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BUCLD 42: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
by Development, BU Conference On Language 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

THE 42nd ANNUAL BOSTON UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT NOVEMBER 3-5, 2017 Keynote Speaker: Jenny Saffran (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Plenary Speaker: Núria Sebastián Gallés (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) We will be accepting two kinds of submissions: abstracts for 20-minute talks or posters (beginning April 1, due May 15), and symposium proposals (due April 15; see below.) --- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Submissions of 500-word abstracts for 20-minute talks and posters will be accepted beginning April 1 at: http://www.bu.edu/bucld/abstracts/abstract-submission/ DEADLINE: All abstract submissions must be received by 8:00 PM EST, May 15, 2017. Submissions that present research on any topic in the fields of first and second language acquisition from any theoretical perspectives will be fully considered. Abstracts must be limited to 500 words, with one extra page for examples, figures, tables, and references. A suggested format and style for abstracts is available at: http://www.bu.edu/bucld/abstracts/abstract-format/ --- CALL FOR SYMPOSIUM PROPOSALS We are also currently soliciting 1000-word proposals for 90-minute symposia for the Boston University Conference on Language Development on any topic likely to be of broad interest to the conference attendees. Proposals should include a list of the participants, topics, and format, and should name at least one organizer. Send submissions to langconf(a)bu.edu with "Symposium proposal" in the subject line. DEADLINE: All symposium proposal submissions must be received by April 15, 2017. Decisions on symposia will be made by June. --- FURTHER INFORMATION General conference information is available at: http://www.bu.edu/bucld We encourage submissions from scholars in countries affected by the new travel restrictions. We will arrange remote presentation for accepted abstracts by scholars who are unable to attend for this reason. Questions? Email us at: langconf(a)bu.edu. Thank you, BUCLD 2017 Organizing Committee Boston University Conference on Language Development 96 Cummington Street, Room 244 Boston, MA 02215 U.S.A.

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BUCLD 42 CALL FOR SYMPOSIUM PROPOSALS
by Development, BU Conference On Language 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

THE 42nd ANNUAL BOSTON UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT NOVEMBER 3-5, 2017 Invited speakers: Keynote Speaker: Jenny Saffran (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Plenary Speaker: Núria Sebastián Gallés (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) CALL FOR SYMPOSIUM PROPOSALS We are soliciting proposals for 90-minute symposia for the Boston University Conference on Language Development on any topic likely to be of broad interest to the conference attendees. The symposium format is open, but has frequently included 2-3 speakers presenting research from differing angles on a common theme. Proposals should include a list of the participants, specific topics, and a specification of the format, and should name at least one organizer who will be able to work with the BUCLD organizing committee in setting up the symposium. Submissions can be sent by email to langconf(a)bu.edu<mailto:langconf@bu.edu> with "Symposium proposal" indicated in the subject line. Please limit symposium proposals to 1000 words or fewer. DEADLINE: April 15, 2017 Decisions on symposia will be made by June. NOTE: Submissions of abstracts for 20-minute talks and poster presentations are not being solicited at this time. The deadline for those will be May 15, 2017. FURTHER INFORMATION General conference information is available at: http://www.bu.edu/bucld Questions about symposia should be sent to langconf(a)bu.edu<mailto:langconf@bu.edu>. Boston University Conference on Language Development 96 Cummington Street, Room 244 Boston, MA 02215 U.S.A. Telephone: (617) 353-3085 ________________________________

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