The Centre for English Language Learning, Teaching & Research at Simon Fraser University invites you to an event celebrating the relaunch of the Canadian Journal for Studies in Discourse and Writing/Rédactologie. There will be opportunities to learn more about the journal and its upcoming activities, connect with other writing and language scholars and professionals, and engage in discussions about theory, practice, and research in the field. Details of the event are below. We hope you will be able to join us. Please share this announcement widely with colleagues and students who may want to attend!

Event details:

November 17, 2016, 1:00–3:30 pm, Teck Gallery at SFU Harbour Centre (515 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC)

 Featured speaker:

“Paraphrasing in Academic Writing by First and Second Language Writers, ” Dr. Ling Shi, Department of Language & Literacy Education, University of British Columbia

Panel discussion:

“L1/L2 Writers and the Future of Writing Centres in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities”

Heather Fitzgerald, Writing Centre, Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Cecil Klassen, Learning Centre, Douglas College

Dr. Dana Landry, University of the Fraser Valley

Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP at this link as soon as possible if you plan to attend – simply add your name and check the box.

Sponsored by The Centre for English Language Learning, Teaching & Research at Simon Fraser University