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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Sandi Port Errant Language and Culture Learning Center
at the University of Illinois-Chicago
together with
The Center for the Study of Languages
at the University of Chicago
and
The Council on Language Instruction
The Multimedia Learning Center
The Searle Center for Teaching Excellence
at Northwestern University
invite you to participate in
Language Symposium 2008
Reconciling Language Learning and Assessment
April 25-26, 2008
University of Illinois-Chicago
Join us on Friday evening for our opening keynote speaker:
Carol Chapelle
Iowa State University
On Saturday the Symposium will continue with presentations. Topics may
include:
* Assessing learners and programs, including curricula
* Classroom testing across skills and levels
* Types of assessment, including alternative assessments and self-assessment
* Assessment of language skills and cultural knowledge
* Heritage speakers - challenges and successes
* Scales, descriptors, and guidelines
* Testing instruments, including AP placement tests
* Online and multimedia resources
* Testing research and its application
Language instructors at all levels are invited to submit proposals;
all languages are welcome.
Submission deadline: Friday, February 22, 2008
Tentative Program
Friday, April 25
5:00 p.m. Tour, Language and Culture Learning Center
Keynote, Discussion and Dinner
Saturday, April 26
8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:30-11:00 a.m. Session 1
11:00-11:30 a.m. Break
11:30-1:00 p.m. Session 2
1:00-2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00-3:00 p.m. Poster Session
3:00-4:30 p.m. Wrap-Up and Closing Reception
For proposal forms, see attachments.
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Presentation Proposal for the Language Symposium 2008
April 25-26, 2008
Reconciling Language Learning and Assessment
Name___________________________________________________________________
Title ________________________ Department _______________________________
Email___________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Office phone ________________________Home/cell phone ____________________
Proposals should include a clear description of a project or study and its
implications. The abstract should clearly describe the following three
aspects: a) the teaching, learning or programmatic issue that is being
addressed, b) the materials or assessment techniques that were developed,
and c) the affected outcome or changes. Presentations will be limited to
twenty minutes, followed by ten minutes for discussion. Maximum length:
250 words. Submission deadline February 22, 2008
Title:
Language:
Level: beg, int, etc.
Multimedia requirements: overhead projector, laptop, etc
Submission by email is highly encouraged.
Please send to: Susanne Rott <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]
Language and Culture Learning Center MC 042
University of Illinois at Chicago
703 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607
For further information, please consult:
<http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/lclc/Research/symposium08.shtml>http://tigger.uic.e
du/depts/lclc/Research/symposium08.shtml
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Poster Proposal for the Language Symposium 2008
April 25-26, 2008
Reconciling Language Learning and Assessment
Name___________________________________________________________________
Title ________________________Department _______________________________
Email___________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Office phone ________________________Home/cell phone ____________________
Proposals should include a clear description of a project or study and its
implications. The abstract should clearly describe the following three
aspects: a) the teaching, learning or programmatic issue that is being
addressed regarding assessment; b) the materials or assessment techniques
that were developed, and c) the affected outcome or changes. Maximum
length: 250 words. Submission deadline February 22, 2008
Title:
Language:
Level: beg, int, etc
Multimedia requirements: overhead projector, laptop, etc
Submission by email is highly encouraged.
Please send to: Susanne Rott <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]
Language and Culture Learning Center MC 042
University of Illinois at Chicago
703 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607
For further information, please consult:
<http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/lclc/Research/symposium08.shtml>http://tigger.uic.e
du/depts/lclc/Research/symposium08.shtml
--
John Paluch
Study Abroad Adviser
Department of German
Northwestern University
Kresge Hall Room 2-545
1880 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-8081
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Susanne Rott
Associate Professor and German Language Program Director
Language and Culture Learning Center Director
Language Center MC 043
703 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, Il 60607
312-996-2119
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