Archived April 2003 ebulletin

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This bulletin contains information on the following:

1. Set texts? New approaches to the teaching of literature in languages and related studies / area studies (06 June 2003 - CiLT, London) CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE 30 APRIL 2003
2. Hybridity, Contact Zones, Borderlands, Liminal Spaces - Interdisciplinarity and Inter-Cultural Learning in Area Studies Curricula (06 May 2003 - CiLT, London)
3. Implications Of The HE White Paper : Policy And Strategy For Languages (21 May 2003 - SOAS, University Of London)
4. Key Skills and Assessment in Linguistics (23 May 2003 - CiLT, London) CALL FOR CASE STUDIES DEADLINE 25 APRIL 03
5. Learning Technologies Project - CALL FOR BIDS DEADLINE 30 APRIL 2003
6. Promoting the use of the European Language Portfolio Conferences:
7. Fiplv Conference (2 - 5 July 2003 - Johannesburg, South Africa)
8. Alt-C Conference (8 - 10 September 2003 - University of Sheffield)
9. BAAL Annual Conference (4 - 6 September 2003, Leeds University)
10. Open University DOL Conference (4 - 5 December 2003 - Milton Keynes) CALL FOR PAPERS : DEADLINE 28 APRIL 2003

SUBJECT CENTRE EVENTS

1. Set Texts? New Approaches To The Teaching Of Literature In Languages And Related Studies / Area Studies (06 June 2003 - CILT, London) CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE 30 APRIL 2003

The Subject Centre will be holding a one-day seminar to explore innovatory approaches to the teaching of literature in or translated from languages other than English. Particular emphasis will be placed on the evolving role of literature both as a subject of study in its own right (e.g. in language and area studies programmes) and as a tool of study in other disciplines (e.g. business, politics and the sciences). We would welcome presentations on the following themes:

• Trends in literature teaching in language programmes
• Teaching postcolonial literatures
• Literature as a teaching tool in other disciplines
• Literature and technology
• Out with the old, in with the new. Are 'new literatures' pushing aside the 'classics'?

Abstracts of no more than 100 words should be sent to Alison Dickens (a.m.dickens@soton.ac.uk) by 30 April 2003.

2. Hybridity, Contact Zones, Borderlands, Liminal Spaces - Interdisciplinarity and Inter-Cultural Learning in Area Studies Curricula (06 May 2003 - CiLT, London)

Places are still available for this event which focuses on the different approaches and teaching and learning issues raised by multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches on Area Studies Programmes. If you or your colleagues are interested in this event you will find the programme for the day and the online registration form at: www.llas.ac.uk/events/archive/1450

3. Implications Of The HE White Paper : Policy And Strategy For Languages - (21 May 2003 - SOAS, University of London)

Representatives from HEFCE and the LTSN will join Michael Kelly (Subject Centre), Hilary Footitt (UCML), Richard Towell (University of Salford) and David Robey (University of Reading) to lead discussions on the White Paper, the National Languages Strategy, links between pedagogical research and unviersity teaching and learning, the 'New Landscape for Languages' study conducted for the Nuffield Foundation and the Collaboration Programme in Modern Languages in Higher Education. An attendance fee of £20 is payable for this event. Early registration is recommended as this is proving to be a popular event. Full details and a registration form are available on our website: www.llas.ac.uk/events/archive/1468

4. Key Skills and Assessment In Linguistics (23 May 2003 - CiLT, London) CALL FOR CASE STUDIES DEADLINE 25 APRIL 2003

The Subject Centre Linguistics Group is organising this event to discuss the identification, teaching and assessment of key skills in the context of current practice in the discipline. The Group would like to present examples of good practice and is seeking 2-3 case study presentations. Colleagues who would like to offer a paper are invited to submit a short abstract (150 words) to Alison Dickens (a.m.dickens@soton.ac.uk) by Friday 25 April. For further details on this event please visit our website: www.llas.ac.uk/events/archive/593

PROJECTS

5. Learning Technologies Project CALL FOR BIDS DEADLINE 30 APRIL 2003

There is still time to submit your bid to undertake a research and dissemination project in rethinking pedagogical models for e-learning in our subject areas. For more information please visit our website: www.llas.ac.uk/news/elearning.rtf

6. PROMOTING THE USE OF THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO

The School of Modern Languages at Southampton has received funding from the Nuffield Languages Programme for a project to promote and evaluate the use of the European Language Portfolio (ELP) in Higher Education. If you are already using the ELP, or are thinking of doing so, please contact Vicky Wright (vmw@soton.ac.uk) for more details of the project. There are small sums of money available to facilitate implementation, purchase of the portfolio etc.

CONFERENCES

7. FIPLV Conference (2 - 5 July 2003, Johannesburg, South Africa)

The 21st World Congress of the World Federation of Modern Language Associations is holding a conference entitled Identity and Creativity in Language Education from 2 - 5 July 2003 at Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa. For more details please go to : http://general.rau.ac.za/fiplv/

8. ALT-C Conference (8 - 10 September 2003, University of Sheffield)

The Association for Learning Technology (ALT) tenth Anniversary International Conference is jointly organised by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. For further details please consult the conference web site at: www.shef.ac.uk/alt

9. BAAL Annual Conference 4th - 6th September 2003, Leeds University

The 36th BAAL Annual Conference will be held at Leeds University from 4 - 6 September 2003. For more information please go to the website: www.baal.org.uk/baal03call.htm

10. OPEN UNIVERSITY DOL Conference (4 - 5 December 2003 - Milton Keynes) CALL FOR PAPERS : DEADLINE 28 APRIL 2003

Independent Language Learning : New Research Directions 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.
For more information and to submit your abstract, please go to: http://dol-conf.open.ac.uk.

All submissions will be acknowledged and authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by 30 May 2003.

We would be grateful if your 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 Secretary
Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
School of Modern Languages
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton SO17 1BJ

tel. 023 8059 4814
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