{"id":175,"date":"2009-03-20T10:33:52","date_gmt":"2009-03-20T07:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltweekly.com\/more\/?p=175"},"modified":"2009-03-20T10:33:52","modified_gmt":"2009-03-20T07:33:52","slug":"eltweekly-issue13-worldwide-elt-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltweekly.humbeestudio.xyz\/?p=175","title":{"rendered":"ELTWeekly Issue#13, Worldwide ELT events"},"content":{"rendered":"

7th IATEFL ELTA Conference,\u00a0Novi Sad, May 22-24<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"The 7th IATEFL ELTA International Annual Conference<\/strong>\u00a0brings about many changes and you are cordially invited to experience those new delights and novelties either as a presenter or simply as a conference attendee. The Conference will be held from\u00a022-24 May 2009<\/strong>\u00a0in a new venue –\u00a0Master Center<\/a>, Novi Sad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Conference bears the title:\u00a0“Devise, wit; write, pen… and gather the harvest of knowledge”<\/strong><\/em>and is primarily focused on writing\u00a0– teaching, practicing and assessing writing, choosing a topic, dealing with audience, motivating students to write, etc.<\/p>\n

The 7th IATEFL ELTA International Annual Conference will be truly special if it is to be judged by the names of people to present, one of them being\u00a0Dr Shelley Wong, President of\u00a0TESOL<\/a><\/strong>. Besides Dr Wong, many other renowned plenary speakers and guests will add to the event\u2019s importance.<\/p>\n

English language teachers, university professors, teacher trainers and all those involved in teaching English in a myriad of other ways are more than welcome to apply for a form of presentation of their preference: talk, discussion, workshop or poster presentation and thus share with colleagues their experience, approach and strategy of dealing with the topic. If, however, your interest lies somewhere other than writing, it would be equally delightful to have you present.<\/p>\n

The working part of the Conference will be accompanied by social events and an ELT Book Exhibition to enable you mingle with colleagues and browse through numerous books displayed at publshers\u2019 stalls. Moreover, Conference attendees will have a chance to enjoy refreshments, the courtesy of sponsors, as well as win many prizes.<\/p>\n

As the Conference is to be held in the new venue, organization calls for timely action concerningaccommodation<\/strong>. Therefore, we would like to alert you to the need of booking accommodation well in advance (preferably in January or February at the latest) either through our Accommodation Manager, Jelena Rakovi?,\u00a0conferenceaccommodation@elta.org.rs<\/a>\u00a0, or on your own.<\/p>\n

Updates<\/strong>,\u00a0forms<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0other important details<\/strong>\u00a0will be available by February on ELTA\u00a0and British Council websites, so please make sure you check these sites from time to time. Please contact\u00a0us atconferencemanager@elta.org.rs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For further details and pre-registration, please visit:\u00a0http:\/\/www.elta.org.rs\/announcement.html<\/a><\/p>\n

The 31st Cambridge Seminar on Contemporary Literature, July 11-17 July 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The British Council’s Cambridge Seminar on contemporary literature has influenced discussion, performance and debate on literature for over 30 years. The programme includes well-known – as well as innovatory and new – names, including novelists, poets, critics and other writers. Writers confirmed for 2009 so far include; John Burnside, Jim Crace, Linda Grant, Tony Harrison, Philip Hensher, Jackie Kay, David Lodge, Blake Morrison, Gillian Slovo, Marina Warner, Benjamin Zephaniah. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The seminar profiles the UK\u2019s creative ideas and achievements and has been proven to increase the number of quality relationships between the UK and many other countries. It actively builds ties for the UK\u2019s creative and knowledge economy. The event is fully residential. Over the years the seminar has brought together an impressive group of contemporary British writers and critics and offers delegates a lively mix of talks, discussions, performances, debates and an opportunity to talk with the writers about their work. \u00a0The seminar brings new audiences into contact with the creative face of the UK, helps refresh existing perceptions of the UK \u00a0and widens opportunities for the UK\u2019s creative sector globally.<\/p>\n

Participants, who come from many countries, have opportunities to meet and hear a wide range of writers from Britain, as well as take part in discussions about a range of literary trends and issues. In bringing together the insight and experiences of writers and participants in a strongly international context, the Cambridge Seminar offers an unrivalled literary experience. This is an opportunity to take part in one of the most intimate and influential literary events in the world in the relaxed surroundings of a Cambridge University College. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Many people who have attended the seminar in the past have described it as a defining moment in their careers, bringing them up-to-date with new trends in writing today and introducing them to an international network of like-minded people. The event is fully residential and is organised by the British Council Literature Department.<\/p>\n

Who Should attend the Cambridge Seminar?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The target group for the Seminar is anyone based outside the UK who is professionally engaged with literature, including: writers, translators, academics, literary editors and critics, teachers, librarians, broadcasters, literary venue administrators and festival programmers. Good spoken English is essential: participants will get most from the Seminar if they enjoy and contribute to the discussion and interchange it fosters. There are places for up to 45 participants. We will cover all costs relating to registration, accommodation and meals for applicants. We do not cover the costs of international and local travel. We have to obtain the agreement of British Council offices in each country before we can confirm delegates. We shall let successful applicants know as soon as is possible:<\/p>\n

Online registration is available at:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/survey.britishcouncil.org\/wix\/p8548742.aspx<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

AzETA International ELT conference,\u00a0November\u00a014-15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Azerbaijan English Teachers\u2019 \u00a0Association (AzETA) is delighted to announce 6th International ELT Conference \u00a0Reaching Out \u2026 for Success \u00a0to be held<\/p>\n

on 14-15 November 2009
\nat Baku Slavic University, Baku, Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n

The Conference will mainly focus on the following issues:<\/p>\n