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>1. Position available: Georgetown University
>2. PhD Studentships:Edinburgh University
>3. AICS-98 Call for Papers
>4. PhD Studentship: Nottingham University
>5. Postdoc: CRL/UC San Diego
>6. Postdoc: Wayne State University
>7. First Int. Conference on Document Design
>8. LOT: Second call for papers
>9. Research position: NWO Amsterdam
>10. Postdoc: York University
>11. Conference: Storage and Computation in Linguistics
>
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>
>1. Position available: Georgetown University
>
>From: michael@giccs.georgetown.edu (Michael Ullman)
>
>POSITION AVAILABLE:   RESEARCH ASSISTANT
>
>We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the Brain and Language Lab
>at the Georgetown Institute of Cognitive and Computational Sciences (GICCS)
>at Georgetown University Medical School. GICCS is a new insititute
>dedicated to understanding the relation between brain and cognition.
>It is composed of a group of about twenty researchers pursuing
>a variety of lines of research in cognition, computation, and neuroscience.
>
>At the Brain and Language Lab we are interested in the relation between
>languageand the brain.  We are currently focusing on the neural bases of
>words and grammar.  We are also examining sex differences
>in language, the role of the cerebellum in cognition, and the
>neural basis of dyslexia.
>
>The Research Assistant may be involved in a number of projects
>probing English, Italian, and other languages:
>(1) psycholinguistic studies of normal adults;
>(2) investigations of children and adults with developmental language
>disorders (Specific Language Impairment and Williams syndrome);
>(3) studies of patients with adult-onset brain damage (aphasics and
>patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or Huntington's disease);
>(4) electrophysiological experiments, using Event Related Potentials; and
>(5) functional brain imaging (fMRI) investigations of normal adults.
>The successful candidate will help to design experiments, set them up,
>test subjects, analyze data, and prepare presentations and papers.
>Various other research and administrative tasks will also be expected,
>including supervising student assistants and preparing grants.
>
>Minimum requirements for the position include a B.A. or B.S. and
>course background and/or research experience in language, cognition,
>neuroscience, or a related field.  Competence with Macintosh,
>PCs, or UNIX is highly desirable, as is some background in statistics.
>A car is required because subject testing is conducted at multiple sites.
>
>The candidate should be available to work for two years, and
>perhaps longer.  The starting date is flexible, but must be
>some time between late spring and early fall, 1998.
>
>Salary will be extremely competitive.
>
>
>Interested candidates should email Michael Ullman.
>To apply, they should send him a resume and arrange to have at least two
>letters of recommendation sent to him by email or regular mail.
>(Alternatively, they may indicate the names and
>telephone numbers of two or more references). Georgetown
>University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
>
>
>Michael Ullman
>Assistant Professor
>Georgetown Institute for Cognitive and Computational Sciences (GICCS)
>Research Building
>3970 Reservoir Rd, NW
>Georgetown University
>Washington DC 20007
>Email: michael@giccs.georgetown.edu
>Tel:  Office: 202-687-6064  Lab: 202-687-6896
>Fax: 202-687-6914
>
>
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>
>2. PhD Studentships:Edinburgh University
>
>From: Ellen Bard <ellen@ling.ed.ac.uk>
>
>
>              Department of Linguistics, University of Edinburgh
>
>                     Centre for Speech Technology Research
>
>                  =>>> PH.D. Studentships Available NOW <<<=
>
>   The Department of Linguistics invites applicants with good Honours
>   degrees (or the equivalent) in linguistics or any related area (cognitive
>   science, computer science, engineering, a modern language, English
>   language, psychology, philosophy) to apply for admission as Ph.D.
>   students.
>
>   For students beginning in 1998, the Department of Linguistics and the
>   Centre for Speech Technology Research can offer
>
>   2 EPSRC Research Studentships - for work in any area of experimental or
>           computational research on speech or language which is relevant
>           either to the speech and language technologies (speech
>           production, speech perception, phonology, lexical access,
>           sentence processing, discourse or dialogue structure, etc.).
>           Interest in speech technology, in laboratory phonology or in the
>           detection of disfluencies in spontaneous speech would be
>           particularly welcome.
>
>   The department is a also recognized outlet for the following studentships
>   which are allocated in annual competitions:
>
>   ESRC Research Studentships - for work on applied aspects of
>           psycholinguistics, computational linguistics, sociolinguistics;
>           on interdisciplinary topics including linguistics; on empirical
>           methodologies
>
>   British Academy Research Studentships - for work on linguistic theory,
>           philosophy of language, semantics, pragmatics, textual analysis,
>           language description/typology, comparative/historical linguistics
>
>   ORS Awards/University of Edinburgh Studentships - for work in any area of
>           linguistics.
>
>   Eligibility:
>
>   UK citizens/residents are eligible for full fees and stipend on research
>           council studentships.  Residents of any other EU country are
>           eligible for fees only.  Applicants who are not EU residents may
>           be eligible for ORS/Edinburgh University Studentships.
>
>   EXTENDED APPLICATIONS DEADLINE:
>   application forms                    20 March
>   supporting references                1 April
>
>   APPLICATION FORMS:                   Mrs. Ethel Jack
>                                        Department of Linguistics
>                                        University of Edinburgh
>                                        Adam Ferguson Building
>                                        George Square
>                                        Edinburgh EH8 9LL,  U.K.
>                                        tel: +44-(0)131-650-3961
>                                        fax: +44-(0)131-650-3962
>                                        admissions@ling.ed.ac.uk
>
>   FURTHER INFORMATION:                 http://www.ling.ed.ac.uk
>                                        http://www.cstr.ed.ac.uk
>
>------- End of forwarded message -------
>
>
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>
>3. AICS-98 Call for Papers
>
>From: "Ronan G. Reilly" <rreilly@ollamh.ucd.ie>
>
>Artificial Intelligence/ Cognitive Science - AICS-98
>University College Dublin
>19-21 August, 1998
>http://www.cs.ucd.ie/aics-98
>
>CALL FOR PAPERS
>
>CONFERENCE STRUCTURE
>AICS is the premier annual Irish conference in artificial
>intelligence and cognitive science.  This year  it will be held on
>the Belfield campus of University College, Dublin.  It will comprise
>two parallel  tracks of paper presentations, a number of poster
>sessions, and plenary sessions for invited talks.  
>
>INVITED SPEAKERS
>George Lakoff
>Mark Seidenberg
>Paul Smolensky
>
>(more invited speakers will be announced later)
>
>ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 
>The theme of the artificial intelligence strand of AICS-98 is Agents
>and Media: Intelligent Access, Navigation and Presentation.  With the
>current information explosion that we are witnessing, the demand for
>systems incorporating personal assistants that support intelligent
>filtering, navigation, retrieval, and information presentation is
>ever increasing.  This necessitates the use of techniques such as,
>planning, learning, natural language processing, and user modelling. 
>Papers addressing these and other key enabling technologies are
>invited.  Submissions supported by application descriptions and case
>studies are particularly welcome.
>
>COGNITIVE SCIENCE
>This year's cognitive science strand of AICS-98 incorporates the 7th
>international workshop on the Cognitive Science of Natural Language
>Processing (CSNLP-7).  The theme this year is Grand Unified Theories
>(GUTs) of Language.  Is language best treated as a patchwork of
>different hues and knits reflecting its different contexts and uses?
> As Wittgenstein memorably put it, is it better to speak of a city
>of language, replete with different architectural styles and street
>layouts?   Alternatively, if GUTs of language can coherently be
>asserted, what form can they take?  The alternatives here include a
>purely symbolic approach, non-symbolic approaches couched in 
>connectionist notions, or ones based on the facts of our necessary
>physical interaction with the  world.  Papers are invited which take
>any or none of these views. Submissions that are supported by
>implemented systems will be looked upon favourably. 
>
>SUBMISSIONS
>Submissions should comprise full papers of not more than six pages
>in length (3,000 words approx.) including figures, tables and
>references.  Text should be printed in a Times Roman font, and pages
>should have margins of 2 cm all round.  We strongly encourage
>submissions by e-mail as  (compressed) postscript attachments. 
>Hardcopy submissions should include three copies of the paper.  All
>communications regarding submissions will be by e-mail, so provision
>of an e-mail address is essential.  Further submission details can
>be found on the conference web site.   It is intended to publish a
>selection of accepted papers after the conference.
>
>DATES
>The deadline for submission is 30 April, 1998.  Notification of
>acceptance will be e-mailed by 30 May.  Camera-ready copy of
>accepted papers will be required by 31 July.  
>
>REGISTRATION
>Registration and accommodation details can be obtained from the
>conference web site at:  http://www.cs.ucd.ie/aics-98.
>
>PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
>
>EXECUTIVE
>John Dunnion UCD
>Gregory O'Hare UCD
>Sean O Nuallain DCU
>Ronan Reilly UCD
>Barry Smyth UCD
>
>MEMBERS
>David Bell UUJ
>Dan Jurawski UC Boulder
>Padraig O Seaghdha Lehigh U
>Derek Bridge UCC
>Mark Keane UCD
>Alan Smeaton DCU
>Ruth Byrne TCD
>Gemma Lyons UCD
>Humphrey Sorensen UCC
>Arthur Cater UCD
>Eoghan MacAogain ITE
>Mike Spivy, Cornell U
>Roddy Cowie QUB
>Paul McKevitt U Sheff.
>Richard Sutcliffe UL
>Padraig Cunnigham TCD
>Mike McTear UUJ
>Tony Veale DCU
>Jerome Feldman ICSI
>Alex Monaghan DCU
>David Vernon NUIM
>Mike Gasser U Indiana
>Fionn Murtagh UUM
>Niall Griffith UL
>Terry Regier U Chicago
>Walter Daelemans KUL
>---------------------------------------------
>Ronan G. Reilly, PhD
>Department of Computer Science
>University College
>Belfield
>Dublin 4
>IRELAND
>
>http://cs-www.ucd.ie/staff/html/ronan.htm
>e-mail: Ronan.Reilly@ucd.ie
>Tel.  : +353-1-706 2475
>Fax   : +353-1-269 7262
>
>
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>
>4. PhD Studentships: Nottingham University
>
>From: Fernand Gobet <frg@psyc.nott.ac.uk>
>
>Ph. D. STUDENTSHIP
>Department of Psychology
>University of Nottingham
>
>
>We are currently seeking applications for a full time 3-year research
>studentship. Applicants should have or expect to gain a good honours degree
>in a relevant subject.
>
>The successful candidate will carry out modelling research on early
>language acquisition, and in particular on syntax acquisition, under the
>supervision of Dr J Pine (jp@psyc.nott.ac.uk) and Dr F Gobet
>(frg@psyc.nott.ac.uk). The candidate will have the choice to pursue the
>computational model we have started to implement, or to start his/her own
>modelling approach. Knowledge of a least one computer language is expected,
>preferably Lisp. Knowledge in computational modelling, psycho-linguistics
>and/or linguistics would be a plus.
>
>To apply, send a CV along with a completed application form. An application
>form with further particulars can be obtained by contacting Mrs J Tuck (+44
>(0)115 951 5305; jmt@psychology.nottingham.ac.uk). The successful candidate
>must be willing to live within reasonable commuting distance from
>Nottingham, and be available to start on October 1, 1998.
>
>Additional information on the research project can be found at:
>http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/staff/Fernand.Gobet/#Research
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>Dr. Fernand Gobet
>ESRC Centre for Research in Development,
>Instruction and Training &
>Artificial Intelligence Research Group
>Department of Psychology
>University of Nottingham
>Nottingham NG7 2RD
>England
>
>+ 44 (115) 951 5402 (phone)
>+ 44 (115) 951 5324 (fax)
>http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/staff/Fernand.Gobet/
>
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>
>5. Postdoc: CRL/UCSD
>
>From: elman@crl.ucsd.edu (Jeff Elman)
>
>                  CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN LANGUAGE
>                UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
>
>              ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
>
>Applications are invited for postdoctoral fellowships in Language,
>Communication and Brain at the Center for Research in Language at the
>University of California, San Diego.
>
>The fellowships are supported by the National Institutes of Health
>(NIDCD), and provide an annual stipend ranging from $20,292 to $26,900
>depending upon years of postdoctoral experience.  In addition, funding
>is provided for medical insurance and limited travel.
>
>The program provides interdisciplinary training in:
>
>(1)  psycholinguistics, including language processing in adults and
>     language development in children;
>(2)  communication disorders, including childhood language disorders
>     and adult aphasia;
>(3)  electrophysiological studies of language, and
>(4)  neural network models of language learning and processing.
>
>Candidates are expected to work in at least one of these four areas,
>and preference will be given to candidates with background and
>interests involving more than one area.
>
>Executive Committee Members:
>
>    Elizabeth Bates, Depts. of Cognitive Science & Psychology, UCSD
>    Jeffrey Elman, Dept. of Cognitive Science, UCSD
>    Marta Kutas, Dept. of Cognitive Science, UCSD
>    David Swinney, Dept. of Psychology, UCSD
>    Beverly Wulfeck, Dept. of Communicative Disorders, San Diego State
>	University
>
>Grant conditions require that candidates be citizens or permanent
>residents of the U.S.  In addition, trainees will incur a payback
>obligation during their first year of postdoctoral NRSA support and are
>required to complete a Payback Agreement.
>
>Applications must be RECEIVED by May 1, 1998.
>
>Training may begin as early as July 1, 1998 and as late as May 30,
>1999. This is a one year appointment.  Questions regarding this
>program may be sent to Joanna Mancusi, jmancusi@ucsd.edu.
>
>Applicants should send a statement of interest, three letters of
>recommendation, a curriculum vitae and copies of relevant publications
>to:
>
>   Postdoc Fellowship Committee
>   Center for Research in Language 0526
>   University of California, San Diego
>   9500 Gilman Drive
>   La Jolla, California 92093-0526   
>   (619) 534-2536
>
>Women and minority candidates are specifically invited to apply.
>
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>
>6. Postdoc: Wayne State University
>
>From: Rebecca Treiman <treiman@math.wayne.edu>
>
>            Postdoctoral Research Associate Position Available
>
>	A postdoctoral research associate position is available at Wayne State
>University to work with Dr. Rebecca Treiman on a study of spelling in
>dyslexic and non-dyslexic children.  The goal of the research is to develop
>a simple but sensitive spelling test for individuals with spelling levels
>in the kindergarten to third-grade range, and to use this test to
>investigate the phonological and orthographic skills of dyslexic learners.
>The position will begin in the summer of 1998 (exact start date flexible)
>and is funded for approximately two years.  Qualifications include a
>completed Ph.D., strong statistical training, and involvement in published
>research related to reading, spelling, and their development.
>Responsibilities include testing dyslexic and normal children, analyzing
>data, and participating in publication of findings.  Please send a vita, a
>letter of interest, relevant reprints/preprints, and three letters of
>reference to Dr. Rebecca Treiman, Psychology Department, Wayne State
>University, 71 W. Warren Ave., Detroit MI 48202.  For further information,
>please contact Dr. Treiman at treiman@math.wayne.edu. 
>
>
>Rebecca Treiman                         email:  treiman@math.wayne.edu
>Department of Psychology                phone:  313-577-2852
>71 W. Warren Ave.                       fax:  313-577-7636
>Detroit MI 48202
>
>
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>
>7. First Int. Conference on Document Design
>
>From: "Wilbert Spooren" <Wilbert.Spooren@kub.nl>
>
>
>On December 17 and 18, 1998, Tilburg University will host the 
>
>First International Conference on Document Design. 
>
>The conference will address research on the design of informative,
instructive,
>and persuasive texts. 
>
>Aim
>
>The aim of the conference is to bring together researchers who are interested
>in document design and who are working in the field of discourse studies,
>(cognitive) linguistics, educational psychology, speech communication,
>technical documentation, communication science, social psychology, cognitive
>psychology, marketing communication, and so on. 
>
>Contributions
>
>The organizers invite contributions on how document design decisions and the
>choice of message variables affect the function and use of informative,
>instructive, or persuasive documents. 
>
>Methodologies
>
>Methodologies used may range from experimental and (corpus) analytical to
case
>studies. Message variables may concern content, structure, style, lay-out,
>audience, and so on. 
>
>Deadline for abstracts: May 15, 1998
>
>For further information you can visit our Website:
>
>http://cwis.kub.nl/~fdl/research/tw/docdes98/index.htm
>
>or contact
>
>Document.Design98@kub.nl
>
>
>
>
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>
>8. LOT: Second Call for Papers
>
>From: "LOT (Christien Bok)" <lot@let.ruu.nl>
>
>
>SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT/CALL FOR PAPERS=20
>
>Congress on:
>
>"Storage and Computation in Linguistics"
>
>Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS
>
>UTRECHT, The Netherlands, October 19th, 20th and 21st , 1998
>
>**************************************************
>Deadline for submission of abstracts: May 15th , 1998
>**************************************************
>
>On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, the Utrecht Institute of
>Linguistics OTS is organizing a three-day international congress from
>October 19th through October 21st 1998. The theme of this congress is
>"Storage and Computation in Linguistics". Invited speakers include: 
>Steve
>Pinker, evening lecture; Ray Jackendoff (keynote lecture), Frans Zwar=
>ts, The
>architecture of the language faculty,  Harald Clahsen, Steven Gillis,
>language acquisition; John Ohala, Geert Booij, language change; Sally
>Thomason, Pieter Muysken, language variation; Nicholas Asher, Frans v=
>an
>Eemeren, discourse analysis; Ed Keenan & Ed Stabler, Jan Koster, gram=
>mar design.
>
>Two distinct cognitive resources that people may employ in interpreti=
>ng and
>producing linguistic utterances are, on the one hand, memory, and, on=
> the
>other, computational procedures. An utterance may be assigned a certa=
>in
>structure and interpretation because it is recognized as an instance =
>of a
>pattern that is stored in memory, or because computational procedures=
> build
>up a complex representation of that pattern. In linguistics, this con=
>trast
>is usually identified with the contrast between lexicon and grammar. =
>In the
>context of this congress, the distinction is broadly conceived as a t=
>ool for
>exploring our understanding of language structure and language use.
>
>The relation between storage and computation will be analysed on the =
>basis
>of a broad range of empirical questions, concerning issues in the
>representation and acquisition of linguistic knowledge, the foundatio=
>ns of
>language and information, and the cognitive and computational aspects=
> of
>language use and processing. Implications of the distinction between =
>storage
>and computation will be discussed for six different domains of lingui=
>stic
>inquiry:
>=A8 the architecture of the language faculty
>=A8 language acquisition
>=A8 language change
>=A8 language variation
>=A8 discourse analysis
>=A8 grammar design
>
>The format of the congress is as follows:
>(1)=09A number of well-known linguistic scholars of different persuas=
>ions and
>=66rom different subdisciplines are asked to contribute invited paper=
>s
>relating to the congress theme. There will be two invited speakers fo=
>r each
>of the six domains of linguistic inquiry mentioned above.=20
>(2)=09There will be around twenty slots for presentations of selected=
> papers.
>Each selected paper will be allotted 25 minutes, including discussion=
>. There
>will only be plenary sessions.
>
>--------------------------------------------------------------
>               LOT
>                                  =20
>Landelijke Onderzoekschool Taalwetenschap =20
>Netherlands Graduate School of Linguistics=20
>               =20
>             Trans 10=20
>             3512 JK Utrecht
>             Phone: +31 30 2536006
>             Fax: +31 30 2536000
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>
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>
>9. Research Position: NWO Amsterdam
>
>From: "W.A. van Donselaar" <donselaar@nwo.nl>
>
>  JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
>
>
>The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) is seeking
>a SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER for a large national research programme on
>DYSLEXIA.
>
>Tasks:
>The Dyslexia programme concerns multidisciplinary research: Through a
>combination of methods from neurology, pedagogy, linguistics, genetics
>and psychology the causes of dyslexia and the consequences of
>intervention are to be investigated. The researcher to be employed
>will collaborate closely with a researcher from the University of
>Nijmegen and a researcher from the University of Groningen. The three
>researchers together will initially need to trace and register
>dyslexic families, to establish screening procedures for parents, as
>well as to develop a standard protocol for the measurements and tests
>to be performed. They will also need to shape the research paradigms
>employed. Furthermore, they will be responsible for the establishment
>of reliable test procedures and they will need to monitor everyday
>routines in all of the centres which are taking part in the programme.
>The three researchers will function as local coordinators and will
>together form the scientificic and organizational core of this
>longitudinal research project.
>
>Qualifications:
>A PhD and some years of demonstrable research experience in the area
>of visual perception, auditory perception, or early speech and
>language development; experience with methodological aspects of
>longitudinal development research; knowledge of the development of
>children and their interaction with their environment.
>
>Information:
>Information can be obtained from either Prof. F. Zwarts, University of
>Groningen  (tel. +3150 3635857, e-mail frans@let.rug.nl) or Dr. W. van
>Donselaar, NWO (tel +3170 3440625, e-mail donselaar@nwo.nl).
>
>Salary/conditions:
>The appointment will be on a temporary basis with the NWO for, in the
>first instance, a period of three years. Salary will be based on age
>and experience according to Dutch civil service regulations, minimally
>Fl 4904 gross per month.
>
>Location:
>Amsterdam
>
>Applications:
>Can be submitted UNTIL April 9, 1998 by e-mail to klapper@nwo.nl or by
>fax to NWO, Ms. N. Klapper +3170 3471623. Applications should include
>a curriculum vitae and the names of two referees (including e-mail
>adresses and telephone numbers).
>
>
>The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) stimulates
>fundamental and applied research. High quality and strong
>international orientation are central. Closely connected with NWO are
>the NWO foundations. NWO and the NWO-foundations together have more
>than 4000 employees. One part thereof works on projects and programmes
>at universities, another part at institutes of NWO foundations.
>
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>
>10. Postdoc: York University
>
>From: "Gerry T.M. Altmann" <g.altmann@psych.york.ac.uk>
>
>Department of Psychology, The University of York, UK.
>
>Postdoctoral Research Position
>
>A postdoctoral researcher, or equivalent, is required to work for a maximum
>of two years three months on an MRC-funded project in the Psychology
>Department investigating eye movements to visual scenes in response to
>verbal descriptions of those scenes.  The researcher will have
>responsibility for developing stimuli, using the eye-tracking equipment in
>experiments with human subjects, analysing the data, and jointly writing up
>the research for publication.  The successful candidate will have
>experience in experimental psychology, and preferably will have experience
>of either eye-movement or language research.  Computer skills, such as use
>of spreadsheets and statistical applications will also be of benefit.
>
>The appointment, with salary up to =A316,927, is available from 1st July
>1997, although a later start-date (e.g. October 1st) is possible.  Three
>copies of applications in the form of a CV (including names of three
>referees) and a covering letter should be sent by Friday 17th April to The
>Personnel Office, University of York, Heslington, York YO1 5DD, from whom
>further details can be obtained.  Informal queries can be addressed to Dr.
>Gerry Altmann (g.altmann@psych.york.ac.uk).
>
>The Department of Psychology received a 5* rating in the last research
>assessment exercise.
>
>Dr. Gerry T.M. Altmann             g.altmann@psych.york.ac.uk
>Department of Psychology
>University of York                 Tel: +44 (0)1904 434362
>Heslington, York Y010 5DD. UK.     Fax: +44 (0)1904 433181
>-----------------------------------------------------------------
>Homepage:         http://www.york.ac.uk/~gtma1
>New book: http://www.york.ac.uk/~gtma1/Babel/outline.html
>
>
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>
>11. Storage and Computation in Linguistics
>
>From: "UiL OTS (Leslie Dijkstra)" <uil-ots@let.ruu.nl>
>
>SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
>CALL FOR PAPERS=20
>
>The Utrecht Congress on
>"Storage and Computation
>in Linguistics"
>
>
>Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS
>Utrecht, The Netherlands,
>October 19th, 20th and 21st , 1998
>
>Deadline for submission of abstracts:
>May 15th , 1998
>
>*****
>
>On the occasion of its tenth anniversary,=20
>the Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS is=20
>organizing a three-day international=20
>congress from October 19th through=20
>October 21st 1998. The theme of this=20
>congress is "Storage and Computation in=20
>Linguistics". Invited speakers include:
>Steve Pinker, evening lecture;=20
>Ray Jackendoff (keynote lecture) / Frans Zwarts,
>The Architecture of the Language Faculty;=20
>Harald Clahsen / Steven Gillis, language=20
>acquisition; John Ohala / Geert Booij,=20
>language change; Sarah Thomason /=20
>Pieter Muysken, language variation; Nicholas=20
>Asher / Frans van Eemeren, discourse=20
>analysis; Ed Keenan & Ed Stabler / Jan Koster,=20
>grammar design.
>
>Two distinct cognitive resources that=20
>people may employ in interpreting and=20
>producing linguistic utterances are,=20
>on the one hand, memory, and, on the other,=20
>computational procedures. An utterance may=20
>be assigned a certain structure and=20
>interpretation because it is recognized as an=20
>instance of a pattern that is stored in memory,=20
>or because computational procedures build up=20
>a complex representation of that pattern. In=20
>linguistics, this contrast is usually=20
>identified with the contrast between lexicon=20
>and grammar. In the context of this congress,=20
>the distinction is broadly conceived as a=20
>tool for exploring our understanding of=20
>language structure and language use.
>
>The relation between storage and=20
>computation will be analysed on the=20
>basis of a broad range of empirical=20
>questions, concerning issues in the=20
>representation and acquisition of linguistic=20
>knowledge, the foundations of language=20
>and information, and the cognitive and=20
>computational aspects of language use=20
>and processing. Implications of the=20
>distinction between storage and=20
>computation will be discussed for six=20
>different domains of linguistic inquiry:
>=A8 the architecture of the language faculty
>=A8 language acquisition
>=A8 language change
>=A8 language variation
>=A8 discourse analysis
>=A8 grammar design
>
>The format of the congress is as follows:
>(1) A number of well-known linguistic=20
>scholars of different persuasions and=20
>from different subdisciplines are asked to=20
>contribute invited papers relating to the=20
>congress theme. There will be two invited=20
>speakers for each of the six domains of=20
>linguistic inquiry mentioned above.=20
>(2) There will be around twenty slots
>for presentations of selected papers.=20
>Each selected paper will be allotted 25
>minutes, including discussion. There will=20
>only be plenary sessions.
>
>ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
>
>To submit a paper, participants=20
>are requested to send one original=20
>and four anonymous copies of a=20
>one-page abstract, by regular mail.=20
>Each abstract should at least contain=20
>the following information:
>Names of authors, title of the paper,=20
>brief description of the content of the=20
>paper, and an indication of how this=20
>paper is related to the theme of the=20
>congress=20
>The abstract should preferably=20
>be printed in Times New Roman on white=20
>paper of A4 size, with top and bottom=20
>margins of 2.54 cm and left and right=20
>margins of 3.17 cm. The total number=20
>of words in the abstract should not=20
>exceed 500. Together with the abstract=20
>please send a 3" x 5" index card with=20
>the following information:
>=A8 title of the paper;
>=A8 name(s) of author(s);
>=A8 mail address of (first) author;
>=A8 affiliation;
>=A8 phone number;
>=A8 electronic mail address of (first) author.
>
>DEADLINE             =20
>
>The abstract must have reached us=20
>before May 15th 1998.=20
>
>On the basis of abstracts, selection=20
>will take place during the month of=20
>June 1998.=20
>
>Notification of acceptance or rejection=20
>will be given before July 1st 1998.
>
>PRACTICAL INFORMATION
>
>Organizing institute:
>Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS
>
>Congress committee:
>Sieb Nooteboom (Chairman),=20
>Leslie Dijkstra (Secretariate),=20
>Jan Don, Ton Naaijkens,=20
>Henriette de Swart, Arie Verhagen,=20
>Fred Weerman, Frank Wijnen
>
>Dates:
>Deadline abstracts: May 15th 1998
>Notification: Before July 1st
>Early registration: Before October 1st 1998
>Congress: October 19th, 20th, and 21st 1998
>
>Fees:
>Registration before October 1st 1998:=20
>dfl 100,- (dfl. 50,- for students with=20
>proof of studentship)
>Registration after October 1st 1998:=20
>dfl. 150,- (dfl. 75,- for students with=20
>proof of studentship)
>
>Registration
>A registration form is available=20
>from our secretariate (for address=20
>see above) or can be found at our website
>http://www-uilots.let.ruu.nl/UiL-OTS/Conferences/sc_home.htm
>
>*****
>
>The Utrecht Congress on=20
>Storage and Computation in Linguistics 1998
>Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS
>Trans 10
>3512 JK  Utrecht
>The Netherlands
>phone: #31 30 253 6006
>fax: #31 30 253 6000
>e-mail: uil-ots@let.ruu.nl
>
>*****
>
>
>
>
>
Lise Menn
Professor and Chair
Linguistics Department - Box 295
University of Colorado
Boulder CO 80309-0295
303-492-1609; fax 303-492-4416

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