GURT 2019: Georgetown University Roundtable on Languages and Linguistics 2019. Linguistics and the Public Good: Representing the Language of Underrepresented Groups Georgetown University Washington, DC, United States, March 29-31, 2019 |
Conference website | https://gurt.georgetown.edu |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gurt2019 |
Submission deadline | December 16, 2018 |
Call for abstracts:
Georgetown University Roundtable on Languages and Linguistics, 2019
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
March 29 – 31, 2019
Linguistics and the Public Good:
Representing the Language of Underrepresented Groups
Represent: [ɹɛpɹiˈzɛntʔ]
1. describe, characterize, specify
2. speak on behalf of, advocate for
For GURT 2019, we invite submissions for papers and posters on the topic of representing the language of underrepresented groups, in both senses of the word “represent.” As linguists, we serve the public good in expanding knowledge of the diversity and universality of linguistic aspects of human cognition and social interaction. One of the best ways to expand this knowledge is through the description and analysis of languages and language varieties that are underrespresented in the literature. But we also have a responsibility to serve the public good by advocating for those whose languages and dialects we analyze, especially those groups who are underrepresented and under-served in society at large. Submissions on all aspects of the theme of “Linguistics and the public good” are invited, and we specifically encourage submissions on the following themes:
The Grammar of African-American English
Invited speaker: J. Michael Terry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Heritage Learners in the Language Classroom
Invited speaker: Guadalupe Valdés, Stanford University
The Language of Underrepresented Groups in the Legal Arena
Invited speaker: tba
Digital Resources for Cultural Heritage
Invited panelists:
Azeb Amha, University of Leiden
Mary Linn, The Smithsonian Institution
Diversifying Linguistics: Working Toward a More Inclusive Field
Invited panelists:
Kirby Conrod, University of Washington
Stephany Dunstan, North Carolina State University
Nicole Holliday, Pomona College
Gloria Park, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Minnie Quartey, Georgetown University
Additional speakers will be announced in the coming days.
Please consider joining us and contributing to an informative and challenging weekend.
Check the conference website for updates:
Instructions for submissions:
Abstracts should be no more than 500 words (one page, 12-pt font) with an additional
page for references or figures if needed.
Indicate which special theme, if any.
Indicate preference for 20-minute talk or poster presentation.
Click here to submit your abstract (via EasyChair)
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gurt2019
Deadline for submissions: December 16, 2018
Notification of acceptance: January 18, 2019