The 2016 International Conference on the Globalization of Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education (G-SLATE) is a three-day, international, peer-reviewed conference that invites scholarly interactions among academics, researchers, educators, and students. With the theme Language in the 21st Century, the conference is a wonderful opportunity to share research, insights and techniques, and form professional networks in this burgeoning field of linguistics and education. We will welcome submissions of 250 words on the following topic areas:

Bilingualism and Multilingualism
Cross-Linguistic Influences
Heritage Languages
Language & Discourse Analysis
Language Disorders
Language, Mind and Culture
Linguistic Imperialism
Literacies
Multilingualism
Phonetics and Phonology
Pragmatics
Semantics
SLA Theories and Research Methodology
Sociolinguistics
Text/Corpus Linguistics
Approaches to Teaching ELT and L2
Cooperative/Collaborative Learning
Issues in Intercultural Language Learning
Distance and Open Learning
Educational Technology and Globalization
Innovation and Change in Education
Language Assessment
Language Planning/Curriculum
Language Policy and Management
Learning Strategies
Professional Development and Teacher Training
Program Administration
Social Media and Networking in Education