National Conference on: Intercultural Communication in the Digital Age November 3‐4, 2015

3 Novembre 2015

Abstract

The conference will focus on the Algerian non-native speakers of English communicating with each other and across cultures in the virtual world. Cyberspace platforms are used in education, economy, politics and many other fields due to the constant revolution in the digital technologies that are accessible throughout the globe bringing changes to individuals’ lives, identities, rights and duties. Online contact with the outside world can set digital conditions that may limit one’s freedom in certain areas or provide a new range of information processing that would enhance and influence the community members’ lives. The internet is a good medium of cultural exchange that is at the fingertips of any user, a fact that allows people of different backgrounds to interact, share opinions and learn about various cultural values. Therefore, the conference aims at promoting the sharing of experiences and knowledge by professionals and experts in the field of English Language communication in the digital age.

We welcome and encourage proposals dealing with similar but not limited to the following topics:

Tracks

1. Democracy of culture/freedom of speech in the digital age

2. Challenges of digital learning and cultural educational obstacles in Arab/Muslim countries

3. Social networking ‘Facebook’ and cultural exchange through the eyes of non-native speakers of English (e.g. Twitter, WhatsApp, Skype, etc.)

4. Languages as the keystone of communicative cultural interference: Writing and reading in the digital millennium

5. Privacy policies and censorship in digital information transfer

6. Cross-cultural translation in the New Media Age (NMA)

7. Information age impact on cultural diversity

8. Social media and the promotion of sociopolitical reform

9. Technological literacy and teacher education

10. Cyberbullying disadvantage and social communication technologies misuse

11. The use of computer games for the teaching of culture/literature

12. English language teaching task-based design in CALL

13. Principles and practices of e-learning environments in higher education

14. Online assessment: A stimulating strategy/approach in distance learning

15. Technoself studies towards technological change and human identity

Scientific Committee:

President: Dr. Ladi Toulgui, University of Guelma

Members:

Pr. Fouad Bouguetta	University of Annaba
Pr. Nacif Labed Pr. Mohamed Melouk Pr. Zouaoui Merbouh	University of Constantine 1 University of Sidi Belabbès University of Sidi Belabbès
Dr. Abdelhak Elaggoune	University of Guelma
Dr. Houda Hamdi	University of Guelma
Dr. Naima Hamlaoui	University of Annaba
Dr. Nadia Idri	University of Bejaia
Dr. Mohammed Sadek Fodil Dr. Salima Maouche	University of Tizi Ouzou University of Bejaia
Dr. Zahia Mebarki	University of Sétif 2
Dr. Saad Torki	University of Sétif 2

Organizing Committee

President: Mrs. Nawel Bengrait, University of Guelma

Members:

Mr. Hamid Boudechiche	University of Guelma
Mr. Abdelkrim Dekhahkena	University of Guelma
Mrs. Ahlem Mahtali	University of Guelma
Ms. Amina Kribes	University of Guelma
Ms. Fatima Abdaoui	University of Guelma
Mrs. Lamia Cheribi	University of Guelma
Mr. Morad Aty	University of Guelma
Ms. Samia Haridi	University of Guelma
Mr. Walid Chettibi	University of Guelma