26.1410, Calls: Anthropological Ling, Applied Ling, Discourse Analysis, Socioling/Switzerland

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Subject: 26.1410, Calls: Anthropological Ling, Applied Ling, Discourse Analysis, Socioling/Switzerland

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Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:15:59
From: Alexei Prikhodkine [Alexei.Prikhodkine at unige.ch]
Subject: Conference of the Swiss Association for Applied Linguistics (Vals-Asla): “The Process of Differentiation: Language Practices in Social Interpretation”

Full Title: Conference of the Swiss Association for Applied Linguistics (Vals-Asla): “The Process of Differentiation: Language Practices in Social Interpretation” 
Short Title: Vals-Asla 2016 

Date: 20-Jan-2016 - 22-Jan-2016
Location: Geneva, Switzerland 
Contact Person: Daniel Elmiger
Meeting Email: vals-alsa-2016 at unige.ch
Web Site: http://www.unige.ch/vals-asla-2016 

Linguistic Field(s): Anthropological Linguistics; Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics 

Call Deadline: 31-Jul-2015 

Meeting Description:

Conference of the Swiss Association for Applied Linguistics (Vals-Asla): “The Process of differentiation: language practices in social interpretation”

If heterogeneity is inherent in the use of natural languages, differences in language practices contribute to social differentiation only when identified and interpreted (consciously or unconsciously) through different filters. Thus, based on the representations users in social groups have, certain language practices can become symbols, while others will be processed or ignored. The social meaning of a linguistic practice, however, is not stably bound to a particular social group: its inclusion in a network of equivalences and contrasts depends on the sociolinguistic configuration of a verbal interaction. As a result, language practices can be redeployed in new configurations to signal new social boundaries. The speakers’ identifications, however, are not only determined by their own volition. The differentiation process involves, in effect, an interaction between external forces and the desire of a group to distinguish themselves from others in a social space.

The aim of the conference is thereby to examine the role of language use in the construction of boundaries (ethnic, geographic, etc.) in different social spheres (education, labor market, political speech, etc.). This conference will also address the challenges of the differentiation process, insofar as the very activity of creating borders – in its scope as inclusive and exclusive – involves the legitimacy of certain social affiliations.

Keynote Speakers:

Alexandre Duchêne (University of Fribourg)
Penelope Eckert (Stanford University)
Jürgen Erfurt (Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main)
Silvana Ferreri (University of Tuscia, Viterbo)
Philippe Hambye (Catholique University of Louvain).

Important Dates:

Proposal Deadline: July 31, 2015
Feedback from the Conference Committee : October 31, 2015
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: December 8, 2015
Deadline for Online Registration: January 10, 2016

Call for Papers:

Papers can focus on any of the following sub-themes:

1. Differentiation in use
How can membership in one or several groups be characterized regarding use?
- language practices and multiple membership (cultural, social…)
- language practices and the effects of style
- negotiating of borders during interaction

2. Differentiation, representations and ideologies
How are language practices interpreted?
- differentiation, representations and diversity management
- rise of and conflict between language ideologies
- the role of ideology in the interpretation of language practices

3. Perceived Differentiation
What are the mechanisms, processes and signs that permit the identification of a subject for speaking?
- interaction of verbal and non-verbal markers
- perceived salience and identification of a speaking subject
- the role of the context of interaction in the perception of language practices

4. Differentiation and professional practices
What aspects are present in the process of differentiation in professional spheres?
- functions and usefulness of specialized language
- perception and management of differences
- analysis and description of varied contexts (media, politics, sports, law, medecine, etc…)

5. Differentiation and education
How is the difference considered in education?
- demonstrating forms and types of difference
- functions and consequences of differentiation
- differentiation issues in teaching, learning, assessment and training

The three categories for proposals are: individual papers, panels and posters:

1. Individual papers: A presentation of 20 minutes followed by a discussion of 10 minutes. The abstract (without any bibliography) should not be longer than 3000 characters (spaces included) and should include the research question (highlighting its originality), the methodology, the results and their implications.

2. Panels: This is a 90 minute thematic session comprised of 2-4 presentations and a discussion. The person responsible for the panel should state the order of speakers and indicate who the discussant will be. The submission should include a general description of the panel comprising the principal issue of the panel, the theoretical and methodological framework and highlight the originality of the question (without any bibliography, a maximum of 3000 characters spaces included). Panel submissions are are evaluated and accepted globally. After accepting a panel submission, each member of the panel must register individually on the ConfTool website.

3. Posters: Poster sessions must use A0 format with portrait orientation, and be accompanied by an oral presentation during the specific poster sessions. The abstract (without any bibliography) should not exceed 3000 characters (spaces included) and should include the research question (highlighting its originality), the methodology, the key results and their implications.

The Conference Languages:

The languages spoken at the converence include German, French, Italian and English and proposals can be submitted in any of those four languages. The language used for the abstract will be the same language used for the presentation.

Acknowledging at least one other language in the presentation (ex., ppt slides) is highly recommended.

Please consult the conference website for more information: www.unige.ch/vals-asla-2016

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