5th International Symposium on Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching

Oct. 8-10 (Beijing) and Oct. 11-14 (Guilin)

Theme: Focus on the Learner

Sponsors
The Research Institute for Foreign Languages and the Dept. of Foreign Languages of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, work in collaboration with the College of International Culture and Education of Guangxi Normal University and the Department of Modern Languages and the Department of English of the University of Northern Iowa, are pleased to announce their 5th International Symposium on Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching.

The symposium will be held from Oct. 8th to 9th (Beijing portion) and from Oct. 11th to 14th (Guilin portion). Participants may choose to take part in either one or both parts of the symposium.

Invited Keynote Speakers
Rod Ellis, University of Auckland, Auckland
Gui Shichun, Guangdong University of Foreign Languages and Trade, Guangzhou
Wu Yi'an, Beijing University of Foreign Languages, Beijing

Theme
Focus on the Learner

Objectives
We hope to network and bring together researchers and teachers to discuss issues facing them in the 21st century. We also hope to provide a forum where the participants can share their ideas and experience in theoretical exploration or teaching practice. Particular attention is paid to the learner, whose role and development should be taken into full account in any language teaching program.

Sub-themes
The symposium will focus on a number of sub-themes including but not limited to the following:

Working language English

Call for papers
The Organizing Committee is now inviting submission of abstracts for papers. Abstracts should be a single page, with an additional page for data or references if necessary. They are preferably not more than 500 words. Abstracts should include contact information (name, affiliation, mail address, e-mail address, telephone number) in the body of the mail. They may be submitted either electronically or by mail. If submitted electronically, the abstract should either be pasted into the e-mail or should be an attachment.

E-mail submissions should be sent to Mr. Jiang Quanhong fldbuaa@public.fhnet.cn.net. The mail address is Mr. Jiang Quanhong, Dept. of Foreign Languages, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing 100083, China.

Abstracts should be received by June 30, 2001. Notification of acceptance will be made by July 31, 2001.

Symposium Venue
The symposium will be held in Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Beijing and Guangxi Normal University in Guilin, which is considered by many to be China's best scenic spot for its unique karst terrain.

Dates and activities
(Oct. 5 Arrival in Beijing for pre-conference activities)
Oct. 6-7 Visits to the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace
Oct. 7 Arrival & registration for the symposium
Oct. 8-9 Meeting in Beijing (one night for Beijing Opera)
Oct. 10 Departure for Guilin (Afternoon maybe shopping time if arrival is around noon)
Oct. 11-12 Meeting in Guilin (one night for performance by the 13 ethnic minorities of the region)
Oct. 13-14 Sightseeing in Guilin (incl. boat trip along Li River to Yangshuo, and sightseeing around Guilin)
Oct. 15 Departure from Guilin

Registration
Participants must register for the symposium on Oct. 7 for the Beijing portion or Oct. 10th for the Guilin portion. Those who want to take part in the pre-conference activities must register on Oct. 5.

The fees for the participants are as follows:
For the Beijing portion alone: US$400 (excluding the pre-conference activities) or $550 (including the pre-conference activities).

For the Guilin portion alone: US$600.

For both the Beijing and Guilin (incl. the flight from Beijing to Guilin): US$1150.

For both the Beijing and Guilin (incl. pre-conference activities and the flight from Beijing to Guilin): US$1300.

These are for double-room in 3-star hotels or above, for single room add $20/day.

The fees for spouse/child are as follows:
The Beijing portion alone: US$200(excluding the preconference activities) or $300 (including the preconference activities).

The Guilin portion alone:US$400.

Both the Beijing and Guilin (incl. the flight from Beijing to Guilin):US$750.

Both the Beijing and Guilin (incl. pre-conference activities and the flight from Beijing to Guilin): US$850.

Important dates
Submission of abstract: June 30, 2001

Notification of acceptance: July 31, 2001

Symposium registration: Oct. 5 or Oct. 7 or Oct. 11

Inquiries:
Mok Sui Sang
<ssmok@hkbu.edu.hk>

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