23.4294, Calls: History of Linguistics/Germany

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Subject: 23.4294, Calls: History of Linguistics/Germany

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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:06:12
From: Gerda Hassler [hassler at uni-potsdam.de]
Subject: Metalinguistic Reflection and Discontinuity: Turning Points and Times of Crisis and Upheaval

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Full Title: Metalinguistic Reflection and Discontinuity: Turning Points and Times of Crisis and Upheaval 

Date: 22-Aug-2013 - 24-Aug-2013
Location: Potsdam, Germany 
Contact Person: Gerda Hassler
Meeting Email: hassler at uni-potsdam.de
Web Site: http://elverdissen.dyndns.org/~nodus/sgds.htm 

Linguistic Field(s): History of Linguistics 

Call Deadline: 15-Jan-2013 

Meeting Description:

Metalinguistic Reflection and Discontinuity: Turning Points and Times of Crisis and Upheaval

The 24th International Colloquium of the Studienkreis 'Geschichte der Sprachwissenschaft' (SGdS) will take place at the University of Potsdam from August 22 to August 24, 2013, under the theme: Metalinguistic Reflection and Discontinuity: Turning Points and Times of Crisis and Upheaval. 

In recent years, the history of linguistics was primarily viewed and discussed in terms of the continuity of theoretical positions, mechanisms of action and personal constellations. This colloquium shall direct attention to the changes taking place in various forms of reflection on language. These include the change in theoretical patterns of interpretation which no longer seem adequate as well as institutional, personal and programmatic adaptations of linguistics to crises and social upheaval. 

When the explanatory potential of a scientific method has reached its limits, researchers often turn to the history of their science. Does this also apply to linguistics? When and under what conditions can the preoccupation with the history of a science lead to a turning point and to potential innovations?

Humanities scholars, noting profound changes in times of crisis, tend to view their respective discipline as endangered. Is it really true that social crises have led to a change in linguistic thought? Or do these crises, on the contrary, foster inertia among researchers, inhibiting innovation with regard to scientific development? 

Times of crisis and upheaval also lead to changes in discourse strategies and designation patterns, which are also perceived and debated by people who have not studied linguistics. Epilinguistic awareness is attained more quickly in response to such changes than metalinguistic reflection. This colloquium shall provide a forum for papers on the process of awareness of linguistic changes in the wake of upheavals as well as for papers on the transition from such forms of awareness to the formation of linguistic theories.

The conference fee is 70 EUR. Information on travelling and accommodation will be given in due time. 

Call for Papers:

We welcome contributions that deal with specific aspects of the relationship between metalinguistic reflection and discontinuity from antiquity to contemporary history. 

The papers may be presented in German or English as well as in French, Spanish or Italian.

Proposals for 20- to 30-minutes papers, including an abstract of not more than 300 words, should be sent via email by as soon as possible but not later than January 15, 2013 to the one of the addresses below. Notification of acceptance will be sent to the authors by the end of January 2013. 

Prof. Dr. Gerda Haßler 
Universität Potsdam
Institut für Romanistik
Am Neuen Palais 10, Haus 19
14469 Potsdam
Germany
T: +49 331 / 977-4114
F: +49 331 / 977-4193
hassler at uni-potsdam.de






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