TESOL Research Network Colloquium and Pre-colloquium workshops

The 13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium

In conjunction with the University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching (CET) and the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Australia

The University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium aims to provide a forum for discussing and sharing research in the area of TESOL, as well as to encourage future research collaboration in this area. The Colloquium is a place where both new and established TESOL researchers can network. The Colloquium includes presentation sessions on a wide range of TESOL and TESOL-related research, as well as pre-colloquium workshops. This year, there were about 50 participants in each pre-colloquium workshop and about 220 participants in the Colloquium. Here are some pictures of this two-days events.

Workshop 1: Using Varied Summaries to Connect EAP Reading and Writing

Presenter: Ann Johns, San Diego State University

Workshop 2: Curriculum designs for novices

Presenter: Jack C Richards, The University of Sydney

Colloquium Program Overview

8.15-8.50	Registration Venue: Outside New Law School Theatre 101
8.50-9.00	Welcome: Brian Paltridge, Director of the University of Sydney TESOL Research Network
9.00-10.00	Keynote: Ann Johns, San Diego State University Title: Preparing Students for Writing in the Disciplines Venue: New Law School Theatre 101
10.10-10.25	Coffee Break
10.30-12.00	Symposia and Individual papers Venue: New Law School Annexe 340, 342, 344, 346, 440
12.00-12.55	Lunch break Venue: Outside New Law School Theatre 101 Presentation of Dean’s award for the most outstanding Master of Education (TESOL) Dissertation submitted in 2017 Book launches
13.00-14.00	Keynote: Honglin Chen, The University of Wollongong Title: Investigating the teaching of argumentative writing in culturally diverse contexts Venue: New Law School Theatre 101
14.10-15.40	Individual papers Venue: New Law School Annexe 340, 342, 344, 346, 440
15.45-16.30	Closing and Networking: Drinks Venue: Outside New Law School Theatre 101

The 13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium

The 13^th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium

Please find the following URL regarding the 13^th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium. The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 13 July, 2018 by 23.59 pm.

http://sydney.edu.au/education_social_work/news_events/events/2018/Semester-Two/TESOL-colloquium.shtml

Best wishes,

TESOL Research Network

Call for Papers: The 13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium

13^th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium

In conjunction with the Centre for English Teaching (CET), University of Sydney

and the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University

A Free Colloquium

Saturday 8 September, 2018

CALL FOR PAPERS

The University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium aims to provide a forum to discuss and share research in the area of TESOL as well as explore possible future research collaborations in the area. The Colloquium is a place for networking, for both established and new TESOL researchers. The Colloquium includes presentation sessions on a wide range of TESOL and TESOL-related research, both in progress and completed. It also includes a networking session for people working in the area of TESOL research. The aim of this is to provide the opportunity for TESOL researchers to talk to each other about their research and to explore possible future research collaborations.

http://sydney.edu.au/education_social_work/news_events/events/2018/Semester-Two/TESOL-colloquium.shtml

Keynote Speakers:

• Ann Johns, San Diego State University, USA, “Preparing Students for Writing in the Disciplines”
• Honglin Chen, University of Wollongong, Australia, “Investigating the Teaching of Persuasive Writing in Culturally Diverse Contexts”

Proposals are invited for:

• 25-minute paper presentations (20 minutes for presentation followed by 5 minutes for questions/discussion)
• 90-minute symposia (80 minutes for presentation followed by 10 minutes for questions/discussion)

Instructions for submissions:

• Individual papers: A title, a 250-word abstract plus a 50-word summary of the abstract (plus your name, institution, email and telephone).
• Symposia: A title, a 500-word abstract plus a 200-word summary of the abstract (plus your name, institution, email and telephone).
• Submission deadline: Friday 13 July, 2018 by 11.59 pm. Late submission will not be accepted
• Notifications on the acceptance of papers and symposia: Monday 30 July, 2018
• Proposal submission at: http://faculty.edfac.usyd.edu.au/limesurvey/index.php?sid=22928&lang=en

Free Pre-Colloquium Workshops on Friday 7 September, 2018:

• Workshop (9.00am - 12.00 pm): Ann Johns, San Diego State University, USA, “Connecting Reading and Writing in an EAP Class”
• Workshop (1.00pm - 4.00 pm): Jack Richards, The University of Sydney, Australia, “Curriculum Design for Novices”

Registration for the Workshops (register by Friday 31 August, 2018): http://faculty.edfac.usyd.edu.au/limesurvey/index.php?sid=32862&lang=en

Registration for the Colloquium (register by Monday 3 September, 2018): http://faculty.edfac.usyd.edu.au/limesurvey/index.php?sid=65463&lang=en

Inquiries

Contact Aek Phakiti (aek.phakiti@sydney.edu.au) for inquiries about the Colloquium and Workshops.