LINGUIST List 7.1384

Sun Oct 6 1996

Calls: ILA Conference, LACUS Forum

Editor for this issue: Susan Robinson <robinsonemunix.emich.edu>

Directory

1. Dennis R. Preston, ILA CONFERENCE
2. Dennis R. Preston, LACUS FORUM

EVENT: 42nd Annual Conference, International Linguistic Association

DATES: March 7 - 9, 1997 (Friday-Sunday)

SITE: Georgetown University, Intercultural Center, Washington, D.C.

THEME: Language Change and Variation, but papers from all areas of
linguistics, both theoretical and applied, are invited.

INVITED William Labov, University of Pennsylvania
SPEAKERS: James McCawley, University of Chicago

LOCAL HOST: Father S. Sara: phone (202) 687-6226, fax (202) 687-5712,
 e-mail: SSARAguvax.acc.georgetown.edu

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS: January 6, 1997

ADDRESS FOR ABSTRACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION:

 One-page abstracts, double spaced, camera-ready, in 7 copies,
 should be sent to the conference chair:

 Dr. Ruth Brend Phone: (313) 665-2787
 3363 Burbank Drive Fax: (313) 665-9743
 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 E-mail: rbrendumich.edu

REGISTRATION (Payable to ILA in U.S. funds):

 Before March 1, 1997 (preregistration by mail to Dr. Brend):
 Professional member $30; student member $20
 Professional non-member $40; student non-member $30
 After March 1, 1997, or on -site:
 Professional member $40; student member $30
 Professional non-member $50; student non-member $40

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 Rooms may be reserved directly with the Georgetown University
Leavey Conference Center at a rate of approximately $125 per night per
room. Mention the ILA to get the conference rate - taxes are not included.
The Conference Chair will be happy to arrange roommates and can supply
information on other accommodations nearby. She can also supply information
on transportation within D. C. on request.

Dennis R. Preston
Department of Linguistics and Languages
Michigan State University
East Lansing MI 48824-1027 USA
prestonpilot.msu.edu
Office: (517)432-1235
Fax: (517)432-2736

EVENT: 24th Annual LACUS Forum, Linguistic Association of Canada and
 the United States

DATES: July 29 - August 2, 1997 (Tuesday-Saturday)

SITE: York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

THEME: Any topic in theoretical or applied linguistics

INVITED Michael Paradis, McGill University
SPEAKERS: Igor Mel'chuk, University of Montreal
 David G. Lockwood, Michigan State University
 (Presidential Address)

ASSOCIATED Tutorial Workshop: The Neurocognitive Basis of Language

WORKSHOP Directed by Michael Paradis and Sydney M. Lamb
 July 28-29, 1996 (Monday-Tuesday)

LOCAL CHAIR: Sheila Embleton

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS: January 15, 1997

ADDRESS FOR ABSTRACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION:

15 copies of anonymous abstracts on one 8 1/2" x 11" page (single spaced,
camera-ready) are required. (Include 3"x5" card with name, address(es),
affiliation, phone number, title or paper, audio-visual needs, and time
requested.) (Normally 15 minutes plus 5 minutes for discussion, but 25
minutes presentation time may be given when possible.)*

 Dr. Ruth M. Brend, LACUS Conference Center
 3363 Burbank Drive
 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
 United States of America
 Phone: (313) 665-2787
 Fax: (313) 665-9743
 E-mail: rbrendumich.edu

Proposals for panels, discussions, etc.--including confirmed participants--are
 also welcome
*Members of LACUS may submit 1 abstract, but new membership or renewal dues
may accompany the abstract: $35 US, $45 Can.; students $20 US, $25 Can.

Dennis R. Preston
Department of Linguistics and Languages
Michigan State University
East Lansing MI 48824-1027 USA
prestonpilot.msu.edu
Office: (517)432-1235
Fax: (517)432-2736