Conference Theme: Integration of Information Technology for Internet-based Chinese Education
Conference Dates: May 22-24, 1999
Conference Location: Overseas Chinese Convention Center in Taipei (25, Chuan-Yuan Road, Bei-Tou District, Taipei, TAIWAN, ROC)
Language for Presentation: Mandarin Chinese
Sponsor: Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission
Affiliated Sponsored Organizations:
--Graduate Institute of Chinese as a Second Language, National Taiwan Normal University
--The World Chinese Language Association
--Institute for Information Industry
--Chinese Multimedia Association

Conference Formats:
1. Keynote Speeches
2. Paper Presentations
3. Panel Discussions
4. Chinese Courseware and Software Exhibition
5. Web Site Demo

Conference Topics and Fields:
1. On-line Chinese Language Learning
2. Chinese Culture on Internet
3. Courseware and Software Development for Chinese Language Learning
4. Promotion of the Study of Chinese as a Second Language
5. Content Development for Chinese Culture on Internet
6. Diffusion of Chinese Culture through the Internet
7. Enhancement of Services and Education for Overseas Chinese
8. Shared experience related to Chinese Website Development and Management
9. Implementation of Distance Chinese Language Education via the Internet
10. Introduction to various Chinese language web-sites around the World
11. Construction of WWW Portal sites for Chinese Education
12. Long-term Management of Internet-based Chinese Education

Call for Papers: Please write a Chinese (or English) extensive abstract (about 1,000 Chinese Characters or 300 English words) that includes the Topics, Outline, Abstract, Keywords and the equipment (computer & AV) needs for presentation. Deadline: March 20, 1999 (Post-marked); April 1 for E-mail Submission only.

Registration and Paper Submission:
1. For general participants: Submit the Registration Form and payment.
2. For paper presentation: Submit both Registration Form and Paper abstract.
(A discount of payment will be notified to accepted presenters)

Please choose one of the following methods to transmit your submission:
1. E-mail Submission: Send your Paper Abstract and Demographic Information at the e-mail address: <icice@cc.ntnu.edu.tw> including the following demographic items: Name; Gender; Nationality; Affiliation and Position; Phone; Fax; E-mail; Mailing Address:Hotel Reservation: (Please indicate the dates that you need reservation)

2. On-line Submission on WWW: Please fill in all the blanks on the Registration Form at: http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/icice/

3. Mailing/Fax Submission: The Internet Chinese Education Center; 15th F., No. 5, Hsu Chow Road,Taipei, Taiwan 100,R.O.C. FAX: (886)-2-2397-6825

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Registration fee (including meals):
US$ 35 (or NT$ 1,000) for Pre-registration (By April 15, 1999)
US$ 70 (or NT$ 2,000) for Registration (By May 10, 1999)

Please send your payment to:
Bank: The International Commercial Banks of China-Cheng Chung Branch
Receiver Title: Ovreseas Chinese Affairs Commission
Account #: 01705095706

Hotel Reservation Service: (No deposit needed) Hotel (near the Taipei Train Station) at discount rates:
Single room: NT$ 1,700/per day (around US$ 54)
Double room: NT$ 850 (US$27)/per person (roommate will either be assigned or arranged by participants themselves in advance)

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For further information, please contact: Phone: (886)-2-2397-6824;
Fax: (886)-2-3397-6825; Email: icice@mail.ocac.gov.tw;
URL: http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/icice/

For more information, contact: 1999 NFLRC Summer Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1859 East-West Road #106, Honolulu, HI 96822. Phone: (808) 956-9424; Fax: (808) 956-5983:
E-mail: nflrc@hawaii.edu; URL: http://www.lll.hawaii.edu/nflrc/SI99/