28.5229, Calls: Linguistics & Literature/Botswana

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LINGUIST List: Vol-28-5229. Mon Dec 11 2017. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 28.5229, Calls: Linguistics & Literature/Botswana

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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:39:09
From: Ethelbert Emmanuel Kari [ethelbert.kari at mopipi.ub.bw]
Subject: The 4th Department of African Languages and Literature International Conference

 
Full Title: The 4th Department of African Languages and Literature International Conference 
Short Title: 4th ALL Conference 2018 

Date: 13-Jun-2018 - 15-Jun-2018
Location: Gaborone, Botswana 
Contact Person: Ethelbert Emmanuel Kari
Meeting Email: ethelbert.kari at mopipi.ub.bw

Linguistic Field(s): Ling & Literature 

Call Deadline: 30-Apr-2018 

Meeting Description:

The conference has two major objectives, namely to discuss African languages
and literatures in the context of sustainable development, which is a primary
preoccupation of most African countries, and to examine African languages,
literature and culture in the light of the new socio-political and economic
dynamics of our continent.

Keynote Speakers:

1. Professor M.J. Melamu, University of Botswana
2. Professor Al Mtenje, University of Malawi


2nd Call for Papers:

The 4th Department of African Languages and Literature International
Conference

University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

Date: 13-15 June, 2018

Conference Theme:

Language, Literature, and Culture for Sustainable Development

Conference Sub-Themes:

The conference welcomes papers on but not limited to the following sub-themes
in language or literature:

Language

- African languages as tools of sustainable socio-economic development
- Multilingualism and multi-culturalism as resources for development
- African languages in a globalized world
- Sign language in Africa
- Linguistic description and documentation
- Language policy and planning

Literature/Culture:

- The role of literature and culture in Africa’s sustainable development
- African literature as a factor in Africa’s innovative ideas
- African literature and literary criticism
- Literature, gender and relations of power
- Politics, History and Religion in African Literature
- Media and communication of African culture
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and African literature

Submission of Abstracts:

Abstracts of not more than 300 words should be emailed, not later than 30
April, 2018, to: Prof. E.E. Kari ethelbert.kari at mopipi.ub.bw or Dr. R.O.B.
Nhlekisana nhlekisana at mopipi.ub.bw. Abstracts should be single-spaced, at
least 11-points font, on one page (A4) with 2.54 cm (1 inch) on left and right
margins. Apart from the title and abstract text, authors' names, institutional
affiliation, and contact information should appear on a separate page.
Abstracts received will be evaluated for relevance to the Conference and a
decision taken and communicated to author(s) promptly.

Important Dates:

(a) Conference date: 13 – 15 June, 2018
(b) Abstract deadline: 30 April, 2018

Registration Fee:

International participants: BWP2000 or US$200 or R2300, Students: BWP500 or
US$50 or R650. UB Staff: BWP1000.

Other Details:

For further details, please contact:

Prof. E.E. Kari: Tel.: +2673554113, Email: ethelbert.kari at mopipi.ub.bw
Dr. R.O.B. Nhlekisana: Tel.: +2673555420, Email: nhlekisana at mopipi.ub.bw
Dr. R.S. Dikole: Tel.: +2673552659, Email: DIKOLERS at mopipi.ub.bw
Mrs. M.M. Kopi: Tel.: +2673552660, Email: KOPIMM at mopipi.ub.bw

Important Information:

A) Accommodation/Lodging
Rates for some Hotels and Lodges within Gaborone as at November, 2017. Prices
may change with effect from 1 April 2018.

NB: You are kindly advised to make your reservations directly with your
preferred hotel/lodge before first week of June 2018 to secure accommodation
close to the University of Botswana, the conference venue.

*Bed and Breakfast
Lape Lodge: Tel.: +267 3170397, (About 4 min walk to conf. venue), Single
P450, Double P450

Southring Lodge: Tel.: +2673185550, Email: Godwin at mega.bw, (About 10 min walk
to conf. venue), Single P395 w/out b/fast, with b/fast +P60, Double P400 w/out
b/fast (charges per room)

Mondior Summit Hotel: Tel.: +2673190600, (About 5 min walk to conf. venue),
Single P1225 w/out b/fast (twin beds), with b/fast +P95, Double P1500 w/out
b/fast (with double bed), with dinner +P195

For other hotels and lodges, visit:
http://www.botswanatravelservice.com/gaborone-botswana.html

B) Visas
Detailed information about Botswana visas is available at: http://www.gov.bw.
Participants are advised to check if they need/do not need a South African
Transit visa.

C) Transport
Many hotels have airport shuttles (Contact hotel directly). Taxis charge
P90/trip from or to airport. Some contacts are: DeLux Cabs: Tel.: 3930395,
Magoboka Cab Services: Tel.: 72814448/77659272/3937287, Abboxcity Cabs: Tel.:
72151552




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