28.2797, Calls: Gen Ling, Socioling/New Zealand

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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:46:56
From: Dave Sayers [dave.sayers at cantab.net]
Subject: Colloquium within SS22, 'Impacts in Language Research: Crossing the Border from Research to Wellbeing'

 
Full Title: Colloquium within SS22, 'Impacts in Language Research: Crossing the Border from Research to Wellbeing' 

Date: 27-Jun-2018 - 30-Jun-2018
Location: Auckland, New Zealand 
Contact Person: Dave Sayers
Meeting Email: dave.sayers at cantab.net
Web Site: https://goo.gl/forms/OOIaIuhbEN4tdDMq1 

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics 

Call Deadline: 14-Jul-2017 

Meeting Description:

This is a Colloquium within Sociolinguistic Symposium 22
(https://www.ss22.ac.nz/), under the conference strand 'Language and
community'.

Co-Convenors:
Jo Angouri (University of Warwick) 
Karen Corrigan (Newcastle University) 
Robert Lawson (Birmingham City University) 
Dave Sayers (Sheffield Hallam University & Cardiff University)

The purpose of this Colloquium is to showcase sociolinguistic research which
has: 1) Identified problems of human well-being; 2) Developed research methods
to offer solutions and ways to translate its findings; 3) Achieved positive
real world outcomes as a result.


Call for Papers: 

We welcome abstract submissions for a Colloquium titled 'Impacts in Language
Research: Crossing the Border from Research to Wellbeing'.

‘Problems of human wellbeing’ can take many forms. Examples include
disabilities, educational opportunities, access to justice, employment
practices, gender equality, and so on. Although Colloquium contributions must
focus on some aspect of language in society, no sub-disciplinary focus will be
prioritised. Our only concern is the application of language research in the
pursuit of improved quality of life.

The process of achieving outcomes is not always linear of course, as the
relationship between social problems, research into them and outcomes that
ameliorate them can be really quite complex. Contributors are encouraged to
delve into those complexities. We also welcome case studies that highlight
struggle and even failure in the pursuit of outcomes, if they can provide
practical lessons about the process of engagement. Reflective accounts of what
worked and why, and what can be done differently are particularly suitable. 

Further, we encourage review-type critical discussions of the meaning of
‘impact’ in the contemporary sociolinguistic research landscape. Such
contributions need not feature primary empirical data, as long as they add
substantively to our understanding of this ascendant priority.

Given this focus, presentations will not be dominated by theory, method, or
empirical findings. While these are an important foundation, presentations
will principally focus on the hands-on details of applying one’s research
findings to engage with stakeholders in pursuit of tangible and replicable
outcomes.

This agenda in a Colloquium context is thus a rather different genre to
traditional research presentations. Contributors will be supported in this by
the co-convenors, who between them have considerable experience in this area.
We are also keen to encourage contributors from a diverse range of
geographical backgrounds, and at all career stages (including postgraduates).

Please submit your abstract here:
https://goo.gl/forms/OOIaIuhbEN4tdDMq1

Hoping to hear from you soon!




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