General Information Conference Venues The Conference will be held in the Rayson Huang Theatre (RH), Runme Shaw (RM) and James Lee Science (JL), University of Hong Kong. Registration Information Registration opens at 8:30 on 18 June 2008 (Wednesday) in the foyer of the Rayson Huang Theatre (1/F), where participants can pick up their badges and conference bags. Over the course of the second and third days of the Conference, registration desks will also be set up from 8:30 in the foyer. Should you have any enquiries during the Conference period, please approach the Information Desk in the registration area. Announcements about any changes in the Conference program will be posted on a display board in the registration area. Badges Message Board Participants are reminded to wear their badges throughout the Conference period. You can easily identify Conference staff by the RED strings of their badges. A message board will be set up in the registration area for delegates to communicate with each other. Lost and Found Please notify the Information Desk in the registration area if you have lost (or found) anything. Book Exhibition The Book Exhibition will be held from 18 to 20 June in the foyer and the ground floor of the Rayson Huang Theatre. Participating exhibitors include: Lunch 1. GARNET EDUCATION 2. HONG KONG UNIVERSITY PRESS 3. MULTILINGUAL MATTERS 4. TAYLOR AND FRANCIS (ASIA PACIFIC) The Conference lunch will be held in Food Square, 4/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre from 12:30 to 14:00, 18-20 June. Please be reminded to wear your badge for admission to the restaurant. Apart from this restaurant, there are a number of places on campus where you can obtain a variety of refreshments at your own cost: 1. JOSEPH S AT GRADUATE HOUSE RESTAURANT (GRADUATE HOUSE) 2. ASIA PACIFIC CANTEEN (HSU LONG-SING AMENITIES CENTRE) 3. OLIVER S SUPER SANDWICHES (4/F, CHONG YUET MING AMENITIES CENTRE) 4. STARBUCK S COFFEE (G/F, OLD WING OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING) Communications Free public telephones are available on the Shaw Podium (near the University Bookstore), and on 4/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre. Email and basic computer facilities are available in Room 206, Runme Shaw from 10:30 to 17:00 (except the afternoon of 19 June). Conference Website www.hku/hk/clear/conference08
General Information Amenities within HKU 1. Photocopying Store: 2/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre 2. Supermarket: 2/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre 3. Banking HSBC: Shaw Podium (Next to the Rayson Huang Theatre) Bank of East Asia: 2/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Bank of China (ATM only): 5/F Platform of Haking Wong 4. Bookstore: Shaw Podium 5. University Museum and Art Gallery: Fung Ping Shan and 1-3/F, T. T. Tsui Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30-18:00 Sun: 13:00-18:00 Social Program Cocktails & Lion Dance Performance The Cocktails will be held in the Foyer of the Rayson Huang Theatre at 17:30 on 18 June (Wednesday). All participants are welcome to join the reception and watch the lion dance perfomance sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Conference Dinner ( for participants who have signed up for the dinner before 31 May only) The Dinner will be held in the Senior Common Room, 14/F, K. K. Leung, HKU, at 18:00 on 19 June (Thursday).
Program Highlights PLENARY PRESENTATIONS 18 JUNE (WED) 9:30-10:30 19 JUNE (THURS) 16:30-17:30 20 JUNE (FRI) 9:30-10:30 VENUE: RAYSON HUNG THEATRE (RH) PLENARY 1 Robert Phillipson English, Panacea or Pandemic? PLENARY 2 Jim Cummins From Compound and Coordinate Bilingualism to Multicompetence and Multiliteracies: Challenging Dogma or Embracing Heresies? PLENARY 3 Amy B. M. Tsui Internationalization of Higher Education and Linguistic Paradoxes FEATURED PRESENTATIONS 18 JUNE (WED) 16:30-17:30 19 JUNE (THURS) 9:30-10:30 VENUE: RAYSON HUNG THEATRE (RH) FEATURED PRESENTATION 1 Claus Gnutzmann Language and Influence: How Neutral is English as a Lingua Franca? FEATURED PRESENTATION 2 Vic Webb English in Higher Education in South Africa: The Dilemma of the Minoritized FEATURED COLLOQUIA 18 JUNE (WED) 11:00-13:00 18 JUNE (WED) 14:00-16:00 19 JUNE (THURS) 11:00-13:00 19 JUNE (WED) 14:00-16:00 20 JUNE (FRI) 11:00-13:00 VENUE: RAYSON HUNG THEATRE (RH) FEATURED COLLOQUIUM 1 Co-hosts: Joseph Lo Bianco & Saran Kaur Gill Language Policy in the Tertiary Context FEATURED COLLOQUIUM 2 Co-hosts: Andy Kirkpatrick & Jennifer Jenkins English Language as a Lingua Franca FEATURED COLLOQUIUM 3 Co-hosts: Chris Davison & Patsy Duff Learners Experiences in the Tertiary Context FEATURED COLLOQUIUM 4 Co-hosts: Liying Cheng & Liz Hamp-Lyons Language Assessment in the EMI Tertiary Context FEATURED COLLOQUIUM 5 Co-hosts: Sophie Arkoudis & Nigel Bruce Collaboration between English for Academic Purposes and the Disciplines
Program Highlights ROUNDTABLE The RoundTable aims to provide a forum for discussion of issues and concerns around language issues in higher education. 20 JUNE (FRI) 14:40-16:00 VENUE: RAYSON HUNG THEATRE (RH) Chair: Terry K. F. Au Participants: Nigel Bruce, Lap Ki Chan, Jim Cummins, Robert Phillipson, Frederik Pretorius & Amy B. M. Tsui PARALLEL SESSIONS (VENUE: Runme Shaw (RM) & James Lee Science (JL)) PAPERS The presenter discusses and describes work that she/he is doing or has done in relation to research and / or practice on language issues in higher education. COLLOQUIA A number of presenters discuss a common topic. POSTERS The presenter provides a display of her/his materials and/or research findings on a display board, and responds to queries or comments from other participants. The poster session will be from 14:00-16:00 in Room 206, Runme Shaw (RM) on 19 June (Thursday).
Useful Telephone Numbers Accommodation Robert Black College 2296 1771 Hotel Jen 2213 6688 Island Pacific Hotel 2131 5723 Ramada Hotel 3410 3329 General Enquiries Directory Enquiries 1081 Time 18501 Weather 187 8066 Collect Calls 10010 Overseas IDD and Cardphone Enquiries 10013 Emergency Service (Police, Fire, Ambulance) 999 RTHK s Service Hotline (Newsline) 2272 0000 Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline 2508 1234 General Police Enquiries 2527 7177 Consumer Council 2929 2222 Hong Kong International Airport, English (24 hours) 2181 0000 Hong Kong Immigration Department (24 hours) 2824 6111 Department of Health 2961 8989
Useful Information about Transport Octopus Cards The Easy Way to Travel Make use of the Octopus Card, an electronic fare card that is accepted by almost all public transport, and at many restaurants and stores. It s easy and convenient to use, saves time and eliminates need for small change. Add money to it when you need to, and any unspent value in On-Loan Octopus is refundable along with the HK$50 deposit (minus HK$7 handling fee for cards returned within three months). You can also opt for a non-returnable Sold Octopus. For more details, please call +852 2266 2222. Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Getting around Hong Kong and visiting the city s fantastic attractions couldn t be easier with the quick and efficient MTR rail system that covers all major districts in the territory, and includes stops at the boundary with Mainland China (Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau). The MTR consists of ten lines: Island, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O, Tung Chung, West Rail, East Rail, Ma On Shan and Disneyland Resort, as well as an Airport Express. In addition, The MTR operates a Light Rail system running between Yuen Long and Tuen Mun in the New Territories, plus an inter-city train service into Mainland China. Public Light es/ Minibuses Minibuses are small passenger buses that carry about 16 people. Red minibuses operate on routes that are not always fixed and passengers can get on and off anywhere along the route except where special prohibitions apply. Pay as you alight. The driver can provide change for small notes. Green minibuses operate on specific routes at fixed prices. Exact payment is required when getting on, octopus cards are accepted. Fares for minibuses are a little higher than regular buses, usually in the HK$2 to HK$22.50 range, but minibuses are sometimes faster. Once filled, minibuses won t stop until someone asks to get off. Please note that minibuses are best suited for people who can speak some Cantonese and who are familiar with Hong Kong. es routes, with double-decker and single-level buses, cover almost all of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Kowloon Motor, New World First and Citybus operate routes to cover Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Meanwhile, New Lantao operates on Lantau Island and Long Win provides bus services to north Lantau and the airport. Final destinations are prominently displayed in English and Chinese on the front of the bus. Fares are low, usually ranging from HK$1.20 to HK$45, and are based on distance travelled. Exact change is required. Octopus cards are accepted.
Useful Information about Transport Trams Trams shake, rattle and roll along an east-west path across north Hong Kong Island and follow the same tracks they have travelled since 1904. Much more than just a cheap and convenient way of getting around town, the upper decks of these trams offer magnificent views as they weave through busy city districts. Trams run from early morning until midnight. The flat fare is HK$2 (HK$1 for seniors aged 65 or above and children under 12) and exact change is required. You can get on at the back of the tram and pay the exact fare when you re alighting at the front. Octopus cards are accepted. Star Ferries Most notable of all is the humble but legendary Star Ferry service between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island from piers in Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom in Kowloon and Central and Wan Chai on the Island. It offers a memorable and scenic boat trip across one of the mostphotographed harbours in the world. Taxis Taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong apart from remote areas, and can be hailed on the street (except on roads with double yellow lines) or summoned by phone. All are metered, relatively cheap, airconditioned and clean. Taxis come in different colours to indicate their area of service: - Red taxis operate in most of Hong Kong, except for Tung Chung Road and the south side of Lantau Island; - Green taxis serve the rural areas of the New Territories; and - Blue taxis operate on Lantau Island. All taxis can go to and from the Hong Kong International Airport. Taxis are easily hailed in the street, although they cannot pick up or drop off passengers in restricted areas marked with double yellow lines. At peak periods, you might opt for a hotel taxi-queue. (Information extracted from www.discoverhongkong.com)
The University of Hong Kong: Campus Map Lunch Area From Kotewall Road The University of Hong Kong: Campus Map RAYSON HUANG THEATRE (RH) (Venue for Plenary & Featured Sessions) Conference Dinner (19 Jun) 14/F Senior Common Room May Hall University Drive Robert Black College Wong Chue Meng Meng Wah Complex Graduate House Venue for Parallel Sessions: Runme Shaw (RM), 2/F James Lee Science (JL), G/F Faculty of Education Tang Chi Ngong 23,40, 40M, 40P, 93A, 93C, 103 Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Eliot Ha ll Swire H all & Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre Chong Yuet Ming Physics Bonham Road T.T. Tsui Bldg. Central/ Wanchai/ Causeway Bay W on g Ch ua ng La i W ah Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre F ung Ping Sha n East Gate K.K. Leung 3B, 23, 40, 40M,103 Runme Shaw B uilding Rayson H uang Theatre Knowles Run Run Shaw B uilding Hu i Oi C how Sci ence Bui ldi ng Library (Old Wing) Library (New Wing) University Main (Loke Yew Hall) Hung Hing Ying Bonham Road Jam es H. Lee S cienc e B uilding Techn olo gy Innova tion and Incubation Bu ild ing Pao Siu Loong Kadoorie Biological Sciences West Gate Haking Wong Pokfulam Road Hill Road Simon K.Y. Lee Hall & Hsu Long-sing Amen ities C entre Entrance via Pokfulam Road 3B,23,40, 40M,103 Ch ow Ye i Ching B ldg. 3A,3B, 4,7, 23, 37A, 40, 40M, 46X, 71, 90B, 91,94, 103, 970, 973, M49 3A,4, 7, 37B, 37X, 71,71P, 73, 90B, 91, 94,970,973,M49 52