6.224 Calls: ALASA 95 - Second and final call for papers

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Subject: 6.224 Calls: ALASA 95 - Second and final call for papers
 
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Date: Thu, 16 Feb 95 10:57 GMT+200
From: jcr at maties.sun.ac.za
Subject: Conf: ALASA 95 - Second and final call for papers
 
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Date: Thu, 16 Feb 95 10:57 GMT+200
From: jcr at maties.sun.ac.za
Subject: Conf: ALASA 95 - Second and final call for papers
 
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8TH INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN LANGUAGES ASSOCIATION OF
                               SOUTHERN AFRICA
 
                                   ALASA 95
 
                          UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
                                 STELLENBOSCH
                                 SOUTH AFRICA
 
                              12 - 14 JULY 1995
 
                        SECOND AND FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS
 
Conference theme:  Contemporary issues in African linguistics and literature
 
Proposals are awaited for oral presentations (20 mins plus 10 mins
discussion) reflecting on
            * African linguistics (all subdivisions, incl lang planning)
            * African literature
            * language teaching in African languages
 
Requirements:  An extended summary of the proposal of two (2) typed pages
with enough detail for proper adjudication to be received before or on 5
APRIL 1995.  Only a limited number of slots are available on the programme;
selection of papers will be based solely on merit.
 
Keynote speakers:
Prof A Kimenyi   California State University
Prof A Irele     Ohio State University
Dr RRK Hartmann  Dictionary Research Centre, Exeter, UK
Prof I Okpewho   Binghamton University, NY
 
Optional pre-conference seminars:
Four optional two-day seminars of approximately 12 hours duration each will
be held on MONDAY 10 JULY and TUESDAY 11 JULY.  The following seminars will
be presented:
Seminar #1:  Topics in African literature
Seminar #2:  Issues in Bantu tonology
Seminar #3:  Second-language learning and teaching
Seminar #4:  Compiling dictionaries
 
Enrolment procedure for pre-conference seminars and conference activities:
Enrolment must take place before or on 31 MAY 1995.
Only enrolled (paid-up) participants will be allowed to register (free) upon
arrival.  All conference material will be supplied upon registration.
 
Enrolment fee:
Full conference participation (excluding seminars): R200
Participation in seminars (only one allowed): R100
 
Accomodation
Accomodation is available in student residences at R80 per night sharing
(R100 per night single) inclusive bed and breakfast.  Accomodation is also
available in hotels and guest houses.
 
IMPORTANT DATES:
 5 APRIL 1995 : PROPOSALS DUE
20 APRIL 1995: NOTIFICATION OF PAPERS ACCEPTED OR REJECTED
13 MAY 1995:   CAMERA-READY ABSTRACTS (SHORTENED VERSIONS) OF ACCEPTED PAPERS
                DUE
31 MAY 1995:   FINAL DATE FOR ENROLMENT
 
FOR DETAIL INFORMATION AND ENROLMENT FORMS CONTACT
 
        The Organizer:  ALASA 95
        Dept of African Languages
        University of Stellenbosch
        PO Box X5018
        STELLENBOSCH 7599
        South Africa
 
        Tel: (0)21-808 2106   Fax: (0)21-887 6763
        E-mail: alasa95 at maties.sun.ac.za
 
                              Prof Justus C Roux
Department of African Languages                 Departement Afrikatale
University of Stellenbosch                      Universiteit van Stellenbosch
STELLENBOSCH 7599                               STELLENBOSCH 7599
South Africa                                    Suid-Afrika
                      E-mail/E-pos: jcr at maties.sun.ac.za
                      Tel:          (021) 808 - 2017
                      Fax/Faks:     (021) 808 - 4336
 
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