CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION
On
UM Department of English Undergraduate Interversity Conferense on English
(UM-DE-UNIVERSE 2016)
November 26, 2016
at
Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Organized by
LEGATO
Theme: “Exploring Youth Potential in ELT, Linguistics, and Literature”
Rationale:
Youth has a considerable role for every country in this world. The importance of having a better prospect for their life is likely to be the crucial part of reaching a better future for a country. As the essential part of this issue, adolescent learners need to explore their potential in order to strengthen particular fields they are interested in. Undergraduate students, especially for those taking ELT or ELL, are obliged to increase their comprehension about their major by analysing more about the English itself. In this modern era, their awareness of creating a better quality and understanding of language and literary studies also developing their abilities to teach as well as creating new ways of learning are notable for the purpose of giving positive contribution not only towards their academic improvement, but also the language itself.
This conference, therefore, invites undergraduate students to discuss about various aspects in the study. The main focus of this conference is to explore youth potential particularly on three areas of English language study ELT, Linguistics, and Literature.
Topic Areas:
ELT
1. The use of digital technology in ELT
2. Creative and innovative methods in ELT
3. ELT through social media
4. English curriculum of formal and non-formal education
5. Integrating local values in ELT
6. Character building in ELT
Linguistics
1. The dynamics of urban youth language
2. Language of holy scripture
3. Language in/of the media
4. Language in literary and non-literary works
5. The roles of youth in language diversity
Literature
1. Youth identity in pop culture
2. Cyber literature in the 21st century
3. Classic English literature in youth perspectives
4. Youth issues in literary works
5. The dynamics of youth sub-culture in urban society
6. Cultural values in youth literary works
Types of Session:
1. Plenary Session
2. Parallel Session
Language of Conference
English
Abstract Submission Guidelines:
1. Abstract should be written in English.
2. Abstract should not exceed 250 words.
3. Abstract is to be written in Ms. Word (.doc) using Times New Roman, font size 11, on A4 paper.
- Abstract submission should include the following information:
a. Title of paper
b. Subtheme
c. Name(s) of author(s)
d. Affiliation(s): study program and university
e. Author(s) email(s)
f. Author(s) mailing address
g. Biographical data which should not exceed 100 words
Technicalities:
1. Abstract should be sent via bit.do/abstractuniverse
2. Fill the detail information needed in the space provided.
3. The name of the file should be: Abstract_Name of University_Name(s) of Presenter(s). (e.g. Abstract_UM_Lara)
Full Paper Submission:
1. Full papers must be written in English within 2500 – 3000 words.
2. Full papers should be submitted to umdeuniverse@gmail.com
3. The subject of the email is: Full Paper Submission_Topic Area (e.g. Full Paper Submission_The use of digital technology in ELT)
4. The name of the file is: Full Paper_Name of University_Name(s) of Presenter(s) (e.g. Full Paper_UM_Lara)
5. Full paper submission should adhere to the following guidelines:
- Outline
a. Title
b. Name, institution, and email address
c. Abstract
d. Background of the Study
e. Method
f. Findings and Discussion
g. Conclusions and Suggestions
h. References - Technicalities
a. Title of Paper (16 pt Times New Roman Bold, align text to the centre)
b. Name, institution, email address (12 pt Times New Roman, align text to the centre)
c. Abstract (11 pt Times New Roman, align text to the centre, justified)
d. Content of paper: Headings (14 pt Times New Roman)
e. The paragraph should be single spaced, left justified. Text should be in Times New Roman 12 pt. Do not use page numbering anywhere in the manuscript.
f. Allow a one-inch margin all around the border and an empty single space between each paragraph.
g. References (please conform to the requirements of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th edition.) Visit the following website for reference to APA style: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Notes: All abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Review Committee.
Conference Fee:
1. Presenters : Rp 100,000,00
2. Participants : Rp 75,000,00
Payment:
Payment via bank transfer should be made payable to:
Bank Name : BNI
Bank Account Name : Ekky Feby Ramdhanis
Bank Account Number : 0354292716
Please send your transfer evidence form to: umdeuniverse@gmail.com with subject email:
Transfer Evidence_Name(s) of Presenter.
Facilities:
1. Seminar Kit 2. Certificates
3. Lunch 4. Paper Compilation
Important Dates:
October 27th : Abstract Submission Deadline
November 7th : Abstract Acceptance Date
November 10th : Registration Deadline
November 18th : Full Paper Submission Deadline
November 26th : D-day of Conference
Registration Link:
Website : bit.do/registrationuniverse
Contact Us:
E-mail : umdeuniverse@gmail.com
Website : inggris.sastra.um.ac.id/legato
CP : 081944859287 (Zukhrufa)