6th International Symposium on Languages for Specific Purposes (ISLSP) 

and 

Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)

The Future of LSP: Research, Assessment, Curricula

Hosted by: The University of Chicago Language Center 

April 21-22, 2022

In-Person 

Proposals are sought for 20-minute individual papers related to the topics below. Please write your proposal in English and limit it to 300 words. Include a 50-word abstract. Proposals from multiple presenters are welcome, but each presentation is limited to 20 minutes. The symposium language is English. 

Proficiency guidelines in LSP assessment and curricula

• How do proficiency guidelines and or proficiency / competency targets play a role in LSP assessments and curricula?
• How can ACTFL standards be adapted to the LSP context? 
• How can we best measure student progress in LSP courses and programs?
  

Reverse design of LSP courses for real-world applications

• How can LSP courses be reverse designed?
• What valid assessments are available in LSP – or do we need to design our own?
• How can domain analysis research inform the design of and assessment in LSP courses? 

Online LSP

• How can LSP courses be taught effectively online?
• What are exemplary models for virtual exchanges and online internships / Community Servie Learning (CSL)?

Informing LSP curricula through research

• What is the research basis of LSP?
• How can research inform LSP pedagogy?
• How do we build a body of research as in other disciplines?

LSP, cultural paradigms of language education, and issues of social justice

• Where does LSP fit into the cultural paradigm on your campus?
• How are advocacy and outreach part of language programs, especially for LSP / CSL courses?
• How can LSP courses promote social justice?

Professional development and teacher training in LSP

• How do already-trained scholars become active researchers and practitioners in the field of LSP?
• How should graduate students be trained in the theory and practice of LSP?
• Online language teaching readiness in LSP

Submit a Proposal  

Proposal submission deadline: November 1st, 2021