The theme of the Conference was "Caribbean Linguistics: Theory and Application" and within this broad theme there were papers that considered theoretical and practical language and linguistics issues. In addition to the purely theoretical dimensions, sub-areas which were addressed included language acquisition and learning, issues of class, ethnic and gender sensitisation, and materials production.
In addition to the Conference papers, the programme included pre-conference workshops and colloquia. The latter were specially designed to cater to individuals and groups interested in language, culture and education in the Caribbean context. The colloquia considered issues of language education for both natives of the Caribbean as well as those from Latin America, recognising English as a Foreign Language as a burgeoning field in the region.
Cultural events highlighting the diverse culture of Trinidad and Tobago were scheduled for conference participants.
CONFERENCE INFORMATOIN (FOR SCL 2002 AND FUTURE CONFERENCES): PRESENTERS MUST
1) REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE, AND
2) BE MEMBERS OF THE SCL IN GOOD STANDING.
INFORMATION ON CONFERENCE FEES AND MEMBERSHIP FEES:
1) CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE
(FOR NON-STUDENTS):
BD$100
CD$80
EC$135
Euro55
GY$8,980
JM$2,380
TT$310
35
US$50.00
SPECIAL STUDENT RATE
(about half the non-student rate)
BD$50
CD$40
EC$68
Euro28
GY$4,490
JM$1,190
TT$150
18
US$30.00
2) ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
BDS$20
EC$38
JA$300
TT$60
US$25
STUDENT MEMBERS - HALF PRICE
Acceptable forms of payment:
*Cash
*Cheques (TT & US)
*Travellers' cheques
*International money orders only
PRESENTERS AND CHAIRS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY
The above fees are payable to the SCL.
Members in Jamaica:
contact Velma Pollard
- vpollard@kasnet.com
Members in Trinidad & Tobago:
contact Valerie Youssef
- scl2002@trinimail.net
All other members:
contact Hazel Simmons-McDonald (Secretary-Treasurer) in Barbados: - hsimmac@uwichill.edu.bb
*NEW BOOK ON SALE AT THE CONFERENCE*
*Robert LePage's "Ivory Towers: Memoirs of a Pidgin Fancier"
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Society for Caribbean Linguistics, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, announces its 14th Biennial Conference (SCL 2002) to be held at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago. The conference is being hosted by St. Augustine's Department of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Humanities and Education (http://www.uwi.tt/fhe/libarts).
DATES:
Wednesday 14th to
Saturday 17th August 2002
(Please click on the link to the left for more on the SCL 2002 Up-to-Date Schedule)
THEME:
CARIBBEAN LINGUISTICS:
THEORY AND APPLICATION
Part of the conference package was a CD containing the papers that made available by the authors for the conference, as well as other valuable information about the SCL.
Printed copies of the papers can be requested, and each copy costs $6.00 (US$1.00).
PRE-CONFERENCE COLLOQUIA ON LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TEACHING IN THE CARIBBEAN
Special colloquia were held, and topics included language learning and teaching in the Caribbean. Specific colloquia were as follows:
- Teaching English in Standard English/English Creole-speaking societies
- Linguistics and the Education system
EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Some of the events planned included:
* Keynote address on indigenous languages in the Caribbean by Professor Mervyn Alleyne
* Three special colloquia (see above)
* Sightseeing tours
* Local entertainment
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS IN THE LEFT AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCHEDULE, ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS, TRAVEL, AND INTERESTING LINKS