[AfricanLanguages] Re: 20th Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria

Thu, 04 May 2006 04:29:10 -0700

Me again. Sorry. There I try to acknowledge my sources and make a typing mistake while doing so. My thanks to this forward to me go to Dr. Ohiri Aniche. Anja

On 5/4/06, Anja Choon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hello! I just received an electronic flyer for the 20th conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (thanks to Dr. Ahiri-Aniche!). I thought you might be interested in this piece of information. Greetings, Anja

 

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
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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