://www.isls-inc.org/conference.htm

The International Society for Language Studies will hold its 2011 Conference June 23-25, 2011 at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino in Aruba. The theme of the conference will be “Critical Language Studies: Focusing on Identity.” Paper and poster session proposal submission will open on April 1, 2010, and conclude on September 1, 2010. Submissions will not be accepted after the September 1 deadline. Notification of proposal acceptance and rejection will be sent in October 2010. All presenters who have not registered for the conference by November 1st, 2010, will be removed from the program. Selected conference papers will be published by ISLS in the Readings in Language Studies Series in 2012.

About the Theme:

Language is more than the words that are communicated from one to another. Language represents our identity in terms of our relationships with others, how we are connected to others, power between individuals or groups, and so forth. The focus of this conference provides the opportunity for scholars to explore the many possible connections between language and identity. In order to provide a guide and structure to the theme, the following represent possible key words (called strands) to describe your proposed session.

Strands:
Discourse and Identity
Language & Identity in the Professions & Workplace
Language Teaching Practices & Pedagogy
Policy
Language & Culture
Other

Proposals can be submitted beginning April 1, 2010

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October 2010

The 14th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL):
"Building Language Capacity: Collaboration, Innovation, Globalization"
April 7-10, 2011 (pre-conference workshops on April 6th, 2011)
Proposals Due October 15, 2010
http://www.ncolctl.org/conference

Proposals are solicited for individual papers, colloquia, and poster sessions to be presented at this conference. Submissions should fall broadly within the conference theme, "Building Language Capacity: Collaboration, Innovation, Globalization" Although proposed presentations may focus on individual languages, each paper should strive to address issues that clearly relate to more than just that one language. The focus of session topics might include heritage language learners, bilingual education students, autonomous and self-instructional settings, distance learning, outreach and advocacy initiatives, and the use of technology in teaching LCTL's. Other topics such as curriculum and materials development, teacher training and professionalization, research, and assessment will also be welcome.

Individual papers are to be 30 minutes long which should include time for questions and discussion. A paper should focus clearly on issues related to the main conference theme. Papers may be based on research or practical experience.
Colloquia are to be 90 minutes long. A colloquium proposal should specify three or more presenters who will address the conference theme. Preference will be given to colloquia that cut across different languages or language groups.
Poster and presentation sessions may focus on completed work or work in progress related to the teaching and/or learning of less commonly taught languages. They may be in either: the traditional poster format, such as presentation of materials, or of research completed or in progress, or demonstrations of instructional or information technology. (NB, any proposal in this category requiring technical support must specify in detail the type of hardware or software needed).

Proposals may ONLY be submitted in electronic format via the Abstract Submission Page on the NCOLCTL website (http://www.ncolctl.org/node/add/sessions). This is the only format in which Proposals may be submitted. For a proposal to be considered, all relevant fields of the form, including, title, abstract, proposal, type of session, technology needs and contact information must be completed in full. Incomplete proposals may be disqualified. The deadline for receipt of proposals is Friday, October 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified by the Program Committee by Friday, December 17th, 2010 whether or not their proposal has been accepted. At least one presenter from an accepted presentation will be required to pre-register. Details about pre-registration will be provided in the acceptance notification. If you have any questions regarding Proposal submission, please contact the NCOLCTL Secretariat at: ncolctl@mailplus.wisc.edu or Tel: 1-608-265-7905

The Coalition of Distinguished Language Centers (CDLC) 8th Annual Conference:
Teaching and Learning to Near-Native Levels of Language Proficiency
December 3-4, 2010
Abstract Due October 15th
http://www.distinguishedlanguagecenters.org./conferences.htm

The Coalition of Distinguished Language Centers, the only international organization dedicated to research and application of research in the area of teaching and achieving native-like foreign-language proficiency, will be holding its seventh annual symposium at the Westin Baltimore-Washington Airport in Linthicum, Maryland December 3-4, 2010.

Professors, researchers, administrators, and others with experience in teaching, studying, translation/interpretation, or assessment at the near-native level of proficiency in any foreign language are invited to submit a one-page abstract (exclusive of bibliography) on any aspect of language study at the distinguished level. (For those looking for a definition of “distinguished” level/ILR Level 4, a description can be found at www.govtilr.org). There will be several areas of focus: teaching methods and practices, language learning experiences, research, translation/interpretation, program development/management, and assessment (proficiency, diagnostic, dynamic, other). Whole panels may be suggested and abstracts submitted together, if desired. The working language of the conference will be English. However, presentations may be in any language, as long as there are enough presentations in that language to form a panel. Abstracts should be written in the language in which they will be presented and should be sent to the CDLC Operations Director, Boris Shekhtman, via email (sb@mysltc.com) no later than October 1, 2010.

Abstracts will be peer-reviewed. Notification of acceptance (or rejection) of proposals will be made on or about October 15. Following the conference, presentations will be published in a Proceedings volume. Updated information about the conference will be posted on the CDLC website through the opening of the conference:
http://www.distinguishedlanguagecenters.org./conferences.htm

Before the conference begins, an emergency number for contacting CDLC staff during the conference will be posted on the website.

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