National Conference on New Perspectives in English Language Teaching

NPELT’17

Date: 30th & 31st March 2017 Venue: Hindustan University

ELT@I

Call for PapersProposals are invited from English teachers, research scholars, and students for paper presentations on the theme of the conference and also other related aspects of English Language Teaching. The abstract (150 words) and the full paper (1500 words) should be in the MS word format, Times New Roman font, sized 12. The paper should include title in bold, Times New Roman 14, name of the author (s) with address, email id, contact number; and sent as email to: npelt2017@gmail.com

Highlights of NPELT’17 Conference: Interactive workshops and plenary sessions by ELT experts. All abstracts will be published; the Best Paper will be awarded; and the selected papers will be published by a reputed publisher with an ISBN number. For further information about the University, log on to www.hindustanuniv.ac.in

Tracks and Themes for the PresentationTRACK 1 : Language and Education• Issues on English Curriculum Development• Language Teacher Education• Language Acquisition and Learning• Syllabus Design and Materials Development

TRACK 2 : English Language Teaching • New Challenges in ELT• Skill Based Approach in ELT• Project Based Language Teaching and

Learning• Affective Factors in Language Learning

TRACK 3 - Technology Enhanced Language Learning• Social Media and ELT• Virtual Learning Environment• Multimedia and Web-based CALL / CALT• Developing Self-directed Learning

TRACK 4 – ELT in Higher Education• International Benchmarking in Higher

Education• Redefining the English Syllabus and

Instruction.• English for International students• English for Employability

TRACK 5 – Assessment and Evaluation Techniques • Devising Learning Outcomes and the

Assessment Plan• Psychometric Tests and the Assessment of

Language Skills• ABET-based Competencies and the English

Syllabus.• Online Assessment

Registration FeeDelegates/Presenters:Rs1000/-•ELTAIMembers:Rs900/-•Students&ResearchScholars:Rs600/-•SpotRegistration:Rs1200/-•Overseasparticipants:US$100ELTAI members please attach the membership proof along with registration form.

Mode of PaymentA Demand Draft must be drawn in favour of “Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai,” payable at Chennai. The registration fee includes the conference materials, refreshments and working lunch. Participants are requested to ensure that the DD and the registration form reach the University before the last date 20th March 2017.

AccommodationLimited accommodation is available in the Hindustan University Guest House; and it will be allotted on a first-come-first served basis. Participants can make their own arrangements for stay in hotels.

Key Dates1. Submission of the abstract (Last date of Submission) : 13th March 20172. Acceptance of abstracts : 15th March 20173. Submission of the full-length paper with the registration fee : 17th March 20174. Spot Registration : 30th March 2017

ABOUT HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITYHindustan University is a renowned institution among the engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu and is ranked No. 2 in Chennai. The University has maintained an enviableacademicexcellencerightfromitsinceptionintheyear1985.Studentcommunity comprises of students across India and also International students frommorethan28countries.SeveralMoUsaresignedwithreputedinstitutionsand organization for mutual collaboration in teaching and research. Apart from the regular Engineering, Management, Humanities & Arts several unique programmes are offered at Hindustan University such as Defence Studies, Architecture, Fashion Arts & Design, Aviation, Aerospace, Space Technology, Aircraft Maintenance, Pilot training, Autotronics, Motorsports, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management. Hindustan believes in benchmarking with the best and ensures that highest standards of quality are implemented it envisages and challenges convention to build a future beyond and aims at achieving the status of World Class University.

ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGESThe Department of Languages, under the school of Science and Humanities was establishedin1985.ThedepartmentintegratesallthebranchesofEngineeringby imparting language skills and communication skills. Tamil, Hindi, French German and Japanese languages are offered to the students. Special English short term courses for international students are conducted. The Department also offers MA, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in English Language and Literature. The department constitutes a dynamic team of qualified and experienced faculty with requisite skills and commitment. The objective of the department is to provide an outcome based education with focus on imparting a need-based, learner-centred training in effective communication and people skills and also to prepare the students in the world of academia, work and real life.

ABOUT ELTAI The English Language Teacher’s Association of India (ELTAI) was founded on August7,1974,bythelatePadmashriS.Natarajan,anotededucationist.ELTAIbrings our “The Journal of English Language Teaching”, a bi-monthly. It offers consultancy services like Teacher training packages, organizes bi-monthly meetings on current ELT themes relevant to the Indian context and hosts annual conferences and regional conferences on specific areas relevant to the ELT scenario today. Delegates from all over the world participate, present papers and also conduct workshops. ELTAI Kancheepuram (Hindustan University) Chapter was established during the year 2013. Dr. Akkara Sherine, HoD - Languages is the Convenor of the Chapter.

The Department of Languages

with great joy announce a

National Conference on New Perspectives in English Language Teaching - NPELT’17

Date: 30th & 31st March 2017 • Venue: Hindustan University Campus

Organized byHindustan University in collaboration with ELTAI - Kancheepuram Chapter

Chief PatronDr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, Hindustan University

Patrons

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro ChancellorMr. Ashok Verghese, Director

Dr. Pon Ramalingam, Registrar

Dr. S. Ramachandran, Vice - ChancellorDr. Aby Sam, DirectorDr. N. Vasudevan, Dean, Academics

ConvenorDr. Akkara Sherine, HoD, Languages,

Contact Number: 9445943466

Coordinators Ms. Sonu Joseph, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Languages,

Contact Number: 9043527500Mr. M. Samuel Jayakumar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Languages.

Advisory CommitteeDr. N. Rajasekharan Nair, Prof. Dept of Languages, Dean Student Affairs.

Dr. P. Bhaskaran Nair, Prof. Dept. Of Languages

Dr. C. Indira, Prof. Dept. Of Languages

Dr. Raji Dhinakar, Associate Professor, Dept. Of Languages

Programme CommitteeMr. Chillakuru Nagaraju, Asst. Professor (S.G)

Mr. K. Manikandaboopathy, Asst. Professor (S.G)

Ms. G. B. Hemadarshini, Asst. Professor (S.S)

Ms. R. Beulah Catherine, Asst. Professor

Mr. K. Loganathan, Asst. Professor

Mr. N. Robert Divine, Asst. Professor

Ms. Sonia Sunny, Asst. Professor

Ms. V. Indra Priyadharshini, Asst. Professor

Ms. Gem Anna Jaims, Asst. Professor