2nd International Conference on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies (2nd ICLLCS)

We are pleased to announce 2nd International Conference on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies (2nd ICLLCS). It is an interdisciplinary conference focusing on the exploration of a broad range of language, literature and cultural themes. The conference presents a timely opportunity to discuss these issues, to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and research outcomes and to address challenges to the vision of an integrated ASEAN Community in relation to language, literature and cultural studies. We invite academics and students, scholars, experts, and researchers to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations on any area of language, literature and cultural studies. The conference will take place on 20 – 21 August 2015 in Pattaya, Chon Buri, Thailand. The conference program will feature two plenary talks and a workshop. A welcome reception will also be held on the first day of the conference in the evening. An optional programme to a Pattaya's famous night live entertainment will immediately follow the conference. Call for Papers: We invite submissions for abstracts for 20-minute presentations in any area related to culture, language and linguistics, and literature, including but not limited to: - Linguistics - Language acquisition and learning - Cross-cultural/ Intercultural communication - Language for communication - Social, cultural, and political contexts of language teaching - Innovation in language teaching and learning - Language teaching methodology - Language curriculum development - Material design and development - Language Teacher education development - Language testing and assessment - Translation studies - Contemporary literature - Comparative literature - Literature and other arts - Literature teaching - Approaches to literature - Approaches to ELT/ EFL/ FL teaching Conference Program/Announcement Program: 20 August 2015 08:00-09:00 Registration 09:00-09:15 Opening ceremony 09:15-10:30 Plenary talk "Conceptualising 'Learning' in Applied Linguistics" by Prof. Paul Seedhouse 10:30-11:00 Refreshment 11:00-12:30 Concurrent session1 12:30-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:00 Concurrent session 2 15:00-15:30 Refreshment 15:30-17:00 Concurrent session 3 18:00-20:00 Welcome reception 21 August 2015 08:00-09:00 Registration 09:00-10:30 Plenary talk "Close encounters of an unsettling kind: Language, education and research vis-a-vis otherness, marginalisation and transformation" by Prof. Patrick Danaher 10:30-11:00 Refreshment 11:00-12:30 Concurrent session 4 12:30-13:30 Lunch 13:30-14:30 Workshop "The IELTS Speaking Test: Interactional Design and Practice in a Global Context" by Prof. Paul Seedhouse 14:30-14:45 Refreshment 14:45-16:15 Concurrent session 5 16:15-17:30 Concurrent session 6 17:30-17:45 Closing ceremony Enquiries: icllcs@buu.ac.th