| LEADERSHIP UPDATES |
| LETTER FROM THE CHAIR |
Estela Ene, Indiana University Indianapolis, IN, USA |
SLWIS Chair Estela Ene welcomes readers to the new issue of the newsletter and provides an overview of the 2023 TESOL Convention sessions sponsored by the SLWIS. Read More |
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| LETTER FROM THE EDITORS |
Elena Taylor, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
Sidury Christiansen, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
Svetlana Koltovskaia, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK, USA |
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The SLW News co-editors Elena Taylor, Sidury Christiansen, and Svetlana Koltovskaia welcome readers to this issue, provide an overview of the articles, and invite readers to share their research and teaching ideas with the newsletter readership. Read More |
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| ARTICLES |
| EXAMINING CURRENT-TRADITIONAL WRITING CENTER PRINCIPLES FOR THEIR APPROPRIACY WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS |
| Jimalee Sowell, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA |
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In recent years, writing centers have become increasingly prevalent in higher education institutions around the world. However, some of the mainstays of writing center pedagogy may not constitute effective conferencing practices with English language learners. This article examines the appropriacy of these principles vis-à-vis English language learners. Read More |
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| MEET THE EXPERT: AN INTERVIEW WITH PROFESSOR BETSY GILLILAND |
Svetlana Koltovskaia, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA |
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In this issue of the SLWIS newsletter, we are honored to have an opportunity to interview Dr. Betsy Gilliland from the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, USA. Read More |
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| BOOK REVIEWS |
| REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON CREATIVE WRITING IN SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION: SUPPORTING LANGUAGE LEARNERS' PROFICIENCY, IDENTITY, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. |
Ghadah Benitez, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA |
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This volume explores research containing a diverse range of perspectives from scholars as well as practitioners on English language teaching. The authors draw on empirical research and classroom experience that provides insights into the benefits of second language creative writing for language proficiency, and student autonomy. Read More |
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| ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY |
| SLW NEWS: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS |
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SLW News is soliciting articles on second language writing (SLW) theory, research, and pedagogy in all ESL/EFL settings. Consider sharing your ideas with SLW colleagues by submitting a piece for the next issue. Read More |
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| SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING INTEREST SECTION (SLWIS) CONTACT INFORMATION |
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TESOL’s Second Language Writing IS provides a forum for researchers and educators across grade levels and institutional settings to discuss and exchange information in the area of second language writing. We invite you to join the conversation—contact a SLWIS leader for details. Read More |
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| WRITE FOR SLW NEWS! |
| We welcome articles focusing on a wide range of L2 writing topics. Consider writing a report about a session you attended at TESOL 2022 or an article about L2 writing theory, research, or pedagogy. The deadline for the next issue of SLW News is January 10. See the submission guidelines for more information. |
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