7th IATEFL ELTA Conference, Novi Sad, May 22-24
The 7th IATEFL ELTA International Annual Conference brings about many changes and you are cordially invited to experience those new delights and novelties either as a presenter or simply as a conference attendee. The Conference will be held from 22-24 May 2009 in a new venue – Master Center, Novi Sad.
The Conference bears the title: “Devise, wit; write, pen… and gather the harvest of knowledge”and is primarily focused on writing – teaching, practicing and assessing writing, choosing a topic, dealing with audience, motivating students to write, etc.
The 7th IATEFL ELTA International Annual Conference will be truly special if it is to be judged by the names of people to present, one of them being Dr Shelley Wong, President of TESOL. Besides Dr Wong, many other renowned plenary speakers and guests will add to the event’s importance.
English language teachers, university professors, teacher trainers and all those involved in teaching English in a myriad of other ways are more than welcome to apply for a form of presentation of their preference: talk, discussion, workshop or poster presentation and thus share with colleagues their experience, approach and strategy of dealing with the topic. If, however, your interest lies somewhere other than writing, it would be equally delightful to have you present.
The working part of the Conference will be accompanied by social events and an ELT Book Exhibition to enable you mingle with colleagues and browse through numerous books displayed at publshers’ stalls. Moreover, Conference attendees will have a chance to enjoy refreshments, the courtesy of sponsors, as well as win many prizes.
As the Conference is to be held in the new venue, organization calls for timely action concerningaccommodation. Therefore, we would like to alert you to the need of booking accommodation well in advance (preferably in January or February at the latest) either through our Accommodation Manager, Jelena Rakovi?, conferenceaccommodation@elta.org.rs , or on your own.
Updates, forms and other important details will be available by February on ELTA and British Council websites, so please make sure you check these sites from time to time. Please contact us atconferencemanager@elta.org.rs.
For further details and pre-registration, please visit: http://www.elta.org.rs/announcement.html
The 31st Cambridge Seminar on Contemporary Literature, July 11-17 July 2009
The British Council’s Cambridge Seminar on contemporary literature has influenced discussion, performance and debate on literature for over 30 years. The programme includes well-known – as well as innovatory and new – names, including novelists, poets, critics and other writers. Writers confirmed for 2009 so far include; John Burnside, Jim Crace, Linda Grant, Tony Harrison, Philip Hensher, Jackie Kay, David Lodge, Blake Morrison, Gillian Slovo, Marina Warner, Benjamin Zephaniah.
The seminar profiles the UK’s creative ideas and achievements and has been proven to increase the number of quality relationships between the UK and many other countries. It actively builds ties for the UK’s creative and knowledge economy. The event is fully residential. Over the years the seminar has brought together an impressive group of contemporary British writers and critics and offers delegates a lively mix of talks, discussions, performances, debates and an opportunity to talk with the writers about their work. The seminar brings new audiences into contact with the creative face of the UK, helps refresh existing perceptions of the UK and widens opportunities for the UK’s creative sector globally.
Participants, who come from many countries, have opportunities to meet and hear a wide range of writers from Britain, as well as take part in discussions about a range of literary trends and issues. In bringing together the insight and experiences of writers and participants in a strongly international context, the Cambridge Seminar offers an unrivalled literary experience. This is an opportunity to take part in one of the most intimate and influential literary events in the world in the relaxed surroundings of a Cambridge University College.
Many people who have attended the seminar in the past have described it as a defining moment in their careers, bringing them up-to-date with new trends in writing today and introducing them to an international network of like-minded people. The event is fully residential and is organised by the British Council Literature Department.
Who Should attend the Cambridge Seminar?
The target group for the Seminar is anyone based outside the UK who is professionally engaged with literature, including: writers, translators, academics, literary editors and critics, teachers, librarians, broadcasters, literary venue administrators and festival programmers. Good spoken English is essential: participants will get most from the Seminar if they enjoy and contribute to the discussion and interchange it fosters. There are places for up to 45 participants. We will cover all costs relating to registration, accommodation and meals for applicants. We do not cover the costs of international and local travel. We have to obtain the agreement of British Council offices in each country before we can confirm delegates. We shall let successful applicants know as soon as is possible:
Online registration is available at: https://survey.britishcouncil.org/wix/p8548742.aspx
AzETA International ELT conference, November 14-15
Azerbaijan English Teachers’ Association (AzETA) is delighted to announce 6th International ELT Conference Reaching Out … for Success to be held
on 14-15 November 2009
at Baku Slavic University, Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Conference will mainly focus on the following issues:
- Teaching Civic Education through ELT
- Methods and Teaching Skills
- Using Technology for Teaching English
- English for Specific Purposes
- Materials development
- Testing and Assessment
- Teaching English to Young Learners
- Online Projects
- Involving learners in extra-curricula activities
Contact details:
Telephone: +994 12 441 5068 (ext.: 1-51)
Tel/Fax: +994 12 441 3632
Email: elmira_e40@hotmail.com
Fourth International and 40th Annual ELTAI Conference, Chennai (Tamilnadu, India), August 7-9
Theme: “Managing Mixed-Ability Classes”
Call for Papers: Papers are invited on the conference theme and other related aspects of ELT.
Last date for submission of abstracts (in about 200 words): 31st May, 2009.
Registration Fees:
- For TEACHERS
Registration fee is Rs.500 for ELTAI members and Rs.600 for others.(Paper presenters who are not members of ELTAI should send Rs.100 as Paper presentation fee, in addition to their Registration fee.) - For POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS AND Full-time RESEARCH SCHOLARS in English, Education and Linguistics.
Registration fee is Rs.300/-only (ONLY ON PRDUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE FROM THE PRINCIPAL OR HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT) and Paper Presentation Fee is Rs.100. - OVERSEAS DELEGATES
Registration fee is US$50.
ACCOMMODATION (For Indian delegates only): Prior intimation and advance payment of Rs.500 are necessary for reserving accommodation for outstation delegates. (In case of cancellation, ninety per cent of the advance paid will be returned provided intimation is given before 5th August 2009. For further details contact eltai_india@yahoo.co.in or 044-9381052997.
REGISTRATION: Please download the registration form from the link below. Paper presenters should fill in both Part A and Part B. Oothers Part-A only. Filled-in forms should be sent along with the Registration fee to the following address.
For further details and pre-registration, please visit: http://www.eltai.org/activities.htm
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