The Society for the Study of the Indigenous Languages of the Americas *** SSILA BULLETIN *** An Information Service for SSILA Members Editor - Victor Golla (golla@ssila.org) Associate Editor - Scott DeLancey (delancey@uoregon.edu) -->> --Correspondence should be directed to the Editor-- <<-- ___________________________________________________________________________ Number 261: November 30, 2007 ___________________________________________________________________________ 261.0 SSILA Business * Location of Chicago meeting is moved (five blocks) * 2007 election (reminder) 261.1 Correspondence * Article in Natural History (S. Thomason) * Bibliographie Linguistique back online (S. Tol & H. Olbertz) 261.2 Positions Open * 3-year assistantship for Athabaskan, Tlingit and Eyak work * Possible job in Mexico 261.3 Academic Programs * Linguistic Anthropology at SIU Carbondale 261.4 Upcoming Meetings and Workshops * WAIL-11 (Santa Barbara, May 23-24) * AILDI 2008 (Tucson, June 4-July 2) * CILLDI-9 (Edmonton, Alberta, July 7-25) 261.5 E-Mail Address Updates --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261.0 SSILA Business --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Location of Chicago meeting is moved (five blocks) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From Felix Oliver (foliver@lsadc.org) 28 Nov 2007: Hilton Hotels has found it necessary to relocate the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Linguistic Society of America and sister societies (3-6 January 2008) from the Palmer House to the Hilton Chicago (five blocks away), due to unforeseen and unpredictable changes in remodeling and construction schedules. The Hilton chain assures us that the move to the new location will be seamless. As a result, members may continue to register as instructed on the website. LSA will continue to keep you informed of any further developments. Please note that the address of the Hilton Chicago is: Hilton Chicago 720 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60605 Tel: 312-922-4400 or 1-800-HILTONS http://www.hiltonfamilychicago.com If you have any questions about the relocation, or any aspect of the Annual Meeting, please feel free to contact me at foliver@lsadc.org. --Felix Oliver Executive Director, LSA * 2007 SSILA election (reminder) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The ballot for the 2007 SSILA election is now available on the "2007 Election" page at the SSILA website (http://www.ssila.org), together with short biographies of the candidates for the SSILA offices to be filled and the text of the proposed changes to the Society's By-Laws. Members should print out a copy of the ballot and, after marking it, return it by regular mail to the SSILA office: P.O. Box 555, Arcata, CA 95518. To be counted, ballots must be received on or before Wednesday, January 2. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261.1 Correspondence --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Article in Natural History ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From Sally Thomason (thomason@umich.edu) 13 Nov 2007: In the December 2007/January 2008 issue of Natural History magazine (vol. 116, #10, pp. 24-29), the lead feature article is "At a Loss for Words" (not my title, but my article), about my fieldwork on Salish-Pend d'Oreille in Montana and endangered languages more generally. -- Sally Thomason University of Michigan (thomason@umich.edu) * Bibliographie Linguistique back online ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From Sijmen Tol & Hella Olbertz (tol@inl.nl) 13 Nov 2007: Due to circumstances completely beyond our control, BL Online was off line for 12 days. We are very happy to announce that the problems are solved. Our database with over 227,000 references to linguistic publications from 1993 to the present is available again to be searched by linguists all over the world (at http://www.blonline.nl). -- Sijmen Tol & Hella Olbertz Editors, BL Online Instituut voor Nederlandse Lexicologie (tol@inl.nl) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261.2 Positions Open --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 3-year assistantship for Athabaskan, Tlingit and Eyak work ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From Michael Krauss (ffmek@uaf.edu) 27 Nov 2007: A three-year NSF-funded full-time position is available in Fairbanks, Alaska, for someone with linguistic and comparative philological talent and an interest in data management and digital entry, to work closely with Michael Krauss and Jeff Leer on (1) a comparative Athabaskan and comparative Athabaskan-Eyak-Tlingit database and dictionary; and (2) an Eyak dictionary and grammar. Interest and talent are necessary. A previous knowledge of and/or exposure to these languages is unnecessary, but obviously an advantage. The salary range depends on experience. An interview with Krauss at the LSA-SSILA meetings in Chicago, January 4-7, is highly desirable. E-mail a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to Michael Krauss (ffmek@uaf.edu). [There was article in the Anchorage Daily News a few days ago about Krauss's work on documentation and preservation of Alaska Native languages. It's at: http://www.adn.com/news/education/story/9452701p-9364223c.html --Ed.] * Possible job in Mexico ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From Tom Givon (tgivon@uoregon.edu) 21 Nov 2007: An established linguistics program in Mexico is looking for a norteño person to teach in a Masters program tilted towards functionally- and typologically-oriented linguistics, field work, and indigenous languages. This is a good opportunity for a fresh Ph.D. who is interested in the indigenous languages of Meso-America. The salary is low by norteño standards (ca. $2,000 per month, with yearly incrementation), but free housing is included (!). They would like someone with high motivation and a commitment to 4-5 years (at least) of work in Mexico. There is probably a possibility of longer-term employment. If you are interested, or if know someone else who may fit the profile, please contact me (or have them contact me) at . --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261.3 Academic Programs --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Linguistic Anthropology at SIU Carbondale ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From C. Andrew Hofling (ahofling@siu.edu) 12 Nov 2007: The Department of Anthropology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (http://www.siu.edu/~anthro/) is building its graduate program in Linguistic Anthropology and invites interested students to apply. SIUC has a vibrant four-field anthropology department, where students receive training in all major sub-disciplines. Linguistic anthropology students are trained in current linguistic and sociocultural theory as well as current methods of linguistic description and analysis. Our approach to language is ethnographic and eclectic, stressing the need to master basic analytic skills in order to address anthropological problems. Our faculty includes Janet Fuller, whose research currently focuses on the social roles of language in bilingual communities (http://www.siuc.edu/~anthro/fuller/index.html); C. Andrew Hofling, whose interests include Mayan linguistic history and language documentation (http://www.siuc.edu/~anthro/hofling/index.html); and Anthony Webster, whose research focuses on Native American verbal art (http://www.siuc.edu/~anthro/webster/index.html). Some major themes of special interest to the faculty include: --Discourse approaches to language and culture --Native American languages and their documentation --Orality, literacy and cognition --Discourse genres and verbal art --Linguistic practices and power relationships --Language and identity --Linguistic and cultural history --Language in its social and cultural contexts and functions --Bilingualism and language shift The Department has a Linguistic Anthropology Lab with equipment for analog and digital audio and video recording and analysis. Interested students and others are encouraged to visit our web page, where information on the program and application materials are available (http://www.siu.edu/~anthro/). --C. Andrew Hofling Department of Anthropology Mailcode 4502 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-4502 (ahofling@siu.edu) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261.4 Upcoming Meetings and Workshops --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * WAIL-11 (Santa Barbara, May 23-24) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From Andrea Berez (aberez@umail.ucsb.edu) 14 Nov 2007: The Linguistics department at the University of California, Santa Barbara announces its 11th annual Workshop on American Indigenous Languages (WAIL), which provides a forum for the discussion of theoretical and descriptive studies of the indigenous languages of the Americas. Anonymous abstracts are invited for talks on any topic in linguistics. Talks will be 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for discussion. Abstracts should be 500 words or less (excluding examples and/or references) and can be submitted by hard copy or email. Individuals may submit abstracts for one single-authored and one co-authored paper. Please indicate your source(s) and type(s) of data in the abstract (e.g. recordings, texts, conversational, elicited, narrative, etc.). For co-authored papers, please indicate who plans to present the paper as well as who will be in attendance. Special Panel on Language Policy: This year we are welcoming abstracts for a Special Panel on all issues concerning language policy. Talks will be 20 minutes each, followed by a group discussion and question- and-answer period. For e-mail submissions, include the abstract as an attachment. Please limit your abstracts to the following formats: PDF, RTF, or Microsoft Word document. Include the following information in the body of the e-mail message: (1) your name; (2) affiliation; (3) mailing address; (4) phone number; (5) e-mail address; (6) title of your paper; (7) whether your submission is for the general session or the Special Panel. Send e-mail submissions to: wail.ucsb@gmail.com For hard copy submissions: Please send four copies of your abstract, along with a 3x5 card with the following information: (1) your name; (2) affiliation; (3) mailing address; (4) phone number; (5) e-mail address; (6) title of your paper; (7) whether your submission is for the general session or the Special Panel. Send hard copy submissions to: Workshop on American Indigenous Languages Attn: Joye Kiester or Verónica Muñoz Ledo Department of Linguistics University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS: February 8, 2008. Notification of acceptance will be by e-mail no later than February 29. The UCSB campus is located near the Santa Barbara airport. Participants may also fly into LAX airport in Los Angeles, which is approximately 90 miles southeast. Shuttle buses run between LAX and Santa Barbara. Information about hotel accommodations will be posted on our website (http://orgs.sa.ucsb.edu/nailsg/). For further information contact the conference coordinators, Joye Kiester and Verónica Muñoz Ledo, at wail.ucsb@gmail.com or (805) 893-3776, or check out our website at http://orgs.sa.ucsb.edu/nailsg/ * AILDI 2008 (Tucson, June 4-July 2) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From AILDI (aildi@email.arizona.edu) 15 Nov 2007: The 29th American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI), “Creating Spaces for Indigenous Languages in Everyday Life,” will take place June 4 Through July 2, 2008, at the University of Arizona, Tucson. AILDI 2008 will have a special focus on Native teachers in the classroom and language. Special topics will include NCLB & Native students, language immersion methods in the classroom and Native children's literature & writing. AILDI offers six graduate credits or undergraduate credit hours during four weeks of intensive study. Courses can be applied toward regular degree programs and teacher endorsements. AILDI 2008 Topics ----------------- Language Maintenance Revitalization Language Acquisition Immersion for Native American communities Curriculum Instruction in Native Language Settings Native Language Policy & Planning Schooling in America Linguistics for Native American Communities What Teachers need to know about Language Special Presentations & Events ------------------------------ Native American children's authors and poets Esther Martinez NALA Promoting language through microteaching Cultural fieldtrips and activities Visit the AILDI website in early December for updates: http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi * CILLDI-9 (Edmonton, Alberta, July 7-25 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >From Anna-Leah King (annaleah@ualberta.ca) 7 Nov 2007: The University of Alberta is pleased to present the 9th annual Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute (CILLDI) over the course of three weeks in July 2008. This program provides a unique opportunity to earn university credit while learning about selected Indigenous languages and culture. Location: Education North Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. Course Offerings: Courses will be offered in one of two blocks (for 3 credit courses) or in both blocks (for 6 credit courses). Each block is 7 1/2 days long. Students may register for a maximum of one course per block from the following course listings, or alternatively may take one 6-credit course for the duration of CILLDI. Each course will meet for five hours per day for each block of the Institute. BLOCK 1: July 7-16 ------------------ EDEL 395 -- Introduction to Language and Literacy Development (3) EDEL 496/595 -- Developing Classroom Materials and Curriculum for Indigenous Languages (3) EDEL 496/EDEL 595 -- Sustaining Language and Culture through Traditional Knowledge and Practices (3) INT D 312 -- Techniques for Endangered Language Documentation and Teacher Resource Development (3) LING 111 -- Introduction to Linguistic Analysis for Indigenous Language Revitalization (3) LING 212 -- Morphosyntax of Indigenous Languages (3) NS 103 -- Cree Immersion for Adult Beginners (3) EDES 402/502 -- Significant Aboriginal Sites in the Edmonton Area: A Place-Based Curricular and Pedagogical Inquiry (6, both blocks) BLOCK 2: July 16-25 ------------------- EDEL 496/EDEL 595 -- Second Language Acquisition: Teaching Indigenous Languages in an Immersion Context (3) EDEL 496/595 -- Assessment in Indigenous Languages Classrooms (3) EDEL 595 -- Policy and Planning for Indigenous Language and Literacy Development (3) INT D 313 -- Language Policy and Planning for Indigenous Language Communities (3) LING 211 -- Phonetics of Indigenous Languages (3) LING 213 -- Sentence and Discourse Patterns of Indigenous Languages (3) NS 104 -- The Structure of Cree through Immersion (3) Tuition fees (in Canadian dollars) are: Undergraduate - $612 (3 credits), Graduate - $670 (3 credits). Additional costs include a $100 application fee, housing, and food. For housing on campus, contact Guest Services, Lister Hall (780) 492-6056. CILLDI also includes an Elders Cultural Program and children’s Cree Immersion Day Camp. For additional information, contact CILLDI office at (780) 492-4188 or Anna-Leah King, CILLDI Coordinator at (780) 492-8761. The CILLDI office can also be reached by e-mail at cilldi@ualberta.ca, or visit our website at http://www.ualberta.ca/~cilldi. Community Linguist Certificate Program Bursaries ------------------------------------------------ The Community Linguist Certificate is a new program offered through CILLDI to help develop linguistic analysis skills and language documentation techniques in speakers of Canada’s Indigenous languages. For more information, and to apply for a bursary for the program, please see the CILLDI website (www.ualberta.ca/~cilldi). CLC bursaries cover the costs of tuition, travel, accommodation and meals. Landrex Bursaries ----------------- Dr. Sally Rice, CILLDI co-director and frequent CILLDI instructor from the Department of Linguistics has been named the Landrex Distinguished Professor for 2007-2012 in the Faculty of Arts. As part of this award, Dr. Rice has created five annual CILLDI bursaries for the five years of the Professorship (or 25 bursaries in all). These bursaries are dedicated to CILLDI students from the Treaty 6 area (including both Alberta and Saskatchewan). For more information, please see the CILLDI website. Landrex bursaries cover the costs of tuition, travel, accommodation and meals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 261.5 E-Mail Address Updates --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following additions or changes have been made to the SSILA e-mail list since the last Bulletin. ("At" has been substituted for "@" to discourage the harvesting of addresses by spammers.) Aubin, George ............... gaubin at assumption.edu Corbiere, Mary Anne ......... mcorbiere at laurentian.ca Ferrara, Jim ................ chim at riseup.net Gleason, Shannon ............ slg48 at nau.edu Heath, Jeffrey .............. schweinehaxen at umich.edu King, Anna-Leah ............. annaleah at ualberta.ca Kirchner, Jesse Saba ........ kirchner at ucsc.edu Kirk, Paul L. ............... paul at renzodog.com Kung, Susan Smythe .......... susansmythe at fulbrightweb.org Lombard, Carol .............. linguist1022-montana at yahoo.com McClaran, Marlys ............ mmcclara at lausd.net McDaniels, Todd ............. toddam at roadrunner.net Müller, Gabriele ............ gabrielemueller at hotmail.com Nading, Linda L. ............ lnading at shaw.ca Nevins, Andrew .............. nevins at fas.harvard.edu Nuckolls, Janice ............ janice_nuckolls at byu.edu Oliverio, Giulia ............ g_oliverio.deacon at yahoo.com Ritter, John ................ jritter at ynlc.ca Shea, Kathleen .............. kdshea at hotmail.com Steele, Susan ............... ssteele at redshift.com Szymonik, Henry E. .......... heszy at yahoo.com When your e-mail address changes, please notify us (golla@ssila.org). ************************************************************************** THE SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF THE INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES OF THE AMERICAS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Victor Golla, Secretary-Treasurer & Editor P. 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