Saturday, October 3, 2009

South Asian Languages (ICOSAL-9): Conference

Ninth International Conference
on
South Asian Languages (ICOSAL-9)
JANUARY 7-9, 2010
ORGANISED BY
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND PUNJABI LEXICOGRAPHY
PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, PATIALA – 147 002, INDIA

IN COLLABORATION WITH

CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF INDIAN LANGUAGES, MYSORE

The ICOSAL-9 is open for general linguistics and language sessions. Research papers in all aspects of Linguistics with special reference to South Asian Languages - phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, semiotics, typology, historical linguistics and language change, language politics, sociolinguistics, psycho-linguistics, neuro-linguistics, discourse analysis, language technologies & computational linguistics, language education, language planning, geolinguistics, language ecology, clinical linguistics, translation studies, field linguistics, lexicography, cognitive science, literacy studies and literary theories – are invited for presentation and discussion.

The Conference also proposes to hold Panel Discussion on important themes of contemporary relevance. If you wish to hold a Panel Discussion, please let us know the Theme of the Panel and the proposed names of the panelists.

ABSTRACT
Abstracts of research papers in not more than 300 words typed in double space A-4 size paper with an extra page, if needed, for references, may be submitted to the undersigned as per schedule given below. The abstract should, on the top, contain information with regard to specific session in which it is intended to be presented.

Last date for submitting the Abstract: October 30, 2009
Communication regarding acceptance of the Abstract: November 15, 2009
Submission of Paper: December 15, 2009.

You can send your abstract through email e-mail: jogasinghvirk@yahoo.co.in

REGISTRATION FEE
Indian and Russian delegates Rs. 500/-
Other Foreign delegates US.$ 100/- ( students will pay half of this amount)
Local delegates and Students Rs.200/-
Registration fee can be paid up on arrival.

WEATHER
Weather in Patiala is generally cold ( 5-10 degree Celsius) during the 1st half of the month of January. Woolen clothes would be needed.

ACCOMMODATION
Free accommodation and hospitality will be provided by the organizers in the University Guest Houses /hostels.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Patron: Dr. Jaspal Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala.
Director: Prof. Joga Singh
Secretaries: Dr. Roop Krishan Bhat, Dr. Rajesh Sharma
Members: Prof Baldev Singh Cheema, Dr. Amarjeet Kaur, S. Gurbax Singh, Dr. Anwar Chirag, Dr. Devinder Singh

Contact for Information and Registration:
Joga Singh, Ph.D. (York, U.K.)
Professor & Head
Department of Linguistics & Punjabi Lexicography
Punjabi University, Patiala – 147 002 (Punjab)
INDIA.
Office: +91-175-304-6240 Home: +91-175-2281582
Mobile: +91-9872471582
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