The 5th ALTE International Conference
10 -11 April 2014
Paris - France
Language Assessment for Multilingualism:
promoting linguistic diversity and intercultural communication
The 5th ALTE International Conference is one of the largest multilingual events for the global language assessment community. ALTE Paris 2014 provides an opportunity to hear influential voices, discuss key issues and meet colleagues from around the world. The two day event builds on the success of the 4th ALTE International Conference, held in 2011, by extending the debate into new and fascinating areas. Plenary speakers reflect both the diversity and scope of the event, and the increasingly important field of language assessment. The conference will take place in Paris, from 10-11 April, at the Maison Internationale, part of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. This distinctive venue provides an ideal meeting point for ALTE's increasingly international audience; Paris is also the home of CIEP (the Centre international d'études pédagogiques), co-host of the conference, and is always a popular destination given its accessibility, wide range of accommodation, and outstanding cultural attractions.
More background on ALTE Paris 2014
Martin Nuttall, ALTE Secretariat provides more background on ALTE Paris 2014:
Why is the conference theme particularly relevant?
The theme of multilingualism underpins a number of current issues of global relevance. For example, there is concern that the growing dominance of English may squeeze out less widely taught national languages, an issue at the heart of the multilingualism debate. There is also the drive to increase multilinguistic proficiency, embodied in initiatives such as the Barcelona Agreement - the EU goal that every EU citizen should be able to speak at least two foreign languages. Last but not least, it is ALTE's mission to promote multilingualism by encouraging language teaching, not only for economic or academic improvement, but also for personal enrichment and lifelong learning.
The theme of multilingualism underpins a number of current issues of global relevance. For example, there is concern that the growing dominance of English may squeeze out less widely taught national languages, an issue at the heart of the multilingualism debate. There is also the drive to increase multilinguistic proficiency, embodied in initiatives such as the Barcelona Agreement - the EU goal that every EU citizen should be able to speak at least two foreign languages. Last but not least, it is ALTE's mission to promote multilingualism by encouraging language teaching, not only for economic or academic improvement, but also for personal enrichment and lifelong learning.
This is ALTE's 5th International Conference - how important an event has the Conference become?
As an established event in the conference calendar, the ALTE Conference has become an international forum for debate and discussion, and not only for those with a core interest in the field of language assessment. Previous conference delegates have included policy makers, politicians, teachers and others, and we hope that ALTE Paris 2014 will attract an equally wide ranging mix, include those interested in issues of diversity, for example, or multiculturalism, whether in a corporate or governmental context.
As an established event in the conference calendar, the ALTE Conference has become an international forum for debate and discussion, and not only for those with a core interest in the field of language assessment. Previous conference delegates have included policy makers, politicians, teachers and others, and we hope that ALTE Paris 2014 will attract an equally wide ranging mix, include those interested in issues of diversity, for example, or multiculturalism, whether in a corporate or governmental context.
What can delegates expect from ALTE Paris 2014?
Given the diverse and international nature of both delegates and speakers, delegates can expect to gain a heightened understanding of the current issues facing the language assessment community. The programme will offer an impressive range of insights and perspectives, and also gives delegates plenty of opportunity to engage in lively debate, and to share interests, concerns and best practice. Altogether, we hope ALTE Paris 2014 will be an enriching and valuable experience.
Given the diverse and international nature of both delegates and speakers, delegates can expect to gain a heightened understanding of the current issues facing the language assessment community. The programme will offer an impressive range of insights and perspectives, and also gives delegates plenty of opportunity to engage in lively debate, and to share interests, concerns and best practice. Altogether, we hope ALTE Paris 2014 will be an enriching and valuable experience.
Why Paris?
As an international organisation we deliberately move our conference venue to give as many delegates as possible the chance to attend. Paris is ideally located for an international audience, and is also cost-effective given the wide range of accommodation available. Paris is also the home of our conference co-host (and long standing ALTE member) the Centre International d'études Pédagogiques (CIEP), and also to Alliance Française and CCIP (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris), both also active ALTE members.
As an international organisation we deliberately move our conference venue to give as many delegates as possible the chance to attend. Paris is ideally located for an international audience, and is also cost-effective given the wide range of accommodation available. Paris is also the home of our conference co-host (and long standing ALTE member) the Centre International d'études Pédagogiques (CIEP), and also to Alliance Française and CCIP (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris), both also active ALTE members.
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