International Conference on Language for Specific Academic Purposes, University of Crete

Call for papers

7-8 February, 2009

The 2009 Language for Specific Purposes Conference aims to discuss the prevalent approaches and techniques of contemporary Language for Specific and Academic Purposes (L.S.A.P.) professionals. Practicing teachers of English for specific purposes, French for specific purposes or German for specific purposes are especially invited to participate.Topics of interest include but they are not limited to:

• Needs analysis

• Top-down and Bottom-up Approaches

• Content-based learning

• Team-teaching (cooperating with content teachers)

• Skills Development

• Input-based methodologies

• Consciousness raising activities

• Output-based methodologies

• Syllabus and Materials design

• Fostering Critical awareness

• The use of technology

• Testing and Evaluation

In the following site, you can find information about the Keynote speakers, the place, the time, abstracts deadline, the language of the conference, social events, accommodation and meals available as well as the benefits of early registration. Click here:

http://lspcrete.wordpress.com/