19th May 2024
Aristotle University Research Dissemination Center

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Foreign Language Teaching Laboratory of the School of English, AUTh is organizing a one-day seminar on “Bridging theory and practice in foreign language instruction” in Thessaloniki on May 19, 2024. We invite contributions that showcase theoretically-informed teaching practices in foreign language classrooms. This event aims to bridge the gap between research in instructed second language acquisition and the teaching profession, and to nourish interactive dialogue. Foreign language instructors will have the opportunity to present their own teaching interventions and learning materials, describe how they combine theory with practice, and explain the practical benefits for learners.

Abstracts should include the following details:

  1. sector of education (primary/ secondary/ tertiary) in which the lesson/project was implemented
  2. target language (EFL or other foreign language)
  3. aim, objectives, need or gap addressed
  4. brief description of the theoretical framework employed (from any field of linguistics, pedagogy, etc.)
  5. brief description of the teaching-learning processes involved
  6. educational material designed for this lesson/project
  7. learning outcomes

Abstract submissions should meet the following guidelines: 

  • They should be anonymous and written in English, German, French or Greek.
  • They should be up to one page long (single spaced, 2.5cm margins on all sides and 12pt Times New Roman font size). The one-page limit includes examples, references, etc.
  • Abstracts should be submitted as PDF files via the abstract submission form

The deadline for the submission of abstracts is Friday, March 15, 2024. Participants will be notified about the acceptance or rejection of their submission by April 8, 2024.

Presentations will be 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute-discussion.

The event will be held at the Aristotle University Research Dissemination Center and registration will be free.

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submission: 15/03/2024
Notification of acceptance/rejection: 08/04/2024
Registration (free): 10/04-10/05/2024

Organizing committee

Marina Mattheoudakis
Areti-Maria Sougari