[EDLING:1315] CFP: Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Symposium

[Francis M Hult]

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"And Together Our Minds Are One"

13th Annual Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Symposium
Buffalo State College, Buffalo, New York  USA 

The Planning Committee for the 13th Annual Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Symposium 
invites interested individuals and groups to present their work in Buffalo, New York, on 
May 18-21, 2006.

Preference will be given to presentations that describe innovative, holistic approaches to 
the revitalization, stabilization and maintenance of indigenous languages.

Presentations can take the following format:

-20-minute talk (+ 10 min. Q&A)
-30-minute AV/multimedia presentation
- 1 1/2 hour workshop
- Panelist in a choice of topics.

Suggested topics for talks, workshops and panels include:

 - Language and Culture Programs
 - Language Immersion Programs
 - Revitalizing Languages without Speakers
 - Repatriation of Language Recordings
 - Community Language Initiatives
 - Using Technology to Facilitate Language Instruction
 - Research in Indigenous Language Revitalization
 - Other: (please feel free to suggest a topic)


To submit a presentation, please dowload the PRESENTATION APPLICATION (word) or 
Presentation Application (pdf). Fill out and submit the PRESENTATION APPLICATION with your 
SILS 2006 REGISTRATION FORM and payment by March 30, 2006, to:

      SILS 2006 Planning Committee
      Attention: Dr. Lori Quigley
      Buffalo State College
      1300 Elmwood Avenue, BAC 302
      Buffalo, New York  14222  USA

      Email:  quiglelv at buffalostate.edu

      FAX:  716-878-6033

(If you wish to do more than one presentation, please fill out a separate sheet for each.)