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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A Symposium sponsored by </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Center for Research and Documentation on World Language Problems</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The journal <I>Language Problems and Language Planning</I></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Universal Esperanto Association</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">May 1, 2012, 10:00-5:00</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">Every aspect of the United Nations is touched by language and linguistic diversity. Formal language policies govern the deliberations of the UN and its specialized agencies, bringing with them interpretation and translation services, and language-teaching programs. But much of the business of the UN is carried on informally, with ad hoc language arrangements. And in its interface with the larger community the UN uses many languages – in communicating the message of the organization, in operating its projects in various parts of the world, and in conducting peacekeeping operations. In a few areas, such as language endangerment, indigenous languages, mother-tongue education, and language and human rights, UN bodies conduct projects specific to language. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">The sponsoring organizations plan to conduct a symposium on “Language and the United Nations,” with a view to improving understanding of the ways in which the UN uses languages and the challenges of working in a multilingual environment. It seeks contributions that consider the role of language in the operations of the United Nations and the ways in which linguistic concerns intersect with United Nations programs. Among possible topics for consideration are:</SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Language services at the UN: translation and interpretation</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Language training at the UN</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The informal use of language in multilingual settings</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Indigenous languages and indigenous peoples</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Mother tongue education</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Language and human development</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">The sponsors welcome proposals for papers on any of these or related topics – to be presented at the spring symposium. It is anticipated that twenty minutes will be allotted for each paper. Proposals should be submitted to </SPAN><A href="mailto:tonkin@hartford.edu"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">tonkin@hartford.edu</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'">. They should include title, a brief biography of the author, and a summary of no more than 300 words. Review of proposals will begin on March 15.</SPAN></P>
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