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Literacies of Hope: Making Meaning across Boundaries
China/USA Conference
Beijing, China
July 19-29, 2007
Conference Strands:
Print Literacy / Media Literacy / Oral Literacy
Technology & Literacy
Creative & Critical Thinking
Social & Cultural Literacy
TESOL/ELL
Sponsored by
Beijing Normal University
and
Global Interactions, Inc.
If you are interested in submitting a paper, attending, or joining us as a no-cost Cooperating Organization, please contact us.
CALL FOR PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Literacies of Hope:
Making Meaning across Boundaries
2007 China/U.S.A. Conference
Beijing, People’s Republic of China
July 19-29, 2007
At no time in history has exploration, cooperation, and communication been more crucial. The purpose of the Literacies of Hope Conference is to inquire into the many forms of literacy that are vital to an increasingly globalized world, where partnership is essential. The U.S.A. Steering Committee requests proposals for papers and interactive presentations focused on the theory, research, and practice of reading, writing, viewing, speaking, and listening, pre-K through adults. The program format features paired Chinese and U.S.A. speakers on a range of topics, as well as panel discussions, round tables, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. The U.S.A. Steering Committee will referee U.S.A. proposals and collaborate with the Chinese Steering Committee to determine the final program. Successful proposals will communicate clearly, represent best practices, and promote interaction.
SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL
Submissions must address the conference topics listed below and include three documents: 1) a 250-word abstract, 2) a presentation summary including major points and form of audience participation, and 3) a one-page biographical sketch.
Formats for these documents and transmission instructions are at www.globalinteractions.org. Deadline for submissions is January 22, 2007. Notification will be e-mailed by January 29, 2007. Presenters must register by February 12, 2007, with a deposit of $600 ($200 of which is refundable if presenter cancels). Participants who are not presenting must register by Feb. 28 with a deposit of $600 ($200 of which is refundable if participant cancels). Applicants are encouraged to pursue travel funding as soon as possible.
The 9-day program package cost of $3300.00 is inclusive, covering Chinese visa, lodging and orientation in Los Angeles, coach class airfare roundtrip from Los Angeles to Beijing, all lodging (double occupancy), all meals in Beijing, airport/hotel transfers, conference registration, professional site visits, and three days of historical and cultural sight visits in Beijing. Selected presenters are responsible for all expenses.
Please direct questions to
Global Interactions, Inc., 14 West Cheryl Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone: 602/906-8886 FAX: 602/906-8887
educ@globalinteractions.org
www.globalinteractions.org
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