AFRILEX
7th
International Conference
First Circular
10 August 2001
Dear Member,
You are cordially invited to attend the 7th International Conference of the African Association for Lexicography organised by the Dictionary Unit for South African
English, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.
In this circular:
·
Preliminary information on Conference Date, Venue and Registration
·
Call for Papers
·
Preliminary information on Accommodation and Related Events
·
Membership Status
CONFERENCE DATE AND VENUE
Date: 8-10 July 2002
Venue: Rhodes University,
Grahamstown, South Africa
ADVANCE REGISTRATION (before
20 June 2002)
Members: R280
Non-members: R320
The registration fee includes Conference
folder, Conference Abstracts, tea and refreshments in the mornings and
afternoons on 8-10 July. Registered participants are also invited to the
Conference Dinner on Tuesday evening (9 July).
LATE REGISTRATION
At Conference Venue from 08:00: R350
Direct all correspondence to the Local
Conference Organiser, Ms. Kathy Kavanagh, Dictionary Unit for South African
English, Rhodes University, P.O. Box 94, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa (Tel.
(046) 603-8107, Fax (046) 603-8107, E-mail K.Kavanagh@ru.ac.za).
CALL FOR PAPERS
·
Conference Theme: “Culture and Dictionaries”
·
Also invited: Papers on any aspect of
lexicography
·
Members are invited to suggest themes for
special sessions
All papers will be adjudicated.
Presenters are to submit
500-800 word abstracts to reach us before 15 March 2002. Abstracts
should preferably be sent by e-mail to the Afrilex Organiser, Mr. G.-M.
de Schryver (gillesmaurice.deschryver@rug.ac.be).
Alternatively, abstracts can also be sent to Prof. D.J. Prinsloo by e-mail
(prinsloo@postino.up.ac.za),
fax (national: (012) 420-3163 / international: + 27-12-420-3163) or ordinary
mail (Dept. of African Languages, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South
Africa).
Receipt of abstracts will be
acknowledged.
Abstracts of accepted papers
will be distributed during the Conference.
Please
note: It is compulsory for presenters
of papers and special sessions to register in advance
(before 20 June 2002).
ACCOMMODATION
Single rooms will be available in Rhodes
University residences at approx. R125 per person, including breakfast. A
limited number of twin rooms will also be available at R125 per person.
Lunch and dinner will cost about R20-25.
Alternatively, Grahamstown has many B&Bs and hotels. A list of
these, with 2001 prices, can be found on the city’s official web site: http://www.grahamstown.co.za/ The site also contains tourist information
about the city and surrounding area.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Grahamstown
is situated in the East Cape countryside, about 1½ hours drive from Port
Elizabeth. Shuttle buses will meet selected flights to Port Elizabeth (PE) on
Sunday 7 July and make a number of return trips to PE on 10 July and 11 July.
Car hire is available at PE airport.
NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
The
conference takes place following the 2002 National Arts Festival (scheduled for
28 June - 6 July 2002). Why not come a few days early and enjoy the
entertainment? Rooms in University residences will be available during the
Festival at rates similar to those for the Conference. (Prices for hotels and
B&Bs rise steeply during the Festival.) Transport from PE airport during
the Festival period can be booked through the Festival office.
BOOKING DATES
Early
booking is advised. Accommodation in Rhodes residences should be booked by 7 June 2002.
Anyone wanting to stay in Rhodes accommodation during the Festival should try
to book by 1 May, the date booking opens to the general public. Further
information will be given in the next Circular.
MEMBERSHIP
Included* please find a
statement reflecting your current membership status with the Association. (*only
in the personalised hardcopy version) Members who are paid-up for 2001
will receive a copy of the journal Lexikos 11 free of charge.
AFRILEX
WEB SITE
For
the latest on the 7th International Conference and other Afrilex
activities, visit the Afrilex web site at:
http://www.up.ac.za/academic/libarts/afrilang/homelex.html
Looking
forward to seeing you in Grahamstown.
AFRILEX greetings,
Daan Prinsloo: Chairperson
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