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Thu 12 Nov 1992

Confs: LSP; Clinical Phonetics

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1. Jari Perkiomaki, SYMPOSIUM: LSP and the Computer
2. , Clinical Phonetics & Linguistics Congress

VAKKI -- Research Group for LSP and Theory of Translation
 University of Vaasa

CALL FOR PAPERS

13th VAKKI Symposium on LSP and Theory of Translation
with the special theme

LSP and the Computer

13-14 February 1993 in V|yri, Finland

The purpose of the VAKKI Symposium is to function as an international and
multilingual forum for scholars who are engaged in research into special
language theory, translation theory and into related fields of study.

Although this time we focus on LSP research and the computer, we
welcome all papers on special language research and translation theory
research. Among our guests will be Professor Dr. Walther von Hahn from
the University of Hamburg. He will present a plenary paper on the main
theme. There will also be a workshop on multimedial communication, and a
workshop on translation and interpreting.

The participation fee, 700 FIM, includes in addition to accommodation in
double rooms, meals, transportation Vaasa-V|yri-Vaasa and a copy of the
proceedings. The proceedings will be worked out in consultation with a
special editorial board.

Deadline for registration: 1 December 1992; for abstracts: 31 December
1992.

For further information, please contact Henrik Nikula, tel: +358 61 3248 110
fax: +358 61 3248 131 or Merja Koskela, tel: +358 61 3248 157; e-mail:
koskelagado.uwasa.fi

20 October 1992, Vaasa, Finland
Henrik Nikula Antero Niemikorpi
Outi J{rvi Merja Koskela
Detlef Wilske

THIRD CONGRESS OF
THE INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL PHONETICS AND LINGUISTICS ASSOCIATION

9-11 August 1993
Helsinki, Finland

The Department of Phonetics, University of Helsinki, will organise the
Third ICPLA Congress as a sequel to the previous ones held in Cardiff
(1991) and in London (1992). The topics will again include all areas
of phonetic and linguistic research that have a bearing on the
investigation of the clinical aspects of human speech and language behaviour.

To receive further information on the congress, please complete and return
the form below as soon as possible. More detailed information will be sent
in January 1993.

Return address: 3rd ICPLA Congress
 Department of Phonetics, University of Helsinki
 Vironkatu 1 B, 00170 Helsinki
 Finland