Call for papers

We welcome submissions from language program directors, graduate students, and faculty of all ranks and languages, for 20-minute presentations. Proposals may be either practice-oriented or research-oriented, as long as they have practical implications that may be relevant to different language programs in post-secondary settings.

Presentations will be done online (via Zoom).

All proposals must fall under one of the following two strands:

Strand 1: Language teaching and learning

Topics that fit this strand include but are not limited to the following:

Research-based pedagogical approaches
Technology integration
Experiential learning
Assessment of instructional outcomes
Diversity and inclusive teaching
Intercultural competence
Students’ and instructors’ perceptions

Strand 2: Language program direction

Topics that fit this strand include but are not limited to the following:

Training and supervision of teaching assistants
Language teaching methods courses
Evaluation and training of language program directors
Program articulation
Curriculum development and revision
Mission, vision, and objectives of basic language programs
Recruitment and retention
Selection and development of instructional materials
Course placement practices
Language resource centers

Submission Guidelines:

You may only submit one (1) proposal as a lead presenter and be listed as a co-presenter on one (1) other proposal on a different topic.
All submissions should include: a title (15 words maximum), an abstract (300 words maximum), and a 50-word summary to be included in the program.
All proposals must be submitted in English.
**Deadline extended! Abstracts must be submitted through EasyAbs by June 15 2020: http://linguistlist.org/easyabs/SOLPHE2020

Proposals will be sent out for blind peer review. Notifications of acceptance / rejection will be sent in August. Accepted presenters must register for the symposium by September 1, 2020, or they will be removed from the program.