Call for Papers
International Conference on Phonology and Phonetics
The College of English Language and Literature at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) will host an International Conference on Phonology and Phonetics from May 28 until May 30, 2010 (Friday–Sunday). The conference theme is “Accent on Tone”, but panel discussions will focus on a number of topics:
1. General phonology and phonetics
2. Phonology and phonetics of Chinese languages
3. Interface between phonology and phonetics with morphology, syntax and semantics
4. The description and analysis of Shanghainese (not limited to phonology and phonetics)
5. Pronunciation teaching and interference in L2-acquisition
6. Tone and intonation
7. Historical phonology and language change
8. Other topic: _________ (if applicable)
A number of well-known international scholars will be invited to deliver keynote speeches. These are Prof. Carlos Gussenhoven (Radboud University Nijmegen),
Prof. Kubozono (University of Kobe) and Prof. Yi Xu (University College London).
, etc. The working language of the conference will be English, except for panels with exclusively Chinese participants. Participants need to pay for their own travelling fares and accommodation, plus a conference fee of 800 RMB (non-SHISU postgraduates: half price; SHISU graduates: free). Please note that the 2010 Shanghai EXPO will be in full swing at the time of the conference.
Abstracts for papers (200-300 words, including title and key words) and registration forms (see below) should reach us by email before March 31, 2010(abstract and registration are expected in both English and Chinese versions). Please indicate which panel the paper is intended for. Papers submitted to the conference proceedings will be selected for publication in a journal to be determined.
College of English Language and Literature
Shanghai International Studies University
Organizing Committee for International Conference on Phonology and Phonetics
200083, Shanghai, China
Contact person: WAN Xiaolei (万小磊)
E-Mail: engdept@shisu.edu.cn
Tel.: 86-021- 67701061, 86-021-55511303
Fax: 86-021- 55395556
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