Revitalizing Algonquian Languages (call for papers)

[Phil Cash Cash]

Revitalizing Algonquian Languages: Sharing Effective Language Renewal
Practices II

Call for Papers

Call Deadline: 15-Oct-2003

Papers are invited in the areas of Algonquian linguistic preservation,
revitalization, education programs, and innovational technologies.

Types of Presentations:

Workshops (2 hours):  Intensive sessions in which participants learn and
practice native language teaching methods, develop classroom teaching
materials, or do other hands-on type activities.

Papers (45 minutes):  A description and/or discussion of something the
presenter(s) is doing or have done related to indigenous/tribal
languages. Presenters are encouraged to use handouts and audio-visual
aids and to present a summary of the paper rather than a prepared text.

Demonstrations (45 minutes):  Presentation of a specific teaching or
testing technique.  Presenters are encouraged to use handouts and
audio-visual aids.

Panel Discussions (2 hours):  Panel presentations provide a forum for a
group to discuss issues related to the maintenance and renewal of
Algonquian languages.

Conference proceedings will be published.

All presenters are required to register for the conference. For a copy
of the registration form, e-mail  or phone 860-396-2052. Please
include: registration form, academic affiliation or area of research,
tribal affiliation, title of presentation, a one page abstract and a
summary for advertising purposes.

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