30.3786, Calls: Kwa; Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Pragmatics, Semantics, Syntax/Ghana

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Subject: 30.3786, Calls: Kwa; Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Pragmatics, Semantics, Syntax/Ghana

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Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 06:10:50
From: Reginald Duah [reggieduah at gmail.com]
Subject: Syntax and Semantics of Kwa Workshop

Full Title: Syntax and Semantics of Kwa Workshop 
Short Title: SynSemKwa 

Date: 03-Aug-2020 - 03-Aug-2020
Location: University of Ghana, Legon Campus, Ghana 
Contact Person: Reggie Duah
Meeting Email: reggieduah at gmail.com
Web Site: https://sites.google.com/view/synsemkwa/home?authuser=0 

Linguistic Field(s): Linguistic Theories; Morphology; Pragmatics; Semantics; Syntax 

Language Family(ies): Kwa 

Call Deadline: 29-Nov-2019 

Meeting Description:

In the past thirty years, there has been a surge in research in the syntax and
semantics of Kwa languages. In this regard, the work of three linguists stand
out: Professor Felix K. Ameka, Professor E. Kweku Osam and Professor Kofi K.
Saah. In the early 1990’s, each of these researchers shed significant light on
the syntax and semantics of Kwa languages. Professor Ameka has been one of the
most prolific writers on the syntax and semantics of Kwa languages. His
research on Ewe and other Kwa languages include temporal relations,
information structure, expressions of motion and space, interjections, and
language documentation and description, to mention a few. Professor Osam can
be recognized for his seminal work on serial verb constructions and
grammatical relations in Akan. His research on serial verb constructions has
become an influential reference for multiverbal constructions across and
beyond Kwa.  Professor Saah has researched extensively on the syntax of
relative clauses, wh-questions and focus constructions. 

The workshop is aimed at taking stock of the gains and impact of the research
of the honorees on the syntax and semantics of Kwa languages and exploring the
prospects for current and future research. The workshop will bring together
scholars and students working on various aspects of the syntax and semantics
of any Kwa language.

Call for Papers:

Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations. Abstract submissions
should be limited to one single-authored abstract and one co-authored
abstract, or two co-authored abstracts.

Submission Guidelines:

All abstracts should be submitted through EasyChair
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=synsemkwa1. Abtracts should be in PDF
format and a maximum of two pages, including references. Abstracts should
include examples. Please use 12pt size font, with page margins no smaller than
1 inch (2.5 cm) on all sides. Please indicate whether your submission is for
oral or poster presentation. 

Invited Speaker:

Professor James Essegbey
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Important Dates:

Abstract submission deadline: November 29, 2019 
Notification of acceptance: January 30, 2020
Registration opens: June 15, 2020
Conference date: August 3, 2020

Registration fee:
GHS 100 for all participants

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