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METHODS XI: Eleventh International Conference on Methods in Dialectology
5-9 August 2002, University of Joensuu, Finland
SECOND CIRCULAR
The Eleventh International Conference on Methods in Dialectology (Methods
XI) will be held from 5 to 9 August 2002, at the University of Joensuu,
North Karelia, Finland. This conference, which has previously met
triennially at various places in Canada and the United Kingdom, is now for
the first time arranged in northern Europe. From its initial focus on
problems of methodology, the conference series has gradually expanded its
scope to cover the whole range of issues relating to regional, social and
also historical variation in any language, group of languages or linguistic
area. A special theme for Methods XI will be "Dialects across borders",
which accords well with the nature of North Karelia as a historical border
area between two states and two different linguistic and cultural traditions.
Abstracts and papers
Abstracts for papers are invited on any topic in regional, social or
historical language variation. The presentations will last for 20 minutes,
followed by a 10-minute discussion period. Abstracts should be 300-400
words long, excluding bibliographies, and should preferably be submitted by
e-mail as RTF (or ASCII text) files to the following address:
methodsxi at joensuu.fi
Those who do not have access to e-mail should send their abstracts by
regular mail to:
Methods XI Organising Committee
Department of English
University of Joensuu
P.O. Box 111
FIN-80101 Joensuu
Finland
The conference language is English, but papers read in French and German
are also welcome. The deadline for submission is 30 November, 2001. The
authors will be notified of acceptance in January 2002.
Given the nature of North Karelia as a historical border area between two
states and two different linguistic and cultural traditions, a special
theme for Methods XI will be "Dialects across borders". Invited speakers
include Peter Auer (Freiburg), Jenny Cheshire (London), Ruth King
(Toronto), Tapani Lehtinen (Helsinki) and Dennis Preston (Michigan).
Papers and workshops or special sessions are particularly welcome on topics
dealing with the effects of political, ethnic, cultural or other kinds of
borders on all aspects of dialect or language variation. Suggestions for
special sessions, workshops, demonstrations or poster sessions on other
topics are also welcome. Further information will be announced on the
conference website <http://www.joensuu.fi/fld/methodsxi/>, which is updated
regularly.
Workshops and special sessions
Workshops or special sessions are particularly welcome on topics dealing
with the effects of political, ethnic, cultural or other kinds of borders
on all aspects of dialect or language variation. Suggestions for special
sessions, workshops, demonstrations or poster sessions on other topics are
also welcome.
Conference venue
The conference will be held on the main campus of the University of
Joensuu. One of the newest universities in Finland, it celebrated its
thirtieth anniversary in 1999. The University has six faculties and a
student population of slightly over 6,000. It is situated in Joensuu, which
is the administrative centre of North Karelia, the easternmost province of
Finland. This area can be described as a meeting point between two
different cultural traditions, one looking to the Protestant west, the
other drawing on the East Orthodox religious tradition. The latter retains
a strong presence in North Karelia and especially in those areas of
historical Karelia which are now on the Russian side of the border. Indeed,
it is the closeness of the border, with its numerous changes over the
centuries, which adds special flavour to the cultural atmosphere and
everyday life of North Karelia. While the border was virtually closed in
the years before the collapse of the Soviet Union, access to Russian
Karelia is now relatively easy. Various kinds of cross-border traffic
connections and trade links are being established with great vigour.
The city of Joensuu was given its charter in 1848 by Czar Nicholas I, who
at that time was Grand Duke of Finland. From a small town of only a couple
of hundred people, the town gradually grew to be an important trading
centre for its large surrounding area. The growth of population received a
significant new impetus from the rapid process of industrialisation in the
1950s. Today Joensuu and its neighbouring areas have a population of about
100,000 people. The main industries include traditional forestry and
related activities, but in recent years various kinds of high-tech metal
and plastic industries have come to account for most of the growth in the
industrial sector. Joensuu and it environs also boast a lively cultural
life, featuring, e.g. annual folk-music and classical music festivals.
For further information, visit the following websites:
University of Joensuu http://www.joensuu.fi/englishindex.html
City of Joensuu http://www.jns.fi/
Finnish Tourist Board http://www.finland-tourism.com/
Travel information
Joensuu can be easily reached by air via Helsinki (flight-time about 1
hour) and there are several trains per day from Helsinki, Tampere and
Turku. For those travelling by car or coach, the roads from Helsinki or the
other major ports offer a beautiful journey through some of the best parts
of the Finnish Lakelands.
Further information can be obtained from the following websites:
Finnair http://www.finnair.com/
VR (State Railways) http://www.vr.fi/e-index.htm
Bus Services http://www.matkahuolto.com/
Finnish Tourist Board http://www.finland-tourism.com/
Registration and accommodation
For detailed information, see Registration form on the conference website
(http://www.joensuu.fi/fld/methodsxi/).
Excursions
A. Conference excursion
The conference programme will include an excursion to the Koli National
Park, which is situated some 75 kilometres north of Joensuu. Renowned for
its nature and ‘national landscape', with magnificent views over Lake
Pielinen, it has provided a source of inspiration for some of the
best-known Finnish artists and composers, including Pekka Halonen, Eero
Järnefelt, and Jean Sibelius. This excursion will take place on Wednesday
afternoon, 7 August, and is free of charge for those who have paid the
conference fee.
B. Post-conference excursions
After the conference, on Saturday 10 August, the delegates will have an
opportunity to take part in two alternative post-conference trips, each
lasting for one day:
(i) Visit to Sortavala and the monastery of Valamo in Russian Karelia
This excursion has as its destination the Russian Orthodox monastery of
Valamo in the northern part of Lake Ladoga. According to church tradition,
this monastery was founded in the twelfth century by St. Sergius and St.
Herman. One of the biggest of its kind at one time, it housed 1300 monks at
its best. After a troubled period following World War II, monastic life on
the islands has gradually been revived, and the monastery now has a
brotherhood of some 100 monks. The excursion will be made by chartered
coach and by boat, and it will include a sight-seeing tour of the formerly
Finnish town of Sortavala in Russian Karelia. The fee will cover full board
and the services of professional guides during the trip. Since Valamo is in
Russia, participants will need PASSPORTS and VISAS. It should be noted
that, under the current regulations concerning travel into the Russian
Federation, each delegate and accompanying persons should acquire the
required documents by themselves well in advance BEFORE coming to Finland.
Please turn to your local travel agents for further details and assistance.
For the price of this tour and for signing up, see the Registration form on
the conference website (http://www.joensuu.fi/fld/methodsxi/).
(ii) Shooting the rapids at Ruunaa
This excursion is also a one-day trip to the Ruunaa Rapids, which are
situated some 150 kilometres north-east of Joensuu in a largely uninhabited
border area. The unspoilt nature of this area has made it a popular venue
for shooting the rapids. The participants will travel in specially-designed
wooden motor-boats, each carrying some 15 persons. Professional drivers and
guides will guarantee an exciting, but entirely safe, passage through six
wild streams and interconnecting waterways, the total length of which is 23
kilometres (c. 14 miles). The boat trip will include a substantial
traditional-style meal, enjoyed in the wilds by the fireside. No special
documents are needed for this tour; for the prices and for signing up for
this tour, see the Registration form on the conference website
(http://www.joensuu.fi/fld/methodsxi/).
We look forward to seeing you in Joensuu in August 2002.
Organising Committee:
Markku Filppula (chairperson) markku.filppula at joensuu.fi
Marjatta Palander (vice-chairperson) marjatta.palander at joensuu.fi
Juhani Klemola juhani.klemola at helsinki.fi
Jussi Niemi jussi.niemi at joensuu.fi
Lea Siilin lea.siilin at joensuu.fi
Ossi Kokko (conference administrator) ossi.kokko at joensuu.fi
Esa Penttilä (conference administrator) esa.penttila at joensuu.fi
Heli Pitkänen (conference administrator) heli.pitkanen at joensuu.fi
Kenneth Meaney (webpage administrator) kenneth.meaney at joensuu.fi
Conference website: http://www.joensuu.fi/fld/methodsxi/
Fax: +358-13-251 4211
E-mail: methodsxi at joensuu.fi
Postal address:
Methods XI Organising Committee
Department of English
University of Joensuu
P.O. Box 111
FIN-80101 Joensuu
Finland
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