The First CLTA International Symposium on Chinese Language Teaching and Learning

Short Title: CLTA-ISCLTL

October 25–26, 2014

The Chinese Language Teachers Association (U.S.A.) is pleased to announce its First International Symposium on Chinese Language Teaching and Learning to be held October 25–26, 2014, at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A.

SYMPOSIUM THEME: Chinese L2 Instruction in a Global Context

CONFERENCE WEBSITE: http://clta-us.org/clta-iscltl

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

CLTA-ISCLTL (2014) invites proposals for panels, individual presentations and posters on Chinese L2 instructional theories and pedagogy. We believe this is an invaluable opportunity for Chinese L2 teachers, administrators, and researchers to share knowledge in promotion of the best practices in the field. Attendees can expect enlightening presentations on a variety of topics supporting the 2014 symposium’s theme, “Chinese L2 Instruction in a Global Context.” All presenters must register for the conference but do not need to be a current CLTA member. Please visit the conference website for proposal submission guidelines and procedures.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

· Plenary sessions

· Panel sessions

· Poster Sessions

· Workshops

· Roundtable discussions

· Book exhibitions

· Local sightseeing

· Free reception

Plenary sessions offer the attendees the opportunity to listen to invited prominent speakers on the latest trends in the research and teaching of Chinese L2.

Workshops (registration required) will involve the audience in active participation on the topic or materials provided by our experienced workshop presenters. Workshop themes include:

· K–12 Chinese L2 pedagogy: Successes and challenges

· College level: How to conduct action research in your classroom

· Career development for graduate students: Job Search 101—from job ads to interviews

Roundtable discussions will feature a team of established scholars and educators in Chinese L2 to share their expertise in the field. In particular, they will answer audience questions that concern the research, teaching and development of our field.

Book exhibitions feature popular titles and materials of interest and participants may receive discounted rates to purchase books from the symposium exhibitors.

The conference committee will provide (1) a free reception on Friday evening as a platform for professional and social networking, (2) information regarding opera performances and Broadway shows at IU on Saturday and (3) a local sightseeing tour on Sunday afternoon to appreciate the beautiful fall leaves in Brown County State Park (http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2988.htm)

IMPORTANT DATES

· Proposal submissions due: March 18, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST

· Acceptance notification (by email): April 18

· Registration begins: April 20

· Early bird registration deadline: June 30

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Registration fees for CLTA members:

· Early bird registration:

o CLTA members: $70

o CLTA members currently residing in Indiana: $50

o Student members: $50

· Regular registration: $90

· CLTA members currently residing in Indiana: $50

· On-site registration: $110

Registration fees for non-CLTA members:

· Early bird registration: $90

· Regular registration: $110

· On-site registration: $130

Detailed information regarding conference activities, registration and lodging will be released subsequently on the conference website.