mla ' 98 ( applied linguistics division ) call for papers modern language association 1998 convention division on applied linguistics san francisco , california 27-30 december 1998 the division on applied linguistics is sponsoring three separate sessions . session 1 : second language fluency : definitions and issues while reference to " l2 fluency " is common , informed discussion about its definition , measurement and acquisition is rare . this session explores both theoretical issues and research on l2 fluency in speech , reading or writing . session 2 : technology in second language learning : what does research tell us ? this session explores the consequences of using computer technology in language instruction . papers should report on original research or make connections between research , theory , and teaching practice . session 3 : emotion and language : implications for language learning this session presents recent research on the relationship between affect and language learning . papers should report on original research or make connections between research , theory , and teaching practice . one - page blind abstracts accompanied by a card with the presenter 's name , address , telephone number , fax number , and e-mail address should be sent to : richard kern dept . of french university of california , berkeley berkeley , ca 94720-2580 fax ( 510 ) 642-2194 e-mail : kernrg @ uclink . berkeley . edu deadline for receipt of abstracts : march 2 , 1998 faxed and e-mail submissions will be accepted but should be followed up by a hard-copy submission .