Welcome to 1st Istanbul Arel University International ELT Conference Web Page


Dear Colleague,
In May 2009,we are very proud to be hosting the 1st Istanbul Arel University International ELT Conference.with the chosen theme entitled.Managing Innovative Changes in TEFL:New Insights Beyond Methods. The conference is organised under the auspices of The School of Foreign Languages.

The aim of the conference is to further mutual understanding between ELT professionals in Turkey and other countries by means of scientific and cultural exchange, and thus to assist in the development of a friendly, informative and stimulating atmosphere in which to exchange ideas and experiences in English Language Teaching. In a field where rapid advances are being made due to new research and technology, we need to share this knowledge and apply it, as appropriate, in our own teaching.

The conference begins on 29 May and ends on 30 May 2009. Many distinguished academics and speakers are expected to participate both nationally and internationally.
Papers, presentations, and workshops are invited which will provide a variety of perspectives on the following themes:

  1. Testing and Evaluation
  2. Teacher Training Issues
  3. Class Management in ELT
  4. Cultural Issues in ELT
  5. Ways of Effective Learning
  6. Alternative Teaching/Learning Strategies and Class Applications
  7. Emotional Intelligence in Foreign Language Learning/Teaching
  8. Issues in Applied Linguistics
  9. Integration of the Internet and Computer Technology into ELT Environment
  10. Alternative Teaching Methods and Different Insights in ELT
  11. Language Awareness
  12. Drama in Foreign Language Teaching
  13. Learner Autonomy in Language Classes

Speakers are expected to send a 300-word abstract until 27 February 2009. The Screening Committee is entrusted with judging the quality of the proposals and has the right to accept/reject papers. The Screening Committee will be the same as the Editorial Board.
The papers presented in the conference will be published in the Conference Proceedings and the presenters and participants will be able to buy a copy of it in a couple of months after the conference. Futher announcement will be made through conference website.

We hope that this event will provide an occasion for all of us to consider issues and share strategies, perspectives and new insigts from a wide variety of contexts. We also hope that the friendships made and the insights gained at the conference will endure long beyond your visit and be further enriched by new contacts in years to come, leading to better understanding and appreciation of our profession.
We look forward to welcoming you in Istanbul in May 2009.
On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee

Assist. Prof. Hidayet TUNCAY
25 November 2008.Istanbul/Turkey