TYPE OF SESSIONS:

• In the conference  program, each abstract will be labeled with the following descriptions so  participants will know what they are signing up for in the Concurrent Sessions.   

Research  report (35  minutes):

 Sessions in which presenters report on partial or final results  of research studies. Each presentation lasts 35 minutes, leave some minutes for questions and discussion. 

Pedagogical experience (45 minutes):

Sessions  in which presenters share pedagogical applications of theories or language  teaching approaches. Each presentation lasts 35 minutes, followed by 10 minutes  for questions and discussion-

  Lecture (35 minutes): 

Sessions  in which presenters focus on state-of-the-art of any of the event themes,  theoretical reflections, or critical appraisal of theories or language teaching 

methodologies or approaches.  Each  presentation lasts 35 minutes, leave some minutes for questions and discussion. 

Sessions in which presenters  introduce pedagogical materials, tests, language teaching approaches, work  or study abroad opportunities, or offer any other type of service related  to language teaching and learning.  Each  presentation lasts 35 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for questions and  discussion.
 

 Demostration  (45 minutes): 

Sessions in which presenters demonstrate and provide practical elements  for language teaching and evaluation. Although the presentation of a solid  theoretical background is expected,  most of the session should be devoted to show practical applications of  pedagogical strategies. Each presentation lasts 35 minutes, followed by 10  minutes for questions and discussion.
 

  Colloquium (60 minutes):

A  discussion about one of the event themes among maximum four and minimum  three scholars, one of which should act as a moderator. The session  includes a short time for each panelist to present his/her point of view  on the subject, a time for interaction among the panelists and a final  period of time for interaction between them and the audience. Besides  the coordination of the discussion, the moderator is also responsible for  recruiting the other panelists and sending the panel proposal to the  organizing committee.  Each  presentation lasts 50 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for questions and  discussion.