Inaugural Annual Conference
October 19, 2014, Hangzhou, China
Theme: Language assessment and technology
Conference Director: He Lianzhen
​The Inaugural Conference of the
Asian Association for Language Assessment
October 19, 2014, Hangzhou, China
The 1st AALA Conference is jointly organized by the Institute of Applied Linguistics, Zhejiang University, and Asian Association of Language Assessment (AALA). It aims to provide a platform for academics and language assessment professionals to discuss and review various issues related to language assessment in Asia.
Conference Program
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Theme
Language Assessment and Technology
Keynote Speaker
Dr. YU Guoxing, University of Bristol, United Kingdom [Sponsored by the British Council]
Topic Areas
-- Computer-based language assessment
-- Internet-based language assessment
-- Computer adaptive language assessment
-- Integrating corpus linguistics and language assessment
-- Developing language assessment with computer technology
Conference Venue
Hangzhou Jinxi Hotel
For Hotel Website, click here: http://www.jinxihotel.com/weben/public/
Located in No.39 Yanggongti (Yang Causeway), Xihu District, Hangzhou Jinxi Hotel is a four-star hotel with international standards. Opened in 1997, it has constantly received high praise on quiet and idyllic ambience, modern and comfortable guestrooms, generously sized conference rooms and delicious and delicate food. Besides, the hotel is specially recommended for its fantastic location, close to the well-known West Lake, providing great convenience for sightseeing within walking distance.
Distance from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport: 34.3 km (40 minutes by car)
Distance from Hangzhou East Railway Station: 16km (25 minutes by car)
Distance from Hangzhou Railway Station: 7.1km (16 minutes by car)
Accommodation
Hangzhou Jinxi Hotel
We have arranged special prices for participants of the inaugural conference of AALA in Hangzhou Jinxi Hotel. Participants are suggested to book the accommodation as early as possible, as we expect hotel space at special prices to be at a premium. To book, please send an email to msc@zju.edu.cn before Sept. 30th, 2014, stating your date of arrival and departure, the type of the room you’d like to reserve, and whether you’d like to share rooms with others.
Room rate for conference attendees:
Standard Room (Double Room):
590 CNY per room per night
Luxury Single Room:
698 CNY per room per night
Note: Prices may vary slightly according to season. Breakfast, 40 CNY per person, isn’t included.
Conference Registration
All participants including all presenters must register for the conference. On-site registration will be open in the lobby of Jinxi Hotel from 10am to 6pm on October 18, 2014.
Registration Fee:
Regular: 800 CNY
Student : 400 CNY
Enquiries:
Please send your enquiries to msc@zju.edu.cn.