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>Date:         Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:12:25 -0400
>From: Greg Dabelstein <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject:      AFMLTA Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
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AFMLTA National Conference 2003

  "Babble, Babel &   Beyond"

  Brisbane, July 10-12th 2003

The Australian Federation of Modern Language Teacher Associations is
pleased to announce the  Australian National Language Teachers Conference,
July 2003.

This event promises to be the largest of its kind ever held "down under"
bringing together language educators from across the country and the world.
Involvement in the programme will stimulate and challenge participants to
reflect deeply on the past, present and possible future issues surrounding
languages learning and teaching. The conference will also provide a forum
for the sharing of ideas, research findings and best practice approaches to
language teaching and learning in Australia and from around the world. A
wide range of interested commercial organisations will have exhibitions of
their products.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The theme of the conference is Languages: Babble, Babel & Beyond and
reflects the ever-changing nature of languages and approaches to language
teaching & learning. It is anticipated that sub-themes will include:

- Languages Other Than English (LOTE)and second language teaching
methodology
- Linguistics and theories of language
- Technology in language learning
- Vocational Education & Training (VET)
- Intercultural communication
- Effective classroom pedagogy
- Task-based learning & teaching
- Outcomes-based education
- LOTE's place in New Basics
- Rich Tasks
- English as a Foreign Language

Interested parties are invited to submit papers for presentation at the
conference. These should take the form of, but not exclusively, proposed
plenaries, workshops, presentations, discussions and demonstrations of
technologies. Sessions are expected to be of approximately 45mins duration,
dependent on the nature of the proposal. Interactive or practical workshops
are encouraged. Computer suites may be available.

Abstracts, of no more than 300 words, should be submitted by email in the
first instance to [log in to unmask] by December 1st 2002. Early
submissions would be appreciated.

VENUE
The conference will be held at the Brisbane Hilton International Hotel.
Located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD the Hilton offers unsurpassed
facilities for local and non-local attendees alike with many vibrant
restaurants, theatres and shopping outlets close by. The central city
location also provides excellent access to public transport including
buses, trains and ferries.

Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland, is considered Australia's
most livable city. It has a population of approximately 1.5 million people
and features excellent tourism opportunities. These include museums,
galleries, parks & gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and a river to explore on
one of several cruises. Many of these are but a short walk from the Hilton
Hotel. The temptations offered by the famous Gold and Sunshine Coasts are
only an hour away by train or car.

Brisbane offers mild winter weather with bright sunny days, low rainfall
and an average temperature range from 12-22 degrees celsius. Due to these
conditions Winter is often considered the best time of the year.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME
The social programme will provide delegates with opportunities to meet
colleagues and renew old acquaintances for the purpose of both networking
and socialising informally.

REGISTRATION OF INTEREST
The conference organising committee invites you to consider planning to
come to Brisbane in July 2003 and be part of this exciting event.

Please assist with our planning by registering your interest by simply
replying to this email with your name and contact details. We will keep you
updated as preparations continue.

It is expected that registration will be available commencing the second
half of 2002. Conference brochures will be distributed through the AFMLTA
and its state affiliates, as well as directly available from the conference
website at www.afmlta.asn.au

A special invitiation is open to all overseas delegates who may wish to
incorporate this conference as part of an Australian holiday. Brisbane's
winter is BEAUTIFUL ;-) and makes a wonderful respite from the northern
hemisphere's summer.

For further information or any queries, please contact
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Don't forget to book mark the conference website for further updates and
information www.afmlta.asn.au

regards

Greg Dabelstein
(For the Conference Organising Committee)
President of the Modern Language Teachers' Association of Queensland

Head of Asian Languages
Brisbane Grammar School
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www.bgs.qld.edu.au