8th International Conference and 44th Annual ELTAI Conference

Organized by SRM University, Chennai

In collaboration with the English Language Teachers Association of India

18 - 20 July 2013 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)

University website: www.srmuniv.ac.in ELTAI conference website: www.eltaiconferences.com www.eltai.in

Theme: 21st Century Learner: Learning Styles and Strategies

SUB-THEMES FOR PRESENTATION

Learning Resources Rural and Urban Learners Self Directed Learning Learning Strategies of Good Language Learners Slow Learners Linguistics and Language Learning Psychology of Language Learning Learning disabilities Learning Technologies Evaluation of Learning Outcomes Development of Thinking Skills Globalization and Language Learning e Learning Diagnostic Testing and Remedial Teaching so on

CALL FOR PAPERS Proposals are invited from English language teachers and research scholars for paper presentations or workshops on the theme of the conference and also any other related aspects of teaching English language or literature. The abstract (not more than 150 words) in MS Word format, Times New Roman, font size 12 should be submitted online at: www.eltaiconferences.com and a copy of the abstract should be sent as an email attachment to: cess.2013@srmuniv.ac.in

The abstract should include Title of the paper Name of the authors Address : Bold, Times New Roman, Font size - 14 : In capital letters, Times New Roman Font size - 12 : Full address with email id and phone number

The full paper, not exceeding four pages, needs to be sent on or before 30th June 2013 Select papers will be published separately with ISBN number and will be issued on payment. REGISTRATION
Registration up to 31st May 2013 (Early Bird) ELTAI Members Non-ELTAI Members Registration fee from 1st June 2013 ELTAI Members Non-ELTAI Members
Spot Registration Overseas participants

900/-

: 1,000/-

: 1,000/: 1,100/: 1,200/: USD 100

Registration fee includes Conference kit, Lunch and Refreshments. Registration form available in www.eltaiconferences.com is to be sent along with a DD in favour of ELTAI, Chennai to:
The Secretary, ELTAI
D-54, Third Floor, Anantham Apartment, 156 SIDCO Nagar Main Road, Chennai - 600 049

Note:

Participants should send separate DDs for registration and accommodation in the hostel

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be provided for outstation participants in the SRM University hostel on payment of Rs 900/(For three days, inclusive of breakfast and dinner)

DD for accommodation in hostel should be in favour of SRM English Association, payable at Chennai. The DD along with a copy of registration form should be sent on or before 10th July 2013 to:
Dr. K ANBAZHAGAN Head, Department of English & Foreign Languages Faculty of Engineering and Technology SRM University, Kattankulathur Kancheepuram District 603 203 Participants can make their own arrangements for stay in hotels (AC) within a reach of 3 Km from SRM University (ranging from 1,200/- to 2,500/- (twin sharing basis).

KEY DATES
Abstract submission Acceptance of abstracts Full paper submission along with registration fee Spot registration : 20th June 2013 : 25th June 2013 :30th June 2013 : 18th July 2013

Accommodation fee (in SRM hostel):10th July 2013

Highlights of the Conference Awards

ELTAI Award for the Best English Teacher (Schools) (Instituted by the Thassim Bevi Abdul Khadar College for Women, Kilakarai) ELTAI Award for the Best English Teacher (Colleges) (Instituted by Dr. P.N. Ramani, ELTAI Member, Muscat) (Mail to eltai_india@yahoo.co.in or visit www.eltai.in or www.eltaiconferences.com for conditions and other details of the two Awards) ELTAI Award for Professional Leadership : (Instituted by Dr. V. Saraswati) Best Paper Presentation Awards : (Instituted by the late Dr. Gowri Sivaraman)

Events Founder S.Natarajan Memorial Lecture (Endowment instituted by Dr. S. S. Rajagopalan, Chennai) TEEM Endowment Lecture (Endowment instituted by the Kanyakumari PG Teachers Association) Endowment Workshops (Instituted by Dr. V. Saraswati and the late Dr. Gowri Sivaraman) Plenary Sessions by well-known ELT professionals Symposia, Panel Discussions, Workshops and Paper presentations ELT Resources Exhibition

SRM University Where you have the freedom to take wings

SRM University is one of the top ranking universities in India. The University is placed in category A by MHRD and the highest grade A by NAAC. The University, with over 40,000 students and 2,800 faculty members, offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in Engineering, Management, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Science and Humanities. The University renders its educational service by conducting various programmes at the international level. The 98th Indian Science Congress inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh in 2011 was one of its kind wherein six Nobel Laureates and about ten thousand scientists participated. The participation of Honourable President of India Shri. Pranab Mukherjee in the 8th Convocation in December 2012 is yet another milestone in the history of SRM.

REGISTRATION FORM
Dr./Mr./Ms.

Name

Designation & Institution

Mailing Address Tel. No. : Email : Presenting Paper If yes, title of the presentation Are you a member of ELTAI Registration fee Details
(To be drawn in favour of ELTAI, Chennai)

Yes

No

Yes DD No.: Date: Amount: Yes

No

DD No Accommodation required Details of DD (To be drawn in favour of SRM English Association)

No

Signature with date

NOTE: (1) Separate DDs should be taken for Registration and Accommodation. (2) For Registration fee, the DD should be taken in favour of ELTAI and sent to the ELTAI office. (3) DD for Accommodation charges should be taken in favour of SRM English Association and sent to Dr. K. Anbhazhagan, SRM University.