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 FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS
8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN LANGUAGES ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN
AFRICA (ALASA 95): 12 - 14 JULY 1995

Papers are invited for presentation at the 8th biennial conference of ALASA
being hosted by the Department of African Languages at the University of
Stellenbosch, South Africa. The theme of the conference will be

 "Contemporary Issues in African Linguistics and Literature"

Participants are requested to submit presentations reflecting on prevalent
issues within the study of linguistics, literature and language teaching in
African languages in the broadest sense.

In order to focus sharply on the conference theme, a number of optional
pre-conference seminars will also be presented. These seminars will take
place on 10 and 11 July 1995, and will each comprise a 12-14 hour course on a
specific topic to be announced in the second and final call for papers. Each
seminar will aim at presenting
* a state of the art description in a specific field, or
* a detailed expos of a particular contemporary theory in a specific
field. (Fields: African literature; African linguistics; The teaching of
African languages.)
Only a limited number of participants will be allowed to these seminars on a
first come, first serve basis.

Proposals are now awaited for
(i) the presentation of a formal 20 min paper (+ 10 min discussion), and/or
(ii) the organization and presentation of a 2 hour workshop.

Potential speakers are requested to submit a typed two (2) page SUMMARY of
the paper with enough detail to ensure acceptance after adjudication, before
or on 15 MARCH 1995. Successful applicants will be notified early in April
1995 and will then be requested to submit a CAMERA READY ABSTRACT for
publication purposes. The FINAL DATE for enrollment to the conference is 30
 MAY 1995.
Accomodation will be available in university student residences, guest
houses, and hotels. Full details on the programme, keynote speakers, seminar
topics, social events, transport, fees payable etc will be included in the
second circular early in 1995.

NB If you wish to receive the second circular please fill out the form below
and reply either by mail or e-mail to the following address:

 ALASA 95
 Department of African Languages
 University of Stellenbosch
 STELLENBOSCH 7599
 South Africa

 Tel (0)21-808-2106
 Fax (0)21-808-4336
 E-mail ALASA95maties.sun.ac.za

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 REPLY FORM ALASA 95 REPLY FORM

 12 - 14 JULY 1995

* I wish to participate in the following way (Please underscore)

 as a speaker Yes No
 as a workshop organiser Yes No
 attend pre-conference seminar Yes No
 attend only the conference Yes No

* I shall want accomodation in a university residence Yes No

* I shall need transport from and to the airport Yes No

* Title of proposed paper:


* Title of proposed workshop (if applicable)

Personal name and title:

Postal address:

Tel:

Fax:

E-mail:

PLEASE REPLY BEFORE 1 DECEMBER 1994
SUMMARIES FOR ADJUDICATION DUE ON 15 MARCH 1995