33.2103, Calls: South African Sign Language; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics/South Africa
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LINGUIST List: Vol-33-2103. Thu Jun 23 2022. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.
Subject: 33.2103, Calls: South African Sign Language; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics/South Africa
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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:25:34
From: Chrismi-Rinda Loth [kongresETFB at ufs.ac.za]
Subject: 3rd Language Diversity in Educational Settings Workshop 2022
Full Title: 3rd Language Diversity in Educational Settings Workshop 2022
Short Title: LDESW 2022
Date: 03-Oct-2022 - 04-Oct-2022
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), South Africa
Contact Person: Chrismi Loth
Meeting Email: kongresETFB at ufs.ac.za
Web Site: https://www.ufs.ac.za/conferences/conference/2022LDESW
Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics
Subject Language(s): South African Sign Language (sfs)
Call Deadline: 15-Jul-2022
Meeting Description:
The vision of the LDESW series is to promote research and the sharing of both
local and international expertise and collaboration on all aspects of language
diversity in educational settings, with specific attention to sign language.
The LDESW series stems from a joint project between the University of Namur
(Belgium) and the University of the Free State (South Africa) between 2017 and
2018. The project aimed to advance the study of the practical management of
language policy and planning processes in education through two pilot
projects. The first was a project on promoting Belgian francophone sign
language in a bilingual school in Namur and the second was a project on the
promotion of language diversity at the University of the Free State. In 2018,
the first LDESW was held in Clarens, Free State, where researchers received
constructive feedback from the actors involved in the language programs in
Namur and Bloemfontein. Since the second Workshop in 2020, the focus has
shifted specifically to sign languages in educational settings.
Final Call for Papers:
Abstract Submission Deadline extended to 15 July, 2022.
Call in South African Sign Language (dates as in text version):
https://vimeo.com/kovsies/ldesw22
The Department of South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies at the
University of the Free State (RSA) is pleased to announce the third biennial
international workshop on language diversity in educational settings, themed
'Deaf Education Attainment - Empowerment and Social Mobility'.
The two keynotes speakers are Prof Joseph Murray (President: World Federation
of the Deaf) and Prof Anne Baker (University of Amsterdam and Stellenbosch).
Professional interpreting services will be provided in English and South
African Sign Language. International Sign will be considered depending on
demand.
Registration fees (ZAR)
- Standard: R 1,250.00
- Student: R 500.00 (proof of registration to be submitted)
The workshop will be presented in panel format, with four dedicated panel
sessions. Delegates are invited to submit an abstract addressing any of the
questions stated below. Abstracts (250 words) can be submitted online at
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ldesw2022 by 15 July 2022 (deadline
extended). Each accepted speaker will have 20 minutes to do their
presentation, and the panel will conclude with a discussion lead by the
moderator.
PANEL 1: Policy and other regulatory measures related to Deaf education
Moderator: Prof Timothy Reagan
Questions:
1. What role does policy intervention play in promoting educational attainment
for the Deaf?
2. To what extent does policy intervention contribute to the achievement of
the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals regarding Deaf education,
which inevitably is quality education that is both inclusive and equal?
3. To what degree is there alignment between policy and the pursuit for both
social and linguistic inclusivity in Deaf education?
4. To what extent does policy intervention ensure that the benefits of
additive bilingual education for literacy acquisition in Deaf education are
fully utilized?
PANEL 2: Systems, options and resources for Deaf education
Moderator: Prof Claudine Storbeck
Questions:
1. What is the effect of different school placements on Deaf educational
attainment?
2. What role does different educational programs play in Deaf educational
attainment?
3. What impact does access to technological and other resources have in Deaf
educational attainment?
PANEL 3: Social participation and wellbeing of the Deaf
Moderator: Ms Robyn Swannack
Questions:
1. How does educational attainment influence a Deaf individual’s health and
wellbeing?
2. What is the impact of educational attainment on a Deaf person’s
empowerment, social mobility and personal fulfilment?
3. In what way can educational attainment, for both hearing and Deaf
individuals, contribute to the mutual social inclusion of the Deaf community?
4. How do social factors influence the educational attainment of a Deaf
individual?
PANEL 4: Linguistic issues related to Deaf educational attainment
Moderator: Prof Myriam Vermeerbergen
Questions:
1. What measures can be taken/are in place to ensure adequate proficiency in a
non-sign language where Deaf learners engage with that medium of instruction?
1. What methods exist/are beneficial when accounting for language variation in
the instruction and assessment of sign languages?
2. To what extent does the availability of subject-specific signs affect Deaf
educational attainment?
3. What is the effect of formal sign language learning on proficiency and
eventual educational attainment?
Queries can be directed to Dr Chrismi Loth at kongresETFB at ufs.ac.za.
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