29.1759, Calls: Linguistics & Literature/Botswana

Mon Apr 23 22:15:42 UTC 2018

LINGUIST List: Vol-29-1759. Mon Apr 23 2018. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 29.1759, Calls: Linguistics & Literature/Botswana

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Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:15:26
From: Ethelbert Emmanuel Kari [ethelbert.kari at mopipi.ub.bw]
Subject: 4th Department of African Languages and Literature International Conference

Full Title: 4th Department of African Languages and Literature International Conference 
Short Title: 4th ALL Conference 2018 

Date: 13-Jun-2018 - 15-Jun-2018
Location: Gaborone, Botswana 
Contact Person: Ethelbert Emmanuel Kari
Meeting Email: ethelbert.kari at mopipi.ub.bw

Linguistic Field(s): Ling & Literature 

Call Deadline: 30-Apr-2018 

Meeting Description:

The conference has two major objectives, namely to discuss African languages
and literatures in the context of sustainable development, which is a primary
preoccupation of most African countries, and to examine African languages,
literature and culture in the light of the new socio-political and economic
dynamics of our continent.

Keynote Speakers:

1. Professor M.J. Melamu, Univ. of Botswana
2. Professor Al Mtenje, Univ. of Malawi

Final Call for Papers:

The 4th Department of African Languages and Literature
International Conference

University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

Conference Theme:
Language, Literature, and Culture for Sustainable Development

Conference Sub-Themes:

The conference welcomes papers on but not limited to the following sub-themes:

Language
- African languages as tools of sustainable socio-economic development
- Multilingualism and multi-culturalism as resources for development
- African languages in a globalized world
- Language standardization and harmonization nationally and across borders
- Sign language in Africa
- Linguistic description and documentation
- Language policy and planning

Literature/Culture
- The role of literature and culture in Africa’s sustainable development
- African literature as a factor in Africa’s innovative ideas
- African literature and literary criticism
- Literature, gender and relations of power
- Politics, History and Religion in African Literature
- Media and communication of African culture
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems [I.K.S] and African literature

Submission of Abstracts:

Abstracts of not more than 300 words should be emailed, not later than 30
April, 2018, to: Professor E.E. Kari ethelbert.kari at mopipi.ub.bw or Professor
R.O.B. Nhlekisana nhlekisana at mopipi.ub.bw. Abstracts should be single-spaced,
at least 11-points font, on one page (A4) with 2.54 cm (1 inch) on left and
right margins. Apart from the title and abstract text, authors' names,
institutional affiliation, and contact information should appear on a separate
page. Abstracts received will be evaluated for their relevance to the
Conference and a decision will be made and communicated to the author
promptly.

Important Dates:

(a) Conference date: 13 – 15 June, 2018
(b) Abstract deadline: 30 April, 2018

Registration Fee:

International participants: BWP2000.00 or US$200 or R2300.00, Students:
BWP500.00 or US$50 or R650.00. UB Staff: BWP1000.00.

Other Details:

For further details, please contact:

Professor E.E. Kari: Tel.: +2673554113, Email: ethelbert.kari at mopipi.ub.bw
Professor R.O.B. Nhlekisana: Tel.: +2673555420, Email: nhlekisana at mopipi.ub.bw
Dr. R.S. Dikole: Tel.: +2673552659, Email: DIKOLERS at mopipi.ub.bw
Mrs. M.M. Kopi: Tel.: +2673552660, Email: KOPIMM at mopipi.ub.bw

Very Important Information:

A) Accommodation/Lodging
Rates for some of the Hotels and Lodges within Gaborone as of November, 2017.
Prices may change with effect from 1 April 2018.

NB: You are kindly advised to make your own reservations directly with the
hotel/lodge of your choice before first week of June 2018 to secure
accommodation close to the University of Botswana, where the conference will
be held.

*Bed and Breakfast
Lape Lodge: Tel.: +267 3170397, (About 4 min walk conf. venue), Single P450,
Double P450

Avani Hotel: Tel.: +267 3616000, Email: gaborone at avanihotels.com, (About 7 min
walk to conf. venue), Single P1400.00 with b/fast, Double P1600.00 with b/fast

Southring Lodge: Tel.: +2673185550, Email: Godwin at mega.bw, (About 10 min walk
to conf. venue), Single P395.00 w/out b/fast, with b/fast +P60, Double P400.00
w/out b/fast (charges per room)

Other
President Hotel: Tel.: +2673953631, Email: respresident2 at cresta.co.bw, (About
15 min walk to conf. venue), Single P1255.00 with full b/fast, with dinner
+P185, Double P 1 580.00 with b/fast

B) Visas
Detailed information about Botswana visas is available at: http://www.gov.bw/.
Participants are kindly advised to check if they need/do not need a South
African Transit visa.

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