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Conference: Plurilingual and Pluricultural Education: Focus on ‘Languages of the Wider World’

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Plurilingual and Pluricultural Education: Focus on ‘Languages of the Wider World’ 19th – 20th February 2010 School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London This international conference, the first of two on plurilingualism and pluriculturalism, will bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss plurilingual and pluricultural education with a particular focus on ‘languages of the wider world’: i.e. those of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and the Netherlands. Participants at this conference will define, analyse and explore new directions and paradigms for plurilingual and pluricultural education. The conference will also provide opportunities for further research and collaboration. Over 60 papers will be delivered in parallel sessions covering three broad themes: i) “Plurilingualism, multilingualism, language policies and planning”; ii) “Plurilingualism, identity and citizenship”; and, iii) “Language and intercultural education and innovation”. The keynote speakers thus far confirmed are Prof Jim Cummins (OISE, Canada) and Prof Claire Kramsch (University of Berkeley, USA) For information and to register visit http://www.soas.ac.uk/events/event52607.html
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  • Date(s): 08 January 2010 to 08 January 2010

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