LSP2008 SEMINAR

6th Language for Specific Purposes
International Seminar

LSP: INTERFACING LANGUAGE WITH OTHER REALMS

Keynote Speaker
Professor Priscilla S Rogers


9 & 10 April 2008
Johor Bahru
Malaysia
http://www.fppsm.utm.my/lsp2008

Organised by
Department Of Modern Languages
Faculty Of Management
And Human Resource Development
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Skudai, Johor
Malaysia


OBJECTIVES

1. To investigate LSP developments in teaching and teacher training, professional areas, communication, research and language consultancy.

2. To provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, insights, research findings and expertise among LSP practitioners.

3. To strengthen collaboration between institutions of higher learning and corporate sectors and industries.

MAJOR STRANDS

Presentations may relate to the following major strands within the theme of the seminar:

1. Teaching/Teacher Training:
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Methodology
• Materials Design and Adaptation
• Curriculum and Syllabus Design
• Testing and Evaluation
• Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• LSP Initiatives (e.g. Projects, Techniques, Innovations)
• Adult Learning
• Computer Mediated Communication (CMC)
• Distance Learning

2. Professional Areas:
• English for Specific Purposes (ESP)/ Language for Specific Purposes (LSP)
• English for Professional Purposes/English for Occupational Purposes (EOP)
(e.g. Tourism, Journalism, Medicine, Engineering)
• Workplace Literacy
• Business English
• Collaborative projects with industries

3. Communication:
• Media
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Corporate and Organisational Communication
• Interpersonal Communication

4. Research Issues:
• Needs Analysis/Target Situation Analysis
• Ethics
• Genre/Discourse Analysis
• Linguistics/ Applied Linguistics

5. Language Consultancy:
• Editing
• Translation
• Language audit


PRESENTATION FORMAT

Presentations can be done in the following formats:
• Parallel Papers
• Workshops
• Demonstrations
• Multimedia/Video Presentations
• Postgraduate Student Research Presentations
• Poster Presentations
• Commercial Presentations


Language of presentation:
• English
• Bahasa Melayu



ABSTRACT

An abstract of not more than 200 words in length should contain the following:
• Title
• Objective(s)
• Methodology
• Scope
• Main findings/Key Issues


The abstract should be accompanied with:
• Name, Affiliation and E-mail address of Presenter(s)
• Seminar Strand
• 50-word Biodata of Presenter(s)
• Format of Presentation
• Equipment Required


The abstract could be submitted through mail, fax, e-mail (lsp2008abstract@utm.my) or the web page by 30 September 2007.







FEES/REGISTRATION

The full registration fee covers lunch, refreshments and seminar materials.

The following rates apply:

Participant Fee
Malaysian RM 400
International USD 150
Full-time Students*
(in Malaysian universities only) RM 250

* Proof of student status is required.


Payment (in local cheque or bank draft) should be made payable to BENDAHARI UTM and sent directly to the Secretariat.




IMPORTANT DATES

30 September 2007 Submission of abstract
15 October 2007 Notification of acceptance
31 January 2008 Submission of payment
28 February 2008 Submission of full paper















COMMUNICATIONS

Please address all communications to:

THE SECRETARIAT
LSP 2008
Department of Modern Languages
Faculty of Management and
Human Resource Development
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM, Skudai
Johor Darul Takzim
MALAYSIA

Dr. Masputeriah Hamzah
Head, Department of Modern Languages
Tel: (607) 5531804

Dr. Zaidah Zainal
Seminar Director
Tel: (607) 5531850

Mdm Tina Abdullah
Secretary
Tel: (607) 5531826

Fax: (607) 5566911

Email: lsp2008secretariat@utm.my




FURTHER INFORMATION

Please visit our website at:

http://www.fppsm.utm.my/lsp2008