2012 CLTA Annual Meeting Program

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1 2012 CLTA Annual Meeting Prgram Pennsylvania Cnventin Center and Philadelphia Marritt Htel Philadelphia, PA Nvember 15-18, 2012 Theme: Many Paths, One Gal CLTA 50th Anniversary Celebratin Hngyin Ta, 2012 CLTA Prgram Chair Sue-mei Wu, 2012 CLTA Cnference Chair THURSDAY, Nvember 15, :00am t 3:00pm CLTA Steering Cmmittee Meeting 1:00pm t 4:00pm CLTA Teacher Wrkshp Title: Articulating K-16 CFL/CSL Curriculum thrugh Task-Based Instructin Presenters: Carlyn Kunshan Lee, Duke University; Hsin-hsin Liang, University f Virginia; Julia Kessel, New Trier Twnship High Schl; Piling Chiu, Naperville Nrth High Schl 6:00pm t 10:00pm CLTA Bard Meeting FRIDAY, Nvember 16, :00am 1:00pm ACTFL Exhibitin Hall: CLTA Bth ASSCE (American Sciety f Shufa Calligraphy Educatin) Calligraphy DEMO Chair: Carl Rbertsn, Calligraphy Dem Directr f ASSCE, Suthwestern University Calligrapher: Harrisn Tu, President f ASSCE, Narpa University 1:00pm-5:00pm CLTA Bk Exhibitin & Meet the Authrs ACTFL Exhibitin Hall: CLTA Bth # :00am 12:00am Sessin 1.1 Brad Perspectives n the Chinese Language Learning Field

2 This sessin investigates brad issues such as the develpment f pedaggical bases within LCTL fields, service learning as an effective strategy fr develping cmpetent Chinese teachers fr K-12 envirnments, and emerging Chinese expressins which are nt part f standard Chinese, but which are embraced and accepted by Chinese speakers. Chair: Sctt G. McGinnis, Defense Language Institute Lessns Large & Small: Six Mdels fr LCTL Field Develpment, Sctt G. McGinnis, Defense Language Institute Integrating Service-Learning int Chinese Language Teacher Educatin, Dngdng Chen, Setn Hall University Chinese Under Glbalizatin: The Emerging Lingua Franca f the Masses, Yun Xia, Bryant University 11:00am 12:00am Sessin 1.2 Chinese Infrmatin Structure and its Pedaggical Implicatins Infrmatin structures invlve the varius ways in which infrmatin is restructured fr cmmunicatin. This panel fcuses n Chinese infrmatin structure and pedaggy. Presentatins include: 1) Chinese Language Structure and Pedaggical Research; 2) Teacher Actin Research and Pedaggy; and 3) Imprvements f Teaching Infrmatin Structure Derived Frm The Interlanguage Crpus. Chair: Shu-Shin Teng, Natinal Taiwan Nrmal University Liyuan Chen, Natinal Taiwan University Chang-jen Chu, Natinal Taiwan University Meeiyuan Fann, Natinal Taiwan University 11:00am 12:00am Sessin 1.3 Imprving Reading and Writing Skills in Chinese This sessin addresses imprvement f reading skills in Chinese thrugh imprving the reading strategies utilized by learners, and thrugh effective assessment f reading prficiency levels via recall prtcl assessments. Als addressed is the integratin f an academic writing cmpnent int an advanced reading and writing curse. Chair: Shui Duen Chan, Hng Kng Plytechnic University A Study n the Reading Strategies f CSL Adult Learners, Sihui Ke, Shui Duen Chan & Xinhua Zhu, Hng Kng Plytechnic University Develping Academic Writing Skills in Advanced Chinese Reading Curses, Yang Wang, Brwn University Emplying Recall Prtcls fr Superir-level CFL Reading: Ptential and Challenges, Tingting Chen, University f Iwa 11:00am 12:00am Sessin 1.4 Research Appraches t Teaching and Learning Chinese This sessin reprts studies n diverse tpics related t teaching and learning Chinese, including an investigatin f prject-based instructin, a study f hw students learning Chinese frm scratch prcess the language, and a review f hw Chinese characters have been addressed in teaching and learning Chinese.

3 Chair: ZhaHng Han, Clumbia University A Review f Empirical Research in CFL, Shijuan Liu, Califrnia State University, Ls Angeles Initial-state Input Prcessing: A Study f ab Initi Learners f Chinese ZhaHng Han & Zehua Liu, Clumbia University Prject-Based Chinese as a Freign Language Instructin, Juanjuan Zha, University f Cincinnati 11:00am 12:00am Sessin 1.5 Creative Integratins f Technlgy in Chinese Instructin: Prmises and Challenges Cmputer technlgy has prvided unlimited ptential fr language learning. In this sessin, three presenters share their experiences in integrating technlgy in different ways in their teaching f Chinese. Audience benefit nt nly frm these innvative ways f technlgy integratin but als frm the lessns learnt in implementing these integratins. Chair: Richard Lu, Spelman Cllege Hng Li, Emry University Xialiang Li, Gergia Institute f Technlgy Richard Lu, Spelman Cllege 1:15pm 2:15pm Sessin 2.1 Cheng & Tsui CLTA Waltn Presentatin Prize (Part I) In this sessin, three papers will be presented by this year's Waltn Presentatin Prize finalists. The Waltn Presentatin Prize is awarded t recgnize the best first-time presentatin at the CLTA Annual Meeting. Chair: Wei Hng, Purdue University A Synthesis Study f Mrphlgical Awareness Instructin, Yan Liu, Carnegie Melln University A Data-driven Apprach t the Teaching f Mandarin Mdal Particles, Xuehua Xiang, University f Illinis Discurse Cmplexity in Advanced-Level Chinese: Cmparing Tw Learning Backgrunds, Yupeng Ku, The University f Iwa 1:15pm 2:15pm Sessin 2.2 Written Learner Crpra - Cnstructin, Analysis, and Pedaggical Applicatin This panel explres three written crpra f Chinese as a Freign Language r Heritage Language (CFL/CHL) learners. Tpics include building CFL/CHL crpra fr specific research purpses, using existing crpra t infrm assessment theries, and investigating discurse features and epistemic stance taking in heritage learner language. Chair: Hngyin Ta, UCLA Yi Xu, University f Pittsburgh Jie Zhang, University f Oklahma Yang Xia, University f Suth Carlina

4 1:15pm 2:15pm Sessin 2.3 Appraches t Learning t Write in Chinese This sessin discusses appraches t imprving Chinese writing, frm learning cmpund characters thrugh radical infrmatin, t using vide feedback frm a pen-mvement tracking device t help learners vercme strke sequence errrs, t the use f genre-based writing instructin t imprve advanced-level writing prficiency. Chair: Hana Kang, Michigan Technlgical University Genre-based Writing Instructin fr CFL Learners: an Actin Research Study, Ying Liu, Ursinus Cllege Des Partial Radical Infrmatin Help Chinese Cmpund Character Learning? Jing Wang, University f Pittsburgh Effectiveness f Vide Feedback n CFL Learners Chinese Character Writing, Hana Kang, Michigan Technlgical University 1:15pm 2:15pm Sessin 2.4 Studies f Affective Factrs: Chinese Language Learning Mtivatin and Anxiety U.S. Cllege Chinese enrllment has increased 51% during and the number f U.S. middle and high schls ffering Chinese has quadrupled frm 1997 t The rapid grwing interest in Chinese has made research n affective factrs such as mtivatin and anxiety in learning Chinese particularly imprtant, tpics that this panel addresses. Chair: Xiahng Wen, University f Hustn Han Lu, Nrthwestern University Suihua Zha, Lehigh University Xiahng Wen, University f Hustn 1:15pm 2:15pm Sessin 2.5 A New Apprach t Cultural Integratin in Advanced Chinese Classes This innvative apprach identifies and gains insights int the very fabric f Chinese culture that gverns persnal behavir and directs scial dynamics. Culture thus becmes the very cre f language learning, transitining its rle frm cntext t text, and its relatin with language frm duality t unity. Chair: Zu-yan Chen, Binghamtn University SUNY Zu-yan Chen, Binghamtn University SUNY Hng Zhang, Binghamtn University, SUNY Xiajun Wang, Western Michigan University 2:30pm 3:30pm Sessin 3.1 Cheng & Tsui CLTA Waltn Presentatin Prize (Part II) In this sessin, anther three papers will be presented by this year's Waltn Presentatin Prize finalists. The Waltn Presentatin Prize is awarded t recgnize the best first-time presentatin at the CLTA Annual Meeting. Chair: Wei Hng, Purdue University

5 Deictic Gestures in Learning Chinese Tpic-cmment Sentences Jing Paul, University f Hawaii at Mana Hw Cntextual Infrmatin and Cultural Familiarity Affect Chinese Cllquial Idims Cmprehensin, Yu Li, The University f Iwa English Thinking in CLLs Speaking by Examining Spatial-tempral Metaphrs, Pei-ni Causaran, University f New Mexic 2:30pm 3:30pm Sessin 3.2 A Study f Student Evaluatin f Cllege Chinese Language Instructrs This study investigates the special learning needs f Chinese learners f beginner, intermediate and advanced level respectively in Chinese language instructin thrugh the tl f student evaluatin. The cmpnents f effective teaching valued by students acrss levels are identified and applicatins f evaluatin t teacher training are discussed. Chair: Qiuyu Wang, Harvard University Kening Li, Inter-University Prgram fr Chinese Language Studies Rngzhen Li, Yale University Qiuyu Wang, Harvard University 2:30pm 3:30pm Sessin 3.3 Cntent-based Chinese Curses: Issues, Challenges and Slutins The three presentatins f this panel will discuss several issues, challenges and slutins related t Chinese cntent-based curses with the gal f enabling instructrs t imprve students literature, culture, and language learning utcmes. Examples f hw t balance teaching f cntent with attentin t language prficiency will be prvided. Chair: Sue-mei Wu, Carnegie Melln University A Cntent-based Curse n Chinese Flk Perfrmance, Sue-mei Wu, Carnegie Melln University The Effect f Cntent-based Instructin n Advanced Chinese Language Acquisitin, Zhu Jing-Schmidt, University f Oregn A Cntent-based Curse n Chinese Ghst Literature and Culture, Gang Liu, Carnegie Melln University 2:30pm 3:30pm Sessin 3.4 Incrprating Effective Frmative and Alternative Assessments in Chinese Language Pedaggy This panel fcuses n the paradigm, methdlgy, practice and implicatin f frmative and alternative assessments, which have been increasingly acknwledged by Chinese pedaggues and incrprated int their student-centered curricula. Specifically, self and peer assessment, prtfli assessment, relevant rubrics and checklists, tgether with students wn perspectives will be discussed. Chair: Christpher Magriney; University f Suthern Califrnia Ka Wng, University f Suthern Califrnia Christpher Magriney, University f Suthern Califrnia Ying Zhu, Defense Language Institute, Mnterey

6 2:30pm 3:30pm Sessin 3.5 Building An Engaging and Research-based Chinese Prgram in K-6 Classrms This prgram will present the curriculum, teaching materials, instructinal strategies, student activities and assessment tasks apprpriate fr Chinese language learners in k-6 classrms. We will als reprt the results f ur pilt study in a secnd-grade classrm, including vide clips and student wrk samples. Chair: Belinda Luie, University f Washingtn, Tacma Belinda Luie, University f Washingtn, Tacma Wenling Li, Trident University Internatinal Qizhi Yang, Evergreen Chinese Academy 3:45pm 4:45pm Sessin 4.1 Bridging Gap Between Knwledge and Practice in Character Learning & Teaching This panel cnsists f three studies. (1) A survey f research studies n CFL character teaching and learning; (2) A crss-institutinal study f character learning strategies and their relatinship t textbk use and instructrs teaching; (3) The stry f stne, brnze and bamb tablets: Etymlgy harnessed fr Chinese character acquisitin. Chair: Chunsheng Yang, Nrthwestern University Chunsheng Yang, Nrthwestern University Lijuan Ye, Messiah Cllege Dnghui He, Whitman Cllege 3:45pm 4:45pm Sessin 4.2 Pedaggical Grammar fr New Teachers: Research and Classrm Instructins This panel addresses issues f Chinese pedaggical grammar, fcusing n classrm instructins t shw new teachers hw t teach grammar that is bth pedaggically and theretically sund. The presentatins, supprted by research, address mdifying particle de, existential sentence and the ntin f definiteness at all levels f Chinese syntax. Chair: Bazhang He, Cllege f the Hly Crss Bazhang He, Cllege f the Hly Crss Nansng Huang, University f Suthern Califrnia Wenze Hu, US Naval Academy 3:45pm 4:45pm Sessin 4.3 Errr Analysis, Metacgnitin and Identity in CFL This sessin addresses imprving Chinese instructin thrugh specific appraches, such as errr analysis and attentin t the metacgnitive strategies used by learners, and thrugh an understanding f the teacher s rle in the transfrmatin f students identities. Chair: Marilyn Chakwin, Defense Language Institute Imprve Chinese Language Acquisitin Thrugh Errr Analysis Methd, Tingting Wang & Yungj Yi, Gergia State University Enhancing L2 Listening Cmpetence with a Metacgnitive Apprach t Instructin, Marilyn Chakwin, Defense Language Institute

7 Chinese in the Suth: Rad f Identity Travelled, Xiang Zhang, University f Alabama 3:45pm 4:45pm Sessin 4.4 Develping Syllabus and Instrument n Teaching Chinese fr Academic Purpses Mre and mre students learning Chinese is fr pursuing frmal degrees in the Chinese universities, that enhances the needs fr teaching Chinese fr academic purpses. The presentatin will address the issues n syllabus design, errr analysis n academic writing and speaking, and shw an e-platfrm fr learning academic Chinese. Chair: Shih-chang Hsin, Natinal Taiwan Nrmal University Mingyi Li, Natinal Central University Cha min Shu, Natinal United University Wei-Chang Shann, Language Center, Natinal Central University 3:45pm 4:45pm Sessin 4.5 When Thery Infrms Practice: Chinese Linguistics in L2 Language Instructin This panel aims t raise language instructrs awareness f the rles that linguistic knwledge plays in effective language teaching by explring the slutins t prminent issues in the teaching f Chinese, thrugh the discussin f fundamental phnlgical and syntactical rules, psychlinguistic data, and pedaggical implicatins in a cntext-based classrm. Chair: Hngming Zhang, University f Wiscnsin - Madisn Chenqing Sng, SUNY-Binghamtn University Tianlin Wang, University f Wiscnsin - Madisn Henghua Su, University f Wiscnsin - Madisn 5:00pm 6:00pm Sessin 5.1 Cntent-based Teaching f Business Chinese and Its Assessment This panel fcuses n cntent-based teaching f business Chinese at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels in a university setting. Theretical backgrund, adptin f materials, emplyment f technlgy, assessment f teaching effectiveness, linguistic features f business terminlgy will be discussed. Chair: Liwei Jia, University f Pennsylvania Qi Wang, University f Pennsylvania Ya-chuan Yu, University f Pennsylvania Mien-hwa Chiang, University f Pennsylvania 5:00pm 6:00pm Sessin 5.2 Using Online Tls t Empwer Chinese Teaching and Learning This sessin investigates tw nline tls, ne fr assessing character and vcabulary knwledge and ne fr creating and grading listening and ral assignments. Als discussed will be methds f develping nline multimedia materials and implementing them int the curriculum. Chair: Jun Da, Middle Tennessee State University

8 ZiCiCheck: An Online Tl t Assess CFL Learners Character Knwledge, Jun Da, Middle Tennessee State University Using Online Tls t develp Students' Listening and Oral Prficiency, Tng Chen, MIT Online Mandarin Multimedia Materials: Curriculum Develpment and Implementatin, Yufen Lee Mehta, Crnell University 5:00pm 6:00pm Sessin 5.3 Bridging the Language-Culture Divide: Teaching Chinese Scripts and Calligraphy This panel fcuses n integrating language and culture instructin in teaching Chinese scripts and calligraphy. Presentatins include: Chinese culture in the written scripts: why teach it and hw, Integrating cultural perspectives, practices, and prducts in teaching Chinese calligraphy, and Shi-shuhua: teaching Chinese calligraphy as an interartistic bridge. Chair: Yu Li, Emry University Yu Li, Emry University Madeline Chu, Kalamaz Cllege Da'an Pan, Califrnia State Plytechnic University, Pmna 5:00pm 6:00pm Sessin 5.4 Teaching Chinese Tnes This sessin addresses teaching and learning f Chinese tnes thrugh varius methds including the use f rhythmic verse, micr-listening tasks, and imitatin and self-repair. Chair: Jhn Jing-hua Yin, University f Vermnt Chinese Tnal Training with Rhythmic Verses, Jhn Jing-hua Yin, University f Vermnt Explring an Effective Apprach t Teaching Chinese Tnes, Jian Kang Lar, Defense Language Institute Imitatin and Self-Repairs in Tnal Drills f L2 Mandarin Classrms, Chun-Mei Chen, Natinal Chung Hsing University 5:00pm 6:00pm Sessin 5.5 Pushing Beynd the Basics t Transitin t Advanced Language Learning This sessin addresses the challenges fr language learners when they mve frm the lwer-intermediate t the upper-intermediate/advanced level and prpses sme pedaggical slutins t make this transitin mre smthly. Recmmendatins fr curriculum design, pedaggical cycle and task types will be prvided. Chair: Jia Yang, University f Ntre Dame Jia Yang, University f Ntre Dame Kun-shan Lee, Duke University Chengxu Yin, University f Ntre Dame

9 6:15pm-7:45pm CLTA Presidential Frum Presentatins and reflectins n the past, present, and future f the CSL/CFL field by ver a dzen frmer Presidents f the Assciatin. Light refreshments will be prvided. 8:00pm-9:00pm CLTA-CLASS Jint Frum Title: CLTA-CLASS Jint Frum: Integrating the 21st Century Skills in the K-16 The panel f presenters will explain hw the 21st century skills and cmmn cre f State standards have been integrated int the newly revised K-16 Chinese standards. Examples f prgress indicatrs at varius grades will be used t illustrate the standards befre and after the revisin, and will be used t demnstrate their applicatin in assessment and instructinal planning fr grades K-16. Chair: Janet Xing, CLTA President; Haiyan Fu, CLASS President Yu-lan Lin, Bstn Public Schls Lucy Lee, Livingstn High Schl in New Jersey Telee Richard Chi, University f Utah Jennifer Liu, Harvard University 7:00pm-10pm CLTA Empirical Research Wrkshp Title: Survey Research Design fr Chinese L2 Learning and Teaching Presenter: Helen Shen, University f Iwa SATURDAY, Nvember 17, :00am 1:00pm ACTFL Exhibitin Hall: CLTA Bth ASSCE (American Sciety f Shufa Calligraphy Educatin) Calligraphy DEMO Chair: Carl Rbertsn, Calligraphy Dem Directr f ASSCE, Suthwestern University Calligrapher: Harrisn Tu, President f ASSCE, Narpa University 1:00pm-5:00pm CLTA Bk Exhibitin & Meet the Authrs ACTFL Exhibitin Hall: CLTA Bth # :00am 9:00am Sessin 6.1 Effective Strategies fr Building a Sustainable Prficiency-riented Chinese Prgram This panel attempts t answer sme cmmn challenges in building a sustainable Chinese prgram. We apprach this issue frm three different angles: t imprve students' mtivatin with innvative use f

10 scial-media technlgy, t establish perfrmance-riented curriculum gals and prficiency-based assessments, and t prmte dynamic utreach prgrams with external resurces. Chair: Ke Peng, Western Kentucky University Ke Peng, Western Kentucky University Jinai Sun, Nrth Central Cllege Chunyuan Di, Penn State University 8:00am 9:00am Sessin 6.2 Grammatical Issues in Teaching and Learning Chinese This sessin intrduces a Chinese aspect mdel fr better understanding the meanings and use f aspect particles, a categrizatin f 155 adjective-predicate structure errrs alng with pedaggical suggestins fr dealing with the errrs, and an analysis f hw Mandarin learners differ frm native speakers in reslving classifier ambiguity. Chair: Jing Zhang, Ohi University Aspect Mdel Cnstructin in Chinese Grammar Starting frm Particle le, Yanmei Liu Errr Analysis n Adjective-Predicate Structure: Based On HSK Writing Crpus, Jing Zhang, Ohi University Prcessing Classifier Attachment Ambiguity in Native and Nnnative Mandarin Speakers, Yun Ya, University f Illinis 8:00am 9:00am Sessin 6.3 Glcalizatin f Chinese as a Secnd Language: Varieties and Differences This sessin emphasizes Glbal Chinese is mre likely t succeed when the service is adapted specifically t each lcality r culture. Teaching Chinese language as a secnd language, encmpasses bth the linguistic values f a wrld language and the successin f glbal cultural heritage. Glcalizatin is the key. Chair: Chin-chin Tseng, Natinal Taiwan Nrmal University Chin-chin Tseng, Natinal Taiwan Nrmal University Li Yu Chen, Natinal Taiwan Nrmal University Li-na Fang, Natinal Kahsiung Nrmal University 8:00am 9:00am Sessin 6.4 Interactive Learning Strategies and Anxiety in CSL This sessin addresses interactive learning strategies including tandem learning thrugh language exchange, and nline chatting. Als addressed in this sessin are factrs that affect students language anxiety and willingness t cmmunicate. Chair: Chiuhung Chen, University f Miami Anxiety and Willingness t Cmmunicate: Learning Mandarin in Hng Kng, Jackie Xiu Yan & Jun Pan, City University f Hng Kng Develping Intercultural Cmmunicative Cmpetence thrugh Tandem Learning, Chiuhung Chen, University f Miami The Characteristics f On-line Chatting Texts Frm CSL Learners Yanlin Wang and Jinglan Feng Texas Tech University

11 8:00am 9:00am Sessin 6.5 Design and Practice f Online and Mbile Learning in CFL This sessin investigates the use f nline and mbile learning tls fr Chinese language learning. High schl students perceptins f and use f nline tls will be discussed, as will mbile tls fr learning Chinese vcabulary and explring Tang petry. Chair: David Prter, University f Michigan On-line Chinese Learning: Perspective, Practice and Design, Yi-Chen Lee, University f Wiscnsin Chinese Petry fr a Smartphne Age, David Prter, University f Michigan An Experiment in a Web-based Audi-text Reader fr Intermediate Learners, Qiuli Zha, University f Michigan 10:00am 11:00am Sessin 7.1 Chinese fr Specific Purpses: Cntext, Curriculum Design, and Material Develpment Chinese curses fr general purpses can n lnger satisfy an increasingly diverse bdy f advanced learners, whse interests are better served by specialized language training. This sessin addresses several imprtant issues related t the develpment f Chinese curses fr specific purpses in the American and study-abrad cntexts. Chair: Yuan-Yuan Meng, Clumbia University Yuan-Yuan Meng, Clumbia University Zhngqi Shi, Clumbia University Xiadan Wang, Clumbia University 10:00am 11:00am Sessin 7.2 Syntactic, Textual, and Pragmatic Functins f Chinese Discurse with Pedaggy T develp linguistic cmpetence, learners must have direct access t authentic data. T address that need, this prpsal examines Chinese discurse at the syntactic, discurse, and pragmatic levels, ranging frm written crpus data, causal cnversatin, t dialgue. With enriched language use, Chinese learners are better equipped t develp their L2 skills. Chair: Fred Chen, Natinal Taiwan Nrmal University Fred Chen, Natinal Taiwan Nrmal University Hsi-chi Lee, Feng Chia University Yu-Fang Wang, Natinal Kahsiung Nrmal University 10:00am 11:00am Sessin 7.3 Hw Unique are Chinese Heritage Learners: A Multi-perspective Study The panel aims t characterize the intermediate-level Chinese heritage learners in terms f linguistic abilities as cmpared t their nn-heritage cunterparts. Researching n these tw grups f learners frm the same institute, the panel reprts n the similarities and differences between their cmpetence and skills in grammar, pragmatics, and writing. Chair: Binnan Ga, Harvard University

12 Li Yang, The University f Iwa Binnan Ga, Harvard University Jia Zhu, University f Central Arkansas 10:00am 11:00am Sessin 7.4 Crrective Feedback and Implicit/Explicit Frm-fcused Instructin in L2 Chinese This panel will discuss the rles f crrective feedback in develping L2 Chinese grammaticability and verall prficiency. Presentatins include 1. Effects f explicit/implicit feedback in CFL develpment (Jin); 2. Cmputer-mediated feedback in prmting interlanguage develpment f LE (Yuan); and 3. Relative effects f explicit/implicit instructin in an immersin cntext (Liu). Chair: Fangyuan Yuan, U.S. Naval Academy Hng Gang Jin, Hamiltn Cllege Fangyuan Yuan, U.S. Naval Academy Jennifer Liu, Harvard University 10:00am 11:00am Sessin 7.5 Clud Cmputing in Teaching Chinese: Applicatins at a Clse Lk This panel presentatin explres the thery f Clud Cmputing (CC) and its applicatins in teaching Chinese as a freign language (CFL). An verview f the cncept is presented. Specific tpics, CC and task-based learning, advantages and caveats in using CC, classrms examples with CC, and assessments are als discussed. Chair: Daliang Wang, Mercyhurst Cllege Daliang Wang, Mercyhurst Cllege Yunng Zhu, University f Pennsylvania Juan Yu, Saint Jseph University 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 8.1 Issues in Chinese Learning Envirnments This sessin investigates issues related t Chinese learning envirnments, such as whether r nt Chinese shuld be used exclusively in the beginning Chinese classrm, ideas n creating ttal immersin envirnments utside f Chinese-speaking gegraphical areas, and a discussin f challenges faced by Chinese teachers as they adapt t the American classrm. Chair: Patrick Pakchng Lin, Defense Language Institute Shuld Chinese Be Used Exclusively in the Beginning Chinese Classrm? Yi Zhu, University f Nrth Carlina, Chapel Hill Creating Ttal Immersin Envirnments fr Chinese Language Acquisitin, Patrick Pakchng Lin, Defense Language Institute A Discussin n Chinese Teachers Adaptin t American Classrm, Alex Yuan, Utah Valley University 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 8.2 Pragmatics in CFL: Awareness and Instructin

13 This sessin includes studies f Chinese learning frm the pragmatics pint f view. The effects f inputbased and utput-based instructins are investigated, as are elicitatin tasks fr mdal auxiliaries, and turn-taking behavir and its relatin t varius scilinguistic variables. Chair: Shuai Li, Gergia State University The Pragmatic Functins and Learning f Chinese Mdal Auxiliaries, Wen Xing, University f Rhde Island Turn-taking in Mandarin: Pragmatic Implicatins fr Teaching CFL, Weihua Zhu, University f Flrida Teaching Pragmatics in L2 Chinese: The Effects f Instructin Type, Shuai Li, Gergia State University 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 8.3 Cmmunicating in Cultural Cntexts---Frm L1 and L2 Perspectives This sessin examines the L1 and L2 linguistic strategies f Chinese in cultural cntexts. While language chices by L1 Chinese speakers depend much n linguistic attitudes and cultural cntexts, thse by L2 CFL learners reflect much cultural deficit. Pedaggical implicatins will be prvided fr pssible L2 pragmatic cmpetence. Chair: Wei Hng, Purdue University Yan Zhang, University f Wyming Ying Wu, Purdue University Bailu Li, Purdue University 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 8.4 Investigatin f Orthgraphic and Mrphlgical Awareness Amng Chinese L2 Learners This panel reprts three studies: 1) The relatinship between Chinese L2 learners character writing errrs and rthgraphic skill develpment (Zha); 2) The develpment n cmprehensin f nun-nun cmpunds amng Chinese L2 learners (Jiang); 3) The develpment f mrphlgical awareness n separable verbs amng Chinese L2 learners (Shen) Chair: Helen Shen, The University f Iwa Zenan Zha, The University f Iwa Xin Jiang, Beijing Language and Culture University Helen Shen, The University f Iwa 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 8.5 Scial Media and Cllabrative Learning in Chinese In this sessin the use f nline scial media will be explred, including the use f scial media fr taskbased learning, cllabrative learning thrugh peer and expert caching f writing skills in a wiki, and vide-creatin prjects within the nline cmmunity f a hybrid curse. Chair: Jianling Lia, CIEE Study Center Peer Caching and Teacher/Expert Caching in Wiki Writing Tasks, Jianling Lia, CIEE Study Center

14 Scial Sftware fr Task-based Learning and the 5Cs, Lili Fti, University f Cnnecticut Using Student-created Vide Clips in CFL Hybrid Curses, Jennifer Ching-hui Hsia, Texas State University-San Marcs 2:00pm 3:00pm Sessin 9.1 Develping Learners Writing Prficiency: Pedaggical Design and Empirical Research This presentatin aims t discuss hw t effectively enhance learners writing skills thrugh curricular design, writing assignments, and empirical research findings. Three empirical studies were cnducted acrss different levels. Findings f these three empirical studies attempt t prvide pedaggical implicatins fr curriculum develpers and Chinese language instructrs. Chair: Yi-Tzu Huang, The University f Iwa Yi-Tzu Huang, The University f Iwa Wen-Hua Du, The Pennsylvania State University Jia Lin, University f Nrth Carlina 2:00pm 3:00pm Sessin 9.2 Traditin and Innvatin: Linguistic Analysis, Textbk and Instructin This panel prpses sme innvatins frm traditinal pedaggy fr grammar explanatin, textbk cmpilatin and language instructin in teaching Chinese as a secnd language in rder t meet current needs by reassessing linguist Y.R. Cha s cntributins in Chinese linguistics, language pedaggy, and Chinese language textbks. Chair: Chih-P'ing Chu, Princetn University Yngping Zhu, University f Mississippi Cha Fen Sun, Stanfrd University Lening Liu, Clumbia University Xuan Chen, New Yrk University 2:00pm 3:00pm Sessin 9.3 Teaching Practices and Strategies: Instructr Feedback and Students Learning This sessin intrduces a feedback tl and its implicatins fr the teaching and learning prcess, prvides an empirical investigatin f the effect f tasks n language learning, and investigates discrepancies between teachers pedaggical beliefs and their students needs in a high schl setting. Chair: Mia Fen Tseng, University f Virginia A Self-Regulating Apprach t Prvide Feedback t Students Hmewrk Assignments, Michelle Smith, UCLA A Cmparisn f Language Output With and Withut Tasks, Mia Fen Tseng, University f Virginia Perceived Effectiveness f Chinese Instructin Between Teachers and Students, I-Chun Liu, University f Texas, San Antni 2:00pm 3:00pm

15 Sessin 9.4 Character Literacy Research t Supprt Best Practices in CFL Instructin This sessin presents research n character perceptin, prcessing, and retentin t guide language teachers and textbk develpers. Presentatin 1: Character Study vs. Character Retentin; Presentatin 2: Pinyin vs. Characters: Where d the eyes lk? Presentatin 3: Sequence Enhances Retentin: Visual Glueing in nn-native readers f Chinese. Chair: Claudia Rss, Cllege f the Hly Crss Claudia Rss, Cllege f the Hly Crss Pei-chia Chen, University f Califrnia, San Dieg Meng Yeh, Rice University 2:00pm 3:00pm Sessin 9.5 New Tls fr the Chinese E-Learning Envirnment This sessin investigates specific tls fr Chinese E-learning. Tls discussed include a web-based audi text reader and a tl fr creating texts with cntrlled vcabulary, autmatic audi, and characters that are clickable as flashcards. Awesme highlighter, Smart pen, Adbe CnnectNw, and Screenr will als be shwcased. Chair: Ling Mu, Yale University Clud Technlgies fr Chinese E-Learn, Tina Wu, Central Cnnecticut State University Quickly Create and Manage Graded Multimedia Chinese Texts Online, Ling Mu, Yale University Effects f Intentinal Mbile-assisted Anntatin n Incidental Chinese Vcabulary Learning, Yngfang Zhang, Wffrd Cllege 4:30pm 5:30pm Sessin 10.1 Curriculum at the Advanced Level This sessin investigates issues related t the advanced level curriculum, including the integratin f prfessinal cntent, the cmbinatin f using mvie materials and assessment f the utcmes f the instructin. Chair: Sng Jiang, University f Hawaii At Mana Cntent Based Curriculum and Instructin in Advanced Chinese Language Classrm, Sng Jiang, University f Hawaii At Mana Bridging Textbk Language and Live Language : Teaching Chinese thrugh Mvies, Yan Li, University f Kansas Cmbining Language with Cntent in Upper-level Curses in Chinese Prgrams, Wendan Li, University f Nrth Carlina, Chapel Hill 4:30pm 5:30pm Sessin 10.2 Integrating Language and Culture in Chinese L2 Instructinal Material Design Instructinal materials are an essential cmpnent in any language prgram. This sessin discusses the pedaggical issues cncerning integrating language and culture in Chinese L2 instructinal material design. Chair: Fang-Yi Cha, University f Maryland

16 Fang-Yi Cha, University f Maryland W-hsin Chu, Natinal Taiwan Nrmal University Cha-Hua Wang, Natinal Taichung University f Science and Technlgy 4:30pm 5:30pm Sessin 10.3 What Can Cnfucius Institutes D in Prmting Chinese Language Educatin? This panel discusses the rle f Cnfucius Institute in teacher training, teaching material develpment, teaching methd in higher educatin and K5-12 schls. CI Directrs wh are experts in TCSOL will share their success stries, first hand experience and best practice f the CIs in their pivtal rle in the 3Ts. Chair: Chair: Meiru Liu, Prtland State University Chair: Meiru Liu, Prtland State University Dela Jia, New Yrk University Wayne He, University f Rhde Island 4:30pm 5:30pm Sessin 10.4 Perfrming Anther Culture by Students frm Beginning t Advanced Levels This panel explres the Perfrmed Culture apprach and its classrm applicatins. The discussins fcus n hw t cach K-5 learners t perfrm in Chinese, challenges in creating target cultural envirnments fr beginning students, and hw t assist advanced learners in narrating stries in written/spken with nn-pedaggically designed authentic multimedia materials. Chair: Galal Walker, The Ohi State University Minru Li, The Ohi State University Zhini Zeng, The Ohi State University Patrick McAln, The Ohi State University 4:30pm 5:30pm Sessin 10.5 Learning Chinese Thrugh Scializatin Prcesses This sessin addresses the rle f scial interactin in learning Chinese. Interactins with native speakers during study abrad experiences are investigated, as is the transfrmative prcess experienced by the learner wh becmes an active participant in Chinese culture. Chair: Wenha Dia, Carnegie Melln University Scializing Stance and Learning Mandarin During a Semester in China, Wenha Dia, Carnegie Melln University Thery t Practice: Design and Effects f Interdisciplinary Travel-Learning Curses, Ching-Hsuan Wu, Ohi Wesleyan University Scicultural Thery and Teaching Chinese as a Secnd/Freign Language, Lina Sun, Saint Luis University 5:45pm 6:45pm Sessin 11.1 Issues n Teaching Culture and Classical Chinese This sessin investigates different appraches t teaching Chinese culture, including integratin f cultural heritages such as Mazu belief and the Dragn bat festival in the classrm, and using WebQuest

17 fr Chinese culture learning. The sessin als addresses teaching Classical Chinese t benefit mdern Chinese, and identifies sme flaws in cmmn appraches t teaching Classical Chinese. Chair: Sha-Ying Huang, Natinal Chengchi University Raising Culture-Awareness by Integrating Mazu-belief int the Chinese Language Classrm, Sha-Ying Huang, Natinal Chengchi University WebQuest Apprach fr Thematic Chinese Culture Learning, Wenhua Jin, Clark University Teaching Shumianyu: Materials, Methds, and the Relevance f Classical Chinese, Yulin Wang, Yale University 5:45pm 6:45pm Sessin 11.2 Cgnitin, Chinese Pedaggical Grammar and Language Prcessing This sessin intrduces mdels fr teaching Chinese grammar based n cnstructive and meta-cgnitive theries, and n cgnitive linguistics. Als presented will be a study f the impact f wrking memry capacity n L1 influence in Chinese language prductin and cmprehensin. Chair: Liang Ta, Ohi University Frm Cgnitive Linguistics t Chinese Pedaggical Grammar, Liancheng Chief, UCLA A Cnstructive Mdel n Grammar Teaching, Peiyu Rth Crss-linguistic Similarities and Wrking Memry Capacities n Chinese Language Prcessing, Liang Ta, Ohi University 5:45pm 6:45pm Sessin 11.3 Business Chinese Textbks and Students' Needs The art f teaching Business Chinese has been bth benefitted and cmplex by the varius teaching resurces available. Cnsequently, instructin textbks have been n the rise. The panel will address hw t vercme these cmplexities f teaching materials abundance in maximizing student learning as guided by three specific textbks. Chair: Jane Ku, University f Califrnia, San Dieg Jane Ku, University f Califrnia, San Dieg Daxing Guan, University f Califrnia, Santa Barbara Qinghai Chen, University f Michigan 5:45pm 6:45pm Sessin 11.4 Strategies t Empwer Students Advanced Writing Skills Included in this sessin are studies f varius appraches t enhancing advanced-level writing skills, including effective strategies fr critique and crrectin, imprving students ability t plan and rganize their thughts, and the expsitin f writing techniques and extended sentence patterns used in example texts. Chair: Hsin-Hsin Liang, University f Virginia Pedaggical Strategies fr Enhancing Students Writing Skills at Advanced Levels, Hsin- Hsin Liang, University f Virginia Self-Regulatin in CFL Cmpsitin Writing, Yan Shen, UCLA

18 The Imprtance f Cmpsitin Critique and Crrectin in Advanced Writing, Le Tang, Stanfrd University 5:45pm 6:45pm Sessin 11.5 Teaching Chinese in the Culture This sessin explres ways t sustain an interactive target language envirnment and assist learners achieve higher prficiency levels in Chinese thrugh a cntextualized perfrmance mdel. Chair: Eric Shepherd, University f Suth Flrida Eric Shepherd, University f Suth Flrida Xizhen Qin, University f Suth Flrida Qing Wu, University f Suth Flrida 7:15PM-8:15PM CLTA General Membership Meeting Jy Tsin Lau Chinese Restaurant (Chinatwn) 1026 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Tel: (Bth the General Membership Meeting and the Annual Banquet will be held at the Jy Tsin Lau Chinese Restaurant. The restaurant is less than 10 minutes walking distance frm the Cnventin Center.) 8:15PM-10PM CLTA 50th Anniversary Celebratin Banquet Jy Tsin Lau Chinese Restaurant (Chinatwn) 1026 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Tel: SUNDAY, Nvember 18, :00am 9:00am Sessin 12.1 Enhancing CFL Learners Understanding f Language Use Thrugh Scenaris This panel explres the use f creative and realistic scenaris as an effective means t help CFL learners achieve in-depth understanding f hw the Chinese language is used in real life. Each presenter will adpt a unique perspective t illustrate hw t incrprate varius types f scenaris int CFL pedaggy. Chair: Wen-hua Teng, University f Texas Wen-hua Teng, University f Texas Shahua Gu, The University f Texas at Austin Fei Ren, Gergetwn University 8:00am 9:00am Sessin 12.2 Prmte Prfessinal Develpment Thrugh Three Dynamic Mdels

19 The panel presents three dynamic and easily adaptable prfessinal develpment mdels, addressing the crucial needs f instructrs fr innvatin in appraches t teaching and cntinued grwth. The mdels incrprate new teaching and learning theries int lcalized teaching practices and will be intrduced with cncrete examples and thrugh interactins with audience. Chair: Zhenlin Qia, Defense Language Institute Zhenlin Qia, Defense Language Institute Heping Xu, Defense Language Institute Yi Lng, Defense Language Institute 8:00am 9:00am Sessin 12.3 Teaching Materials and Strategies fr Effective Chinese Learning This sessin prpses materials and strategies fr Chinese learning, including an apprach t textbk design that advcates presenting grammatical structures in a cncept-based manner, a methd fr integrating interactive activities in the teaching f beginning Chinese, and factrs t cnsider when discriminating near-synnyms between Chinese and English. Chair: Jin Zhang, Massachusetts Institute f Technlgy Designing a Cncept-based Chinese as Freign Language Textbk, Wei Lai, Queensbrugh Cmmunity Cllege Integrated Apprach t Teach Integrated Chinese at the Elementary Level, Chunhng Teng, Michigan State University Discriminating Synnyms and Near-Synnyms fr CSL/CFL, Jin Zhang, Massachusetts Institute f Technlgy 8:00am 9:00am Sessin 12.4 Mtivatin and Learning Strategies in CFL Students This sessin investigates issues related t student mtivatin in learning Chinese. The presentatins will discuss hw mtivatin is affected by experiences with an nline learning cmmunity, teacher supprt, and ther learning experiences. Chair: Shengrng Cai, University f Suth Flrida CFL Students Mtivatin and Experience f a Technlgy Prject, Shengrng Cai & Wei Zhu, University f Suth Flrida The Effects f Teacher Supprt n Students Chinese Learning, Qianqian Wang & Shan Xiang, University f Califrnia, Davis Mtivatin in CFL: The Variance Frm Learning Experience, Rng Cheng & Li Zhang, Beijing Language and Culture University 8:00am 9:00am Sessin 12.5 The Use f Vide in Teaching and Learning Chinese This sessin investigates several ways in which vide and YuTube materials can be used t imprve Chinese language learning, thrugh viewing and analyzing these materials, and thrugh student prductin f vide skits as a tl t bth practice and exhibit language prficiency. Chair: Wl A Kang, Swarthmre Cllege

20 Task-based Vide Materials Used in Chinese Teaching, Ninghui Liang, Yale University Using YuTube fr Task-based Activities in Advanced Chinese Classes, Dan Wang, Duke University Assessing Student Prficiency Thrugh the Use f Vide Skit Prjects, Wl A Kang & Kirsten Speidel, Swarthmre Cllege 10:00am 11:00pm Sessin 13.1 Teaching Chinese Vcabulary in the Curriculum and Beynd Vcabulary teaching is a key aspect f freign language instructin. This panel discusses effective classrm practices t enlarge students vcabulary. The titles are 1) Implicatins f incidental vcabulary acquisitin fr classrm instructin, 2) Teaching emergent Chinese wrds: Why, what and hw, and 3) Survey f vcabulary instructins in CFL classrms. Chair: Liwei Ga, Defense Language Institute Freign Language Schl Liwei Ga, Defense Language Institute Freign Language Schl Weisi Cai, University f Califrnia, Berkeley Qing Wei, Vanderbilt University 10:00am 11:00pm Sessin 13.2 Research n Grammar Acquisitin and its Pedaggical Implicatins Grammar instructin is cnsidered difficult and ineffective in CFL classrms. This prblem is addressed thrugh research n the acquisitin f three thrny grammar pints: the verb-cmplement cnstructin, the aspect particle gu and zer anaphric expressins. Theretical significance and pedaggical implicatins are discussed in each study. Chair: Meiqing Sun, University f Pennsylvania Tianshu He, Duke University Meiqing Sun, University f Pennsylvania Liu Li, University f Pennsylvania 10:00am 11:00pm Sessin 13.3 Chinese Lexicn Variatin and Change Language varies scially ver time and amng cmmunities. The panel aims at examining Chinese lexicn variatin synchrnically between Taiwan and Mainland China, and cmparing lexicn readings between native and nn-native speakers. T see hw lexicn changes diachrnically, a crpus is built t recrd nelgism and the dying ut wrds. Chair: Zixuan Li, Fu Jen Cathlic University Zixuan Li, Fu Jen Cathlic University Yiching Wu, Ming Chuan University Man-ni Chu, Shih-Hsin University 10:00am 11:00pm Sessin 13.4 Imprving spken Chinese

21 This sessin addresses varius appraches t imprving spken Chinese, including using pitch representatins and sngs t teach prnunciatin, imprving cnversatinal Chinese thrugh discurse analysis, and the effect f writing practice n spken language fluency. Chair: Shu-pei Wang, Brigham Yung University Pitch Representatin and an Effective Strategy t Teach Chinese Prnunciatin, Yunzhen Liu, Newcastle University Using Cmparative Discurse Analysis t Imprve Cnversatinal Chinese, Shenglan Zhang, Iwa State University Frm Writing t Speaking: A Study f Chinese Fluency Shu-pei Wang, Brigham Yung University 10:00am 11:00pm Sessin 13.5 Fundamentals in Business Chinese Curse Design: Relevancy and Integrated Apprach This panel aims t reveal the imprtance f curse design, particularly in the case f Business Chinese. Even t date, Business Chinese receives less attentin, whereas the demand fr a relevant pedaggy is n the rise. An integrated apprach is prpsed n theretical bases, pedaggical applicatins and teaching demnstratin. Chair: Hngyun Sun, Harvard University Hngyun Sun, Harvard University Yin Chng, Bstn University Hsin-Hung Yeh, Harvard University 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 14.1 Cllabrating fr Success: Creating Effective Wrkfrce Amng Chinese Immersin Schls Three Chinese immersin administratrs will share tangible techniques t wrk tgether. The panelists will share an administrative perspective n hw t supprt teachers s that their prgrams prvide an excellent immersin experience t students, and hw these effrts will sustain the Chinese immersin prgrams in a lng run. Chair: Luyi Lien, Yinghua Academy Luyi Lien, Yinghua Academy Kevin Chang, Chinese American Internatinal Schl Marty Chen, Utah State Office f Educatin 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 14.2 Implementing task-based Pedaggy in CFL Classrm The panel explres the ways t implement task-based language teaching (TBLT) in Chinese classrms at the intermediate level. Specifically, it investigates hw cgnitively engaging and meaningful activities can be designed, adjusted, and incrprated int Chinese language teaching in nrmal classrm setting t enhance teaching and learning effectiveness. Chair: Lihng Huang, Gergetwn University Lihng Huang, Gergetwn University

22 Juei-Chen Hsia, Gergetwn University Yu-Sheng Yang, Gergetwn University 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 14.3 Learning and Assessment This sessin addresses assessment issues such as ral task-based perfrmance assessment, and the use f authentic multimedia materials in integrated perfrmance assessment. Als addressed is the effect f reading structure revisin n reading cmprehensin f learners at the intermediate level. Chair: Shuhui Su, Grve City Cllege Cnstructing Specificatins f Oral Task Perfrmance Assessment in CFL, Shuhui Su, Grve City Cllege Applying ACTFL s Integrated Perfrmance Assessment in High Level Chinese Classes, Shuchen Chen, The University f Virginia Imprvement f CFL Reading Cmprehensin by Systematic Structure Revisin, Ting Huang, New Yrk University & Rng Cheng, Clumbia University 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 14.4 Internatinalizing Students Learning Experiences thrugh Cllabratin With Students Frm China This panel explres effective appraches t internatinalizing students learning experiences with the pprtunities brught by the increasing presence f Chinese students n campus. These appraches include Chinese students being a learning resurce, cllabratin with them t imprve writing, and interview with native speakers. Chair: Aili Mu, Iwa State University Tnglu Li, Iwa State University Yi Jin, Iwa State University Lu Yang; Iwa State University 11:15am 12:15pm Sessin 14.5 Develp Students' Prficiency Thrugh Digital Stry Telling Strytelling can be a pwerful apprach t develp students prficiency acrss the interpretive, interpersnal, and presentatinal mdes. Participants will review numbers f web-based free, easy tls thrugh student-created animatin prductin frm a variety f cultures, genres, languages, and levels and examine ways t integrate stries int existing lessns. Chair: Yi Ping Ya, Mntville Twnship High Schl Yi Ping Ya, Mntville Twnship High Schl Tsun-Ju Lin, Red Bank Schl District Annick Chen (Chen, Huiching), Abraham Lincln High schl CLTA Teacher Wrkshp Sunday 8:00am-11:00am Title: Teaching Strategies t Enhance Chinese Language Learning fr Beginners Presenter: Jhn Jing-hua Yin, University f Vermnt