MLA 98 Call for Papers (Division of Applied Linguistics)

Rick Kern (kernrg who-is-at uclink.berkeley.edu)
Sun, 1 Feb 1998 16:52:48 -0800

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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: 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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