Pragmatics 语用学

 

                                                                                                                      

 

 

 

Faculty of Philology,

 State University of Applied Sciences, Konin, Poland, 

 

and

 

Department of English Studies, Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts,

Adam Mickiewicz University, Kalisz, Poland

 

 

Focus on the learner: Contributions of individual differences to second language learning and teaching

 

Konin, October 17^th-19^th, 2016

 

CALL FOR PAPERS

 

 

 

THEME

 

While the effectiveness of second or foreign language instruction hinges on a number of factors, some of which are external to the learner (e.g., teachers’ qualifications and involvement, the instructional practices used, group dynamics, the characteristics of the instructional context), it has long been recognized that success in language learning is to a large extent determined by individual learner differences. Such factors, which can be biological (e.g., age), cognitive (e.g., aptitude), affective (e.g., motivation) or social (e.g., socioeconomic background) in nature and which have been defined and classified in various ways, can be investigated from a quantitative and qualitative perspective, or a mixed-methods approach can be employed in such research. The conference aims to enhance our understanding of such variables, possible interactions between them, and their effect on the processes of language learning and teaching. The event will be of relevance and significance not only to academics, researchers, teacher educators and materials writers, but also to language teachers wishing to enhance their instructional practices.

 

ORGANIZERS

 

The event will be organized by the Faculty of Philology, State University of Applied Sciences, Konin, Poland, and the Department of English Studies, Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts, Adam Mickiewicz University, Kalisz, Poland. The organizing committee is headed by prof. Miros?aw Pawlak (pawlakmi@amu.edu.pl) – Chair and dr. Anna Mystkowska-Wiertelak – Co-Chair, representing both of the institutions.

 

PLENARY SPEAKERS

 

The following scholars have agreed to participate in the conference and deliver plenary talks:

 

           ·          prof. Kata Csizér (E?tv?s University, Budapest)

           ·          prof. Jean-Marc Dewaele (Birkbeck College, University of London)

           ·          prof. Laura Gurzynski-Weiss (Indiana University, Bloomington)

           ·          prof. Paula Kalaja (University of Jyv?skyl?)

           ·          prof. Ernesto Macaro (University of Oxford)

           ·          prof. Sarah Mercer (University of Graz)

           ·          prof. Simone Pfenninger (University of Zurich)

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

 

We welcome contributions related to the theme of the conference in the form of papers (20 minutes + 10 minutes for discussion), workshops (60 minutes) and posters which could, among other things, focus on the following areas:

 

·         the role of biological and cognitive factors (e.g., age, aptitude, working memory);

·         the contribution of affective variables (e.g., motivation, anxiety, WTC);

·         different dimensions of the self in second language learning;

·         beliefs about different aspects of language learning and teaching;

·         learning styles and second language learning;

·         socioeconomic factors and success in language learning;

·         the role of identity in second language learning;

·         individual differences and interaction;

·         individual factors and the effectiveness of instructional practices;

·         individual differences and new technologies;

·         interfaces between different individual difference variables;

·         the dynamic nature of individual variation in language learning;

·         teaching learners with special educational needs;

·         individual differences and teacher education;

·         reconciling learner and teacher characteristics in the classroom;

·         methodology of research into individual learner differences.

 

Abstracts of papers and workshops in the range of 250-300 words should be submitted by e-mail to focusonthelearner2016@gmail.com by May 31^st, 2016 The proposals should include the title, name, affiliation, e-mail address and a short biographical note, about 60-80 words in length. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by June 30^th, 2016.

 

PUBLICATION OF PAPERS

 

After the conference selected papers will be published in a peer-reviewed volume and the journals Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching or Konin Language Studies. Further information concerning the publication as well as the submission guidelines will be sent after the conference.

 

VENUE

 

The venue for the event will be the Conference Center of State University of Applied Sciences in Konin, Poland at 4 Popie?uszki St., where all the plenary and parallel sessions will be held, and meals and refreshments will be served. 

 

 

REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE FEE

 

All the participants are requested to return the registration form and pay the conference fee by August, 31^st, 2016. The fee, which covers organization costs, conference materials, lunches and refreshments is 450 PLN for Polish participants and 160 euro for participants from other countries. We will be able to refund 50% of the fee before September 20^th, 2016 and after that date no refunds will be possible. The fee should be transferred to the following bank account (bank transfer charges are the responsibility of the payer):

 

Państwowa Wy?sza Szko?a Zawodowa w Koninie

ul. Przyja?ni 1

62-510 Konin

Bank Zachodni WBK SA

BIC (SWIFT) CODE: WBKPPLPP

IBAN number: PL 65 1500 1461 1214 6004 7669 0000

The title of the payment: Focus on the learner 2016 + name of the participant

 

The registration form is attached at the end of this circular.

 

ACCOMMODATION

 

The participants are requested to book their own accommodation in the Konin Hotel which has consented to offer a discount on its regular room rates:

 

HOTEL “KONIN”

Al. 1 Maja 13

62-510 Konin, Poland
tel. + 48 63 243 76 00

fax  + 48 63 243 76 07

e-mail: recepcja@hotelkonin.pl

http://www.hotelkonin.pl/

 

Rooms are available from October 16^th to October 19^th. Rates: single room 135-165 PLN (ca. 35-40 euro), double room 165-195 PLN (ca. 45-50 euro), triple room 240 PLN (ca. 60 euro). Breakfast is included in these prices. The name of the conference should be mentioned at the time of the booking.

 

For further information, participants are requested to contact the Conference Secretaries:

 

dr. Katarzyna Papaja

Karolina Rakowicz, MA

Faculty of Philology

State University of Applied Sciences in Konin

ul. Przyja?ni 1

62-510 Konin, Poland

tel. (63) 2497240

e-mail: focusonthelearner2016@gmail.com

 

Information about the Conference and important updates can also be found on the conference website https://sites.google.com/site/focusonthelearner2016konin/

 

 

CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS

 

prof. Miros?aw Pawlak (pawlakmi@amu.edu.pl) – Chair

dr. Anna Mystkowska-Wiertelak – Co-Chair

 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

 

dr. Jakub Bielak

dr. Marek Derenowski

dr, Katarzyna Papaja

dr, Bartosz Wolski

Ewa Konieczna, MA

Karolina Rakowicz, MA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus on the learner: Contributions of individual differences to second language learning and teaching

 

Konin, October 17^th-19^th, 2016

 

REGISTRATION FORM

(separate forms necessary for co-speakers)

 

 

Name: .........................................................................................................................................

 

Academic title: ...........................................................................................................................

 

Affiliation: ....................................................................................................................................

 

Mailing address: ....................................................................................................................

 

Tel./fax: ........................................................................................................................................

 

e-mail: ..........................................................................................................................................

 

Do you wish to present a paper?                                        YES             NO

 

The title of the paper: .................................................................................................................

 

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Equipment required: ...................................................................................................................

 

Special requirements (vegetarian meal, etc.): ..............................................................................

 

Do you wish to receive an invoice?                                          YES             NO

The invoice should be issued to:

Name and surname of the conference participant OR name of the institution:………………

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Address:……………………………………………………………………………………….

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VAT code (if applicable): …………………………………………………………………….

 

 

Completed registration forms should be returned no later than August 31st, 2016 to the address:   focusonthelearner2016@gmail.com.