CALL FOR PAPERS / GAIRM AR PHÁIPÉIR

The SS16 Organising Committee welcomes papers on any aspect of sociolinguistics. Proposals related to the conference theme "New Perspectives on Sociolinguistic Change, Conflict and Accommodation" are particularly welcome. Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by a panel of reviewers and will be accepted on the basis of their scientific merit. Three categories of proposal will be considered: (i) themed panel; (ii) poster; (iii) paper. However, with respect to (ii) and (iii), the Committee reserves the right to place contributions in either category in consultation with the reviewers.

Each author may submit no more than one individual and one co-authored abstract.

Deadlines

• Deadline for thematic panel proposals (workshops & colloquia): 31 JULY 2005

• Deadline for paper and poster proposals: 30 SEPTEMBER 2005

• Notification of workshop/colloquium acceptance/rejection: 30 SEPTEMBER 2005

• Notification of paper acceptance/rejection: 16 DECEMBER 2005

• Notification of poster acceptance/rejection: 16 DECEMBER 2005

• Registration: DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED.

General Guidelines

• The maximum length of the abstract is category-dependent and must be strictly adhered to.

• The number of words should be listed at the end of the abstract.

• Do NOT add author names or affiliations to the abstract text.

• Proposals for panels in languages other than English are welcome. The language of the panel should be clearly stated in the proposal and an abstract in English provided.

OUTLINE DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL CATEGORIES

(i) Themed Panels - Workshop/Colloquium

Workshop

A workshop is intended to provide an opportunity to present a number of linked papers quite informally. The format is, therefore, less rigid than that for a colloquium, but all papers should still relate to a central theme. The content of each paper should present 'cutting-edge' work in progress. There is no requirement to publish the workshop outcomes, although this may be desirable.

The workshop organiser has a number of roles:
(a) to submit a proposal (see below) by the deadline (31 JULY 2005);
(b) to collate the abstracts of the participants (max. 300 words each) and submit them to the SS16 Organising Committee by 31 JANUARY 2006 by email as MS Word (or compatible) attachment.
(c) to chair the workshop session at SS16;
(d) to liaise between the workshop members and the SS16 Organising Committee (ensuring, for example, that all speakers register for SS16 by the deadline for speaker registration).

The workshop organizer should submit a 750-1000 word proposal describing:
(i) the workshop topics and how these relate to the conference themes;
(ii) the background to the research and objectives of this particular meeting;
(iii) a list of topics for discussion;
(iv) the language chosen for use in the workshop;
(v) how the workshop will be organized;
(vi) a short list of references.

Colloquium

A colloquium is intended to cluster several papers around a central theme. The format is one where participants submit their contribution in pre-publication form to the colloquium organiser a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the conference. This is so papers can be circulated in advance to all panel members with a view to providing a very focussed debate at the meeting itself.

The colloquium organiser has a number of roles:
(a) to submit a proposal (see below) by the deadline (31 JULY 2005);
(b) to send the pre-publications on to members of the panel and the discussant (if  one is planned) to enable them to prepare a response;
(c) to collate the abstracts of the participants (max. 300 words each) and submit them to the SS16 Organising Committee by 31 JANUARY 2006 by email as WORD attachment.
(d) to chair the colloquium session at SS16;
(e) to liaise between the workshop members and the SS16 Organising Committee (ensuring, for example, that all speakers register for SS16 by the deadline for speaker registration);
(f) to seek out a publisher for the colloquium proceedings.

The colloquium organizer should submit a 750-1000 word proposal describing:
(i) the colloquium topics and how these relate to the conference themes;
(ii) the background to the research and objectives of this particular meeting;
(iii) a list of topics for discussion, including a list of proposed titles from contributors (translated into English, if required);
(iv) the language chosen for use in the colloquium;
(v) how the colloquium will be organized (3 papers; 5 papers and a paper from a discussant and so on);
(vi) a short list of references;
(vii) your plans for publishing the proceedings (what format is intended; edited work or special issue of a journal etc.).

The maximum amount of time allotted to one themed panel (either workshop or colloquium) will be 3 hours, consisting of 6x30 minute sessions. The time limit will be strictly adhered to, so as to allow movement between sessions.

SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL FOR A PANEL

Abstracts can either be submitted via e-mail or via regular mail. Faxed abstracts will not be accepted.

 E-mail submission:

• As MS Word (or compatible) attachment (750-1000 words) with cover page.

• The cover page of the file should include the following information:
  · name of convenor(s) (last name followed by first)
  · affiliation(s)
  · postal address and e-mail of main convenor
  · title of panel
  · preferred category of submission: workshop or colloquium
  · list of papers and authors (colloquium) / contributors and topics (workshop)
  

• Send to: ss16@ul.ie by category deadline, with Subject Heading "SS16 Abstract".

 Regular postal submission:

• Preferably on PC compatible disk as MS Word (or compatible) (750-1000 words) .

• The cover page of the file should include the following information:
  · name of convenor(s) (last name followed by first)
  · affiliation(s)
  · postal address and e-mail of main convenor
  · title of panel
  · preferred category of submission: workshop or colloquium
  · list of papers and authors (colloquium) / contributors and topics (workshop)
  

Send to:

Sociolinguistics Symposium 16

Department of Languages and Cultural Studies

University of Limerick

Limerick

Ireland

Postal submissions must be postmarked with the deadline for the appropriate category.

INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS FOR A POSTER OR PAPER

(ii) Posters

Proposals for posters should be no more than 300 words in length (including references) and there should be no difference in quality between these and papers (the format for proposals, therefore, being the same for both). Identical academic standards should apply in each case, but posters may be a more suitable way of presenting late-breaking results, or significant work in progress. Both will be submitted to the same refereeing process. The choice between the two modes of presentation should depend on the most effective and informative way of communicating the scientific content of the proposal.

By definition, posters are less formal and more interactive than a paper presentation. Poster presenters have the opportunity to exchange ideas one-on-one with attendees and to discuss their work in detail. Each presenter will be provided with 180x120 cm of board space (landscape) on which to display their work. They may also provide handouts with examples or more detailed information.

There will be a dedicated poster session at SS16, during which presenters should be available in person to explain their work and field questions. It is hoped that posters will remain on display throughout the duration of the conference.

(iii) Papers

Proposals for papers (300 words max, including references) should describe original work; either completed research which has given rise to substantial results, or the development of significant new methodologies, or rigorous theoretical, speculative/critical discussions. Individual papers will be allocated 30 minutes (20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for questions). The time limit will be strictly adhered to, so as to allow movement between sessions.

SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL FOR A POSTER OR A PAPER

Abstracts can either be submitted via e-mail or via regular mail. Faxed abstracts will not be accepted. It should be stated clearly whether an abstract is to be considered for presentation as a poster or as a paper.

E-mail submission:

• As two-page MS Word (or compatible) attachment.

• The first page of the file should include the following information:
  · last name
  · first name
  · title of abstract
  · affiliation
  · postal address
  · telephone number
  · e-mail address
  · preferred category of submission: paper or poster

• The second page should contain the title and abstract (maximum 300 words) ONLY.

• Send to: ss16@ul.ie by category deadline, with Subject Heading "SS16 Abstract".

Regular postal submission:

• Preferably on PC compatible disk as MS Word (or compatible) .

• The first page of the file should include the following information:
  · last name
  · first name
  · title of abstract
  · affiliation
  · postal address
  · telephone number
  · e-mail address
  · preferred category of submission: paper or poster.

• The second page should contain the title and abstract (maximum 300 words) ONLY.

Send to:

Sociolinguistics Symposium 16

Department of Languages and Cultural Studies

University of Limerick

Limerick

Ireland

Postal submissions must be postmarked with the deadline for the appropriate category.