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<strong>CLTA</strong> NEWSLETTER <strong>Jan</strong>uary <strong>2020</strong><br />
28th International Conference on Chinese Language Instruction<br />
Dear Friends and Colleagues,<br />
Date: April 25, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM<br />
Sponsored by the East Asian Studies Program and Princeton in Beijing<br />
Princeton University<br />
We are pleased to announce the 28th International Conference on Chinese Language Instruction, sponsored<br />
by the East Asian Studies Program and Princeton in Beijing at Princeton University, Saturday, April 25, <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
As in previous years for our conference, we welcome proposals for presentations concerning all types of research<br />
on Chinese language learning and teaching. The conference aims to include, but is not limited to, the following themes:<br />
Development of Materials<br />
Culture in Language Study<br />
Testing and Assessment<br />
Instruction of Classical Chinese<br />
History of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language<br />
Language Learning for Heritage Students<br />
Innovative Classroom Applications of Second-<br />
Language-Acquisition Theories<br />
Computer-Assisted Language Learning<br />
Instruction of Chinese Characters<br />
The Program Committee accepts submissions of one-page proposals, in either English or Chinese, for a<br />
fifteen-minute presentation on subjects relevant to the themes listed above. Proposals must be submitted by the<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 15th, <strong>2020</strong> deadline. Proposals will be reviewed by a committee and proposals selected for presentation<br />
will be grouped into panels according to themes.<br />
Limited funding for travel expenses (up to $500.00 if traveling from overseas, $300.00 if traveling by<br />
airplane in North America (includes Canada), including local transportation; and up to $100.00 by automobile or<br />
train, including tolls and incidentals) will only be available to participants who present papers, one person per<br />
presentation per institution. We realize this may not be sufficient to cover the actual cost of travel, but we hope<br />
you will be able to secure additional funds from your home institution. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be<br />
provided for all participants on the day of the conference.<br />
Those who are interested in submitting a proposal, or are simply interested in attending the conference,<br />
please submit a Reply Form here: https://pib.mycpanel2.princeton.edu/index.php/551676?lang=en<br />
Formal Publication Announcement<br />
Beginning with the 28 th International Conference on Chinese Language Instruction, proposals<br />
selected for conference presentation will have the opportunity to be included in a formal publication. Note:<br />
Presenting in the conference does not automatically guarantee your paper for inclusion in the formal publication.<br />
A review committee will deliberate on the entries received and make final determinations on which works will be<br />
included in the formal publication.<br />
Interested conference presenters must submit a complete, fully formatted papers by the May 30, <strong>2020</strong><br />
deadline.<br />
You will receive updates and notifications regarding the conference via email. If you have any questions<br />
or concerns, please contact us at clp@princeton.edu. See you April 25, <strong>2020</strong> at Princeton University.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Chih-ping Chou<br />
Professor, East Asian Studies<br />
Director, Chinese Language Program<br />
28th International Conference on Chinese 29 Language Instruction
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