The 4th BiennialInternationalConferenceon the Teaching& Learningof Englishin Asia :Forging Ahead

Date 10-12 November 2011Venue HARD ROCK HOTEL, PENANG, MALAYSIA

Organised by Department of Modern LanguagesCollege of Arts & Sciences

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

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Early Birds (Malaysian Participants) RM750

Early Birds (International Participants) USD350

Malaysia Participants RM800

International Participants USD400

Malaysian Students RM600(comprises international students studying in Malaysia and foreign countries)

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TLEiA4Department of Modern Languages

College of Arts and SciencesUniversiti Utara Malaysia

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The 4th Biennial International Conferenceon the Teaching & Learning of English in Asia :Forging Ahead

The 4th Biennial International Conference on the Teaching & Learning of English in Asia : Forging Ahead

Globalisation has made the English language the de facto international language. More and more efforts and resources are being utilised to improve the teaching, and enhance the learning of the English language especially in Asia. Although it is not the native language of most of the Asian people, English is widely and extensively used in Asia. As a result, most of the teaching approaches in use are primarily western based. Though we have managed to put forward issues related to Asian perspectives on ELT during the three previous seminars, there is still much room for improvement or to further validate the voice of Asia. Much research on the teaching and learning of English has been conducted in the Asian context, however, we have yet to have clearly defined Asian perspectives on ELT.

This conference aims to become a forum for the scholars and educators of Asia, as well as other parts of the world, to exchange views and experiences. It is hoped that the conference will contribute positively towards the development of an Asian perspective in the teaching and learning of the English language.

Similar to other higher learning institutions in Asia, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) is deeply concerned with the issues and opportunities in the internationalisation of education and with the implications and demands of English language education. We would, therefore, like to continue providing a forum, an international conference, TLEiA 4, for the exchange of ideas and views.

Conference ObjectivesThe objectives of this conference are:• To share experiences and develop scholarship on English language education.• To form smart educational partnerships in the teaching and learning of English.• To establish collaboration in research on the teaching and learning of English.• To establish a global network of scholars and managers of English language education in Asia.

Presentation FormatThere will be FOUR (4) modes of presentation:• Plenary session• Parallel session• Workshop session• Poster session

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline July 31, 2011

Full Paper Submission Deadline October 10, 2011

Conference Sub-themesPapers pertaining to a broad array of issues on learning and teaching in the borderless world are invited, which will include the following:

1. Research in language theory and practice

2. Methodology and approaches in the teaching of English

3. English language curriculum and materials development

4. English language Assessment

5. Asian literature in English language curriculum

6. ICT & English language education • ICT in the English classroom • Distance learning/e-learning

7. Management of language education • Educational policy and leadership • Smart partnerships in education

8. Language teacher education • Curriculum and methodology • Globalisation and language education

9. Internationalisation of curriculum and pedagogy • Multiculturalism • Collaboration in teaching and learning