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Call for Papers "Language, Society, and Culture in Asian Contexts" International Conference Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad Khamriang, Maha Sarakham (Thailand) 6-7 January 2010 __________________________________________________ Conference Overview It is undeniable that Asia is an indispensable part of our intricate global civilization. Asian languages, societies, and cultures have never failed to be the sources and foundations of modern development (i.e., art, literature, medicine, religion). However, in spite of this fact, there is a rapid decline and disappearance of Asian languages, societies, and cultures. Attempts should be made to preserve them as world heritage as much as the rainforest, ancient cities, and endangered wildlife. By doing so, we are helping to maintain multicultural and diverse characteristics of human civilization as a whole. With this in mind, the conference aims to raise awareness of the essence and significance of Asian languages, societies, and cultures, especially those which have been overlooked or marginalized as inferior to those in the Western world. Since foreign language teaching plays an important role as a medium in launching Asian languages, societies, and cultures into the world stage where those languages operate, foreign languages taught and studied in Asia are also the main focus of this conference. Conference Theme Abstracts of completed work in any of the topic areas listed below are invited for presentation at this conference: - Asian linguistics - Language and translation - Literature - Folklore and storytelling - History - Philosophy - Cultural diversity - Ethnic diversity - Community development - Sustainable development - Alternative development - Foreign language teaching Submissions The abstract should not exceed 300 words, while the full paper should be between 10-15 pages (including references, notes, and tables). Biographical data should not exceed 100 words. Your work must be double-spaced and typed using 12 pt. Times New Roman font. All submissions must be written in APA style, i.e., conform to the requirements of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition. Visit the following website for reference to APA style: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ With the abstract and paper submissions, please include: the title of your paper or poster display;your name and title; institution; e-mail address; and mailing address. Abstracts and papers should be sent as an e-mail attachment (Microsoft Word document) to <ls...@msu.ac.th>, by October 30, 2009 (abstracts) and by December 15, 2009 (full papers). In the content of your e-mail message, please specify the topic area and the format of your presentation (i.e., paper or poster). Individuals will be notified of abstract acceptance by November 15, 2009. All papers will be reviewed by the program review committee. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings (CD-ROM). Conference Coordinators Dr. Intisarn Chaiyasuk and Hatai Sri-Ampai Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University Prof. J. Prabhakara Rao Centre for Study of Foreign Languages, School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad Contact: Dr. Intisarn Chaiyasuk and Hatai Sri-Ampai Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Mahasarakham University Tambon Khamriang Kantarawichai District Maha Sarakham Province 44150 Thailand Tel: +66 43 754369 Fax: +66 43 754369 Email : ls...@msu.ac.th Web: http://www.lscac.msu.ac.th __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
