SIGN5 Call for Papers

Thu Jan 27 12:44:52 UTC 2011

SIGN5
Conference Announcement and First Call for Papers

Date: 21-23 October 2011 (+ pre-conference workshops 18-20 October)
Place: Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
Organisers: Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey – International Institute
for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies, University of Central Lancashire,
Preston, UK

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS: 15 April 2011

SIGN5 will take place on 21-23 October 2011 at Gazi University in
Ankara, Turkey. This is the fifth conference in the series, and it is
being hosted in Turkey for the first time. 

The aims of the SIGN5 conference are:
-      To broaden the international research base in sign language
linguistics and Deaf Studies. 
-      To bring together experienced researchers and promising junior
researchers in the areas of sign languages and Deaf Studies at an
international level. 
-      To encourage the potential for increasing transnational
cooperation in research on sign languages and Deaf Studies.
-      To include a special regional focus on Turkey as part of the
conference.
-      To provide full accessibility to the conference for Deaf sign
language users. 

CALL FOR PAPERS

We invite contributions to SIGN5 as follows:

A. Paper presentations

Session 1: Sign language and linguistics
 Studies on any aspect of linguistic structure with respect to
individual sign languages or cross-linguistic comparative sign language
studies. Research on undocumented or under-documented sign languages
(incl. minority sign languages, village sign languages, sign languages
in developing countries, dialects, etc.). Reports on emerging sign
language linguistics in regions without substantial previous research on
sign languages. International sign language research cooperation (bi-
and multilateral, models, networks, implementation). Sign language
research tools, technologies and methodologies (e.g. corpus,
transcription tools, databases, fieldwork resources) Sign language
endangerment and the emergence of new sign languages. Ethical issues in
sign language research. 

Session 2:  Community, Culture and Deaf Education 
 Sociolinguistic and anthropological studies Country reports on the
community and culture of Deaf people Relationships between sign language
researchers and Deaf communities Policy development for sign languages,
Deaf communities, and Deaf education Education of the deaf
(methodologies, bilingualism, the role of sign language in Deaf
education, and the like). Sign language interpreting and related issues.

Special session: Sign Language, Linguistics and Deaf communities in
Turkey. 
 Sign language linguistics in Turkey (project reports, resource
development, sign linguistics research, dictionaries, video materials
development, etc) New developments, emerging research, and their impact
on Deaf communities Government policies and Deaf advocacy on sign
language recognition and linguistic rights of Deaf people Education of
the Deaf in Turkey (reflections on problems, research based
implementation plans, etc.) Research and regional cooperation in
Turkey.

B. Workshops

Workshops can relate to any of the above topics in any of the three
sessions. Submissions must demonstrate clearly that there will be an
interactive element in the workshop, which will involve the workshop
participants. This can include activities such as hands-on training,
panel discussion, guided group work, interactive demonstration sessions,
and the like. Sessions consisting of a presentation-style format only
are not acceptable as workshop submissions and should be submitted as
presentations. 

We encourage submissions by groups of people, but submissions by
individuals are possible. Submissions for double slots (2 hours) should
specify the structure of the workshop (e.g. 30 minutes introductory
presentations, 60 minutes hands-on training, 10 minute break, 20 minutes
participant feedback).

SUBMISSION guidelines

SLOTS for presentations in all sessions are 50 minutes (presente
rs
should aim at 40 minutes presentation and 10 minutes
questions/discussion). Slots for workshops are either 50 minutes (single
slot) or 2 hours (double slot).

CONFERENCE LANGUAGES are International Sign (IS) and Turkish Sign
Language (Turk Isaret Dili, TID); the languages of written communication
are English and Turkish. Presentations must be in International Sign or
in Turkish Sign Language. Prospective participants who are not fluent in
IS or TID should contact the organising committee (yusufk at gazi.edu.tr)
about the availability of voiceover interpreting for the audience.

SUBMISSIONS should be in International Sign or Turkish Sign Language.
If you are unable to submit a signed abstract, e.g. for technical
reasons, we can exceptionally accept your abstract in English or
Turkish. Submissions are limited to two abstracts per person as single
and/or joint author. Submission options are:

a) Send a video submission of max. 5 minutes in International Sign or
Turkish Sign Language as email attachment to sign5 at uclan.ac.uk
b) Use a web-based service such as yousendit or dropbox to share your
video file with sign5 at uclan.ac.uk
c) Post your video submission to the iSLanDS Institute postal address:
International Institute for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies
Livesey House - LH213
University of Central Lancashire
PRESTON PR1 2HE
United Kingdom
We can deal with all common video standards.
c) For submitting in English or Turkish, email your abstract (500 words
maximum) to sign5 at uclan.ac.uk

PRACTICAL ISSUES

CONFERENCE FEE

Full fee: US$ 100.-
Student fee: US$ 50.-
With fee waiver: FREE
Fees include admission to all sessions during the pre-conference
workshops and the conference, the conference pack, and refreshments in
the breaks. Application guidelines for fee waivers will be posted
separately.

To register for the conference, please email sign5 at uclan.ac.uk, or go
to the conference website to download a registration form.

ACCOMMODATION

The local organising committee will assist participants with booking
accommodation near the campus, particularly for international
participants. Please contact pinaryaprak at gmail.com. Costs for rooms
start from ca. US$ 50.- per person per night. 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

It is likely that some financial support will be available to assist
participants with travel and accommodation costs (both full and partial
support). Application guidelines for financial support applications will
be posted separately.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

The pre-conference workshops will focus on teaching a short course in
International Sign (IS) to sign language users who are not familiar with
IS, as well as covering other preparatory issues in advance of the
conference. 

DEADLINES AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Important deadlines

Submission of abstracts: 15 April 2011
Notification of acceptance: 09 May 2011
Deadline for early bird registration: 03 June 2011
Deadline for fee waiver applications: 03 June 2011
Deadline for registration: 01 October 2011

Academic committee

Robert Adam, University College London, UK
Prof. Onno Crasborn, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Cesar Ernesto Ernesto Escobedo Delgado, National Mexican Union of the
Deaf
Hasan Dikyuva, Gazi University, Turkey and University of Central
Lancashire, UK
Okan Kubus, Hamburg University, Germany
Prof. Sumru özsoy, Boğaziçi University, Turkey
Sunil Sahasrabudhe, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi,
India
Prof. Erin Wilkinson, University of Manitoba, Canada
Sandra Wood, University of Virginia, USA
Prof. Ulrike Zeshan, University of Central Lancashire, UK            

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further details, see the SIGN5 conference website at
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/journalism_media_communication/islands/sign5php

Prof. Ulrike Zeshan
Director, International Institute for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies
Livesey House, LH212
University of Central Lancashire
Preston PR12HE, UK
uzeshan at uclan.ac.uk
Ph. +
44-1772-893104
Fax +44-1772-894933
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