Tamkang International Conference on Second Language Writing

Tamkang University is going to hold an International Conference on Second Language Writing on Dec 1st and 2nd of 2006. As far as I know, this is the only conference in Taiwan that is focused specifically on L2 writing. Important dates for this conference:

Abstract due: July 10, 2006
Camear-ready paper due: September 30, 2006
Conference dates: December 1st and 2nd, 2006

Two of the invited speakers in the plenary session are:
1. Dr. Paul Kei Matsuda (University of New Hampshire)
2. Prof. John Flowerdew (City University of Hong Kong)

2005 International Conference on TEFL and Applied Linguistics

2005 International Conference on TEFL and Applied Linguistics held by Ming Chuan University is scheduled to be unveiled tomorrow. Invited keynote speakers include Prof. James Dean Brown (topic: Language testing policy: The needs of students, teachers, and administrators) and Prof. Richard Day (topic: Why EFL students can't read). In addition, there are a couple of pannel discussions such as (1) Issues in Computer-Assisted Language Learning, (2) Language Policy and Teacher Needs/Training, (3) Implementing Extensive Reading, and (4) College English Programs: Curriculum Design & Perceived Effects. There are more than 90 papers to be presented.

I am also going to present a paper titled "Using blogs in an EFL writing class" at 1:00 p.m. in P502, Tourism and Languages Building of Ming Chuan University. You are welcome to come this session and give me any comments and suggestions.

2005 EFL conferences in Taiwan - ver. 1

Happy Chinese New Year. If you are interested in English teaching-related conferences here in Taiwan in 2005, here are some of them:
1. 2005 Conference and Workshop on TEFL and Applied Linguistics,Department of Applied English, Ming Chuan University (Date: March 12 ~ March 13) (abstract deadline past already). Details about the conference can be found at the Department of Applied English at Ming Chuan University.
2. Freshman English Conference, Department of English Language and Literature, Soochow Univeristy (Date: May 7) (abstract deadline: Feb. 20). Details about the conference can be referred at the Department of English Language and Literature at Soochow University.
3. The 22nd International Conference on English Teaching and Learning in the Republic of China (ROC-TEFL), National Taiwan Normal University. (Date: June 4 ~ June 5) (abstract deadline past already). Details about the conference can be found at the Department of English at National Taiwan Normal University.
4. The Fourteenth International Symposium and Book Fair on English Teaching hedl at Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center, Taipei. (Date: Nov. 11 ~ Nov. 13) (abstract deadline: Feb. 15) Details about this conference can be found at English Teachers' Association, Repbulic of China.