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<div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-unicode"> <span
style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none;"
lang="EN-US">The
Foundation for Endangered Languages: Tenth Conference in association
with the
Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, India. 25-27 October
2006.<o:p></o:p></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The Foundation for
Endangered
Languages, in association with the Central Institute of Indian
Languages, will
hold its annual 2006 conference in India, home of more than a thousand
languages and dialects, and a consciously multilingual policy stance by
the Government of India. Although many of these languages enjoy
political and
economic patronage, others are struggling to survive. Among these
strugglers are the languages of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where
communities are not only
tiny, but also some of the most anciently independent tribes on the
planet. The
viability of many such small languages is threatened.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This year's
conference concerns the effects of multilingualism on smaller
languages. A crucial question for this
conference is how far poorly-conceived language planning policies may
actually
contribute to environmental imbalance and instability, dangers that are
often
very little understood. As we understand the effort to revitalize
languages, this is no more than the
support they need to develop in the face of new demands, including the
increased
bi- and multi-lingualism coming from globalization, urbanization and
language
contact. </p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Some Issues for the Conference:</span></h2>
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We hope to discuss these issues
in terms of actual language situations presented by our participants. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
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</span></span>Are minority languages threatened, or strengthened,
through bilingualism or multilingualism with other languages? Is it
essential
for the survival of a small language to sustain a minimum-sized core
group of
language-dominant speakers?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->What factors beside the prospect of
competitive
economic benefits can sustain language use in a community (and indeed
re-orient
the language planners)? </p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Is bilingual language planning important
for families
based on cross-cultural/linguistic marriages? More generally, what role
is
there for language planners in the future of a small language or
dialect? Is
language survival helped or hindered by a flexible policy in
recognizing what
languages are actually in use?</p>
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</span></span>How significant are social networks for sustaining
‘vital voices’? Does the context of a consciously multilingual society
foster
use of smaller languages? Is code-switching as common in small minority
communities and tribes as it is in the elites?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->How compatible is western-style formal
education with
traditional language use? Are there other models for transmission?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Are the prospects of minority languages
affected by the
metropolitan languages through which they may be known to a wider
world? </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span
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</span></span><!--[endif]--> Does a language’s vitality benefit if it
is not closely
related, or structurally similar, to its neighbours?</p>
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style="margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Is language documentation the only feasible
outside
response to the needs of vital but vanishing voices?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->How can modern – often cheap – technology
benefit the
smallest languages?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">‘<b style="">Vital
Voices’</b> refers to the growing awareness that the survival and
development of endangered languages are necessary for humanity’s
future,
however endangered they may look amidst the statistics generated for
policy in
our globalized economy.</p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">The Conference Venue</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">The <b>Central
Institute of Indian
Languages</b>, Mysore, (CIIL) was set up by the Government of India in
July
1969. It is a large institute with seven regional centers spread all
over
India, and is engaged in research and training in Indian languages
other than
English and Hindi. It helps to evolve and implement India’s language
policy and
coordinate the development of Indian languages.<b style=""> Mysore </b>is
a city in the Southern <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Indian</span></a>
state of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnataka"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Karnataka</span></a>.
The former
capital of the princely state of Mysore, ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty
since the
14th century, it is now the administrative seat of <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysore_District"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Mysore District</span></a>,
the
second largest in Karnataka, 135 <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilometre"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">km</span></a> from <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangalore"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Bangalore</span></a>,
the state
capital. <span style="">The city is known for its
palaces </span>and many other attractions. One of these </span><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">is the
Brindavan Gardens laid out beside the Krishnarajasagar dam (19km),
particularly
beautiful at night. There are also the Royal Palace, the Chamundi
Hills,
Srirangapatnam Temple, Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Oriental Research
Institute, and Museums of Folklore, and of Art and Archeology. The
conference dates
(25-27 October) will allow participants, if they wish, to witness
Diwali (the
festival of lights) on 23 October before coming to Mysore. A
language-related
excursion is planned for 28-29 October after the conference.</span><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Transport</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bus</span></b><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Mysore has inter-city and
sub-urban
public bus transportation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rail</span></b><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Mysore is connected to <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangalore"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Bangalore</span></a>
to the northeast
via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandya"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Mandya</span></a>,
and to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassan"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Hassan</span></a> to
the northwest,
to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamarajanagar"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Chamarajanagar</span></a>
via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanjangud"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Nanjangud</span></a>
to the
southeast.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Air</span></b><span
style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">: The nearest accessible
airport is at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangalore"><span
style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">Bangalore</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Submission of Abstracts</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]-->If you
would like to take part in our conference, please submit an abstract of
your contribution. Abstracts should not exceed 500 words. They may be
submitted
in either of two ways: by electronic submission, or on paper. Most
simply, they
should be written in English. Other languages may also be accepted by
prior
arrangement with the Programme Chair Mahendra Verma <a
href="mailto:mkv1@york.ac.uk"><span style="color: windowtext;">mkv1@york.ac.uk</span></a>
or FEL Chair Nicholas Ostler <a
href="mailto:nostler@chibcha.demon.co.uk"><span
style="color: windowtext;"><nostler@chibcha.demon.co.uk></span></a>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p>1)
Electronic submission: Electronic submission (<b>by 18 April
2006</b>) should be as an attachment in Word, or simply as an email
message to <a href="mailto:mkv1@york.ac.uk"><span
style="color: windowtext;">mkv1@york.ac.uk</span></a>,
with copies to <a href="mailto:FEL@chibcha.demon.co.uk"><span
style="color: windowtext;"><FEL@chibcha.demon.co.uk></span></a>
and <a href="mailto:mallikarjun@ciil.stpmy.soft.net"><span
style="color: windowtext;">mallikarjun@ciil.stpmy.soft.net</span></a>.
Please fill in the subject domain as follows: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p>FEL_Abstract
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> The
e-mail should also contain, in the following format: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]-->NAME :
Names of the author(s)<br>
AFFILIATION(S): Institution(s) where the author(s) currently
work<br>
TITLE: Title of the paper<br>
EMAIL: Email address of the first author, if any<br>
ADDRESS: Postal address of the first author<br>
TEL: Telephone number of the first author, if any<br>
FAX: Fax number of the first author, if any<br>
<br>
The name of the first author will be used in all
correspondence. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p>Note.
The Conference announcement will also be placed on the
net by CIIL at <a href="http://www.ciil.org/"><span
style="color: windowtext;">www.ciil.org</span></a>
with facilities for submission, and a step-by-step method of submission
that
will automatically send copies of the abstract as above. Dr.
B.Mallikarjun of
CIIL, Mysore (Tel: +91-821-2345007) will be the local point of contact
for
participants.</p>
<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2) Paper abstracts: Three copies should be sent
(to arrive
<b>by 18 April 2006</b>) to: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> Dr
Mahendra Verma<br>
Dept of Language and Linguistic Science<br>
University of York<br>
York YO10 5DD<br>
United Kingdom </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p>fax
+44 1904 432673</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> This
should have a clear short title, but should not bear
anything to identify the author(s).<br>
On a separate sheet, please include the following
information: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> NAME:
Names of the author(s)<br>
TITLE: Title of the paper<br>
EMAIL: Email address of the first author, if any<br>
ADDRESS: Postal address of the first author<br>
TEL: Telephone number of the first author, if any<br>
FAX: Fax number of the first author, if any<br>
The name of the first author will be used in all
correspondence. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> (If
possible, please also send an e-mail to Mahendra Verma <a
href="mailto:mkv1@york.ac.uk"><span style="color: windowtext;">mkv1@york.ac.uk</span></a>
informing him of the paper submission. This is in case the hard copy
does not
reach its destination in time. This e-mail should contain the
information
specified in the above section.) </p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Important Notes for Authors<br>
</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p>Oral presentations
(except for any selected to be keynote
addresses) will last twenty minutes each, with a further ten minutes
for
discussion. Authors will be expected to submit a written paper with the
full
version of the lecture (up to 8 pages A4), for publication in the
proceedings, well in advance of
the conference. Further details on the format of text will be specified
to
the authors. Authors (and other attendees) from outside India will also
be required to inform the organizers in advance of the following
details: Passport Number,
Citizenship, Date and Place of Issue, for all who wish to be present
during the conference. </p>
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Important Dates</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">· Abstract arrival deadline - 18 April 2006<br>
· Committee's decision - 30 April 2006<br>
· Informing authors - 8 May 2006<br>
· Conference Website with all abstracts - 15 May 2006<br>
· In case of acceptance, the full paper needs to be sent by 31
August 2006.<br>
· Conference - 25-27 October 2006</p>
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