1. Call for Papers
ILAC International Conference 2013
“Innovation in Teaching Languages and Culture”
The Institute of Language, Art and Culture (ILAC) of Suan Dusit Rajabhat University will hold the
3rd
ILAC International Conference from July 17-18, 2013 at Raktakanishta Hall, Suan Dusit
Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand/
Background and rationale
Since 2005, the Institute of Language, Art and Culture at Suan Dusit Rajabhat University
(ILAC) has held an annual seminar on different topics related to Thai arts and culture. Last year
ILAC held its second ILAC International Conference in celebration of the establishment of the
ASEAN Community in 2015. To continue to foster our relationship with the wider global
community, ILAC will hold the 3rd
ILAC International Conference in 2013. The topic of the
conference this year will be innovation in teaching languages and culture.
It has been widely recognized in language teaching that learners need the language skills
as well as the ability to use the language in socially and culturally appropriate ways. In Thailand’s
regional context, this will be seen in communication between the ASEAN populations in the near
future. Thus the major innovations of communicative language teaching come from discovering
how to best help our students to interact with speakers of other languages and cultures while
sharing a mutual understanding. Another major focus of the conference will be the area of
innovation in various fields of arts and culture.
This conference will serve as a platform for researchers, educators and participants to
learn and exchange their ideas and research findings on selected topics of interest. The Institute of
Language, Art and Culture of Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, therefore, is pleased to invite
researchers and educators from all over the world to contribute their knowledge and wisdom with
regards to innovations in teaching languages and culture. The contributions include research
activities, case studies or best practices which help to inspire interest in both the theory and
practice of teaching culture and language.

2. The objectives
This conference aims to:
- provide an opportunity for academics to present papers on innovation in teaching
languages and
culture;
- promote academic research on innovation in teaching languages and culture;
- share knowledge of teaching languages and culture with the public, and
- enhance cooperation and promote better understanding among peoples of different
cultures.
The topics of interest in this conference include:
ILAC 2013 Conference Theme
Innovation in teaching languages Innovations in Culture
 Teaching languages  Food and Cuisine
 Language curriculum and Instruction  Cultural Performing Arts
 Language teaching through technology  Handicrafts
 Intercultural Dimensions in Language
Teaching
 Alternative Medicines
 Language Assessment  Cultural heritage and tourism
 Language Diversity  Cultural museums
Presentation forms
- Oral presentation (20 minutes)
- Poster presentation (W=80 CM / H=120 CM)
Paper submission due date
- April 15, 2013: Abstracts (250 words including title) and Bio data (50 words)
- May 31, 2013: Full Papers (12 pages, including all references, notes, and appendices)
Please check format guidelines and find the application form at www.ilac.dusit.ac.th/conference
and submit your paper to Ms.Lalita Poolsup via email: poolsupl@hotmail.com with the following

3. email subjects:
- For abstracts: (Conference abstract + your name + your Surname) i.e. Conference
abstract
- For full papers: (Conference full paper + your name + your Surname) i.e. Conference full
paper
Registration fee:
Before June 30, 2013
- Oral presentation Baht 3,000
- Oral presentation with student ID Baht 2,400
- Poster presentation Baht 1,800
- Poster presentation with student ID Baht 1,200
- Participant Baht 1500
*** Only participants are allowed for late or on-site registration.***
This registration fee includes:
- lunch and coffee breaks
- welcome dinner on July 17, 2013
Accommodation and Venue
The conference will be held from July 17th
– 18th
, 2013 at Raktakanishta Hall, Suan Dusit
Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand, located on the corner of Ratchasima and Rajavithi Road,
Bangkok.
The following hotels are also located close to the conference centre. You should contact the
hotels directly to make your own reservations.
The Suan Dusit Place
295 Ratchasima Rd., Dusit, Bangkok 10300. Thailand
Tel 66-2241-7571- 80 Fax: 66-2243-6898-9
“The Suan Dusit Place” hotel is located on campus, just one minute walk to the conference site.
www.dusitproduct.com

4. Royal River Hotel, Bangkok
219 Charansanitwong Road Soi 66/1, Bangkok, Thailand 10700
ww.royalriverhotel.com
The River Side Bangkok Hotel
195 Rajavithi Rd. Bangkok 10700
www.riversidebangkok.com
Contact person
Ms. Lalita Poolsup
Institute of Language, Art and Culture
Suan Dusit Rajabhat University,
295 Ratchasima Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300, THAILAND
Telephone + 66 2244 5260-2
Mobile: + 66-8-9922-2105
FAX + 66 2244 5261
Email: poolsupl@hotmail.com