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THE LINGUISTIC ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (LAN)
Holds Her
20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SILVER JUBILEE
November 13th – 17th, 2006
THEME: Nigerian Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Policy Reforms
SUB–THEMES:
Papers that address the theme of the Conference or any other topic relating to Nigerian languages and linguistics are invited.
Topics: Syntax, Morphology, Phonology, Semantics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Comparative and Historical Linguistics, Language Planning, ICTs and Nigerian Languages, Nigerian Languages and the Fight against HIV/ AIDS, Nigerian Languages and Peace and Conflict Resolution, Nigerian Languages and Entrepreneurship Development, Nigerian Languages and the UBE Scheme, Nigerian Languages and the Millennium Development Goals.
VENUE: Conference Centre, Nigerian Educational Research & Development Council (NERDC), Sheda Abuja, Nigeria.
Tentative Programme:
(1) 13th November, 2006: Arrival/Registration
(2) 14th November, 2006: Opening Ceremony/Paper Presentation
(3) 15th November, 2006: Tour of Abuja Federal Capital Territory/Silver Jubilee
Anniversary Celebration
(4) 16th November, 2006: Presentation of Paper/AGM.
(5) 17th November, 2006: Departure
KEYNOTE ADDRESS SPEAKER:
Professor Emeritus Ayo Bamgbose
University of Ibadan
PLENARY SPEAKERS:
(1) Professor Ben. O. Elugbe
The Executive Director,
National Institute for Nigerian Languages, Aba.
(2) Professor T K. Adeyanju
Faculty of Education
Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
(3). Professor Munzali Jibril
Dept. of English
Bayero University, Kano
(4). Dr. (Mrs.) Chinyere Ohiri-Aniche
Faculty of Education
University of Lagos.
ABSTRACTS: Abstracts may be submitted by e-mail (PDF or Postscript Attachments as Word Documents only) and should be one page maximum in a 12-point font. Submission by fax is not acceptable. Abstracts should be e-mailed to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]. Those without access to e-mail may submit one copy of their abstract on a
3.5-inch diskette or on a flash disk (Microsoft Word Documents only) to any of the following:
(1). CHAIRMAN, LOC
Dr. (Mrs.) A.U. Okwudishu
Faculty of Education
University of Abuja
Phone: 0802-350-0054; 09-5234059
E-mail:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(2). SECRETARY, LOC
Dr Gboyega Kolawole
HOD: English and Literary Studies
University of Abuja
Phone: 0804-410-2278
(3). CHAIRMAN PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Professor J.O. Omole
Dept of English & Literary Studies
University of Abuja, Abuja
Deadline for Submission of Abstract: September 30,, 2006
REGISTRATION:
Conference. Fee: N3,000. 00
Annual Registration: N1,000. 00
New Membership Registration: N1,000.00
Overseas Registration: $100. 00
LAN Publication (JOLAN): N500. 00
Accommodation information: All accommodation spaces comprising single rooms and suites available at the NERDC Conference Centre have been booked for participants. The LOC is also making arrangements with the National Mathematical Centre for Reservations at their Guest House which is just a walking distance from the NERDC.
Charges: The Accommodation charges range from N1,000.00 to N5,000.00 per night.
Eating Arrangement: The Conference Centre has an excellent restaurant where members can pay and eat at affordable charges.
Protocol/Logistics
All enquires pertaining to Protocol/Logistics should be addressed to the Chairman, Protocol Committee:
Dr. Ismail Junaidu,
Director, Language Centre,
NERDC Sheda, Abuja
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: 0804-411-4615; 08032912808
HIGHLIGHTS:
(1) UNDERGRADUATE ESSAY COMPETITION
TOPIC: "Globalisation and the future of Nigerian Languages"
LENGTH: Not more than 15 pages double-spaced A4 size paper (including Abstract and References)
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 30th August, 2006
CONTACT: All submissions to be made online to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(2) WORKSHOP
TOPIC: "Grammatical description of the languages of the Niger Delta area" (Note: The Niger Delta Area is defined in its broad sense, so that contributions from Igbo, Yoruba and other Nigerian languages which interact with the Niger Delta Area are welcome)
Date: 15th November, 2006
Venue: NERDC Conference Centre, Sheda, Abuja
Contact: Interested participants should contact
[EMAIL PROTECTED] for details, including the format for presentation
Ozo-mekuri Ndimele, PhD
Box 237 Uniport P.O.
Dept. of Linguistics & Communication Studies
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Phone: +234(0)8033410255
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