in association with African Languages Unit of the Faculty of Education at will host the 18 TH INTERIM CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN LANGUAGES ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA on 30 th June 2 nd July 2014 at The Auditorium, Nelson Mandela Drive Campus, Walter Sisulu University, FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS Conference Theme: Reclaiming our Heritage through Language IMPORTANT DATES: Final date for submission of abstracts: 14 March 2014 Submission of workshop proposals (500-800 words): 28 February 2014 Page 1 of 8
Proposals for paper presentations, workshops, interactive sessions, posters/exhibitions are invited to the 2014 ALASA International Biennial Conference at Walter Sisulu University. The conference will address a range of critically important themes in the various fields of language, translations and literatures. Plenary sessions will include presentations by some of the world s leading thinkers in the humanities, as well as numerous papers, workshop and colloquium presentations by academics and researchers. The purpose of the conference is to attract scholars and researchers from a variety of disciplines and to bring together a cohort of established and emerging researchers in one assembly to deliberate on topics related to the theme and sub-themes. CONFERENCE THEME Reclaiming our Heritage through Language The above title will embrace contributions from a wide spectrum of research on African languages and cultures, from a historical perspective (reflections on what has been achieved so far towards the development of African languages and cultures) and future prospects (projections on how current research can impact on future developments). Sub-themes include but are not confined to the following areas: Language planning and policy in Africa Language and Education Language and Business and Economics Language and Human Resources Language in Law Language in society Language and ideologies Language and gender Language and the media Language and health Multilingualism, multiculturalism and globalisation General linguistics Historical/ Comparative linguistics Phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse analysis, pragmatics Computational linguistics Human language technology (HLT) Lexicography and terminography Translation studies Page 2 of 8
Literature History of literature/ Comparative literature African literature and intellectual property rights Prose, drama, theatre, poetry, oral art Literary theories ABSTRACTS: Guidelines and instructions: Abstracts of 150-200 words in length should be submitted by e-mail as an Ms Word file accompanied by the following information: Title, full names and surname: Institutional affiliation: E-mail address: Telephone (cell/mobile or office): Fax Number: Postal address and postal code: Full title of the paper: Submission of abstracts: Submission of workshop proposals and abstracts should be made by e-mail to Dr D Spofana: dspofana@wsu.ac.za. All abstracts will be adjudicated. Paper presentation and programme guidelines: Day 1: Registration: Conference programme: Presentations of papers Evening: Reception Day 2: Conference programme: Presentations of papers, workshops GALA dinner Day 3: Conference programme: Presentations of papers Afternoon OUTING (details to be announced later). A detailed programme will be announced once it has been finalised. Presentations will be confined to 20 minutes plus a 10-minute question/discussion session. Page 3 of 8
IMPORTANT DATES Final date for submission of abstracts: 14 March 2014 Notification of acceptance of abstracts: 28 March 2014 Submission of workshop proposals (500-800 words): 28 February 2014 Notification of acceptance of workshop proposals: 14 March 2014 Conference Plenary Speakers Announced: The conference will feature plenary sessions by some of the world's leading thinkers and innovators in the fields of language and literatures. The 2014 plenary speakers are: 1. Professor Ngugi wa Thiong o 2. Professor Mzamane (Profiles to follow) REGISTRATION Early-bird registrations R1600 Late registration and non-members R1800 No refunds but you are most welcome to send a substitute at no extra cost. ENQUIRIES: General and Registration: Dr D Spofana Tel: +27(0)82 868 1898, e-mail: dspofana@wsu.ac.za OR Ms Y Madolo Tel: +27(0)83 534 3350, email: yolisamadolo@yahoo.com/ymadolo@wsu.ac.za REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Pay directly into the bank account (electronic payment): Deposit the appropriate fee into the bank account and email/fax a copy of the deposit slip or proof of electronic transfer and your registration form to +27(0)43 709 4079 or dspofana@wsu.ac.za. Banking details: Account Name: ALASA Bank: Standard Bank Type of account: Savings Account Account number: 387450645 Branch name: West Branch no: 2621 Page 4 of 8
CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS Four conference workshops will be organised during the afternoon (14:00 17:00) of Tuesday, 01 July 2013. Proposals for workshops (500-800 words) should include: 1. The title of the workshop 2. A brief description of the specific issues that the workshop will address 3. The reasons why the workshop is of interest to conference delegates 4. The names and affiliations, postal addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of the organising committee of the specific workshop which should consist of at least two academics knowledgeable in the field, coming from different institutions 5. The name and the e-mail address of the member of the workshop organising committee designated as the contact person 6. A summary of the intended call for participation in the specific workshop 7. An estimate of the approximate audience size 8. A list of audio-visual or technical requirements and any special room requirements The workshop proposers will be responsible for the organisational aspects (e.g. preparation of workshop call, distribution of call (via the ALASA Organising Committee), review of abstracts, notification of acceptance, submitting accepted abstracts to main conference organising committee). The key dates are as follows: Submission of workshop proposals (500-800 words): 28 February 2014 Notification of acceptance of proposals: 14 March 2014 Distribution of call for participation in workshops: 28 March 2014 Submission of workshop abstracts: 02 May 2014 The workshop coordinators will be responsible for the review of abstracts submitted for their particular workshop. DISCLAIMER: The organisers reserve the right to change or cancel the published venue, programme, dates and/or fee due to unforeseen circumstances. ACCOMMODATION: Dan s Lodge Port St Johns Road, 5100, South Africa 047-532 7920 Garden Court, Address Nelson Mandela Drive 5100 Eastern Cape South Africa Barbara s Guest House Savoy Hotel, Page 5 of 8
Nelson Mandela Drive 047-5311751 Home @ Last Guest House 16 Don Thomson Drive, Fort Gale 047-5314901 Cell: 0760804927 Email:reservations@homeatlastlodge.co.za Rest, 53 Willow Drive Fortgale 047-5310838 mthatharest@telkom.net Willing Buddies Guest House 51 Don Thomson Drive, Fortgale 047-531 2208 Cell:082202896/082 598 0982 ZQ Guest House Nelson Mandela Drive 047-532 5305 079 895 0101 Email:zqguesthouse@gmail.com 912 Nelson Mandela Drive 047 5131079 Milas Guest House 20 Willow Drive Fortgale O722197892 Email:nzol@webmail.co.za Lameson Guest House Nelson Mandela Drive TRANSPORT PLEASE TAKE NOTE: All costs (travel, accommodation, subsistence) related to your participation in the conference must be covered by the participant, regardless of the proposal acceptance. ALASA is not liable and holds no responsibility for any of these costs. CONFERENCE CO-ORDINATOR Page 6 of 8
Dr Mfusi Hoza Tel: +27 (0)47 502 2263 Cell: +27 (0)83 656 7946/0810725735 The 2014 ALASA Conference Organising Committee: Name Contact No. e-mail address Dr M Hoza Tel: +27 (0)47 502 2263 Cell: +27 (0)83 656 7946 mhoza@wsu.ac.za Dr D Spofana +27(0)82 868 1898 dspofana@wsu.ac.za Prof WM Kwetana +27(0)82 200 7791 wkwetana@wsu.ac.za Dr N Vapi +27(0)83 257 3019 nvapi@wsu.ac.za Mrs KN Qamata +27(0)76 500 8422 kqamata@wsu.ac.za Mrs N Jack +27(0)82 202 1908 njack@wsu.ac.za Mrs Jokweni +27(0)82 447 7963 kjokweni@wsu.ac.za Dr MV Macabela +27(0)73 325 3515 mmacabela@yahoo.com Ms Y. Madolo +27(0)83 534 3350 yolisamadolo@yahoo.com / ymadolo@wsu.ac.za ALASA 18 th Interim Conference 2014 30 th June 2 nd July 2014 DELEGATE DETAILS Surname Name REGISTRATION FORM Name to appear on Title Page 7 of 8
Institution Postal Address Line 2 City Province/State Tel Mobile Number E-mail name tag Country Fax Postal Code REGISTRATION Registration by 7 June 2014 Delegate @ ZAR1600 per delegate early bird registration and ZAR1800 for late registration and non-alasa members. TOTAL PAID PLEASE TAKE NOTE ZAR ZAR Presenters who fail to pay their registration fee or confirmation of attendance by the closing date will, unfortunately, not be included in the programme. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please Indicate (x) Vegetarian Halaal Other None Please submit the form with proof of payment to: Dr D Spofana: dspofana@wsu.ac.za Page 8 of 8