We are pleased to invite talk proposals for the Arizona Linguisics Circle-16. ALC is an annual graduate student-run conference held at the University of Arizona. Our goal is to foster a deeper appreciation for linguistics while providing a healthy environment for academic discussion, especially as it concerns graduate student research.

We plan to conduct a hybrid conference, with both in-person and remote aspects (see Covid contingency).

Paper Abstracts

The theme of this year’s conference is World in Crisis: Linguistics in an ever-changing context, that is, the ways in which we continue doing linguistics despite unique challenges recently faced all around the world, finding ways to make changes happen in our field. However, abstracts from all areas of linguistics are welcome and encouraged.

Workshop Abstracts

We are also inviting proposals for one- to two-hour long workshops on the theme of World in Crisis: Linguistics in an ever-changing context. Example workshop topics include, but are not limited to, online experimental methods, participant recruitment and evaluation strategies, data analysis and visualisation, ways of improving data quality, etc.. Workshop submissions from students are especially welcome. 

Submission Guidelines

Abstract submission is only via EasyChair. The submission deadline is 23 July 2022. Notification of acceptance will be sent in mid September.

Paper Abstracts

• Abstract may not exceed 500 words (not including keywords, references, figures, and tableaux)
• Presentations will consist of 20-minute talks with 10-minute Q&A
• Authors are limited to one individual and one joint abstract (not including workshop submissions)
• Only anonymized submissions will be accepted
• Abstract submission deadline is 23 July 2022

Workshop Abstracts

• Workshop ​​​a​​​bstract may not exceed 500 words
• Workshop abstract must include a title, detailed description (topic, format, length, and content), technical prerequisites (hardware, software, or platforms), applicant's areas of experise, and why the workshop would be of interest to ALC attendes
• Workshop abstracts do not count towards the limit on paper abstract submissions
• Authors of accepted workshops will be offered modest honoraria

Organizing Committees

• Gabriela De la Cruz-Sanchez
• Gabriela Vargas
• Jesus Gonzalez
• John Powell
• Kevan Frank Joe
• Luis Irizarry-Figueroa
• Megh Krishnaswamy
• Rachel Hansen
• Sumi Lee
• Timothy Dentry

Invited Speakers

Dr. Rosemary Beam De Azcona 

Dr. Leanne Hinton

Covid Contingency

Our plan is to enjoy a hybrid conference, such that presenters will have the option to present in-person or remotely. This way, both domestic and international presenters will have the opportunity to deliver their presentations regardless of the Covid situation or vaccine availability of their location. We will also have a contingency plan to move the conference to a virtual format if Arizona is undergoing a significant Covid outbreak at the time of the conference.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to azlingcircle16@gmail.com