LINGUIST List 15.2098

Tue Jul 20 2004

Calls: Lang Acquisition/Germany; Phonetics/UK

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  • info, ISCA Workshop on Plasticity in Speech Perception

    Message 1: Frequency Effects in Language Acquisition

     Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 09:54:17 -0400 (EDT)
    From: gagarina <gagarinazas.gwz-berlin.de>
    Subject: Frequency Effects in Language Acquisition


    Frequency Effects in Language Acquisition

    Date: 23-Feb-2005 - 25-Feb-2005 Location: Cologne, Germany Contact: Insa Guelzow Contact Email: guelzowzas.gwz-berlin.de Meeting URL: http://www.dgfs.de/cgi-bin/koeln2005.pl

    Linguistic Sub-field: Language Acquisition

    Call Deadline: 01-Sep-2004

    Meeting Description:

    The effect of input frequency is a current issue in language acquisition studies, and different positions are taken concerning how the input frequency of a linguistic element is mirrored in children's language. While some researchers argue for an effect of input frequency, others do not. Differences also result from the various theoretical backgrounds from which this topic is addressed. Some studies rely on the analysis of naturalistic data, while other studies simulate language production. In this workshop, we aim to bring together a variety of opinions and stimulate a general discussion of (a) the role of input frequency in the acquisition process and (b) the way in which contradictory results may be integrated. We welcome contributions addressing questions related to this topic: (a) does input frequency affect the order of acquisition of linguistic elements? (b) how is input frequency mirrored in the speech of the children? (c) in which way does input frequency interact with other factors that increase the salience of linguistic elements? We especially encourage pesentations that involve the analysis of less studied languages.

    This workshop is part of the 27th Annual Conference of the German Linguistics Society (DGfS)

    Abstracts should be up to 500 words in length and should be sent to Insa Guelzow: guelzowzas.gwz-berlin.de or Natalia Gagarina: gagarinazas.gwz-berlin.de

    Presentations: about 15-20 minutes plus discussion Workshop languages: German and English

    A German description of the Workshop and general conference information is accessible at www.dgfs.de/remarks/d1/rm116.pdf

    We plan to publish a volume - ZAS Papers in Linguistics - with the accepted contributions.

    Message 2: ISCA Workshop on Plasticity in Speech Perception

     Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:30:36 -0400 (EDT)
    From: info <infopsp2005.org.uk>
    Subject: ISCA Workshop on Plasticity in Speech Perception


    ISCA Workshop on Plasticity in Speech Perception Short Title: PSP2005

    Date: 15-Jun-2005 - 17-Jun-2005 Location: London, United Kingdom Contact: Paul Iverson Contact Email: infopsp2005.org.uk Meeting URL: http://www.psp2005.org.uk

    Linguistic Sub-field: Applied Linguistics ,General Linguistics ,Phonetics ,Psycholinguistics ,Neurolinguistics ,Cognitive Science ,Language Acquisition

    Call Deadline: 01-Feb-2005

    Meeting Description:

    This 3-day workshop will bring together researchers who examine changes in speech perception during infancy and adulthood, from clinical and non-clinical perspectives, and will also include selected speakers who study plasticity in other domains and modalities. The workshop will include invited talks and submitted posters. Invited speakers include Anne Cutler, James Flege, Patricia Kuhl, David Moore, Christophe Pallier, David Pisoni, Franck Ramus, Stuart Rosen, Jenny Saffran, Glenn Schellenberg, and Sophie Scott.

    ISCA Workshop on Plasticity in Speech Perception http://www.psp2005.org.uk

    On behalf of the Organising Committees, it is our distinct pleasure to invite you to attend an ISCA Tutorial and Research Workshop on the theme of Plasticity in Speech Perception (PSP 2005).

    The workshop will be held at Senate House, in the heart of London, and is being organized by researchers at the Centre for Human Communication at UCL. The workshop will be co-Chaired by Valerie Hazan and Paul Iverson.

    This 3-day workshop will bring together researchers who examine changes in speech perception during infancy and adulthood, from clinical and non-clinical perspectives, and will also include selected speakers who study plasticity in other domains and modalities. The workshop will include invited talks and submitted posters.

    INVITED SPEAKERS: Anne Cutler, Max Planck Institute, Netherlands James Flege, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA Patricia Kuhl, University of Washington, USA David Moore, MRC Institute of Hearing Research, UK Christophe Pallier, Inserm Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit, France David Pisoni, Indiana University, USA Franck Ramus, CNRS Cognitive and Psycholinguistic Sciences Laboratory, France Stuart Rosen, UCL, UK Jenny Saffran, University of Wisconsin - Madison, USA Glenn Schellenberg, University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada Sophie Scott, UCL, UK

    FORMAT FOR SUBMISSIONS:

    Prospective authors are invited to submit an abstract (maximum: 400 words) for presentation in any of the areas listed above (official language is English). Papers will be submitted electronically. Check our website periodically for updated information.

    A Proceedings CD-ROM will be produced. Authors will have the choice of including in the proceedings a four-page paper, a one-page copy of the poster or a one-page abstract only.

    IMPORTANT DATES: Deadline for abstract submission: 1 Feb 2005 Notification of acceptance, instruction to authors: 28 Feb 2005 Deadline for early registration: 1 April 2005 Deadline for final papers (optional): 1 May 2005 Workshop dates: 15-17 June 2005

    Organized by: UCL Centre for Human Communication, UCL, London, UK, www.psp2005.org.uk