Conference Theme
Language, Identity, Literacy, and L2 Learning and Teaching: Innovation and Challenges(语言、身份认同、读写素养与第二语言教学:革新与挑战)
Learner identity and L2 learning(语言认同与第二语言学习)
Developing L2 Literacy(培育第二语言读写素养)
Innovation in L2 Teaching: Strategies, Policies, and Challenges(第二语言革新教学:教学策略、政策与挑战)
Digital Language Learning and Teaching: Implementation and Effectiveness(计算机科技在语言教育的应用与成效)
Globalization and International Education (全球化及国际教育)
Intercultural Communication Competence and Its Development(跨文化沟通能力与其发展)
English as Lingua Franca and Intercultural Communication(英语为全球通用语及跨文化沟通)
Discourse and Genre Analysis(篇章分析)
Study Abroad, Language Acquisition and Multilingual Identity(海外游学语言习得及多语言认同)
Other themes related to language studies and culture(其他)
Time:March 16-17, 2018
Plenary Speeches
David Carless, Professor, Division of English Language Education, The University of Hong Kong: “Peer feedback in second language writing: potentials and challenges”
Jette Hansen Edwards, Professor of the English Department, The Chinese University of Hong Kong: “Individual difference in second language pronunciation attainment”
Andy Kirkpatrick, Professor in linguistics, School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, Nathan campus, Griffith University: “An ELF-aware Approach to English Language Teaching”
Bonny Norton, Professor, Professor & Distinguished University Scholar, Department of Language & Literacy Education, University of British Columbia: “Identity, Literacy, and Language Learning in a Digital World”
Wenli Tsou, Professor of Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, National Cheng Kung University: “Content and Language Integrated Learning for Primary Education in Taiwan”
Workshops
Professor Jette Hansen Edwards
Professor Andy Kirkpatrick
Book Fair
2-day book fair
Publications
1. Proceedings
2. Papers on application of English will be considered for review and published by the Journal of Applied English
Important Dates
Abstract due: December 1st, 2017 (abstract of no more than 300 words plus CV via email: mcuaeic@gmail.com)
Acceptance notification: December 11th, 2017 (If abstracts are accepted)
Full paper deadline: January 8th, 2018 (10 pages maximum)
Acceptance notification: January 17th, 2018
Contacts
Conference Convener: Dr. Chris Liu
Conference Organizer: Dr. Lilie Tsay, Dr. Vincent Chang
Contact person: Irene Hung (mcuaeic@gmail.com)
Tel: 886-3 350-7001 ext. 3211~3
Fax: 886-3-359-3870
Website: http://web.dae.mcu.edu.tw