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From: "R.Hampel" <[log in to unmask]>
CALL FOR PAPERS
Independent Language Learning: New Research Directions
Department of Languages, The Open University UK
4th-5th December 2003
This conference will focus on new research into independent language
learning, concentrating particularly on:
* Distance language learning
* Computer-Mediated Communication
* Internet applications in language learning
* Learner strategies and strategy training
* Intercultural issues in language learning, including online
* Assessment and feedback
* E-literacy
* Materials and curriculum design
Other aspects of independent learning such as learner advising, non-
specialist learners or study abroad are by no means excluded.
PLENARY SPEAKERS include:
* Andrew Cohen, University of Minnesota, USA
* Mike Levy, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
* David Little, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
* Cynthia White, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
We invite abstracts of no more than 400 words for INDIVIDUAL PAPERS,
which are 20 minutes long with an additional 10 minutes for discussion.
They should be submitted by 28th April 2003.
To submit your abstract online, please point your browser to:
http://dol-conf.open.ac.uk.
Alternatively, please submit your abstract in the body of an email -
attachments are NOT acceptable - to arrive by 28th April 2003. Emails
should be entitled: "DoL-Conference: abstract submission" and sent to:
[log in to unmask] Please make sure that you include: your
name, address, institution, conference theme(s), title of your paper,
name of co-author/s.
All submissions will be acknowledged and authors of accepted abstracts
will be notified by 30th May 2003.
The language of the conference is English.
It is anticipated that selected papers from the conference will be
published.
Details of registration will be posted on the conference website at
http://dol-conf.open.ac.uk.
Dr Regine Hampel
Lecturer in German
Department of Languages
Faculty of Education and Language Studies
Tel: ++44 (0)1908 858704
Fax: ++44 (0)1908 858428
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