The Forum on Language Change is accepting proposals on two planned sessions for the 2018 MLA in New York City.  See details below for each session.

“Language Change: Global (Im-)migration and Linguistic Insecurity”

The Forum on Language Change is accepting proposals that explore “Language Change: Global (Im-)migration and Linguistic Insecurity…[Read more]

Hello!

I wanted to let members of this group know that Lisa Zunshine has made her 2008 book, “Strange Concepts and the Stories They Make Possible” available open access in CORE at http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/M6904F. Here’s the abstract: “Fantastic tales of rebellious robots and animated artifacts are a permanent fixture in popular culture and have…[Read more]

Hello:

I’m in my first year of directing a study abroad program in Madrid. I was interested in hearing from current or former study abroad directors about how they approach the introductory or “orientation” course while abroad. How do you balance providing necessary information (about security, getting to know the host campus, etc.) with course…[Read more]

“Insecurity in the Classroom: Programs, Pedagogy, and Peripateticism”

The Forum on Language Change is accepting proposals that explore “Insecurity in the Classroom: Programs, Pedagogy, and Peripateticism” for the 2018 MLA in New York City.  We are especially interested in those that examine Language Change in the context ofhow recent politi…[Read more]

Dear colleagues,

The Executive Committee of the Forum on Language Change is seeking proposals for the session “Language Change: Global (Im-)migration and Linguistic Insecurity”.  See short and long CFP below.

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Papers exploring how global and local migrations affect language practices and patterns (e.g. linguistic in…[Read more]

Dear colleagues,

The Executive Committee of the Forum on Language Change is seeking proposals for the session “Language Change: Global (Im-)migration and Linguistic Insecurity”.  See short and long CFP below.

____________________

Papers exploring how global and local migrations affect language practices and patterns (e.g. linguistic in…[Read more]

Dear colleagues,

The Executive Committee of the Forum on Language Change is seeking proposals for the session “Language Change: Global (Im-)migration and Linguistic Insecurity”.  See short and long CFP below.

____________________

Papers exploring how global and local migrations affect language practices and patterns (e.g. linguistic in…[Read more]

Dear Colleagues:

The Executive Committee of the MLA Forum on Applied Linguistics invites you to submit presentation proposals for the 2018 convention in New York City (4 to 7 January).

We invite abstracts for research that examines and provides data on advanced-level writing proficiency development; for example: the role and importance of…[Read more]

The Language Change Forum is seeking to fill one position on its Executive Committee. The position will be for the duration of 5 years. Eligible nominees should be MLA members and should not be currently serving on another MLA Forum’s Executive Committee. Please send your nominations (including self-nomination) to Gerardo Augusto Lorenzino, g…[Read more]

269. Selected Topics in Applied Linguistics: How to Choose a Theory

Friday, 6 January, 12:00 noon–1:15 p.m., 409, Philadelphia Marriott

Program arranged by the forum LSL Applied Linguistics

Presiding: Lee B. Abraham, Columbia University

1. “Applying Theories in Language Programs,” Mary Wildner-Bassett, University of Arizona

2. “…[Read more]

Thursday, 5 January

The Changing Boundaries of Language Instruction

1:45–3:00 p.m., 303, Philadelphia Marriott

Program arranged by the forum LSL Language Change

Presiding: D. Brian Mann, Univ. of North Georgia

“The Lingering Problem of the Native Speaker in Foreign Language Education,” Margaret Keneman, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville
“…[Read more]

I want to bring to your attention two exciting “cognitive” panels at MLA in Philadelphia, one this Thursday evening, one on Saturday afternoon. Below please find more information about these panels.
153. Cognition and Affect: Bad News
Thursday, 5 January, 7:00–8:15 p.m., 111B, Pennsylvania Convention Center
A special session
Presiding: Alan R…[Read more]

<p>The special session “Teaching Memory Studies” (session 154, Thursday, January 5, 7:00-8:15 PM, Franklin 12 Philadelphia Marriott) will contribute to the growing conversation around incorporating the discipline of memory studies into the study of literature while also pushing the boundaries of memory studies pedagogy in literature courses bey…[Read more]