FYI: African Ling, Typology, English Accents Website
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Adams B. Bodomo
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University of Hong Kong Department of Linguistics International Summer Course and Workshop in African Linguistics June 3 - June 28, 2002 Introduction: This summer, the Department of Linguistics, University of Hong Kong is organizing a one-month course and workshop in African Linguistics. One of the distinct aspects of the Department is its international and cross-linguistic orientation. While it has a strong grounding in Cantonese and Chinese linguistics, it also covers linguistic studies from other parts of the world, including Africa. In terms of theoretical development within the exciting field of Linguistics, African linguistic data have been the basis of much research and development of new ideas about phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. The primary objective of this summer course and workshop is to create an explicit awareness of African language studies as the basis of cutting-edge theoretical developments in linguistics through a series of intensive workshops, advanced linguistic courses, and language proficiency courses in selected African languages. Participation in the summer course and workshop will lead to a deeper understanding of the subject matter of linguistics in a comparative perspective. We encourage undergraduate and graduate students of Hong Kong and other parts of the world, and established linguists and language enthusiasts to take advantage of this opportunity to get a one-month introduction to African languages and the cultures associated with them. The core staff will include Professor Sam Mchombo of UC Berkeley and Dr. A. Bodomo of the University of Hong Kong. They will be supported by graduate students and tutors who will assist with the proficiency courses. During the workshops, several course participants will be invited to make presentations. Updates of the following information and a registration form can be found on our website at: http://www.hku.hk/linguist/research/SummerAfriLing Summer Course in African Languages and Linguistics I. Proficiency Courses (4 weeks in duration): AfriLang 101: Beginners Course in Dagaare: Dr. A. Bodomo, HKU AfriLang 102: Beginners Course in Twi: Mr. Charles Marfo, HKU AfriLang 103: Beginners Course in Hausa: (TBA) AfriLang 104: Beginners Course in Swahili: Prof. Sam Mchombo, UC Berkeley II. Intermediate Linguistics Courses: (4 weeks in duration) AfriLing 101: The Structure of West African Languages: Dr. A. Bodomo, HKU AfriLing 102: The Structure of Bantu Languages: Prof. Sam Mchombo, UC Berkeley Workshops on African Linguistics: (2 weeks in duration) Workshop 1: African Linguistics and the Theory of Grammar: led by Prof. Sam Mchombo, UC Berkeley Workshop 2: Topics in Comparative African and Asian Linguistics: led by Dr. A. Bodomo and Dr K. K. Luke, The University of Hong Kong Important dates Registration deadline: April 30, 2002 Notification of Acceptance: May 15, 2002 Course starts: June 3, 2002 Course ends: June 28, 2002 Preliminary Time table Proficiency (4 weeks): Mondays 10 - 12: AfriLang 101/102 Tuesdays 10 -12: AfriLang 103/104 Wednesdays: 10 - 12: AfriLang 101/102 Thursdays: 10 - 12: AfriLang 103/104 Fridays: Free days for exercises and tutor consultation/games/demonstrations, etc. Intermediate Courses (4 weeks) Mondays: 2 - 4: AfriLing 101 Tuesdays: 2 - 4: AfriLing 102 Wednesdays: 2 - 4: AfriLing 101 Thursdays: 2 - 4: AfriLing 102 Fridays: Free days for exercises and tutor consultation/games/demonstrations, etc. Workshops (21/06 and 28/06): Friday, 21st June: Workshop 1 9am: Introduction: 9.30 - 12: 5 papers 12-1230: Discussion 2pm: Introduction: 2.30 - 5: 5 papers 5.30 - 6pm: Discussion Friday, 28th June: Workshop 2 9am: Introduction: 9.30 - 12: 5 papers 12-1230: Discussion 2pm: Introduction: 2.30 - 5: 5 papers 5.30 - 6pm: Discussion Summer Course and Workshop dinner and African evening: 9pm TDB! Enquiries: Dr. A. Bodomo abbodomo@hku.hk |
