AFRILEX
11th
International Conference
Second Circular
5 May
2006
Dear Member,
You are cordially
invited to attend the 11th International Conference,
Pre-Conference Workshop and Panel Discussions of the African Association for Lexicography that will be held at the
NEW in this circular:
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New Web address for Afrilex
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Extended deadline for submission of abstracts
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More about the pre-conference workshop on lexicography
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More about the panel discussions
Also included is more information on:
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Conference dates, venue and registration
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Accommodation and transport
NEW WEB ADDRESS FOR AFRILEX
Please note that we have a new web address: http://afrilex.africanlanguages.com/
A Google search with Afrilex as search word will also lead you to our
new web page. This web page will be updated regularly with information on the
upcoming conference.
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
OF ABSTRACTS
The deadline for submissions
of abstracts has been extended to 31 May 2006.
Presenters must please send their 500-800 word abstracts, preferably by
e-mail, to Elsabé Taljard, e-mail address: elsabe.taljard@up.ac.za
on or before the due date. Postal address: Department of African Languages,
University of
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
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Dates: 3 & morning of 4 July 2006
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Theme: Principles and Practice of South African
Lexicography
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Presenters: Prof. Rufus Gouws
(
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During this workshop, fundamental issues in
South African lexicography will be discussed. The discussion will be based on
the newly-published (2005) book Principles
and Practice of South African Lexicography by Gouws, R.H. & Prinsloo, D.J. Themes that will be addressed include the
following: Material collection and corpus building, the user-perspective, the
frame structure of dictionaries, macrostructural and microstructural aspects, definitions, equivalent relations
and the access structure.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
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Date: afternoon of 4 July 2006
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Theme 1: Electronic
Dictionaries for African Languages (Chairperson: Prof. Sonja Bosch)
When thinking of dictionaries,
the first thing that usually comes to mind is paper dictionaries – space constraints,
expensive to print, heavy to carry, bulky to store, cumbersome for look-up,
especially for newcomers to the field of African languages. But what does the
future in the context of human language technologies and digital communication
hold for dictionaries in the African languages? This question will be the
central issue of the panel discussion. Panellists include international experts
in the field of electronic dictionaries as well as experts in the field of
African languages and lexicography.
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Theme 2: Publishers and
Lexicographers (Chairperson: Prof. Rufus Gouws)
In this panel discussion
representatives of different publishing houses will have the opportunity to say
something about the lexicographic endeavours and plans of their respective
companies.
CONFERENCE DATES, VENUE AND
THEME
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Dates: 5-7 July 2006
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Venue:
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Conference Theme: “The user perspective in
lexicography”
CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Prof. Wlodzimierz Sobkowiak (
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Prof. Herbert Chimhundu (
CONFERENCE EXCURSION
An excursion to the
REGISTRATION FEE (before 20 June 2006)
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CONFERENCE
Members:
R650
Non-members:
R700
The registration fee includes the conference folders, conference abstracts booklets, lunches, as well as
tea and refreshments in the mornings and afternoons on 5-7 July 2006.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
R600. The registration fee includes a copy of
the book Principles
and Practice of South African Lexicography by Gouws,
R.H. and Prinsloo, D.J. 2005. Stellenbosch:
SUN PReSS.
Please note: It is compulsory for presenters of papers and special
sessions to register in advance (before 20 June 2006).
LATE REGISTRATION
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CONFERENCE: at the conference venue on 6 July 2006 from 08:00 onwards: R800
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PRE-CONFERENCE
WORKSHOP: at the workshop venue on 3 July 2006 from
08:00 onwards: R700
ACCOMMODATION
Conference delegates must please organise
their own accommodation. An updated list of available accommodation can be
found here.
CONFERENCE DINNER
6 July 2006, R185 per person
CONFERENCE ORGANISATION
Direct all correspondence to the Local Conference Organiser, Mr S.L. Tshikota, Editor-in-Chief
of the Tshivenda National Lexicography Unit,
CALL FOR PAPERS – New
deadline is 31 May 2006 (Click this link to read the Call for
Papers)
Looking forward to seeing you in
AFRILEX greetings,
S.L. Tshikota (Local Conference Organiser)
E. Taljard
(Treasurer)
11th
International AFRILEX Conference
REPLY FORM
Conference and Pre-Conference
Workshop Registration, Conference Dinner, Excursion and Transport
Please
complete this reply form and return it to:
Mr S.L. Tshikota, Editor-in-Chief of the Tshivenda
National Lexicography Unit, University of Venda for Science and Technology,
Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950 Republic of
South Africa. Tel.: +27 (0) 15 962 8327 // Fax: +27 (0) 15 962 8327 // E-mail: stshikota@yahoo.com.
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DINNER (6 July 2006) R185 per person
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and practice of South African lexicography by Gouws,
R.H. and Prinsloo, D.J.) R______ iv) FULL
DAY EXCURSION TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (5 July 2006) Bus
fare: R200 per person
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PAYMENT METHODS
Please make cheques / postal orders payable to AFRILEX in South African Rand
or Euro. Alternatively, payment may be made in South African Rand directly into
the Afrilex Savings Account, Absa Bank,
Hatfield, Pretoria; Branch Code 008675, Account no. 9054460560. Please send or
fax the DEPOSIT SLIP, together with this reply form, to Mr S.L.
Tshikota,
Editor-in-Chief of the Tshivenda National
Lexicography Unit, University of Venda for Science and Technology, Private Bag
X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950 AND to the Treasurer,
Prof. E. Taljard: Fax: +27 (0) 12 420 3163. Mr Tshikota
will acknowledge receipt of this reply form and payment within 10 days.
With this reply form please find enclosed my cheque / postal order for R ………
Or
I have paid the sum of R ……… into
the Afrilex Savings Account and attach a copy of the deposit slip.
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