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5th Biennial University of Michigan International Conference on
Arabic Applied Linguistics
October 19-20, 2024

The conference is an open forum for scholars interested in exploring empirically topics and issues in Arabic applied linguistics. The topics of the conference cover three main strands:

1. Topics which deal with Arabic second language acquisition (SLA). Current approaches for investigating the different aspects (phonology, vocabulary, morphology, syntax, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.) of Arabic SLA include but not limited to:
   • Formal (generative, functional, typological)
   • Cognitive (processability, attention, noticing and awareness)
   • Input-based (input processing; input, interaction and output)
   • Frequency and usage-based
   • Corpus-based
   • L1 transfer
   • L2 transfer
     Sociocultural
   • Sociocognitive
     Language socialization
   • Neurolinguistic
   • Discourse, Conversation analysis
   • Code-switching
   • Diglossia
   • Ideology
   • Identity
   • Heritage
      
2. Topics which deal with the theory and practice of Arabic second/foreign language teaching, second language learning, second language proficiency testing and assessment as well as the interface and connections between them include but not limited to:
   • Application of classroom approaches or specific techniques to develop language skills and components (speaking, listening, reading, writing, culture, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, accuracy, fluency, etc.)
   • Assessment of individual differences and external variables (aptitude, anxiety, attitude, distance, motivation, learner’s perception, etc.)
   • L2 maintenance and attrition
   • Learning strategies
   • Local versus study-abroad environment
   • Curriculum design and assessment
   • Foreign language learning assessment
   • Proficiency testing (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)
   • Second language acquisition-second language pedagogy interface
   • Second language acquisition-testing interface
   • Teacher cognition
   • Teacher education
   • Technology-mediated learning and teaching
      
3. Topics which deal with applied research related to Arabic as an L1, including:
   • Arabic first language acquisition (investigating the different aspects including phonology, morphology, syntax, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.)
   • Arabic L1 Literacy (including child and adult), reading, and writing
   • Analysis of interaction and communication including discourse, conversation, signs, and gestures
   • Bilingualism and multilingualism
   • Code-switching
   • Corpus linguistics
   • Forensic linguistics
   • Language and culture, and socialization
   • Language and identity
   • Language and ideology
   • Language and technology
   • Language cognition and processing
   • Language impairment and language pathology
   • Language maintenance and attrition
   • Language policy and language planning
   • Neurolinguistic research

Location
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Languages of the conference
English and Arabic

Abstract submission
To present a paper, an abstract is required: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/submissions

Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts
March 15, 2024

Notification of abstract acceptance
April 15, 2024

Publication
Following the conference, papers which are recommended by external peer reviewers will be published in Al-‘Arabiyya: http://www.aataweb.org/alarabiyya

Confirmed Speakers

• Sami Boudelaa
• Dris Soulaimani
  

Conference Advisory Committee

• Rachel Hayes-Harb
• Brahim Chakrani
• Said Hannouchi
• Abdulkareem Said Ramadan
• Mohammed Alshehri

Cosponsors

• Department of Middle East Studies, U-M
• Department of Linguistics, U-M
• Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science, U-M
• The Language Resource Center, U-M
• Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, U-M
• College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, U-M
• University of Michigan Office of Research

Registration: Registration is free: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/registration

Conference website: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers

Inquiries: Contact the conference organizer, Prof. Mohammad Alhawary: abuamr@umich.edu

4th Biennial University of Michigan International Conference on Arabic Applied Linguistics November 19-20, 2022

Learn More
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers/

The conference is an open forum for scholars interested in exploring empirically topics and issues in Arabic applied linguistics. The conference will be held face to face.

Conference program
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/program-schedule/

Registration (free)
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/registration/

Accommodations
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/accommodations/

“Digital Transformation of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching: Post Pandemic Implications”
December 18th - 19th, 2021

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AATA panel
MESA Conference, Nocwnvwe 28, 2021

Teaching Arabic Literature in Translation:
Approaches and Objectives

While the teaching of language remains the primary goal of many programs of world languages, instructors are increasingly offering courses of literature in English translation to enable students to develop literary and cultural competencies and to promote cross-cultural understanding. In most Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies programs, Arabic Literature in English Translation courses vary in their focus and purpose.

In this AATA panel, we invite researchers and pedagogues to reflect on the approaches they use in teaching Arabic Literature in English Translation and the objectives associated with these courses. This panel aims to address the following questions:

• What criteria dictate the selection of the texts in terms of their genres, content, and historical periods?
• What factors determine the learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessment methods associated with these courses?
• What strategies instructors use in order to manage mediation and transfer in texts originally written in Arabic?
• How do instructors address intercultural competence issues?

We invite presenters interested in presenting on any of these or similar issues relevant to this panel topic to send a 300-word abstract and a short bio by March 22, 2021 to aatapanels@gmail.com. While presentations can be in Arabic or English, we encourage presentations in Arabic. Notification of abstract acceptance will be April 1, 2021.

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The Consortium of Middle East National Resource Centers’ Virtual Language Workshop
April 8-10, 2021
Virtual Meeting, University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Field(s): Language learning/acquisition, language pedagogy, instructional technology
Subject Languages: Middle East Languages (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hebrew, and other related languages)
Call Deadline: 29-Jan-2021

Meeting Description:
The Center for Middle East Studies (CMES) at the University of Arizona is glad to inform you that the Consortium of Middle East National Resource Centers’ Virtual Language Workshop,will take place online, on April 8-10, 2021. The title of this year’s workshop is Transformative Paradigms in the Middle East Language Classroom: Learning, Pedagogy, and Curriculum Development. The 2016 Western Consortium Middle East Language Workshop saw the importance of preparing language learners to operate in an environment enriched with digital technologies. The 2021 Middle East National Resources Centers Virtual Language Workshop seeks to build on this knowledge and examine the transformative paradigms emerging as we move more and more into the online realm. Transformative pathways in pedagogy go beyond instrumental innovations to address social issues and multilingualism in the classroom. During the first two days, guest speakers and presenters will present research advances and classroom practices in their contexts.

Proposals are invited for presentations describing research and descriptive reports on the Middle East language learning and pedagogy. We welcome presentations that relate to the following: approaches to curriculum development including genre; heritage-language learners; multi-literacies; language skills and instructional strategies; intercultural communicative competence; teacher education and professional development; and testing and assessment.

Guest Speakers:

• Dr. Yass Alizadeh (Lecturer of Persian, New York University)
• Dr. Emma Trentman (Associate Professor of Arabic, University of New Mexico)

Submission Guidelines:
Abstracts should be in English no longer than 300 words and include a 50-word summary. Each paper will be assigned a thirty-minute slot allowing 20 minutes for the presentation plus 10 minutes for questions. No more than a single-authored and a co-authored proposal are allowed per person.

Deadline and Notification of Acceptance:

• The deadline for the submission of abstracts is January 29, 2021.
• Notification of acceptance will be sent out on February 21, 2021

Submission Link:
Abstracts can be submitted through this link: ME NRC Lang Workshop Abstract Submission and Registration.

Contact information:
If you have any questions or queries, please write tojellison@arizona.edu.

3rd Biennial U-M International Conference on
Arabic Applied Linguistics

University of Michigan
December 5-6, 2020
Conference Program

SATURDAY, December 5, 2020

8:15-8:30
Welcome--Opening Remarks: Mohammad Alhawary, Conference Organizer

PANEL 1: L1 SOCIOLINGUISTICS 
Chair: Brahim Chakrani, Michigan State University

8:30-9:00
The Interactive Organization of Stance in Spoken Arabic: Toward an Embodied View of Language
Dris Soulaimani, San Diego State University

9:00-9:30
Anti-language: A Case Study of Jordanian Inmates
Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad Al-Harahsheh, University of Sharjah, UAE

9:30-10:00
Language, Ideology and Power: Insights from the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
Ahmad Ayyad, Al-Quds University, Palestine
    
10:00-10:30
The Future of Languages in the Arab World in the Age of Globalization and Advanced Technology: A Political and Sociolinguistic Approach
Abdenbi Lachkar, Université Paul Valéry Montpellier3, France
    
10:30-10:45
Coffee/Tea Break

PANEL 2:L1 AND DIGLOSSIA
Chair: Sami Boudelaa, University of UAE

10:45-11:15
The Emergence of Subjects in Lebanese Two-year-olds
Layal Abboud, University of Tours, France
Lina Choueiri, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Nour Seifeddine, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon
Laurie Tuller, University of Tours, France

11:15-11:45
The Written Language of Deaf and Hard-of-hearing College Students in Saudi Arabia and Pedagogical Implications
Saeed Ali Al Alaslaa, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
    
11:45-12:15
Comparing Arab Children’s Linguistic Abilities in Standard Arabic and Colloquial Arabic Through the Use of Stories
Abdulkafi Albirini, Utah State University

12:15-1:30
Lunch Break

PANEL 3: L1 & DIGLOSSIA
Chair: Abdulkafi Albirini, Utah State University  

1:30-2:00
Diglossic Code-switching Between Standard Arabic and Najdi Arabic in Religious Discourse
Majedah Abdullah Alaiyed, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

2:00-2:30
Empirical Investigation into Textual Characteristics of Arabic Passages
Myoyoung Kim and Salwa Alkass, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

2:30-3:00
Variation-Sensitive Familiarity Measures for Words and Texts in Arabic Using Social Media and Web Corpora
Khaled Elghamry, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Attia Youseif, Indiana University

SUNDAY, December 6, 2020

PANEL 4: L2 PEDAGOGY
Chair:Mohammad T. Alhawary, University of Michigan

8:30-9:00
The Effectiveness of Explicit and Implicit Corrective Feedback in L2 Learning
Mourad Abdennebi & Abdullah Alelyani, Texas Tech University

9:00-9:30
The Impact of Using Task- Based Teaching Approach on Improving Arabic Learners Writing Skills
Maysoon Al Sayed Ahmad, University of Mary Washington

9:30-10:00
Attention to Geminate Verb Forms in L2 Arabic Reading: An Eye Movement Study
Elizabeth Huntley, Michigan State University
Lama Nassif, Williams College
Ayman Mohamed, Michigan State University
    
10:00-10:30
Frequent Arabic Grammatical Errors Among Undergraduate Students
Hezi Brosh, United States Naval Academy
    
10:30-11:00
Collaborative Vocabulary Learning in the Arabic Classroom: Between Theory and Pedagogy
Ayman Mohamed, Michigan State University
Amr Ahmed, Michigan State University
    
11:00-11:15
Coffee/Tea Break

11:15-12:15
Keynote
The Surprising Relevance of the Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) to Current Research on Language Learning
Daniel Reed, Michigan State University
    
12:15-1:30
Lunch Break

PANEL 5: HERITAGE LEARNERS
Chair: Saeed Ali Al Alaslaa, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

1:30-2:00
Morphological Awareness among Heritage Language Learners of Arabic
Nour Mohamad Kweider, Carnegie Mellon University
    
2:00-2:30
Reanalysis of Nominal and Verbal Morphology in Moroccan Heritage Speakers in France
Amal El Haimeur, University of Kansas

2:30-3:00
The Discursive Construction of Personal Events Among Arabic-English Bilinguals in the US
Brahim Chakrani, Michigan State University
Dris Soulaimani, San Diego State University
    
3:00-3:15
Coffee/Tea Break

PANEL6: MOTIVATION, IDENTITY, STUDY ABROAD, & TELECOLLABORATION
Chair: Dris Soulaimani, San Diego State University

3:15-3:45
A Perceptual Perspective of the Impact of Motivation on Learning Arabic as a Second Language in Light of Self-Determination Theory
Abdelaadim Bidaoui, Ball State University
    
3:45-4:15
Language, Culture, and Identity: Perspectives from Non-native Arabic Teachers
Brahim Oulbeid, University of Massachusetts – Amherst

4:15-4:45
Study Abroad, Stress and Hair Cortisol: Highly Individual Variation
Kirk Belnap, Brigham Young University
    
4:45-5:15
Tele-collaboration and Cross-Intercultural Communicative Competence in the AFL Classroom
Mohamed Hassan, Amherst College
Ahmed Al Khateeb. King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Registration: Registration is free. https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/registration

Conference website: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers

Co-Sponsors
Department of MiddleEast Studies
Department of Linguistics
Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science
The Language Resource Center
Humanities Institute
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
U-M Office of Research

3rd Biannual University of Michigan International Conference on Arabic Applied Linguistics
December 5-6, 2020

FINAL Call for Papers:

The conference is an open forum for scholars interested in exploring empirically topics and issues in Arabic linguisticsapplied. The topics of the conference cover three main strands:

I. Topics which deal with Arabic second language acquisition (SLA). Current approaches for investigating the different aspects (phonology, vocabulary, morphology, syntax, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.) of Arabic SLA include but not limited to:

• Formal (generative, functional, typological)
• Cognitive (processability, attention, noticing and awareness)
• Input-based (input processing; input, interaction and output)
• Frequency and usage-based
• Corpus-based
• L1 transfer
• L2 transfer
• Sociocultural
• Sociocognitive
• Language socialization
• Neurolinguistic
• Discourse, Conversation analysis
• Code-switching
• Diglossia
• Ideology
• Identity
• Heritage

II. Topics which deal with the theory and practice of Arabic second/foreign language teaching, second language learning, second language proficiency testing and assessment as well as the interface and connections between them include but not limited to:

• Application of classroom approaches or specific techniques to develop language skills and components (speaking, listening, reading, writing, culture, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, accuracy, fluency, etc.)
• Assessment of individual differences and external variables (aptitude, anxiety, attitude, distance, motivation, learner’s perception, etc.)
• L2 maintenance and attrition
• Learning strategies
• Local versus study-abroad environment
• Curriculum design and assessment
• Foreign language learning assessment
• Proficiency testing (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)
• Second language acquisition-second language pedagogy interface
• Second language acquisition-testing interface
• Teacher cognition
• Teacher education
• Technology-mediated learning and teaching

III. Topics which deal with applied research related to Arabic as an L1, including:

• Arabic first language acquisition (investigating the different aspects including phonology, morphology, syntax, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.)
• Arabic L1 Literacy (including child and adult), reading, and writing
• Analysis of interaction and communication including discourse, conversation, signs, and gestures
• Bilingualism and multilingualism
• code-switching
• Corpus linguistics
• Forensic linguistics
• Language and culture, and socialization
• Language and identity
• Language and ideology
• Language and technology
• Language cognition and processing
• Language impairment and language pathology
• Language maintenance and attrition
• Language policy and language planning
• Neurolinguistic research

Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (To be held Virtually)

Languages of the conference:
English and Arabic

Abstract submission:
To present a paper, an abstract is required: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/submissions

Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts:
March 1, 2020

Notification of abstract acceptance:
March 25, 2020

Publication:
Following the conference, papers which are recommended by external peer reviewers will be published inAl-‘Arabiyya journal (indexed bymany international groups, including Clarivate Analytics and SCOPUS): http://www.aataweb.org/alarabiyya

Confirmed Speakers:

• Karin Ryding
• Daniel Reed
• Sami Boudelaa

Conference Advisory Committee:

• AbdulkafiAlbirini
• Sami Boudelaa
• Brahim Chakrani
• Dris Soulaimani
• Mohammad Alhawary

Cosponsors:

• Department of Middle East Studies, U-M
• Department of Linguistics, U-M
• The Language Resource Center, U-M
• Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science, U-M

Registration: Registration is free. https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/registration

Conference website: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers

Inquiries: Contact the conference organizer, Prof. Mohammad Alhawary: abuamr@umich.edu

Call for Submissions, Global Business Languages

The newly relaunched Global Business Languages, https://go.gwu.edu/gbl, journal is currently accepting manuscripts for the 2021 issue. We encourage submissions of manuscripts that integrate theory and practice in the realm of teaching and learning Languages for Specific Purposes, including business, but also the arts, engineering, healthcare, translation, etc.. Articles may pertain to any language, including English for non-natives. State-of-the-art reviews on relevant technological tools, (text)books, websites, are also welcomed.  Deadline for submission: July 15, 2020. For more information on submission guidelines, review process and publication timeline, visit the GBL website, https://gbl.digital.library.gwu.edu/submissions.html.  If you have any questions, contact the editors at GBL@gwu.edu.

Margaret Gonglewski and Mohssen Esseesy, Co-Editors

Global Business Languages, https://go.gwu.edu/gbl.

Title: 34th Annual Symposium on Arabic Linguistics
Date: 28-Feb-2020 - 01-Mar-2020
Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Contact Person: Mahmoud Azaz
Meeting Email: asal34arizona@gmail.com 

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Psycholinguistics; Sociolinguistics; Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition; Computational Linguistics; Corpus Linguistics

Subject Language(s): Arabic, Standard

Call Deadline: 10-Nov-2019

Event’s website: https://arabiclinguistics.sbs.arizona.edu

Meeting Description:
The Arabic Linguistics Society together with the University of Arizona’s School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies are pleased to announce the 34th Annual Symposium on Arabic Linguistics to be held at the University of Arizona in Tucson, on February 28-March 1, 2020.

Call for Papers:
Papers are invited on topics that deal with theoretical and experimental issues in Arabic Linguistics. Research in the following areas of Arabic linguistics is encouraged: linguistic analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics), sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, discourse analysis, historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, language acquisition, and computational linguistics.

Keynote Speakers:

• Mohamed Embarki, the University of Franche-Comté (France)
• Rania Habib, Syracuse University (USA)
• Ahmad Alqassas, Georgetown University (USA)
• Samira Farwaneh, University of Arizona (USA)

Abstract Preparation Guidelines:

• Persons interested in presenting papers are requested to prepare an abstract, following the guidelines at this link:
  http://arabic-linguistics-society.uwm.edu/annual-symposia-on-arabic-linguistics/guidelines-for-writing-abstracts/
• Please note that abstracts submitted must be written in English. Abstracts written in any other language will be rejected. Please also note that abstracts submitted by e-mail will not be accepted.

Abstract Submission Link:

• To submit to your abstract, please use thisEasyAbstract link: http://linguistlist.org/easyabs/asal34arizona
• Please fill in all the relevant fields on the submission page and upload apdf file of your abstract. You will receive an e-mail afterwards indicating that your abstract has been successfully submitted.
• Should you face any problem submitting your abstract via the above link, please contact the conference organizers at asal34arizona@gmail.com.

Student Awards:
There will be at least three best student abstract awards; $300 each.

The Third Biannual U-M International Conference on Arabic Applied Linguistics

September 5-6, 2020 

The conference is an open forum for scholars interested in exploring empirically topics and issues in Arabic applied linguistics. The topics of the conference cover three mains strands:

I. Topics which deal with Arabic second language acquisition (SLA). Current approaches for investigating the different aspects (phonology, vocabulary, morphology, syntax, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.) of Arabic SLA include but not limited to:

• Formal (generative, functional, typological)
• Cognitive (processability, attention, noticing and awareness)
• Input-based (input processing; input, interaction and output)
• Frequency and usage-based
• Corpus-based
• L1 transfer
• L2 transfer
• Sociocultural
• Sociocognitive
• Language socialization
• Neurolinguistic
• Discourse, Conversation analysis
• Code-switching
• Diglossia
• Ideology
• Identity
• Heritage

II. Topics which deal with the theory and practice of Arabic second/foreign language teaching, second language learning, second language proficiency testing and assessment as well as the interface and connections between them include but not limited to:

• Application of classroom approaches or specific techniques to develop language skills and components (speaking, listening, reading, writing, culture, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, accuracy, fluency, etc.)
• Assessment of individual differences and external variables (aptitude, anxiety, attitude, distance, motivation, learner’s perception, etc.)
• L2 maintenance and attrition
• Learning strategies
• Local versus study-abroad environment
• Curriculum design and assessment
• Foreign language learning assessment
• Proficiency testing (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)
• Second language acquisition-second language pedagogy interface
• Second language acquisition-testing interface
• Teacher cognition
• Teacher education
• Technology-mediated learning and teaching

III. Topics which deal with applied research related to Arabic as an L1, including:

• Arabic first language acquisition (investigating the different aspects including phonology, morphology, syntax, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.)
• Arabic L1 Literacy (including child and adult), reading, and writing
• Analysis of interaction and communication including discourse, conversation, signs, and gestures
• Bilingualism and multilingualism
• code-switching
• Corpus linguistics
• Forensic linguistics
• Language and culture, and socialization
• Language and identity
• Language and ideology
• Language and technology
• Language cognition and processing
• Language impairment and language pathology
• Language maintenance and attrition
• Language policy and language planning
• Neurolinguistic research

Location
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Languages of the conference
English and Arabic

Abstract submission
To present a paper, an abstract is required: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/submissions

Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts
March 1, 2020

Notification of abstract acceptance
March 25, 2020

Publication
Following the conference, papers which are recommended by external peer reviewers will be published in Al-‘Arabiyya: http://www.aataweb.org/alarabiyya

Confirmed Speakers

• Karin Ryding
• Daniel Reed
• Sami Boudelaa

Conference Advisory Committee

• AbdulkafiAlbirini
• Sami Boudelaa
• BrahimChakrani
• DrisSoulaimani
• Mohammad Alhawary

Registration: Registration is free. https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/registration

Conference website: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers