We will have five separate tracks for papers and presentations, from topics celebrating the languages and cultures of Malaysia and SE Asia as well as to how to study and work with languages:
II. Language Learning and Teaching
III. Interpreting and Translation
IV. Colonial Linguistic Footprint
V. Other Language-related Topics
Track I. Language Varieties of Malaysia and SE Asia
In this track, we would like to celebrate Malaysia and SE Asia, their language varieties and cultures. You could explore topics ranging from historic, classical topics related to Malaysia and SE ASia as well as modern linguistic differences between the various language communities of Malaysia and SE Asia. We very much welcome indigenous, endangered and vulnerable language topic discussion in this track.
If you have a paper that you passionately feel comes under this topic please submit it here.
Track II. Language Learning and Teaching
In this track, we would like to hear about methods used in language learning and teaching in and out of academia. This topic could include discussions on modern trends and technology and how they can be integrated into a formal learning setting or in general learning for life skills. It could also discuss the impact of language student demographics and how this has changed to explore the reasons for this and what, if anything, can be done to make changes.
If you have a paper that you passionately feel comes under this topic please submit it here.
Track III: Interpreting and Translation
In this track, we would like to hear about the teaching and practice of interpreting and translation: the traditional methodologies and applications as well as the advent of recent technological developments in the field.
If you have a paper that you passionately feel comes under this topic please submit it here.
Track IV. Colonial Linguistic Footprint
In this track, we would like to talk about the colonial past and its impact on language in the various communities. It is an opportunity to discuss the influence of language on the various linguistic communities as well as the footprint of the colonial language left today on society.
If you have a paper that you passionately feel comes under this topic please submit it here.
Track V. Other Language-related Topics
We would like to keep some space available to people with genuinely interesting topics that do not fit the overall themes so easily. You may feel free to submit something you feel strongly about, or something you feel will be of interest to our live audience in Penang or indeed to the wider audience upon video release on the Internet.
DEADLINE
Preliminary deadline: We will accept proposals from now until 31st August 2023, at which point we will make our selection from among the submissions. If slots remain open after that date, we will continue to accept proposals until we have a full programme.
RECORDING AND PUBLICATION
Publication: All presentations may be entirely or partly recorded and the videos could be put on our social media channels. Photographs will also be taken during the time of the event also, which will appear on our social media channels too. If you apply to talk at the event, you agree to the publication and distribution of these images and videos by the Penang Language Event on their official and affiliated channels.
PRESENTATION LANGUAGE AND LENGTH
You can present in the language of your choice. There are options available on the form above to let us know, which language you would like to use. We strongly encourage languages other than English for the presentations. All presentations will have a time slot of 50 minutes each, including questions.
NOTE
As the event is non-profit, unfortunately we’re unable to offer expenses.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 31st August 2023 23:00 Penang Time
