News & Events
Each semester, the Center for Language Acquisition sponsors invited speakers and hosts scholars from around the world who come to the Penn State Campus to share their research with faculty and students. The lectures that are offered represent cutting edge research from leading scholars reporting theoretical advances and empirical studies in applied linguistics and related fields.
In addition, the Center also organizes conferences and institutes to bring together leading figures in applied linguistics and to promote the ongoing professional development of language teachers. In keeping with its goals of professionalization and service to the community, the Center offers several awards and funding opportunities to Penn State graduate students.
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Upcoming Events
May 14, 2008
Center Speakers Nick Ellis of the University of Michigan will present a paper on Friday October 10, 2008. Further details will follow. Addi...
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Jul 09, 2008
Grant for Computerized Dynamic Assessment ProjectThe Center for Language Acquisition has received a $321,000 grant from the International Research and Studies Progr...
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Jun 22, 2009
Summer Institute 2009 The next summer institute is scheduled from June 22 to July 17, 2009. The institute will have two sessions, each ...
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