--- Forwarded Message from Assoc Prof Elizabeth M Knutson <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 13:59:50 -0500 (EST) >From: Assoc Prof Elizabeth M Knutson <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] >cc: [log in to unmask] >Subject: MLA Call for Papers ------------------ The Division on Applied Linguistics is sponsoring three sessions at the 1999 MLA Convention in Chicago. 1. Cross-cultural Pragmatics in Spoken and Written Discourse This session explores the culture-specific dimensions of speech acts and/or the composition and reading of written texts. 2. Language Acquisition and Content-based Language Instruction: What Does Research Say? Papers can report on research concerning foreign language across the curriculum programs or content-based instruction within the FL departmental curriculum. 3. The Role of Applied Linguisitcs in Depts. of Language and Literature This session explores the political, intellectual, and professional differences and/or common ground between the fields of applied linguisitcs, literature, and cultural studies. Papers may consider issues relating to dept. structure, prof. development and preparation, or interdisciplinary communication and relationships. One page blind abstracts, with cover sheet indicating presenter's contact info should be sent by MARCH 1st to: Elizabeth Knutson 7011 Wake Forest Drive College Park, MD 20740 (410) 293-6365 FAx (410) 293-2739 [log in to unmask]