Asia-Pacific LSPPC 6th International Conference: Call for Papers

The Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication (LSPPC) Association is now inviting paper presentations, poster presentations and thematic panels that address any aspect of LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) and research in Professional Communication.

Focusing on the theme of "Multimodality and Beyond: Addressing complexity and emerging needs in LSP", the conference will be held online from 3rd to 5th June 2021. Themes that will be explored in the conference include (but not limted to):

Multimodality/multisensoriality in language, communication and interaction
Methods, frameworks, and theories of multimodality in LSP and professional communication
Multimodal transcription / multimodal representation of data
Digital genres and practices in LSP and professional communication
Research methods in LSP and professional communication
Needs analysis in LSP and professional communication
Genre pedagogy in LSP and professional communication
Digital literacies pedagogy in LSP and professional communication
Course/materials design in LSP and professional communication
Testing and assessment in LSP and professional communication
Teacher training in LSP and professional communication
Language as embodied activity: gesture, languaging, and translanguaging
Emotion and affect in LSP and professional communication
English for research publication purposes: Genres, data, resources, and platforms
Academic and professional practices: Language and genre analysis

Plenary and workshop speakers attending the event include:

Professor Diane Belcher, Georgia State University
Professor Kay O’Halloran, University of Liverpool
Professor Guangwei Hu, Polytechnic University of Hong Kong
Professor Jürgen Streeck, University of Texas at Austin
Professor Li Wei, University College London

Invited panels, convened and chaired by:

Professor Sue Starfield, University of New South Wales
Dr. Christoph Hafner, City University of Hong Kong
Dr. Renia Lopez, Polytechnic University of Hong Kong

Organised by the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong:

Dr. Simon Harrison (Chair)
Dr. Christoph Hafner (Co-Chair, President of Asia-Pacific LSPPC Association)
Dr. Becky Kwan
Dr. Jenifer Ho
Ms. Hemans Wong (Conference Secretariat)
Ms. Cecilia Chan (Conference Secretariat)

Important Dates

31st October 2020: Abstract Submission Deadline (Opening soon)

18th January 2021: Notification of Acceptance & Early Bird Registration Opens

20th March 2021: Early Bird Registration Closes & Regular Registration Opens

9th May 2021: Regular Registration Closes

3rd – 5th June 2021: Online Conference

Asia Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Association

International Society for Gesture Studies – Hong Kong

The local organising committee at the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong, looks forward to seeing you online!