The one and a half day symposium “Supporting English Writing Competencies: The Role of Writing Centers in Second Language Learning” at Leuphana University, Lüneburg, March 27-28, 2014, focuses on different organizational structures for L2 writing support within European universities and provides the opportunity for professionals to exchange L2, and particularly English composition teaching practices.
We will provide a forum for writing center personnel (professional staff and students tutors/consultants), lecturers and faculty in foreign language departments, lecturers and faculty who teach in English or other languages in an L2 context, non-university affiliated second language specialists, university administrators and staff, and those interested starting a writing center. We particularly invite colleagues who address writing competencies in L2 contexts other than English.
There are two ways to present your work at the symposium:
1. Poster Session
We welcome 250-300-word poster proposals for an interactive poster and networking session on Friday afternoon. Possible topics include:
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· Program development at your ESL/L2 writing center
· The role of ESL/L2 writing competencies within your institution and department
· Research projects on writing competencies in an ESL/L2 context
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· Teaching strategies/techniques that emphasize academic writing in ESL/L2 contexts
· Composition support for discipline-specific genres
· Interdisciplinary academic writing
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2. Presentations
We invite proposals (500 words maximum) for 15 minute presentations with 10 minute questions and answer sessions on best practices for L2 composition support. Possible topics include:
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· Writing Center pedagogies
· Writing Across the Curriculum Initiatives
· Navigating discipline-specific writing conventions such as those found in the natural sciences, social sciences, business, etc.
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· Integrating writing in foreign language classrooms/centers Using online tools for in-class peer feedback and opportunities for teaching ESL/L2 writing online
· Writing skills in English for Academic Purposes
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