CALL Conference in Kyoto Japan - call for papers

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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 11:25:04 +0900
From: holmes@nucba.ac.jp (Bryn Holmes)
Subject: CALL Conference in Kyoto Japan - call for papers

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                           CALLing ASIA 99

International Conference on Computers and Language Learning

                            Kyoto, Japan

                          May 22-23, 1999
       with events scheduled for the 21st and 24th

                      CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

            Submission Deadline: February 27, 1999

                            Organized by
         Japan Association for Language Teaching
           Computer-Assisted Language Learning
                 Special Interest Group
                     The JALT CALL SIG

                          Supported by
          JALT Kyoto Chapter & FL LIT N-SIG
                   & LLA Kansai Chapter

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                             INVITATION
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CALLing Asia 99: International Conference on Computers and Language
Learning is sponsored by the Japan Association for Language
Teaching--Computer-Assisted Language Learning National Special Interest
Group (JALT CALL N-SIG). It will serve as a forum for the discussion and
exchange of information on research, development, and application of topics
related to computer-assisted language learning and education, and
information & communication technology in general.

We invite you to attend CALLing Asia 99, and to submit proposals for
papers, tutorials, workshops, panels, roundtables, demonstrations/posters,
and N-SIG discussions. Each proposal will be reviewed for inclusion in the
conference program, and possible proceedings book & CD-ROM.

Further details about the conference follow--and we look forward to
receiving your proposal soon.

Kind regards

--Bryn Holmes
--Paul Lewis

CALLing ASIA 99 Conference Co-Chairs

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
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        * Papers
        * Tutorials/Workshops
        * Posters/Demonstrations
        * Panels
        * Roundtables
        * N-SIG Discussions
        * Exhibits

CALLing Asia 99 Topics
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The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following
topics:

Theoretical papers
        - Computer-Assisted Language Learning in Japan
        - Technology and its Potential Effects on Asian Culture
        - Asia-Specific Technological Developments
        - Computer Literacy & EFL
        - Designing Learning Spaces
        - Authoring Tools and Methods
        - Interactive Learning Environments
        - CALL Teaching/Learning Strategies and Evaluation
        - Improving Classroom Teaching
        - CALL: A Discussion for Teachers Unfamiliar with using Technology
        - The Human Side of the CALL Revolution
        - Research Issues in CALL
        - Virtual Reality

Practical workshops and demonstrations
        - Using E-mail with your Students
        - Teaching Writing in a Computer Environment
        - Effective use of Search Engines
        - Adapting Authentic Sites for use in Non-Computer Room Classes
        - Mac Users Swapshop
        - Windows 98 Users Swapshop
        - Overview of Authorware Programs
        - Hypercard/Hyperstudio Authoring
        - Hypercard Swapshop
        - Introduction to Macromedia Director
        - Macromedia Director Swapshop
        - Introduction to JavaScripting
        - JavaScript Swapshop
        - Getting the most out of WWW Services
        - On-line and Networked Education
        - Computers as Tools for Collaboration

Costs (in yen)
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                             Standard Discount (JALT members etc)
1 day 4,000 3,000
Full Conference 6,000 5,500

There will be a Networking Reception on Saturday evening at a cost of 1,500
yen for one day participants. The Networking Reception is free for
presenters and those attending the full conference. (To convert yen to
other currencies visit http://www.dna.lth.se/cgi-bin/kurt/rates/)

Exhibition
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Companies or institutions offering computer oriented teaching and learning
materials are invited to exhibit. Please complete and return the Request
for Information form at the end of this message.

Proceedings
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There are plans to publish accepted papers in a conference proceedings. In
addition, selected papers may be invited for publication in the forthcoming
PanAsian CALL book.

Hotel and Travel Arrangements
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Conference special hotel room rates will be available to attendees.

KYOTO, JAPAN: The Ancient Capital
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Kyoto is a UNESCO-designated world heritage site. With over 2,000 temples
and shrines, palaces, and gardens, it is a living tribute to Japanese
culture. May is a beautiful time to visit Kyoto as spring is when the city
is at its best. For more information on Kyoto visit the links on our
Conference Web page.
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For more information on CALLing Asia, visit the conference Web page:
http://jaltcall.org/cjo/10_98/calling_asia99.htm

For on-line submission forms, please visit:
http://krgewdt3.tmit.ac.jp/cjo/

For more information on the CALL N-SIG, visit:
http://jaltcall.org

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 | Submissions Due: February 27, 1999 |
 | Authors Notified via email: March 24, 1999 |
 | Conference: May 21-24, 1999 |
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                         INFORMATION REQUEST
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To receive future CALLing Asia 99 announcements, please complete this form
and return to the address below or use the electronic form:
http://krgewdt3.tmit.ac.jp/cjo/

Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

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City/Prefecture/Postal Code: ________________________________________

Country: ____________________________________________________________

E-Mail: ____________________________________________________________

Please send me:
 __ Advance Program/Registration brochure (available February 1999)
 __ Proceedings ordering information for CALLing Asia 99
 __ Exhibit booth ordering/corporate sponsorship information
 __ Information on joining JALT CALL N-SIG and its publications/conferences

     including:
     - CALL Basics and Beyond - Proceedings of the 1997 Conference
     - Teachers, Learners, and Computers: Exploring Relationships in CALL
     - Calls for contributors to a new book of short recipes on using CALL
& the Internet

Return to: CALLing Asia 99
c/o Bryn Holmes
Conference Co-Chair
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration
4-4 Sagamine, Komenoki-cho
Nisshin-city, Aichi-ken
Japan 470-0193

E-mail: holmes@nucba.ac.jp
Tel: +81-(0)5617-3-2111 ext. 26306
Fax +81-(0)5617-5-2711 *International calls do not dial zero
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