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TISLID 2010 : First International Workshop on Technological Innovation for Specialized Linguistic Domains: Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives | |||||||||||||
Link: http://atlas.uned.es/TISLID10 | |||||||||||||
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Call For Papers | |||||||||||||
First International Workshop on Technological
Innovation for Specialized Linguistic Domains: Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives TISLID'10 (http://atlas.uned.es/TISLID10) CALL FOR PAPERS Over the last decade, research on language teaching/learning has led to an outstanding proliferation of technological applications. Many of these are oriented towards restricted professional and academic contexts of use as a reflection of real world demands for language tuition. The multiple divergences of such specialized linguistic domains with respect to general or standard languages require a dedicated perspective for the computer-based teaching and processing of what are also referred to as LSPs (Languages for Special Purposes). TISLID'10 will be hosted by the ATLAS research group (http://atlas.uned.es) in UNED, Madrid, 21-22 October 2010. This event will include plenary talks, keynote speeches, workshops, short presentations, posters, and a round table debate. The following plenary and keynote speakers have confirmed their participation: - Dr. Elisabet Arn�, President of AELFE (European Association of Languages for Specific Purposes) - Dr. Ana Gimeno, President of EUROCALL (European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning) - Dr. Stephen Bax, Reader in English Language, Learning, Assessment and Technology, University of Bedfordshire - Dr. Ricardo Mairal, Professor of English Language and Linguistics, UNED The organisers welcome the submission of research papers dealing with technology-supported LSP teaching/learning and processing. We particularly encourage proposals on new theoretical and methodological foundations for the development of LSP-based systems. Scholars interested in submitting an article should send a 500-word abstract in electronic format by April 25th 2010 (see abstract guidelines: http://atlas.uned.es/TISLID10/Abstract_Guidelines_v2.doc). Submissions are also welcome for one-hour workshops and for posters. All proposals will be subject to a double-peer blind review process. Acceptance will be confirmed by May 25th. Topics relevant to this workshop include (but are not limited to): - Critical analyses of different CALL approaches - Specificity of the processing of specialized linguistic domains vs. general languages: types of knowledge - Contrastive studies of different specialized linguistic domains - AI strategies and techniques in LSP-based processing - Principles of technology-enhanced methodology for use with sublanguages - The use of linguistic formalisms and approaches in sublanguage-based CALL - The use and adaptation of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and other didactic frameworks for LSP - Software tools and resources for teaching/processing LSPs All accepted abstracts will be published on CD by UNED. Furthermore, a subset of the best articles will be published as a separate research book. The authors in question will be required to submit an extended version of their paper (2500-3000 words) by July 1st 2010. A Best Research Paper Award will be given for the most significant contribution to the workshop in terms of theoretical and/or methodological advancement in the area of technology-supported LSP teaching/processing. The Best Research Paper Award will consist of a Certificate and a set of LSP books and electronic materials from a specialized publisher and it will be announced before the closing act of the workshop. For further information please contact: TISLID@adm.uned.es |
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