Archived ebulletin November 2004
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This bulletin contains information on the following:
- Making sense of copyright - now full
- New methods in literary Linguistics and their relevance for Linguistics and Literature students
- Disciplinary identity of area studies
- Applied linguistics and the teaching of English and Modern Languages
- Materials development projects
- Pedagogic research projects
- Workshops to go
- Guest speaker fund
- Travel bursaries (new)
- Subject Centre website update - new resources this month
- National disability team conference - call for papers
- Language world conference & exhibition 2005 - call for contributions
- European business school london - conference
- The assessment of discussions/seminars in he
- Courses for supporting visually impaired/blind students
- Oxford University language centre conference
Subject Centre events
1. Making sense of copyright - now full
This event is now full. Documents relating to it will be posted on the Subject Centre website after the event.
2. New methods in literary linguistics and their relevance for linguistics and literature students
26 November 2004, School of African and Oriental studies, University of London
Please note: There has been a CHANGE OF VENUE for this event. It will now be held in the Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London.
A location map (www.soas.ac.uk/gallery/findus.html) can be viewed. This event will consist of four sessions that will give a short account of the intellectual base for the field together with practical sessions on applications of linguistic techniques to literary studies. For a full programme and our online Registration Form go to the Subject Centre website.
3. Disciplinary identity of area studies
29 November 2004, CILT, London
This conference aims to discuss the nature of Area Studies and its value to its composite disciplines, its contribution to teaching and research and most importantly whether Area Studies itself is, or can become, a discipline. Go to the Subject Centre website for a full programme and our online registration form.
4. Applied linguistics and the teaching of English and Modern Languages
19 January 2005, Abden House, University of Edinburgh campus
The Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies, 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 on 19 January 2005 at Abden House on Edinburgh University campus. This seminar will explore ways in which the two distinct target audiences for the work produced by applied linguists in the area of language teaching and learning, namely people in ELT and in Modern Languages, can overlap increasingly so that shared problems can be addressed jointly and shared solutions developed. More information will shortly be posted on the events page of our website.
The cost for attending this event will be £30. For further details or to register please contact Lottie Gregory: c.w.gregory@stir.ac.uk
Subject Centre call for bids
5. Materials development projects
The Subject Centre is seeking to expand and develop its Materials Bank resource.
We are inviting bids for small-scale projects (max £5000 per project) which will develop new materials that can be made available for sharing across the sector. Further details and an application form can be found at the Subject Centre website. The closing date for applications is 30th November 2004 and projects will begin in January 2005.
6. Pedagogic reserch projects
Pedagogical research fund (Deadline: 15 November 04)
7. Workshops to go
Workshops to go (Deadline: 8 November 04)
8. Guest speaker fund
Guest Speaker Fund (no deadline)
9. Travel burseries
The Subject Centre has set aside funding to award travel bursaries to those attending its workshops and conferences. Two bursaries of up to £50 will be available for each workshop. special consideration will be given to applications from part-time, hourly paid and new staff. Successful applicants will be asked to write a brief report (up to 500 words) on the workshop they have attended. An application form will be available on our website by 10 November. For more details, contact Liz Ashurst, Subject Centre Manager (E.J.Ashurst@soton.ac.uk)
Subject Centre website update
10. Subject Centre website update - new resources this month
The following items have been added to the Materials Bank:
Computer-Assisted Practice Activities for Irish Language Learners (CAPAILL)
Author: Greg Toner
Learning to read Arabic: A beginners' guide
Author: Mahjoob Zweiri
Arabic study materials
Author: Steve Cushion
Conferences and other events
11. National disability team conference
Two-day conference 28/29 April 2005, Hilton, Watford
Call for papers: Deadline 15 November 2004
The National Disability Team (NDT) conference aims to bring together key staff from across the higher education sector to discuss and debate future approaches to institution wide provision for disabled students.
For further information go to the National Disability Team website (www.natdisteam.ac.uk).
12. Language world conference & exhibition 2005
1-3 July 2005, The University of Kent at Canterbury. Call for contributions: 15 November 2004
The theme of this conference is "creating opportunities" and contributions appropriate to this overall theme are welcomed. To contribute a session at Language World please provide a title and 80-word description, which will serve as your session abstract if accepted into the conference programme, by 15 November 2004. Please email your contribution to SharonC@ALL-languages.org.uk or fax to Sharon Curry on 0044 1788 544149. For further details Sharon Curry can be reached on 01788 546443, Association for Language Learning website (www.ALL-languages.org.uk).
13. European business school London - Conference
Exploratory practice: a principled framework or practitioner research on language teaching and learning
25 May 2005 at the European Business School - London (2pm - 5.30pm)
This half-day conference will offer participants an opportunity to find out more about the new and accessible approach to research on language teaching and learning 'Exploratory Practice'. There will be a charge of £25 for attendance and numbers will be limited. If you would like to attend the event please contact: Sally Mileham, the Conference Administrator : email Milehams@Regent's College. tel: 020 7487 7464 or fax: 020 7487 7465. For any other information please contact Assia Rolls : rollsa@regents.ac.uk
14. The assessment of discussions/seminars in HE
Research is being undertaken at Bishop Grosseteste College, Lincoln into assessed discussions/seminars in HE. The researcher wishes to compare and contrast the approaches taken by different disciplines/departments in order to evaluate contemporary practice. For further information please email Sally Bentley on s.a.bentley@bgc.ac.uk
15. Courses for supporting visually impaired/blind students
One-day course for HE staff on 06 December 2004 at RNIB, London
Another of these popular courses is being offered for staff who need an overview of best practice methodology, and access technology, for supporting blind and visually impaired students. Presented by the National Centre for Tactile Diagrams and the Royal National Institute of the Blind. Please download full details and a registration form from the National Centre for Tactile Diagrams website (www.nctd.org.uk/Training/Dis_Officers/6Dec2004/index.asp).
16. Oxford University language centre conference
23 June 2005 'Le francais parlé au XXIe siècle - normes et variations'
La maison française d'Oxford, Oxford
This conference will be held at the Maison Française d'Oxford. Researchers are invited to submit papers with the suggested field. A detailed presentation of the conference and practical information can be found on the conference website (http://users.ox.ac.uk/~fp2005)
The deadline for submission of abstracts is 10 December 2004.
We would be grateful if you 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 for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
Modern Languages
School of Humanities
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton SO17 1BJ
tel: 023 8059 4814
fax: 023 8059 4815
email: ljc2@soton.ac.uk
