The 7th International Conference on Multimedia-Assisted Language Education of APAMALL The 12th International Conference on Multimedia-Assisted Language Education of KAMALL On behalf of APAMALL and KAMALL we are pleased to announce that the 7th international conference will be held on October 24-25, 2009. The conference will take place at Dongduk Women¨s University in Seoul. The conference theme is ＾E-language learning and testing in a glocalized era.￣ Several keynote speakers will be invited to deliver a speech on their recent research. Other areas of research on multimedia and foreign language teaching and learning will also be presented. We cordially welcome your participation at our international conference. We are certain that this conference will offer you an informative as well as enlightening experience We look forward to seeing you at the conference in Seoul next year. Thank you. Yuangshan Chuang, President Emeritus of APAMALL Professor, The Department?of Applied English I-Shou University Kaohsiung County, Taiwan In-Seok Kim, President? Professor, The Department of English Language Dongduk Women¨s University Seoul, Korea Inn-Chull Choi, President of KAMALL Professor, Department of English Education Korea University Seoul, Korea Conference Chair : Professor Ho Lee (Chungang University) Co-Sponsors: KAMALL and ROCMELIA Conference Theme: E-language learning and testing in a glocalized era 　　　　　　　 Thirty suggested topics of interest concerning language education which may relate to technology are?listed below for your reference. These topics include but are not limited to: 1. Language Proficiency Test on the Web 2. Virtual Community Language Instruction? 3. Collaborative Learning 4. Communicative Instruction 5. Corpus Linguistics and Language Instruction 6. Courseware Design 7. Courseware Evaluation Models 8. Culture and Language Instruction 9. Educational Simulation and Gaming 10. Expert Systems and Language Instruction 11. Global Education 12. Hypermedia and Language Instruction 13. Intelligent Language Instruction 14. Intelligent Tutoring Systems 15. Interactive Language Instruction 16. Language Instruction Modeling 17. Language Instruction Strategies 18. Learning Motivation and Language Instruction 19. Linguistics and Hypermedia 20. Linguistics and Multimedia 21. Linguistics and Language Instruction 22. Literature and Hypermedia 23. Literature and Multimedia 24. Literature and Language Instruction 25. Multimedia and Distance Language Instruction 26. Multimedia Language Instruction 27. Networked Resources and Language Instruction 28. Society and Language Instruction 29. Authoring Systems 30. Artificial Intelligence and Language Instruction Selected Papers will be considered for publication to: Journal of Asia-Pacific Association of Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning (Vol.2) You can download call for papers: * Text version:CFR-APAMALL09.txt * MS-Word version:CFP-APAMALL09.doc 　　　　 We invite the submission of original papers reporting high quality new academic research in the area of Language Learning and Testing with Technologies. All papers will be double blindly peer-reviewed by three reviewers. The submission will take the following three steps: Step 1: The submission of one page abstract (no more than 300 words) Each paper should include a title, the author's name, affiliation, and email address, and a 300-word abstract. The abstract should be submitted for consideration by Feb. 28, 2009. The acceptance notification will be sent out by March 31, 2009. Step 2: The submission of the Proceedings Material The following types of submissions are anticipated: * Full paper: 10 pages * Posters: 2 pages * Panel proposals: 2 pages (The panel proposal should clearly outline the theme of the panel, its significance, expected outcomes, and at least five panel participants Each panel will run for about one and half hours. Panel participants will have the possibility of submitting two-page papers for review process for the papers to be included in the conference proceedings.) * Workshop: 2 pages (The workshop proposal should clearly outline the theme of the workshop, its emerging nature, expected outcomes, and at least five?workshop participants. Each workshop will run for about two hours. Workshop participants will have the possibility of submitting two-page papers for review process for the papers to be included in the conference proceedings All Proceedings material should include a title, the author's name, affiliation, and email address, a 300-word abstract, key words, the main text and references. Submitted proceedings material should comprise not more than 13 pages and? must be written in English or Chinese or Korean. Chinese or English papers should include an English title and abstract. The text should be single-spaced on an 8.5" x 11" format.?The letter font and size should be 12-point Times New Roman. The paper should be written in MS-Word format. Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings, with the understanding that the author(s) should register. Please complete the following form and email it together with your paper, including your abstract to:holee@chungang.ac.kr Author¨s Information Name of Principal Presenter: Affiliation and Position: Equipment needed for presentation: Language(s) used in presentation: Primary: Secondary: Fax Number: Email Address: Mailing Address: Phone Number: Office:____________ Home:____________ Mobile:_____________ One-page abstract enclosed: Yes: ____ No: ____ Paper enclosed: Yes: ____ No: ____ 　　　　　　　　　 Abstract Submission Deadline: Feb. 28, 2009 Acceptance Notification: March 31, 2009 Final Paper Due for Proceedings: August 15, 2009 Early Registration Deadline: September 1, 2008 Conference: October 24-25 , 2009 　　　　　　　 Conference Committee Chair: Professor Ho Lee (Chungang University) Advisory Committee 　　Sung-Uk Kim (Professor of Hannam University/Korea) 　　Soo-Young Choi (Professor of Korea National University of Education/Korea) 　　Sei-Kyung Cho (Professor of Kyung-Hee University/Korea) 　　Byung-ho Lee, Principal, Seoul International High School 　　Chen-Ching Li, Dean of the Liberal Arts College, Shih His University/Taiwan) Program Committee Barry Natusch (Nihon University, New Zealand)) Bertha Du Babcock (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) Chin chuan. Cheng (National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan) Chung-Hyun Lee (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea) Fu-Hsing Su (Professor of XXXX, Taiwan) Inn-Chull Choi (Korea University, Korea) Jana Echevaria (California State University-Long Beach, USA) Jae Kyoung Kim (Professor of Baejae University, Korea) John Liontas (SUNY-Fredonia, USA) Jin Kang (Suwon Elementary School, Korea) Jungtae Kim (Baejae University, Korea) Mark Mechem (Dongduk Women¨s University, Korea) Sangmin Lee (Kyunghee University, Korea) Shirley O¨Neill (University of Southern Queensland, Australia) Stephen Ohlander (National Normal Kaohsiung University, Taiwan) William Sharar (Oblon College/USA) 　　　　　　　　　　　 For Academic queries, please contact Dr. Inseok Kim iskim@dongduk.ac.kr Dr. Inn-Chull Choi icchoi@korea.ackr For General Information, please contact Dr. Ho Lee holee@chungang.ac.kr 　　　　　 About the Seoul City Location The city is located on the basin of the Han River in the country's northwest. The North Korean border lies about 50 km to the north. Seoul first appears in history in 18 BC, when the Baekje, one of the Three Korean Kingdoms, established its capital Wiryeseong in what is now south-east Seoul. Modern Seoul descends from the Goryeo-era city of Namgyeong, which then became the capital of Korea during the Joseon dynasty. In recent years, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has undertaken major environmental projects, including the nearly $1 billion restoration of Cheonggyecheon. At the same time, the city has promoted the Seoul Digital Media City, the world's first complex for high-tech digital technologies in IT, multimedia and entertainment, and the proposed future site of the world's second tallest building. Weather The weather in Seoul during the month of October is typically sunny and mild, ranging from low 50s (F) to high 70s (F). More Information Seoul is a city of infinite discoveries. The ancient capital of an ancient land, Seoul is a city where the traditional and the cutting-edge exist side-by-side in perfect harmony. It¨s a dynamic city that never sleeps, and the list of things to do is endless, from sampling the outstanding cuisine served in the city¨s excellent restaurants to climbing the rock faces that overlook the city. Come to Seoul, and learn why so many travelers fall in love with this fast-paced but relaxing city. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Travel to the City of Seoul It is very easy to get to Seoul from many countries around the world. By Plane Incheon International Airport is located 30 minutes away from Seoul, the capital and largest city of South Korea. Incheon International Airport is the main hub for Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Polar Air Cargo. More information about the airport at http://www.airport.kr/eng/airport/Seoul City Traveling Information Modern Seoul Seoul is, in a word, modern. The city is fast-paced, wired, and tech-efficient to the teeth. It¨s also endowed with a dizzying wealth of cultural facilities where visitors can take in the creativity of Seoul¨s artists, learn about its history, or acquaint themselves with new cultural experiences. Nanta Theater Nanta is non-verbal performance which is the combination of Korean traditional performance called ｀Samullnori¨ and western form of performance. Tel. 02-739-8288 National Folk Museum of Korea The National Folk Museum of Korea houses numerous cultural artifacts, including artwork and handicrafts of the Korean people. Tel. 02-734-1346 Art Sonje Center Art Sonje Center in Sogyeok-dong, opposite Gyeongbokgung Palace, is a landmark in Seoul¨s burgeoning art scene. Tel. 02-733-8945 Kumho Museum of Art The Kumho Museum of Art reopened in a new building in 1996 to commemorate 7 years as a leading art museum. Located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, it is the heart of Seoul¨s urban culture.Tel. 02-720-5114 Sun Gallery Sun Gallery was founded in 1977 and is situated at the heart of Insa-dong, Korea`s district of traditional and modern art. Tel. 02-734-0458 Gallery Hyundai An art gallery unswervingly dedicated to the fine arts. Since April 1970, the gallery has been making important progress toward the promotion of Korean modern art. Tel. 02-734-6111~3 Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Sejong Center for the Performing Arts was built in 1978 and it has capacity of 3,822 people. It constitutes large theater, small theater, art gallery, and other spacious places. Tel. 02-399-1111 Official Seoul City Tourism: http://www.visitseoul.net/visit2007en/ 　　　　　　　　　 Accommodation List of suggested hotels near the APAMALL 2009 Conference venue: 　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　Sungbuk Holiday Inn Address: Holiday Inn Seongbuk Hotel Seoul 3-1343, Chongam i-dong, Sungbuk-ku Seoul, 136-091 South Korea Booking by phone, fax or email: TEL 82-2-929-2000???? FAX 82-2-929-0204 E-mail: info@holiday.co.kr Website: http://www.holiday.co.kr/eng/index.htm 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Venue The APAMALL 2009 Conference will be held at Dongduk Women¨s University which is located on 23-1 Walgok-Dong, Sungbuk-Ku, Seoul, Korea. The APAMALL 2009 Program Committee¨s desk will be located at the building right behind the venue. The asterisk mark indicates the venue where the conference will be held. Dongduk Women¨s University Address :23-1 Wolgok-dong, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea Tel : 82-940-4000 Fax : 82-940-4182 E-mail : master@dongduk.ac.kr Performing Arts Center Address :1-6 Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Tel : 82-940 - 4578 Design Research Center Address :97-7 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea Tel : 82-940-4159 1