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Subject: LLAS Subject Centre E-Bulletin (February 2006)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2006 15:07:15 -0000
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This bulletin contains information on the following:
1. SUBJECT CENTRE EVENTS
a. VOCATIONAL LANGUAGES - Multi-site Video Conference (10 March
2006)
b. BOLOGNA PROCESS - Seminar, Senate House University of London (12
May 2006)
c. SUBJECT CENTRE CONFERENCE 2006 - University of Cardiff (6-7 July
2006)
2. NEW Subject Centre CD 'Why Study Languages?'
3. OTHER EVENTS
a. LANGUAGE WORLD - University of Manchester (7-8 April 2006)
4. CONFERENCES
a. CALL FOR PAPERS : Deadline - 03 FEBRUARY 2006
CALR conference of the Language Learning and Teaching Special
Interest Group
(LIT SIG) of the British Association for Applied Linguistics
(BAAL) (Conference 19-20 April 2006)
University of Southampton
b. CALL FOR PAPERS : Deadline - 10 FEBRUARY 2006
HE Academy Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Group Conference
'Disciplines in Dialogue II : Interdisciplinary Teaching and
Learning (13-14 July 2006)
Birmingham
c. CALL FOR PAPERS : Deadline - 28 FEBRUARY 2006
BAAL/IRAAL Joint Conference
'From Applied Linguistics to Linguistics Applied: Issues,
Practices, Trends
(7 - 9 September, 2006)
Cork, Republic of Ireland
d. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS : EXTENDED DEADLINE now 28 FEBRUARY 2006
CHINESE LEARNERS 2nd International Conference
Portsmouth (15/16 July 2006)
e. BAAL LiA 'Linguistic Diversity in Africa' (4-5 March 2006) -
LONDON
5. SURVEYS
a. Foreign Language Teaching Abroad
b. Year Abroad - Fee Structure for Students during their year abroad
6. Updating of AULC Statistics
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1. SUBJECT CENTRE EVENTS
a. VOCATIONAL LANGUAGES - multi-site video conference
10 March 2006
This video conference will be held on 10 March 2006.
For detailed information about participating sites, contributors and
timing please contact Keith Marshall at [log in to unmask]
b. BOLOGNA PROCESS - Seminar
Senate House, University of London
12 May 2006
This seminar will report on the latest developments in the Bologna
Process relating to the 'framework of qualifications' and will explore
some of the key issues relating to the implementation in the UK and
across Europe. The event will have a particular focus on the Humanities
and will include reports on the latest discussion on this issue at
European level. It will be of interest to senior managers,
international officers, curriculum developers and subject practitioners
in the Humanities. The seminar will be free of charge and registration
should be made via the online form on the Subject Centre website at
http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/eventregfrm.aspx
c. SUBJECT CENTRE CONFERENCE 2006
University of Cardiff, Wales
6-7 July 2006
A reminder to visit the Subject Centre website for all the information
and registration details of this third biennial conference for
Languages in Higher Education, jointly organised by CILT, the National
Centre for Languages and the LLAS Subject Centre:
http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/llaseventitem.aspx?resourceid=2406.
2. NEW Subject Centre CD 'WHY STUDY LANGUAGES?'
The Subject Centre has launched a new CD designed to excite, educate
and encourage young people to continue with their language learning in
KS4 and beyond. The CD is divided into two parts:'The Language Lab' is
aimed at putils in KS3 and KS4 and 'Why study languages' is aimed at
pupils in KS4 and post-16. There are quizzes, powerpoint presentations
and much much more AND it comes with its own poster! Further
information about the CD and ordering procedure can be found on the
Subject Centre website (www.llas.ac.uk/whystudylanguages).
3. OTHER EVENTS
a. LANGUAGE WORLD
University of Manchester
7-8 April 2006
How do we work together to face the challenges of teaching languages in
the UK in the 21st century? How do we ensure that everyone is offered
appropriate language learning opportunities at all phases in their
education? What are best ways to keep language learners engaged
throughout their lives? Whats new in the world of language teaching and
learning? Where do you go to keep on top of your profession?
To join the debate, keep up-to-date and recharge your professional
batteries, come along to Language World in Manchester from 7 - 8 April
2006. For full details of this years programme, go to the ALL website
at http://www.ALL-languages.org.uk or call 01788 546443 for a
brochure.
4. CONFERENCES
a. CALL FOR PAPERS: Deadline - FRIDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2006
CALR CONFERENCE OF THE LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TEACHING SPECIAL
INTEREST GROUP
The BAAL Language Learning and Teaching SIG CONFERENCE will be hosted
by The Centre for Applied Language Research at Southampton University
on 19-20 April 2006.
This is a reminder that the deadline for paper proposals is FRIDAY 03
February.
The conference title is: "Language Use, Language Processing and
Language Learning: Interfaces in Instructed Second Language Learning".
Details, including the call for papers and registration information,
can be found at http://www.baal.org.uk/sigs_learnteach.htm
b. CALL FOR PAPERS: Deadline - FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2006
HE ACADEMY INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING AND LEARNING GROUP
'Disciplines in Dialogue II : Interdisciplinary Teaching and
Learning'
Birmingham
13-14 July 2006
Abstracts (200 - 250 words) for this conference should be submitted to
Carol Churchouse at [log in to unmask] by Friday 10 February 2006. For
more information and registration form go to:
http://www.llas.ac.uk/events/llaseventitem.aspx?resourceid=2459
c. CALL FOR PAPERS: Deadline - 28 FEBRUARY 2006
BAAL/IRAAL JOINT CONFERENCE
'From Applied Linguistics to Linguistics Applied: Issues,
Practices, Trends
Cork, Ireland
7 - 9 September 2006
Abstracts for this conference should be submitted to [log in to unmask] by
28 February 2006. Please visit the conference website at:
http://www.baal.org.uk/ for more details about the conference and the
guidelines for the submission of abstracts.
d. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS : EXTENDED DEADLINE - Now 28 FEBRUARY 2006
Chinese Learners 2nd International Conference
University of Portsmouth
Please note that the deadline for the submission of extracts for this
conference has been extended to 28 February 2006. All details can be
found on the conference website at: www.port.ac.uk/chineselearners.
e. BAAL LiA 'Linguistic Diversity in Africa'
Conference Centre, ULU (University of London Union), Malet
Street, London
4-5 March 2006
Further details about this conference can be found at:
http://www.mkuked.co.uk/
5. SURVEYS
a. FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING ABROAD
This is a call for participation in a survey being undertaken on behalf
of the European Commission which seeks to obtain information from
teachers of foreign languages on the advantages and drawbacks of
teaching abroad for longer periods, say from a term to several years.
The project website can be accessed through
http://www.uoc.edu/in3/mobility and the questionnaire will be on-line
until 28 February 2006.
b. YEAR ABROAD
Student fees for Modern Languages during their year abroad
In response to requests from Language Departments, the LLAS Subject
Centre wishes to gather and disseminate information on fee structures
for students during their period of residence abroad. Please note that
any information we receive will be treated in confidence and will not
be attributed to a particular institution as you may not have published
your policy at this stage. We are interested in collating the variety
of policies adopted so that current practice can be shared across the
sector. To download the survey please go to:
http://www.llas.ac.uk/news/newsitem.aspx?resourceid=2496
6. Updating of AULC STATISTICS
This item is for the attention of University Language Centres
Colleagues are reminded that AULC are currently updating statistics on
the numbers of students on IWLPs. As these students represent a
significant proportion of the total number of language students, this
information is particarly important. Please email your current numbers
to Nick Byrne: [log in to unmask]
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We would be grateful if you would forward this bulletin to colleagues
and relevant mailing lists. Please do not hesitate to contact the
Subject Centre if you have any queries regarding this bulletin.
Jane Copeland
Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
Modern Languages
School of Humanities
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton SO17 1BJ
tel: 023 8059 4814
fax: 023 8059 4815
email: [log in to unmask]
www.llas.ac.uk
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Dr Anna Saunders
Department of Modern Languages
University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2DG
Tel. 01248 382135
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