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Preliminary call for papers
CHRONOS 6
International Conference on
Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics of Tenses, Mood and Aspect
Geneva (Switzerland), 20 22 Sept., 2004
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Topics of the conference
Chronos is a conference dedicated to current research on the linguistics
of time. In particular, issues regarding syntax, semantics and
pragmatics of tenses, mood and aspect are addressed. The conference aims
to bring together researchers working on the topic with different
perspectives.
Chronos conference is held every two years. Former conferences took
place in Groningen (2002), Nice (2000), Valenciennes (1998), Brussels
(1997) and Dunkerque (1995).
Special topic for Chronos 6:
The role of linguistic and pragmatic information in temporal relations
Submissions are encouraged but not restricted to the special topic.
A session within the conference will be specifically dedicated to the
didactics of tenses, mood and aspect in romance.
Talks can be given in English or French.
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Confirmed Keynote Speakers
- Nicholas ASHER (UT Austin)
- Hans KAMP (Stuttgart)
- Georges KLEIBER (Strasbourg)
- Tim STOWELL (UCLA)
- Co VET (Groningue)
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Venue
The conference will take place in the premises of the University of
Geneva (Switzerland).
Geneva is located at the western edge of Switzerland, on the shores of
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). The University campuses are located in downtown
Geneva.
Special events, such as conference dinner, will be announced later.
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Proceedings
A selection of reviewed papers will be published in the series of the
conference, the Cahiers Chronos (Amsterdam, Rodopi).
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Abstract submissions and deadline
Abstracts should be sent by e-mail attachments or snail mail.
The e-mail message or the letter should must include the authors
contact information together with the exact title of the paper. The
abstract itself should not show the authors name. Abstracts will be
anonymously reviewed by the Scientific Committee.
Abstracts should not exceed 2 pages, Times 12, plus references.
The email address to which submissions should be sent is:
Chronos@Lettres.unige.ch
The following file formats are accepted:
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe acrobat reader
- Rich Text Format
The snail mail address for submissions is:
6th Chronos conference
Dpt of linguistics
University of Geneva
CH 1211 GENEVA 4
Switzerland
The deadline for submission is FEBRUARY 10th, 2004.
A maximum of one sole-author presentation and one co-author presentation
can be allocated to any one person.
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Organising Committee
Louis de Saussure (University of Geneva, dpt. of Linguistics)
Jean-Marc Luscher (University of Geneva, School of French Language and
Civilisation)
Jacques Moeschler (University of Geneva, dpt of Linguistics)
Genoveva Puskas (University of Geneva, dpt of Linguistics)
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Scientific Committee
Jean-Michel ADAM (University of Lausanne)
Nicholas ASHER (UT Austin)
Rajesh BHATT (UT Austin)
Evelyne BERARD (University of Besançon)
Andrée BORILLO (University of Toulouse)
Jacques BRES (University of Montpellier)
Jean-Paul BRONCKART (University of Geneva)
Viviane DEPREZ (Rutgers University & ISC Lyon)
Joachim DOLZ-MESTRE (University of Geneva)
Claire FOREL (University of Geneva)
Laurent GOSSELIN (University of Rouen)
Hans KAMP (University of Stuttgart)
Georges KLEIBER (University of Strasbourg)
Christopher LAENZLINGER (University of Geneva)
Pierre LARRIVEE (Aston University, Birmingham)
Andrea ROCCI (University of Lugano)
Ur SHLONSKY (University of Geneva)
Bertrand STHIOUL (University of Geneva)
Tim STOWELL (UCLA)
Co VET (University of Groningen)
Carl VETTERS (University of Dunkerque)
Svetlana VOGELEER (Marie-Haps Institute, Brussels)
Marcel VUILLAUME (University of Nice)
Eric WEHRLI (University of Geneva)
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Supporting institutions
University of Geneva, Academic Society (Charles Bally fund)
University of Geneva, Faculty of Arts, Department of Linguistics
University of Geneva, School of French Language and Civilisation (ELCF)
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Contact information
Conferences website:
http://www.unige.ch/lettres/latl/chronos
Chronos@Lettres.unige.ch
-- Louis de Saussure http://www.unige.ch/lettres/latl/louisChargé de Cours
Université de Genève Département de linguistique CH 1211 GENEVE 4 Suisse - Switzerland Tel. +41 22 705 7030 Direct: +41 22 705 7349 Fax: +41 22 705 7931
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