[Corpora-List] Call for papers: ALLC/ACH 2004

[Kálmán Abari]

Computing and Multilingual, Multicultural Heritage 2004
Call for Papers
University of Göteborg, (Gothenburg), Sweden
June 11-16, 2004
Conference Web Site: http://www.hum.gu.se/allcach2004
Online Proposal Submission Form: http://www.hum.gu.se/allcach2004/propform.htm
The Conference · Busa Award · Associated organizations · Submissions (Types 
of proposals - Format - Examples) · Publication · Deadline · Bursaries · 
Poster Prize · Further information
I. The ALLC/ACH Conference
The joint conference of the Association for Literary and Linguistic 
Computing and the Association for Computers and the Humanities is the 
oldest established meeting of scholars working at the intersection of 
advanced information technologies and the humanities, annually attracting a 
distinguished international community at the forefront of their fields. The 
theme for the 2004 conference is “Computing and Multilingual, Multicultural 
Heritage” and it will include plenary addresses by leading scholars, 
including John Nerbonne (University of Groeningen, 
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~nerbonne/) and Espen Aarseth (Center for Computer 
Games Research Copenhagen, http://game.itu.dk/).
Recent years have seen an enormous growth in the use of IT resources for 
research and teaching in the humanities. How exactly are they shaping the 
ways in which humanities scholars work? What are the fields of humanities 
scholarship that are most affected by the use of computers and computation? 
What are the new methodologies being introduced and applied? How can 
digital resources benefit the humanities community and the community at large?
The expansion of the European Union has brought with it an increased focus 
on the issue of multilingualism and multiculturalism. What are the 
implications of this to humanities computing? What is the role of IT 
technologies in establishing multilingualism? What is the role of 
individual scientific and educational tasks, joint projects, or educational 
and electronic library resources? How can humanities computing help in the 
challenge to preserve individual cultures in a multicultural environment? 
What is the role of humanities computing in the preservation and creation 
of a multilingual, multicultural heritage?
We believe that responding to these new challenges will also have a 
fertilizing effect on humanities computing as a whole by opening up new 
ways and methodologies to enhance the use of computers and computation in a 
wide range of humanities disciplines. Now is the time to survey and assess 
the impact humanities computing has had and is likely to have on humanities 
scholarship in a multilingual, multicultural world.
II. The Busa Award
The Roberto Busa Award is a joint award of the Association for Literary and 
Linguistic Computing (ALLC) and the Association for Computers and the 
Humanities (ACH). It is given every three years to honour outstanding 
scholarly achievement in humanities computing.
The Award is named after Roberto Busa, SJ, who is regarded by many as the 
founder of the field of humanities computing. The first award was given to 
Father Busa himself in 1998 and the recipient of the second award in 2001 
was Emeritus Professor John Burrows, who has helped to shape the 
application of statistical methods to the analysis of textual style and has 
bridged the gap between traditional literary criticism and computer-aided 
stylistics.
The next Busa Award will be given at the ALLC/ACH conference in 2004. The 
Award Winner will be invited to give a talk, the Busa plenary, at the 
conference.
III. Associated Organizations
ALLC and ACH are continuing to develop a new associated organizations 
programme begun at the 2003 conference; this will enable professional 
organizations with a remit similar to that of ALLC and ACH to present a 
panel of papers in a parallel conference session.
We welcome proposals from such organizations for the 2004 conference, 
especially in areas of computing in the humanities which have not been 
represented at previous ALLC/ACH conferences.
We encourage representatives from professional organizations to consider 
submitting a proposal under this initiative on topics they think might be 
relevant to the ALLC/ACH conference audience. Such proposals will undergo a 
review process and should be submitted directly to the conference programme 
chair, Laszlo Hunyadi, no later than November 3rd, 2003.
For more information please contact the conference programme chair, Laszlo 
Hunyadi, hunyadi at llab2.arts.klte.hu.
IV. Submissions
ALLC/ACH 2004 invites submissions of between 750 and 1500 words on any 
aspect of humanities computing, broadly defined to encompass the common 
ground between information technology and problems in humanities research 
and teaching. As always, we welcome submissions in any area of the 
humanities, especially interdisciplinary work. We particularly encourage 
submissions on the current state of the art in humanities computing, and on 
recent new developments and expected future developments in the field.
Suitable subjects for proposals would include:
·       traditional applications of computing in the humanities, including 
(but not limited to) linguistics, text corpora, computational lexicography, 
natural language processing, translation studies, literary studies, text 
encoding, hypertext, text analysis, edition philology and statistical models;
·       computational models and applications related to multilingualism 
and multicultural issues;
·       the application of information technology to cultural and 
historical studies (including archaeology and musicology);
·       new approaches to research in humanities disciplines using digital 
collections;
·       the application to humanities data of techniques developed in such 
fields as information science and the physical sciences and engineering;
·       the application of information technology to issues related to 
minority cultures as well as the integration of immigrants in the dominant 
society;
·       pedagogical applications of new media within the humanities;
·       commercial applications of humanities computing, e.g. web 
technology, natural language interfaces, archival organization and 
accessibility;
·       applications in the digital arts, especially projects and 
installations that feature technical advances of potential interest to 
humanities scholars;
·       information design in the humanities, including visualization, 
simulation, and modelling;
·       thoughtful considerations of the cultural impact of computing and 
new media;
·       theoretical or speculative treatments of new media;
·       the institutional role of new media within the contemporary 
academy, including curriculum development and collegial support for 
activities in these fields;
·       the broader social role of humanities computing and the resources 
it develops.
The deadline for submitting paper, session and poster proposals to the 
Programme Committee is November 3rd 2003; these will be refereed.
Proposals for (non-refereed) demos and for pre- or post-conference 
tutorials and workshops should be discussed directly with the local 
conference organizer as soon as possible. See below for full details on 
submitting proposals.
For more information on the conference in general please visit the 
conference web site.
A. Types of Proposals
Proposals to the Programme Committee may be of three types: papers, poster 
presentations, and sessions. The type of submission must be specified in 
the proposal. If the subject relates specifically to the theme of 
"Computing and Multilingual, Multicultural Heritage", please also make this 
explicit.
Papers and posters may be given in English, French, German, Italian, 
Spanish or Swedish.
Papers
Proposals for papers (750-1500 words) should describe original work: either 
completed research which has given rise to substantial results, or the 
development of significant new methodologies, or rigorous theoretical, 
speculative or critical discussions. Individual papers will be allocated 30 
minutes for presentation, including questions.
Proposals that concentrate on the development of new computing 
methodologies should make clear how the methodologies are applied to 
research and/or teaching in the humanities, and should include some 
critical assessment of the application of those methodologies in the 
humanities. Those that concentrate on a particular application in the 
humanities should cite traditional as well as computer-based approaches to 
the problem and should include some critical assessment of the computing 
methodologies used. All proposals should include conclusions and references 
to important sources. Those describing the creation or use of digital 
resources should follow these guidelines as far as possible.
Poster Presentations
There should be no difference in quality between poster presentations and 
papers, and the format for proposals is the same for both. The same 
academic standards should apply in both cases, but posters may be a more 
suitable way of presenting late-breaking results, or significant work in 
progress, including pedagogical applications. Both will be submitted to the 
same refereeing process. The choice between the two modes of presentation 
should depend on the most effective and informative way of communicating 
the scientific content of the proposal. Poster presentations may also 
include software or technology and project demonstrations.
By definition, poster presentations are less formal and more interactive 
than a standard talk. Poster presenters have the opportunity to exchange 
ideas one-on-one with attendees and to discuss their work in detail with 
those most deeply interested in the same topic. Presenters are provided 
with about 2 square meters of board space to display their work. They may 
also provide handouts with examples or more detailed information. Posters 
will remain on display throughout the conference, but there will also be a 
separate conference session dedicated to them, when presenters should be 
prepared to explain their work and answer questions. Additional times may 
also be assigned for software or project demonstrations.
The poster sessions will build on the recent trend of showcasing some of 
the most important and innovative work being done in humanities computing.
Sessions
Sessions (90 minutes) take the form of either:
Three papers. The session organizer should submit a 500-word statement 
describing the session topic, include abstracts of 750-1500 words for each 
paper, and indicate that each author is willing to participate in the session;
or
A panel of four to six speakers. The panel organizer should submit an 
abstract of 750-1500 words describing the panel topic, how it will be 
organized, the names of all the speakers, and an indication that each 
speaker is willing to participate in the session.
The deadline for session proposals is the same as for proposals for papers.
B. Format
All proposals must be submitted electronically using the on-line form, 
which can be found at:
http://www.hum.gu.se/allcach2004/propform.htm
Please pay particular attention to the information that is required 
regarding each proposal. Submissions that do not contain the required 
information will be returned to the authors, and may not be considered if 
they are received close to the deadline.
The information required for all submissions includes:
TYPE OF PROPOSAL: paper, poster, or session
TITLE: title of paper, poster, or session
KEYWORDS: three keywords (maximum) describing the main contents of the 
paper or session

AUTHOR: name of first author
AFFILIATION: of first author
E-MAIL: of first author
AUTHOR: name of second author (repeat these three headings as necessary)
AFFILIATION: of second author
E-MAIL: of second author
CONTACT ADDRESS: full postal address of first author or contact person for 
session proposals
FAX NUMBER: of first author or contact person
PHONE NUMBER: of first author or contact person
If submitting a session proposal, the following information will be 
required for each paper:
TITLE: title of paper
KEYWORDS: three keywords (maximum) describing the main contents of the paper
AUTHOR: name of first author
AFFILIATION: of first author
E-MAIL: of first author
Please note the following additional information:
·       The order of participants provided on the form will be the order 
used in the final programme.
·       If submitting a session proposal, please enter one abstract for the 
whole session in the "session/paper abstract" box, noting clearly the title 
and author of each paper in the session.
·       In addition to requesting the above information, the form provides 
a way for proposers to upload their proposal, which must be in TEI-Xlite or 
plain text (ASCII/ISO 8859-1) format, plus up to 5 image files. These 
graphics, if uploaded, should be prepared in a manner appropriate for both 
on-line publication and printing in black-and-white in the conference book 
of abstracts.
·       Unfortunately, it is still true, even in this day of XML and 
Unicode, that publishing systems and web browsers often limit access to 
extended character sets. Thus, although TEI-XLite format and therefore 
Unicode can be used for submission, please try if possible to avoid 
character sets that might not be viewable on reviewer's web browsers or 
printable by the program's printer.
C. Examples from past conferences
Those interested in seeing examples from previous conferences can consult 
online abstracts and programmes at: http://www.ach.org/ACH_Archive.shtml
The conference has previously been held at:
·       University of Georgia (2003)
·       University of Tübingen (2002)
·       New York University (2001)
·       University of Glasgow, Scotland (2000)
·       University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA (1999)
·       Lajos Kossuth University, Debrecen, Hungary (1998)
·       Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (1997)
·       University of Bergen, Norway (1996)
Because of the fast evolution of the field, however, work of a kind not 
previously seen at the conference is especially welcomed.
V. Publication
A book of abstracts of all papers, poster presentations and sessions will 
be provided to conference participants. In addition, abstracts will be 
published on the conference web page.
A volume of selected proceedings is planned for publication after the 
conference; all papers submitted in publishable form before the end of the 
conference will be considered for this collection.
VI. Deadlines
·       November 3rd, 2003: Submission of proposals for papers, poster 
presentations, sessions and software demos.
·       February 16th, 2004: Notification of acceptance for papers, poster 
presentations, sessions and software demos.
VII. Bursaries
As part of its commitment to promote the development and application of 
appropriate computing in humanities scholarship, the Association for 
Literary and Linguistic Computing will award up to five bursaries of up to 
500 GB pounds each to students and young scholars who have papers or poster 
presentations accepted for presentation at the conference. Applicants must 
be members of ALLC. The ALLC will make the awards after the Programme 
Committee have decided which proposals are to be accepted. Recipients will 
be notified as soon as possible thereafter. A participant in a multi-author 
paper is eligible for an award, but it must be clear that s/he is 
contributing substantially to the paper.
Full details of the scheme may be found on the ALLC home page
Applications must be made using the on-line form available there.
VIII. Poster Prize
As an acknowledgement of the special contribution of the posters to the 
conference, the Programme Committee will award a prize for the best poster.
IX. Further Information
Equipment Availability and Requirements
Presenters will have available an overhead projector, a data projector for 
Windows and Macintosh OS, and an Internet connection. Requests for other 
presentation equipment will be considered by the local organizers. All 
submissions should indicate the type of hardware and software required for 
presentation.
Location
Information on Göteborg, Sweden and the hosting University, travel, 
accommodation, and the social programme can all be found linked to the 
pages at http://www.hum.gu.se/allcach2004/
Inquiries
Inquiries concerning the goals of the conference, the format or content of 
papers, and other topics relating to the academic programme should be 
addressed to the Chair of the International Programme Committee:
Laszlo Hunyadi
Professor, Head
Department of General and Applied Linguistics
University of Debrecen
Egyetem ter 1.
4010 Debrecen
Hungary

E-mail: hunyadi at llab2.arts.klte.hu
Phone: +36 52 512-900/2116
Fax: +36-52-412336
Inquiries concerning conference registration, travel, local organization 
and facilities, and other aspects of the local setting should be addressed to:
Jan-Gunnar Tingsell
Chair, Local Committee
The University of Göteborg
Centre for Humanities Computing
Box 200
SE-405 30 Göteborg
Sweden

Email: allcach2004 at hum.gu.se
X. International Programme Committee and Local Organizers
Proposals will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers who will make 
recommendations to the Programme Committee comprising:
Alejandro Bia, University of Alicante, Spain
Simon Horobin, University of Glasgow, UK
Laszlo Hunyadi (Chair), University of Debrecen, Hungary
Lisa Lena Opas-Hänninen, University of Oulu, Finland
Susan Schreibman, University of Maryland, College Park, USA
Stéfan Sinclair, University of Alberta, Canada
Natasha Smith, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
Michael Sperberg-McQueen, World Wide Web Consortium, USA
The conference is hosted by the Centre for Humanities Computing at the 
University of Göteborg. The Chair of the local organizing committee is 
Jan-Gunnar Tingsell, head of the Centre for Humanities Computing, 
University of Göteborg.