Call for Papers
International Conference on Phonology and Phonetics
Shanghai International Studies University
The College of English Language and Literature at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) will host an International Conference on Phonology and Phonetics from April 22-24, 2012 (Friday–Sunday). The general conference theme is “Loanword Phonology and Transfer”, but panel discussions will focus on a variety of topics:
1. General phonology and phonetics
2. Loanword Phonology
3. Pronunciation teaching in EFL and transfer in L2-acquisition
4. Phonology and phonetics of Languages Spoken in China
5. The description and analysis of Shanghainese (not limited to phonology and phonetics)
6. Interface studies (phonology/morphology, phonology/semantics, etc.)
7. Tone and intonation
8. Phonetics and Phonology in Stylistics and Pragmatics
(Panels will be merged if there are fewer than 10 participants)
A number of well-known international scholars will be invited to deliver keynote speeches (to be announced). The working language of the conference will be English. The conference fee will be 700 RMB (non-SHISU postgraduates: half price; SHISU graduates: free). In addition, participants will pay for their own travelling fares and accommodation. SISU will make available a list of bookable hotels and other accommodation during the conference.
Abstracts for papers (200-300 words, including title, name, institution and key words) and registration forms (see below) should reach us by email before March 1, 2012.Please indicate clearly which panel your paper is intended for. After the conference, a small number of papers presented at the conference will be invited for publication (apart from the abstracts booklet, there will be no conference publication).
College of English Language and Literature
Shanghai International Studies University
Organizing Committee for International Conference on Phonology and Phonetics
200083, Shanghai, China
Contact person: (Mr.) WAN Xiaolei万小磊
E-Mail: engdept@shisu.edu.cn
Tel.: 86021- 35372433, 86021- 67701355
Fax: 86021- 55395556
Registration Form (please copy, complete and send by email to engdept@shisu.edu.cn before March 1, 2012)
(please ensure the accuracy of your information so any announcements and letter of invitation can reach you on time):
Name :
Title of presentation :
Institution :
Address, incl. postal code :
Email :
Tel. :
Mobile :
Panel choice (number) :
