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‘Learner corpus based approaches to second language acquisition’ workshop

The Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS will be hosting a two-day workshop on ‘Learner corpus based approaches to second language acquisition’ on 31 March – 1 April, 2017. As recently put by Myles (2015), “second language researchers have been rather slow in taking advantage of learner corpora and their associated computerised methodologies (…), and LCR … Continue reading ‘Learner corpus based approaches to second language acquisition’ workshop

Call for papers: The role of interaction in language development and loss throughout the lifespan

Centre for Research in Language Development throughout the Lifespan (LaDeLi)Workshop, University of Essex, 26 April 2016 Social interaction is an intrinsic aspect of what makes us human, and language, both first (L1) and additional (L2) languages, is learned amidst communication exchanges where linguistic evidence is made available. The study and examination of the linguistic environment … Continue reading Call for papers: The role of interaction in language development and loss throughout the lifespan

Call for papers: Fifth Implicit Learning Seminar, Lancaster University, June 23-25 2016

CALL FOR PAPERS Fifth Implicit Learning Seminar June 23-25 2016, Lancaster University http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/implicit-learning-seminar The study of implicit-statistical learning plays a central role in the cognitive sciences. The 2016 Implicit Learning Seminar will bring together leading researchers from a variety of backgrounds (cognitive psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, computer science) who share an interest in the cognitive and … Continue reading Call for papers: Fifth Implicit Learning Seminar, Lancaster University, June 23-25 2016

TESL Canada Journal: Call for proposals for special topic issue 2016

The TESL Canada Journal (http://www.teslcanadajournal.ca) is soliciting proposals from prospective guest editors for the 2016 Special Issue. The TESL Canada Journal is an open access, refereed journal for practicing teachers, teacher educators, graduate students, and researchers. As the federally funded flagship journal of the TESL Canada Foundation, its mandate is to publish articles that contribute … Continue reading TESL Canada Journal: Call for proposals for special topic issue 2016

Bienvenue to Eurosla 25 ! Bienvenue à Aix-en-Provence!

From August 26 to August 29 2015, Aix-en-Provence and Université d’Aix-Marseille will play host to EuroSLA 25. Preparations are underway to make this silver jubilee conference a memorable and pleasant momen ! 301 proposals for oral presentations have been received by the Conference organisers. 168 have been accepted. 53 proposals were submitted for the poster … Continue reading Bienvenue to Eurosla 25 ! Bienvenue à Aix-en-Provence!

The Role of Attrition and Input in Heritage Language Development – Deadline extended

The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 30th for our  two-day workshop on Heritage Language Bilingualism to be held at the University of Reading, UK, in conjunction with the First Language Attrition Seminar Series, sponsored by ESRC, and led by Monika Schmid (Essex). Lost in Transmission? The Role of Attrition and Input … Continue reading The Role of Attrition and Input in Heritage Language Development – Deadline extended

EuroSLA Executive Committee elections: Call for nominations

Elections for officers and members of the Executive Committee will take place at the annual Eurosla conference in Aix-en-Provence this year. Nominations are now open for all of the positions on the committee and will stay open until the AGM in Aix. Please keep the following in mind when making nominations: 1) The composition of … Continue reading EuroSLA Executive Committee elections: Call for nominations