Dear Phonet colleagues
This is forwarded from Steven Greenberg.
Jane
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From: Steven Greenberg <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 2:30 PM
Subject: Conference of potential interest
Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching
Ames, Iowa, USA. 17-19 September 2009.
Call for Papers
Call Deadline: 01-May-2009
The inaugural conference of Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching, to be held in conjunction with the Technology for Second Language Learning (TSLL), 7th Annual Conference, hosted by the programs in TESL/Applied Linguistics, Iowa State University, Ames, IA USA.
Invited Speakers
Wayne Dickerson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tracey Derwing, University of Alberta
The importance of pronunciation in language learning and teaching is widely recognized, yet there is far less agreement on which elements of pronunciation are most critical for promoting intelligible speech and how these elements should be addressed through instruction. There are also many questions about how instruction in pronunciation should interface with speaking and listening skills. Finally, the rise of new technologies promises to change the future of pronunciation teaching, with developments in speech recognition and speech synthesis supplementing traditional uses of technology for self-directed learning.
This inaugural conference invites paper proposals or poster presentations on any aspect of pronunciation teaching and learning, especially those related to how pronunciation can be taught in relation to listening and speaking, and related to innovative uses of technology in teaching pronunciation. Papers will be given in English, but papers addressing the teaching and learning of pronunciation for any language are encouraged.
Please submit a 250-word abstract to Kimberly LeVelle ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ) by
May 1, 2009 if you wish to present a paper or a poster at the conference.
Acceptances will be sent out by May 15. Please specify whether you would like your abstract to be considered as a paper or a poster. Include the name of the presenter(s), affiliation, type of presentation, and contact information (email address preferred).
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