19.2513, Confs: Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics/Switzerland

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Date: 14-Aug-2008
From: Esther Galliker < info.5tdl at zhaw.ch >
Subject: 5th Days of Swiss Linguistics

 

	
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Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:37:36
From: Esther Galliker [info.5tdl at zhaw.ch]
Subject: 5th Days of Swiss Linguistics
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5th Days of Swiss Linguistics 

Date: 20-Nov-2008 - 21-Nov-2008 
Location: Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland 
Contact: Esther Galliker 
Contact Email: info.5tdl at zhaw.ch 
Meeting URL: http://www.linguistik.zhaw.ch/de/linguistik/5tdl/programm.html 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics 

Meeting Description: 

The Days of Swiss Linguistics conference traditionally provides young
scientists with a platform to discuss their research in workshops and
addresses current issues in its plenary speeches. 

''Measurement in Linguistics'' is a challenging topic for all areas of
linguistic research and provides the methodical and methodological background
required to identify empirically supported and theoretically sound answers to
current questions.

The significance of language, multilingualism, communication, linguistic
variation and linguistic competence in social interaction is becoming
increasingly recognised in view of the current socio-cultural diversity and the
tension in social relations. Describing and assessing these factors
appropriately has become a challenge for society and science, and is perceived
as the basis of social cohesion and inclusion. In this context, linguistics as a
whole is gaining importance and is called upon to develop substantive,
transparent and applicable answers. The 5th Days of Linguistics conference
focuses on ''measurement'' in the sense of ''assigning values'' and establishing
methodical approaches that are theoretically and empirically sound.

Keynote speakers

Professor Dr. Lorenza Mondada, Université Lumière Lyon2
Professor Dr. Douglas Biber, Northern Arizona University
Professor Dr. Tim McNamara, University of Melbourne

Target audience

The 5th Days of Linguistics conference is aimed at linguists in Switzerland and
Europe, and particularly at young scientists.

For a full programme, please see:
http://www.linguistik.zhaw.ch/de/linguistik/5tdl/programm.html







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