LinQ 2006 - Linguistics in Queensland

[Andrea Schalley]

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LINGUISTICS IN QUEENSLAND 2006
LINQ 2006

<http://www.linq2006.une.edu.au/>

DATES:		4-14 JULY 2006
LOCATION: 	University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

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LinQ 2006 is a series of five high-profile linguistic events to be held 
in July 2006 at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.
LinQ 2006 is a collaboration between Griffith University, the 
University of New England, and the University of Queensland.

- EVENTS -

** PacSLRF 2006 **
THE 5TH PACIFIC SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH FORUM
Dates: 		July 4-6, 2006
Webpage: 	http://www.emsah.uq.edu.au/pacslrf2006/

PacSLRF is a venue for data-based and theoretical papers on areas of 
basic research in Second Language Acquisition (SLA). Topics include, 
but are not limited to, SLA in instructed and naturalistic settings; 
the effects of second language (L2) instruction on the rate and route 
of L2 development; the role of individual differences (in e.g., 
aptitude, age, personality, motivation) in SLA; competing models of SLA 
processes; SLA theory construction; the acquisition of L2 pragmatics; 
bilingualism; the influence of cognitive variables (e.g., memory and 
attention) on L2 learning and use; the assessment of L2 use and 
development; methodological issues in research into L2 acquisition.

** AUSTRALEX 2006 **
AUSTRALASIAN ASSOCIATION FOR LEXICOGRAPHY CONFERENCE
Date: 		July 6, 2006
Webpage: 	<http://www.australex.org/a06.htm>

The theme for Australex 2006 is "Dictionaries: Uses and Users". Topics 
will include: dictionaries as the voice of authority; dictionaries to 
support specialized subjects; the use of dictionaries within language 
pedagogy; designing dictionaries for different levels of reader; 
lexicography in the Pacific region; research on dictionary users.

** ALAA 2006 **
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE APPLIED LINGUISTICS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
Dates:		July 6-8, 2006
Webpage: 	<http://www.uq.edu.au/slccs/AppliedLing/alaa06>

Papers in all areas of applied linguistics, including language 
teaching, language policy and planning, and computer-based language 
instruction.

** ALS 2006 **
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN LINGUISTIC SOCIETY
Dates: 		July 7-9, 2006
Webpage: 	<http://www.uq.edu.au/slccs/AppliedLing/als06/>

Papers in all areas of linguistics, including syntax, phonology, 
Australian languages and sociolinguistics.

** ALI 2006 **
AUSTRALIAN LINGUISTICS INSTITUTE
Dates: 		July 10-14, 2006
Webpage: 	<http://www.ali06.une.edu.au>

ALI 2006 is a selection of 12 short intensive courses presented by 
world experts in their fields. It's a unique opportunity for graduate 
students, advanced undergraduates, professional linguists, and language 
professionals to upgrade their knowledge and skills in key areas of 
linguistics.

- REGISTRATION -
Deadline: 	Early Bird: 26 May 2006; General: tba.
Information on how to register will be available at 
<http://www.linq2006.une.edu.au/registration.php> at a later time.