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1. Frances Ingemann, MALC

Attention Africanists: You may not have received this announcement by
mail. Please note that the Mid-America Linguistics Conference
will have special sections on African languages, African
American English, and creoles used by people of African descent.
The plenary address will be by Salikoko Mufwene (University of Chicago),
"On the genesis of African-American English, Caribbean English Creoles, and
their North American Kin."

 MID-AMERICA LINGUISTICS
 CONFERENCE
 October 14-15, 1994
 The University of Kansas
 Lawrence, Kansas

The 1994 Mid-America Linguistics Conference will continue its 29-year
tradition of accepting papers on all linguistic topics. The plenary speaker
will be Stephen Anderson, Johns Hopkins University. This year there will
be two special interest parallel sessions:

- In conjunction with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the
Department of African and African-American Studies at the University
of Kansas, sessions are planned on African languages, African-
American English, and creoles used by people of African descent.

- Parallel sessions on Muskogean, Caddoan, and other southeast
Indian languages will also be held in recognition of the long-standing
interest in Native American languages at the University of Kansas.

Contributed papers will be allowed a maximum of 20 minutes for
presentation. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the
conference proceedings. Instructions for the preparation of manuscripts
will be sent along with notification of acceptance.

Abstracts are to be submitted in both a short and long version. The short
abstract is to be prepared for photocopy reproduction in the meeting
handbook. It must fit within a space 6.5" wide and 3" high. If you use
proportional spacing, the font must be no smaller than 12 point. If you use
fixed spacing, there should be no more than 12 characters per inch. On
the same page, give your name and affiliation as you wish it to appear in
the program. Also include your mailing address, telephone number, fax
number and E-mail address where applicable.

Each session room will be equipped with a chalkboard, an overhead
projector, and a projection screen. If you need other audio/visual
equipment, please request it when you submit your abstract.

The deadline for submission of abstracts is Monday, August 29,1994.
If you need earlier notification of acceptance in order to apply for travel
funds, please indicate that at the time that you submit your abstract.
E-mail submissions will not be accepted. Faxed submissions to meet the
deadline must be followed immediately by mailed abstracts on regular
paper. Mail abstracts to the MALC Program Committee at the Linguistics
Department address given below.

For additional information about program content, contact: Frances
Ingemann, The University of Kansas, Linguistics Department, Lawrence,
KS 66045 Telephone: (913) 864 3450 Fax: (913)864-5208 E-mail:
fingukanvm.bitnet or fingukanvm.cc.ukans.edu

Published proceedings of the conference will be available; ordering
information will be provided in September.

Refunds/Cancellation. A full refund of registration fees will be available
if requested in writing and received by October 1,1994. No refunds will
be made after October 1, 1994.

The conference will be held in the Kansas Union (13th Street and Jayhawk
Blvd.), The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence is located
on I-70 about 45 miles west of Kansas City.

Lawrence is served by shuttle van from the Kansas City International
Airport. A-1 City Cab, Lawrence, offers shuttle van service daily from the
airport to Lawrence. The price is $37/person, round trip, or $35/student.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling (913)
842-2432. Rental cars, taxis, and a campus bus service are available in
Lawrence. Campus visitors may park at metered spaces; parking permits
also are available. Please indicate your need for a parking permit on the
registration form. Permits will be mailed, if requests are made by October
1, or will be available at the conference registration desk in the Kansas
Union.

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the
Day's Inn, 2309 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 66046 (913) 843-9100.
Conference participants should make reservations directly with the motel
before September 23, 1994. A list of other Lawrence motels is available
on request from the KU Division of Continuing Education.

 Deadlines:
Submission of Abstracts Aug. 29,1994
Early Registration Sept. 15,1994
Motel Reservations Sept. 23,1994

The University of Kansas is committed to providing programs and
activities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex,
disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital or
parental status and, to the extent covered by law, age or veteran status.
We accommodate persons with disabilities. Please call (913) 864-3284 or
mark the space indicated on the registration form and a Continuing Education
representative will contact you to discuss your needs. In order to assure
accommodation, please register at least two weeks before the start of the
conference, or earlier if possible.

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 REGISTRATION FORM

 Mid-America Linguistics Conference
 Oct. 14-15, 1994 AA52020

 Please register by October 1, 1994.

By Mail: The University of Kansas, Cathy Dwigans- MALC, Division of
Continuing Education, Continuing Education Building, Lawrence, KS
66045-2607 By Telephone: (913) 864-3284 By Fax: (913) 864-5074

Name______________________________________________________

Telephone __________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

City_________________________ State______ Zip________________

 Registration Fee
 O $20 before 9/15/94 O S17 Student, after 9/15
 O $22 after 9/15/94 O $15 Student, before 9/15
 O $2 Visitor Parking Permit for Fri., Oct 14

 Total Enclosed____________________
O Check payable to the University of Kansas
O VISA O Master Card Expires_________________
Card number________________________________________

 If you will need special accommodations, please mark the space below
and you will be contacted personally by a member of the continuing
education staff. O

Information on an optional evening meal on Fri., Oct. 14 will be sent in
September to registered participants.