Dear All,

Please consider submitting a paper proposal to one of the following panels (SIS Biennial Conference, Royal Holloway, London, 19-20 June 2024) on Italian Language Education.

Please see submission guidelines below.

Buone cose,

Rosalba Biasini, Alessia Risi, Enrico Cecconi

 

Proposal: “New Approaches to Teaching and Assessing Italian Language”

 

This two-fold panel aims to bring together educators, researchers, and practitioners to share insights, best practices, and innovative strategies that contribute to the advancement of Italian language education. We therefore invite those who may be interested to submit a 300-word abstract, along with a short biographical note, for one of the two following calls for papers.

 

Panel 1: “New Strategies in Italian Language Pedagogy”

 

This panel seeks abstracts that delve into inventive and contemporary approaches to teaching Italian. We welcome submissions that explore pedagogical strategies, technology integration, curriculum development, and other innovative methods that contribute to the enhancement of Italian language education. Presentations should focus on the dynamic and evolving landscape of Italian language, encouraging dialogue on fresh perspectives and effective teaching and learning practices.

 

Panel 2: “Exploring Varied Assessment Types and Effective Evaluation Techniques”

 

This panel invites abstracts addressing diverse assessment types and effective evaluation techniques in the context of Italian language education. We encourage submissions that delve into different and innovative forms of assessment. Presentations should explore best practices in evaluating language proficiency, the integration of technology in assessments, and strategies for providing constructive feedback. The goal is to facilitate a comprehensive discussion on assessment methodologies that enhance the learning experience for Italian language learners.

 

The organisers will welcome contributions for both panels on topics including but not limited to the following:

 

• use of performative and artistic forms (e.g., theatre, literature);
• integration of new technology-assisted learning (e.g., AI and active use of VLE platforms);
• proposal of making language inclusive;
• how and what to assess through innovative forms of assessments (e.g., technology-assisted learning, performative, and artistic forms);
• how to evaluate progress during the YA;
• reflecting on delivery and assessment modalities after the pandemic.

 

Submission Guidelines:

 

• Abstracts should be no more than 300, for a 20-minute presentation.
• Clearly indicate the preferred panel (Panel 1 or Panel 2) in your submission.
• Include the title of the presentation, name of the speaker(s), affiliation, and contact information.

 

Join us in contributing to the discourse on the future of Italian language education. We look forward to your engaging submissions!

 

Please submit your abstract to all organisers:

 

Rosalba Biasini (University of Liverpool, [log in to unmask])

Enrico Cecconi (University of Bath, [log in to unmask])

Alessia Risi (University of Exeter, [log in to unmask])