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From http://vigdis.hi.is/early_language_learning_conference_2018

 

The Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages and the School of Education, University of Iceland are pleased to announce the third international conference on Early Language Learning 2018, to take place June 13-15 in Reykjavík.

 

The organizers invite the submission of abstracts on any research- or practice-oriented topic relating to the learning of foreign, second or additional languages by learners of primary school age or younger (ages 3-12). Topics relating to younger or older learners (up to age 15) will also be considered.

 

The organizers welcome proposals for individual papers, colloquia and posters. Themes may include:

• Multilingualism and multilingual education in preschool and primary school

• European trends in preschool and primary language education

• National policies for early language learning (ELL)

• Intercultural education in preschool and primary school

• Foreign and second language learning, teaching and assessment of young learners

• Multilingual literacy

• Inclusive teaching practices in preschool and primary school

• Mixed-ability teaching and transition between school levels

• Research methods in ELL

• Professional development of language and literacy teachers in preschool and primary school

• Home/school partnerships and the role of parents in early language learning

• Heritage and minority language maintenance

 

Abstract submission deadline: December 1, 2017

 

View the full call for papers at http://vigdis.hi.is/early_language_learning_conference_2018