--- Forwarded Message from Marybeth Lavrakas <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 14:05:33 -0500 >From: Marybeth Lavrakas <[log in to unmask]> >Organization: CIBER >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: CALL FOR PAPERS Int'l Business, Language & Technology conference INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, LANGUAGE & TECHNOLOGY: NEW SYNERGIES, NEW TIMES (CIBER 2003 Language Conference) April 2 $F6 5, 2003 Miami, FL SUBMISSIONS DUE 1/31/03 The 2003 CIBER Languages Conference will concentrate on 3 content areas: (1) Language, Communication and Culture: This area focuses on the use and teaching of language, communication, as well as culture for business and the professions. Topics are myriad, but include for example: new course design and development, different ways of teaching business language, communication blunders, cross-cultural studies, case studies, interdisciplinary programs, study abroad programs, internships, grant writing, strategic partnerships, among others. (2) Technology as a Tool: In the last few years, technological tools have exploded on the learning scene, and have direct impact on all aspects of language delivery. Topics here are diverse, but might include the use of the Internet 2 (I2), e-business, distance learning, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and how these new technologies help or hinder learning. (3) International Business and Emerging Issues: As the professions become more $E3international" in focus and borders disappear, new issues emerge. These include a resurgence of less commonly taught languages, the relationship of e-commerce and foreign languages, how 9/11 has altered our collective headsets regarding languages, the recruitment of students, partnerships with other institutions, among other topics. Although Languages dominate the conference, technology as an enabling force will be highlighted, as will the focus on emerging issues in International Business and the professions. Paper Presentations: Each paper chosen for presentation should be a 15-20 minute presentation, distilled from the paper submission. Ideally the papers will not exceed 40 pages in length, and the Chairperson of the session will inform each presenter in advance as to the session format. Audience interaction is stressed here. The format can be Power Point-driven, or with handouts. Symposia or Panels: Each symposium or panel chosen will be either 90 or 120 minutes in duration. The final half hour should ideally be for audience interaction. As you frame your symposium submission, please cast it for wide audience appeal, which might include speakers from different institutions, and controversial topics. Pre-Conference Workshops: Workshops lasting all day, or for a duration of several hours are welcome at the Pre-Conference. Here the focus is on intensive training on topics, skills and program development. For example, a day long session could be devoted to developing and teaching a business language course, where the participants are given materials and through a very hands-on approach, deal with common start-up issues. Similarly, identifying funding sources may stimulate the audience. The design and development of interdisciplinary programs of study, which combine business and/or professional training with language and cultural instruction, are likely to be stimulating. In general, these workshops will span a wide array of topics on languages, business training, cross-cultural issues that enhance international business communication, study-abroad programs, internship programs, intercultural disasters and how to avoid them, and using technology wisely to improve language absorption. For more information please contact: Florida International University $F6 CIBER Phone: 305-348-1740 l Fax: 305-348-1789E-mail: [log in to unmask] and Visit us at http://www.fiu.edu/~ciber Hosted by Florida International University Center for International Business Education and Research, and cosponsored by multiple CIBERs nationwide. Message forwarded by Marybeth Lavrakas, Duke CIBER Conference Coordinator 919-660-7837