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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The MLA Present-Day English Discussion Group is seeking papers for its session at the 2000 MLA Conference, Dec. 27-30, in Washington, DC. Papers and presentations in any area related to the English language, past and present, are encouraged, with special attention to language policy and linguistic rights; literacy and technology; standards and varieties of English.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Presenters must be MLA members by April 1. Send all submissions and requests for further information to the session organizer, Dennis Baron: debaron@uiuc.edu. </FONT></P>
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<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Dennis Baron, Head debaron@uiuc.edu</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Department of English 217-333-2390</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">University of Illinois fax: 217-333-4321</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">608 S. Wright St. <A HREF="http:www/english.uiuc.edu/baron" TARGET="_blank">http:www/english.uiuc.edu/baron</A></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Urbana, IL 61801</FONT>
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