Thanks Anja. I'll pass this info on too. Hope the conference will also
take note of the "Year of African Languages." Don
--- In AfricanLanguages@yahoogroups.com, "Anja Choon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> 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.
*O*hiri
> 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
> >
> > SUBTHEMES: 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] <[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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