The Journal of World Languages 2nd Symposium, 10-11 Nov.

Last updated:2014-11-04

Co-organized by:         Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou and Zhuhai (SYSU)
                                    The Halliday Centre for Intelligent Applications of Language Studies
                                    City University of Hong Kong (HCLS, CityU)
                                    The University of Science and Technology, Beijing (USTB)

Supported by:             Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

Journal Editors:           Professor HUANG Guowen (SYSU)
                                    Professor Jonathan J. WEBSTER (HCLS, CITYU)
                                    Professor HE Wei (USTB)
                                    Dr Angel GARRALDA ORTEGA (THEI)


Welcome

Welcome to the Journal of World Languages 2^nd symposium, which is being hosted by the Faculty of Foreign Languages and International Studies (under which are the School of Foreign Languages and the School of International Studies) at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), and which will be held on its Guangzhou campus. This year’s theme is “World Languages: Studies in form and function”. Papers presented at this symposium will be invited to submit to the Journal of World Languages for subsequent publication by Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
        The Journal of World Languages explores the linguistic, communicative and socio-cultural implications of the global spread of major languages and the impact this is having on the world’s linguistic mapping. Recognizing that the phenomenon of becoming a world language encompasses a growing number of languages with significant implications for the development of these languages, the Journal of World Languages encourages a comparative approach to the study of the roles of education, the media, the economy, etc. in contributing to the growth of a world language.
        It is a cross-disciplinary journal whose coverage of the effects of globalization on languages extends coverage to all world languages.
        Should you have any inquiries about the journal or the symposium, do not hesitate to contact us at editorjwl@cityu.edu.hk.
        We wish you a pleasant and rewarding experience!


Professor HUANG Guowen (SYSU)
Professor Jonathan J. WEBSTER (HCLS, CITYU)
Professor HE Wei (USTB)
Dr Angel GARRALDA ORTEGA (THEI)



Date & Time : Monday, 10 November 2014, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue : The M.A.K. Halliday Library, School of Foreign Languages, Sun Yat-sen University

Time                                  Event
09:30 – 10:00                    Registration
10:00 – 10:30                    Opening ceremony
10:30 – 10:40                    Photo-taking
10:40 – 11:00                    Morning tea
11:00 – 12:00                    Professor Kingsley BOLTON (Nanyang Technological University)
                                               World Englishes and language worlds
                                          Chair: Professor Jonathan WEBSTER
12:00 – 13:00                    Professor Andrew MOODY (University of Macau)
                                               Globalisation of English in popular music: How the ‘millennial generation’ listens differently
                                          Chair: Dr Angel GARRALDA
13:00 – 14:30                    Lunch
14:30 – 15:30                    Dr Gail FOREY (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
                                               Disciplinary literacy: the role of multi-semiotic resources and pedagogy
                                          Chair: Professor ZHANG Jingyuan
15:30 – 16:00                    Afternoon tea
16:00 – 17:00                    Dr Angel GARRALDA (Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong)
                                               Understanding language spread: The case of Spanish
                                          Chair: Professor Jonathan WEBSTER
17:00 – 18:00                    Professor HE Wei (University of Science and Technology, Beijing)
                                               “Subject-predicate predicate sentences” in modern Mandarin Chinese: A systemic functional approach
                                          Chair: Professor CHANG Chenguang
18:00 – 21:00                    Dinner

Tea: M.A.K. Halliday Library, School of Foreign Languages, Sun Yat-sen University
Lunch (for invited guests): restaurant on campus
Dinner (for invited guests): restaurant on campus



Date & Time : Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 11:00 am – 5:45 pm
Venue : The M.A.K. Halliday Library, School of Foreign Languages, Sun Yat-sen University

Time                                  Event
09:30 – 10:30                    Editorial Board meeting
10:30 – 11:00                    Registration
11:00 – 11:20                    Morning tea
11:20 – 12:20                    Professor Jonathan WEBSTER (City University of Hong Kong) & Carol L. WEBSTER (Polytechnic University of Hong Kong)
                                               A comparative study of Obama’s closing statements in the 2012 US presidential debates: lessons learned from a
                                               systemic-functional analysis
                                          Chair: Professor ZHANG Jingyuan
12:20 – 14:00                    Lunch
14:00 – 15:00                    Professor Leo CHAN (Lingnan University of Hong Kong)
                                               Beyond non-translation and “self-translation”: The fate of English as an academic language in China
                                          Chair: Professor CHANG Chenguang
15:00 – 15:30                    Afternoon tea
15:30 – 16:30                    Professor HUANG Guowen (Sun Yat-sen University)
                                               A functional linguistics approach to the study of simplified versions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
                                          Chair: Professor HE Wei
16:30 – 17:30                    Roundtable Discussion
                                          Chair: Professor Jonathan WEBSTER
17:30 – 17:45                    Closing by Professor HUANG Guowen
18:00 – 21:00                    Dinner

Tea: M.A.K. Halliday Library, School of Foreign Languages, Sun Yat-sen University
Lunch (for invited guests): restaurant on campus
Dinner (for invited guests): restaurant on campus


Welcome 
Programme
        -    Symposium Day 1
        -    Symposium Day 2 
Abstracts
        -    Professor Kingsley BOLTON: World Englishes and language worlds
        -     Professor Andrew MOODY: Globalisation of English in popular music: How the ‘millennial generation’ listens differently
        -    Dr Gail FOREY: Disciplinary literacy: The role of multi-semiotic resources and pedagogy
        -    Dr Angel GARRALDA: Understanding language spread: The case of Spanish
        -    Professor HE Wei:  “Subject-predicate predicate sentences” in modern Mandarin Chinese: A systemic functional approach
        -    Professor Jonathan WEBSTER & Carol L. WEBSTER: A comparative study of Obama’s closing statements in the 2012 US presidential debates: lessons learned from a systemic-functional analysis
        -    Professor Leo CHAN: Beyond non-translation and “self-translation”: The fate of English as an academic language in China
        -    Professor HUANG Guowen: A functional linguistics approach to the study of simplified versions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Other Information
        -    Registration and Information Desk 
        -    Access to Wifi on Campus 
        -    Accommodation
        -    Refreshment, Lunch and Dinner
        -    Contacts
        -    List of participants


Please find the attachment for more details of the Symposium and full version of the Handbook.

Attachment(s):
1. The Journal of World Languages 2nd Symposium