 Language, Culture and History Conference
Department of Anthropology
Co-sponsored by the journal Ethnohistory
University of Wyoming
July 1-3, 2010
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2010
The first constitution of the Anthropological Society of Washington, the predecessor to the American Anthropological Association, called for the "study of the Natural History of Man.[including] Archaeology, Somatology, Ethnology, and Philology." The early field of anthropology was heavily influenced by philology and models of language evolution and historical change. At this conference on Language, Culture and History we would like to bring contemporary theories from all fields of anthropology and related fields to the "natural history of humans." Specifically, we want to address questions about the complex interactions between language, history and culture.
Suggested themes for papers include but are not limited to:
• Ethnographic Views of Language Change
• Ethnohistorical Views of Language
• Language, History and Deaf Culture
• Culture, History and Native American Languages
• History of Language and Culture Theories in Anthropology
• Historical Sociolinguistics
• History of Literacy
• Children and Language Change
• Archaeological Approaches to Language and Culture
This informal and convivial conference will be held in the new Anthropology Building at the University of Wyoming in beautiful Laramie, Wyoming. Optional trips to local attractions including Veedawoo Recreation Area and Medicine Bow National Forest will also be also be available.
Previously published papers and works in progress welcome, as are papers from both established scholars and students. Typical format for papers will be 20 minutes for a paper with 5 minutes of discussion although other formats possible including data sessions where presenters share data for the participants to help analyze. Papers should be accessible to a general audience interested in language, culture and history issues.
Conference Organizer: Leila Monaghan, Department of Anthropology, University of Wyoming, Leila.monaghan@gmail.com, lmonagha@uwyo.edu . Conference Committee: Alison Quaggin Harkin, Stacy Sewell, Joe Wheeler
Conference Fees (Specific payment information on receipt of abstract):
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Early bird (by April 1) $50 for 2 days of conference, includes 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Medium bird (April 2-June 15) $55
Late bird (June 16-July 1): $60
____I wish to volunteer in lieu of conference fees
____Please send me information about staying at University of Wyoming Dorms when information is available
E-mail to Leila.Monaghan@gmail.com with questions or problems.
Transportation and Housing
GETTING TO LARAMIE
Driving:
Laramie, Wyoming is at the intersection of I-80 and Hwy 287, approximately 2 ½ hours drive north of Denver. Just drop Leila a note at Leila.Monaghan@gmail.com and she can give you more specific information.
Airports:
Laramie Regional Airport (Convenient location15 minute drive University of Wyoming, tiny little planes with irregular schedules, expensive)
555 General Brees Road, Laramie, WY
Phone: 1-307-742-4164
If renting a car, reserve ahead of time as a limited number of vehicles are available at the airport.
Denver International Airport (Inconvenient location2 ½ hours south of Laramie, easy to fly into from anywhere)
Phone: 303-342-8477
Wide range of rental cars available.
Shuttle bus to Hilton Garden Inn: http://greenrideco.com/, phone: 888-472-6656
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hilton Garden Inn ($99 a night, full service hotel including bar)
2229 Grand Ave., Laramie, Wyoming, USA 82070
Phone: 1-307-745-5500 Fax: 1-307-745-4999
http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=LARLAGI
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Needs to be reserved by 5/31/10
AmericInn of Laramie ($90 a night, very comfortable hotel with funky deer antler dcor)
4712 East Grand Avenue,
Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: 307-745-0777
http://www.americinn.com/hotels/WY/Laramie
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Americas Best Value Inn ($58 a night, quiet no frills hotel)
523 S. Adams St.
Laramie, WY 82070 US
Phone: 1-307-721-8860 Fax: 1-307-721-6290
http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=560
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University of Wyoming Dorms (no frills- costs listed on registration site), walking distance to conference.
Note: If you are interested in dorm accommodations, please indicate on your abstract form. More details to come, will need to pay ahead of conference.
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