CALL FOR PAPER ON TEFL

CONFERENCE ON TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

CALL FOR PAPERS

1-2 May 2009

Teaching English in Indonesia is a crucial issue among the problems of education in general. This fact is a case not only in high school context but also in the higher level. A wider functionality of English in Indonesia as a part of global area of the world community puts it in more important role, despite its foreign status. Moreover, the fast developing information technology enhances the dynamic of English teaching. It poses challenges and provides options of methods, media, and strategies.

A good quality of English teaching is a prerequisite in all education levels. Those who get involved in English teaching should update the newest issues in order to fulfill both academic and practical needs. This is to assure that the learning will reach its ultimate success.

The topics dealing with the matter will be addressed by some experts of TEFL. This will be supplemented by a lot of papers written by practitioners from high schools and universities sharing their knowledge and experience in learning practices and researches in various contexts and background.

Theme

The conference puts a main theme of Teaching English as Foreign Language, divided into some sub themes:

v Cultural Factors in TEFL

v Method and Media for TEFL

v Researches on English and its teaching

v Teaching English For Young Learners

v Literatures in English Teaching

v Computer Assisted Language Learning

v Other related topics

Invited Speakers

Prof. DR. Bambang Kaswanti Purwo (Catholics University of Atma Jaya, Jakarta)

DR. Jufrizal, M.Hum (State University of Padang)

DR. Furqanul Aziz, M.Pd. (Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto)

Papers

Abstract in 250-300 words should be sent to rezalx@ymail.com as an attachment, bearing name, institution affiliation, phone number, and postal address.

The paper must be :

v Original and has not been presented anywhere else.

v 5 pages including the recent bibliography.

v Paper size: A4

v Program: MS Word

v Font : Times New Roman 11 pt

v Margin Left: 2½ cm, right – up – bottom = 2 cm

v Space: single

Important Dates

March 25, 2009: deadline of abstract submission

March 30, 2009: notification of acceptance

April 25, 2009: deadline of paper submission

April 25, 2009: deadline of registration

April 27, 2009: deadline of presentation material

May 1-2, 2009: conference days