Conf: 1st International Conference on Language Documentation and Tradition

[Harold Schiffman]

1st International Conference on Language Documentation and Tradition
Date: 07-Nov-2008 - 09-Nov-2008Location: Thessaloniki, GreeceContact Person: Elizabeth Mela-AthanasopoulouMeeting Email: < click here to access email >Web Site: http://www.enl.auth.gr/icldt-Ka
Call Deadline: 30-Apr-2008
Meeting Description:
The theme of the Conference is the documentation, description andrevitalization of endangered languages as well as the role oftradition and culture for the maintenance and promotion of suchlanguages. The Kalasha language and tradition have been chosen as acase study regarding both its linguistic and cultural links to AncientGreece. Moreover, practical suggestions concerning languagedocumentation processes (e.g. fieldwork projects) and languagerevitalization methods (e.g. Dictionary/Grammar formats, textbooks,etc.) will be most welcome.
The Conference will have two sections, (a) the Linguistics and (b) theculture and tradition section of endangered languages, with the mainfocus on the Kalasha as a case study. Therefore the audience will beacademics from both the linguistics and the Anthropology and CultureDepartments.

Call for Papers
Aristotle University of ThessalonikiSchool of English, Department of Theoretical and Applied LinguisticsThessaloniki, Greece
First International Conference on Language Documentation and Tradition,with a special interest in the Kalasha of the Hindu Kush valleys, Himalayas
7-9 November 2008
Invited Speakers:Peter Austin (UK)Elena Bashir (USA)Augusto Cacopardo (Italy)Jan Heegard Petersen (Denmark)
Abstracts:Please send an abstract in Word/PDF format (up to 200 words, plusbibliography), for a 30-minute paper (20-minute presentation followedby a 10-minute discussion) with your contact details, via e-mail, by30 April 2008 to nick_athanas8hotmail.com and emaenl.auth.grWe encourage postgraduate candidates and students who have recentlycompleted a Master's or Doctorate, as well as established academics topresent papers. Multiple authored papers are also welcome.
Notification of Abstracts:Papers will be selected by the Conference Scientific Committee and thespeakers will be notified by May 31 May 2008 and mailed a registrationform and further information.
Publication: All papers will be considered for publication in a volumeof refereed Conference Proceedings and launched by the end of 2009.
Public Events:Public lectures, book launches, cultural events, trips toarcheological sites, visits to museums, etc.
Programme:The conference programme listing all papers and public events will beavailable on the website (www.enl.auth.gr/icldt-Ka) after 30 June2008.
Registration:Early Registration fee before 1st October 2008:EURO 65 (approximately 96 USD or 49 GBP)Students: EURO 35
Standard Registration fee after 1st October:EURO 80 (Approximately 118 USD οr 60 GBP)EURO 40 Students
Registration fee entitlements are:Conference satchel, entrance to all Conference sessions, WelcomeReception, and morning and afternoon teas and lunches during theConference.
Expenses:Cost of accommodation, Conference Dinner, museum visits and trips arenot included in the registration fee.
Website: www.enl.auth.gr/icldt-Ka
Contact Details:Conference SecretaryMr. Nicholas AthanasopoulosE-mail: nick_athanas8hotmail.comemaenl.auth.grTelephone :++30 23330 41727++30 2310 997451Mobile: ++30 6972084706Fax: ++30 2310 997432
Postal Address:Dr. Elizabeth Mela-AthanasopoulouAristotle University of ThessalonikiFaculty of Philosophy, School of EnglishRoom 308C54124 Thessaloniki,Greece
Invitation:Assistant Professor Elizabeth Mela - Athanasopoulou, the ConferenceConvener, and the Conference Organizing Committee, look forward towelcoming you in Thessaloniki, in November, 2008. Please circulatethis Call for Papers and promote the forthcoming event.
All good wishes,
Nicholas AthanasopoulosConference Secretary
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