Synsemkwa1: Syntax and semantics of Kwa Workshop in honor of Felix Ameka, Kweku Osam and Kofi Saah |
Website | https://sites.google.com/view/synsemkwa/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=synsemkwa1 |
Abstract registration deadline | November 29, 2019 |
Submission deadline | November 29, 2019 |
Notification of acceptance | January 30, 2020 |
Registration opens | June 15, 2020 |
Conference date | August 3, 2020 |
Synsemkwa is aimed at taking stock of the gains and impact of the research of the works of Professors Felix Ameka, Kweku Osam and Kofi Saah in the syntax and semantics of Kwa languages and exploring the prospects for current and future research. The workshop will bring together scholars and students working on various aspects of the syntax and semantics of any Kwa language.
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations. Abstract submissions should be limited to one single-authored abstract and one co-authored abstract, or two co-authored abstracts.
All abstracts should be in PDF format and should be a maximum of two pages, including references. Abstracts should include examples. Please use 12pt size font, with page margins no smaller than 1 inch (2.5 cm) on all sides. Please indicate whether your submission is for oral or poster presentation.
Committees
Program Committee
- Reginald Akuoko Duah (University of Ghana, Legon)
- Sampson Korsah (University of Cape Coast)
- Akua Campbell (University of Ghana, Legon)
Organizing committee
- Dorothy Agyepong (University of Ghana, Legon)
- Kofi Busia Abrefi (University of Cape Coast)
- Obed Nii Broohm (University of Verona)
- David Otu (University of Ghana, Legon)
- Rebecca Dufie Forson (University of Ghana, Legon)
Invited Speakers
- Professor James Essegbey (Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL)
Date & Venue
August 3, 2020 | University of Ghana, Legon Campus
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to synsemkwa@gmail.com