Archived ebulletin January 2005

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1. Applied linguistics and the teaching of english and modern languages
2. The future of phonetics
3. New technologies for teaching linguistics
4. Teaching globalisation : developing interdisciplinary pedagogies for a changing world - call for papers
5. Call for articles
6. Networking day for departmental administrators
7. Guest speaker fund - "implementing an independent language learning policy for university language students"
8. Student essay competition
9. Research projects: call for expressions of interest
10. The place of languages in the curriculum - report available online
11. Disability and residence abroad
12. Widening participation and ensuring success
13. Moving forward with languages
14. (Inter-)facing : theory and practice
15. Baal/cup seminar
16. Help for student researching in applied linguistics
17. Translang project - materials available

Subject Centre Events

1. Applied linguistics and the teaching of English and Modern Languages

19 January 2005 Abden House, University of Edinburgh
The Subject Centre, in conjunction with The University of Edinburgh and Scottish CILT, is hosting a one-day seminar on Applied Linguistics and the teaching of English and Modern Languages. There are still some places available and details of the event together with an application form are now available on the Subject Centre website. PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for applications has been extended.

2. The future of phonetics

25 February 2004, CILT, London
A one-day workshop exploring the issues and problems we face in training the phoneticians of the future. How can we continue to maintain standards and traditions against a shrinking resource base (funding, staffing and time)? How can we attract people into a subject which is perceived as difficult and even to be avoided by many younger students? This workshop will explore these issues, offer suggestions and, most importantly, listen to your experiences and ideas. If you would like to register for this event please fill in the Subject Centre's online registration form.

3. New technologies for teaching linguistics

17 February 2005, CILT, London
Tips and tricks for teaching Linguistics with technology. A free event for tutors in Higher Education. This event will present examples of some of the ways in which new technologies can enhance the teaching of linguistics. There are still some places left. To apply please visit the CILT website (www.cilt.org.uk/cpd/140lo0205hef.htm).

4. Teaching globalisation: developing interdisciplinary pedagogies for a changing world - call for papers

18 April 2005, CILT, London
This conference aims to address pedagogic issues surrounding the study of global and local issues. How are these issues addressed in different disciplines? How can practitioners draw on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives to enhance student understandings of globalisation? For more details of themes and how to submit a paper go to the Subject Centre website. Deadline for submission: 11 February 2005

Subject Centre good practice guide

5. Call for articles

The Subject Centre wishes to expand its much-praised online collection of articles and case studies on aspects of the teaching and learning of Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies in Higher Education. Proposals are invited for either an article or a case study relating to a variety of areas. More detailed information can be found at the Subject Centre website.

Subject Centre joint event

6. Networking day for departmental administrators

8 February 2005, University of Leeds
This Networking Day for Departmental Administrators is being organised by the Higher Education Academy Subject Centres for Philosophical and Religious Studies (PRS), Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (LLAS) and History, Classics and Archaeology (HCA). No charge is being made and lunch will be provided. You are, however, asked to submit an online registration form (www.prs-ltsn.ac.uk/generic/admin_event_reg.html) is you wish to attend.

Subject Centre awards

7. Guest speaker fund

"Implementing an independent language learning policy for university language students"
2 February 2005 at 17.00, University of Leicester
The following event is the recipient of an award from the Subject Centre's Guest Speaker Fund. Jocelyn Wyburd, Director of the University Language Centre, University of Manchester, will hold a workshop at the University of Leicester at 5 p.m on Wednesday 2 February in Attenborough Building, Room S201. For further details and to register, contact Professor Richard Littlejohns, School of Modern Languages, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, phone 0116 252 2681, email rli@le.ac.uk

8. Student essay competition

Visit the Subject Centre website for details of the 2005 LLAS student essay competition.

Higher education academy

9. Research projects: Call for expressions of interest

The Higher Education Academy wishes to support evidence-based approaches to policy and practice and to pursue a scholarly, research-driven agenda to improve the quality of the student experience. One objective within this general aim is to promote and set up research programmes on key themes. The Academy Research Projects scheme constitutes one activity to meet this objective.
Projects must address one (or more) of 13 themes considered by the Academy as being of particular relevance to its aims. The duration of projects will normally be one year. The indicative level of funding is 25,000, although in exceptional circumstances a larger grant may be made available, up to an absolute maximum of 50,000.
Please visit the Higher Education Academy website (www.heacademy.ac.uk/researchprojects.htm) for details on how to apply.

Subject Centre website update

The following items have been added to the Subject Centre website:

10. The place of languages in the curriculum

This Subject Centre event was very well received and a report on the day's activity can be found at the Subject Centre events archive.

11. Disability and residence abroad

Author: John Canning

www.llas.ac.uk/resources/gpg/2241

12. Widening participation and ensuring success: transition from A-level to university

Author: Ian Claussen

www.llas.ac.uk/resources/paper/2236

Other conferences and events

13. Moving forward with languages

12 January 2005, University of Central Lancashire
This conference is being organised by the Department of Languages and International Studies at the University of Central Lancashire (Preston). For further details and the booking form please go to the Conference Information and Booking Form (www.uclan.ac.uk/business_services/conferences/Moving_Forward_with_Languages.pdf).

14. (Inter-)facing: theory and practice

21-22 April 2005, University of Exeter
Call for submissions - Deadline: 31 January 2005
This inter-disciplinary symposium aims to provide a forum for exchange between researchers, academics and practitioners of film and new digital media. It is organised by the University of Exeter in collaboration with the Exeter Picture House, the Bill Douglas Centre and the South West Film and Television Archive. For full details regarding submissions please contact Bridget Birchall by email: b.m.birchall@ex.ac.uk
Deadline for submissions: 31 January 2005.

15. BAAL/CUP Seminar : Instructed second language learning: state of the art

11-12 April 2005, University of York
Instructed Second Language Learning: State of the Art
Call for papers - Deadline: 27 January 2005
This seminar will review recent theoretical and methodological developments in research into language learning and teaching, in face to face and virtual settings. For further details regarding registration, submission of paper proposals and applications for postgraduate scholarships, there are 2 available, please contact either of the seminar co-ordinators: Prof. Rosamond Mitchell, email r.f.mitchell@soton.ac.uk and Dr. Emma Marsden, email em502@york.ac.uk.

Other

16. Help for student researching in applied linguistics

Interactive White Boards and CPS
The Subject Centre has been approached by a research student on an MA course in Applied Linguistics who will be researching the use of 'mind tools', in particular Interactive White Boards and CPS within an ESOL setting. The students needs help in locating an FE setting that uses these tools regularly and will not mind being used as the study institution. If anyone can offer advice, please contact the Subject Centre: llas@soton.ac.uk and we will pass your message on to the student.

17. TransLang project - materials available

The Subject Centre has received a number of complete sets of documentation and resources for the TransLang PROJECT (Transferable Skills Development for Non-specialist Languages 1997-2000). The document includes tutor guides and materials. If you would like to receive a free copy of these please email the Subject Centre : llas@soton.ac.uk

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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
email ljc2@soton.ac.uk