<center>CALL FOR PAPERS
MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION 1998 CONVENTION
DIVISION ON APPLIED LINGUISTICS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
27-30 DECEMBER 1998
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The Division on Applied Linguistics is sponsoring three separate
sessions.
<underline>Session 1: Second Language Fluency: Definitions and
Issues</underline>
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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.
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<underline>Session 2: Technology in Second Language Learning: What Does
Research Tell Us?</underline>
<paraindent><param>right,left</param>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.
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<underline>Session 3: Emotion and Language: Implications for Language
Learning</underline>
<paraindent><param>right,left</param>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.
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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: kernrg who-is-at uclink.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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