2013 SLA Graduate Student Symposium

 

Contexts of Learning, April 19-20, 2013, University of Iowa

The SLA graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Iowa have formed a partnership to host an annual SLA Graduate Student Symposium. Organizing and hosting the conference alternates between the universities. Graduate students in SLA and related disciplines present their work and meet distinguished researchers in their field.

The theme of the 2013 symposium is Contexts of Learning. Submissions may address the conference theme or any area related to current and future trends in SLA research.

Call for Proposals:
http://www.uiowa.edu/~flares/symp13/call.html

 

Other news

 

FLARE Alumna to receive an award

 

Anna Kolesnikova (PH.D. SLA, 2011) has won the 2012 Emma Birkmaier Award for For Doctoral Dissertation Research in Foreign Language Education. Since Anna is a brand new mom, she will not be in Philadelphia to accept the award personally. However, FLARE alumna and 2007 Birkmaier Award winner—Idoia Elola—will be accepting the award on her behalf.

 

Other news

 

2012 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo
Many Languages, One United Voice
November 16-18 in Philladelphia, PA

 

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Annual Convention and World Languages Expo brings together thousands of teachers, administrators, method instructors and students of foreign languages at all levels from across the world. The convention features over 600 educational sessions on such topics areas as: Assessment, Culture, Curriculum, Literature, Methods/Techniques, Advocacy and Policy Issues, Professional Development, Research, Specific Purposes, Standards and Technology.

 

More information at:

http://www.actfl.org/convention-expo

 

 

 

AAAL 2013
March 13-20, Dallas, TX

 

Nationally and internationally, the AAAL conference has a reputation as a comprehensive and stimulating conference including in-depth colloquia and paper sessions, topical and thought-provoking plenary presentations, excellent book exhibits, and plentiful opportunities for networking. The 2013 conference foregrounds applied linguistics in a globalizing world.

 

More information at: http://www.aaal.org/