LINGUIST List 22.2592 Wed Jun 22 2011 Calls: Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics/Nigeria Editor for this issue: Alison Zaharee <alisonlinguistlist.org> LINGUIST is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new feature: Easy Abstracts! Easy Abs is a free abstract submission and review facility designed to help conference organizers and reviewers accept and process abstracts online. Just go to: http://www.linguistlist.org/confcustom, and begin your conference customization process today! With Easy Abstracts, submission and review will be as easy as 1-2-3! Directory         1.     Adegboye Adeyanju , Abuja International Conference on Language and Literature Message 1: Abuja International Conference on Language and Literature Date: 21-Jun-2011 From: Adegboye Adeyanju <adegboyeadeyanjuyahoo.com> Subject: Abuja International Conference on Language and Literature E-mail this message to a friend Full Title: Abuja International Conference on Language and Literature Short Title: AICoLanLi Date: 15-Sep-2011 - 19-Sep-2011 Location: Abuja-Nigeria, Nigeria Contact Person: Prof. Vicky M. Sylvester Meeting Email: < click here to access email > Web Site: http://www.UniAbuja.edu.ng Linguistic Field(s): Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics Call Deadline: 15-Aug-2011 Meeting Description: The Abuja International Conference on Language and Literature is a platform that brings together researchers for cross fertilization of ideas on intellectual and national development in all spheres captured by writers and critics towards national reconstruction. This year the conference focuses on Odia Ofeimun’s works in celebration of the author’s unrelenting zeal and determination to bring a change in the ethical, political, social and cultural life of the Nigerian people. Keynote Speakers: Prof. Tejumola Olaniyan (U.S) Prof. Funso Aiyejina (Trinidad) Prof. Harry Garuba (Capecoast University,South Africa) Prof. Stewat Brown (U.K) Prof. Okome Onokome (Alberta University, Canada) Prof. Pius Adesanmi Prof. Akin Adesokan Duration of Conference: Arrival: Thursday 15th September, 2011 Commencement: Friday 16th September, 2011 Presentation continues: Saturday 17th September, 2011BR Departure: Sunday 18th September, 2011 Conference Fee: The conference fee of N20,000/$200 covers only conference materials, refreshment and certificates of participation. For further information contact: Convener/Head of Department: V.M.Sylvester (vickysylvestermyahoo.com ) (234) 8060972880 Co-cordinator: Prof. Effiok B. Uwatt (234) 806526564 Secretary: Dr. Simon Abochol (234) 8051002497 Chief Host Prof J.S.A Adelabu Vice-chancellor, University of Abuja For Hotel Assistance Call: Mrs. Amuche Madu 08033113834 For Visits to Sites Call: Mrs. Rashidat Akanbi 08035975993 Call for Papers: Theme: The Writer in the Evolving Democracies Sub-themes: Language, Politics, Literature and the Performing Arts Language and Globalization Dictatorship and Creative Imagination Human Rights and Re-orientation through Literature Feminism, Marxism and the New Sexism The Poet and Civil War Discourse Gender Advancement and Critics Psychology, Language and Literature Conflict Resolution and the Advancement of Peace in Literature Engineering Infrastructural Development, Democratization and Good Governance in the Creative Arts Language, Literature and Sustainable Development Ethnicity, Racism, Religion and Democracy Papers are not limited to Odia Ofeimun's works. Participation: Participants should submit an abstract of not more than 250 words to ofeimunconfabyahoo.com Authors should include their sub-theme, name, title, address, email and phone number, using MS-Word, New Times Roman-Font size 12 with double line spacing. Abstract Submission Deadline: Intending participant wishing to have his/her abstract appear in the conference book of abstract should get to the co-cordinator not later than 30th June 2011. Paper Submission Deadline: Papers should get to the co-cordinator not later than 15th August 2011 if they are expected to be published in the book of proceedings which will be presented at the opening of the conference. Submission of Papers: Papers should not exceed 15 pages of A4 paper using the MLA style. A soft copy (on CD) of paper should be brought alongside 20 hard copies to the conference venue. Presentation at the conference is by SLIDE on MS-PowerPoint. Alternatively, papers could be brought to the conference venue by those whose abstract submission did not meet the deadline. Conference Coverage: The conference participation is expected to cut across disciplines: Arts and Humanities Linguistics and Communication Arts Literature & Theatre Art Psychology and Sociology Social Science Law Religion Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 22-Jun-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.