Child Language Seminar 2006: call for papers

[Thomas Klee]

Child Language Seminar
19-21 July 2006
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Call for Papers

We are pleased to announce that the Child Language Seminar is returning to Newcastle upon Tyne in 2006. It will be hosted by the School of Education, Communication & Language Sciences at Newcastle University and is being organised by Thomas Klee and Deborah James. When the CLS was last held in Newcastle in 2003, papers were presented by child language researchers from over 20 countries, underlining the international appeal of this interdisciplinary conference. The CLS was first held in 1977 and provides a forum for research on first language development in all populations. 

Newcastle upon Tyne was voted England's favourite city break destination by readers of the Guardian and Observer for two years running. Located in the North East of England, the city is easily accessible by rail (1½ hours from Edinburgh, 3 hours from London) and air (direct flights to over 25 destinations and excellent connections though London and Amsterdam). Known for the friendly welcome visitors receive, the city has impressive Georgian architecture, inspiring cultural venues and is within easy reach of the beautiful Northumbrian coastline, Hadrian's Wall, the Scottish Borders and stunning Durham city and cathedral. 

The conference dinner will be held at The Sage Gateshead, the spectacular £70 million venue for live music on the River Tyne which opened in 2005 and the first building for the performing arts designed by Sir Normal Foster's architectural team. The conference will be rounded off with a ceilidh dance on the final night.

Proposals are invited for papers and posters on issues related to child language development and disorders. Submission deadline is 1 March 2006. More information about submitting proposals, registration and accommodation may be found at:

www.CLS2006.visitnewcastlegateshead.com