TEXAS LINGUISTICS SOCIETY
Perspectives on Argument Structure
The University of Texas at Austin
March 5-7, 1999
Keynote Speakers
Beth Levin, Dept. of Linguistics, Northwestern University
James Pustejovsky, Dept. of Computer Science, Brandeis University
Michael Tanenhaus, Dept. of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester
CALL For PAPERS
Issues of argument structure have proven to be of long-standing interest
within diverse subfields of linguistics. The intent of this conference is
to bring together researchers working on argument structure from these
different points of view. In keeping with the theme of the conference,
presentations that address the topic from the perspective of formal syntax
or semantics are encouraged, as are those that take psycholinguistic,
computational or other approaches. This conference will thus provide a forum
for presentation and discussion of original research papers on various
aspects of argument structure.Abstracts are invited for 30 minute talks (with 10 additional minutes for discussion) on any topic related to argument structure. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
Theories of linking and theories relation argument structure and syntactic structure
Theories of case assignment
Lexical/conceptual semantics and argument structure
Computational implementations and models of argument structure and/or linking
Syntax/semantics interface and langauge acquisition
Acquisition of argument structure
Language processing of argument structure, subcategorization and lexical & conceptual structure
Abstracts must be no more than one 8 1/2" by 11" page, single-spaced, and in at least 12-point font (10-point for examples), with one inch margins on all sides. One additional page with references and diagrams, AVMs or tableaux may be appended if necessary. All submissions must include the following items:
6 anonymous copies of the abstract
1 3x5" card with name, affiliation, address, phone number, email address and title of paper
Deadline for receipt of abstracts is October 16, 1998
Send Abstracts to:
TLS Abstract Committee
Calhoun 501
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712
Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered. Fax submissions will not be accepted. For instructions regarding email submissions, click here. An individual may submit at most one single and one co-authored paper. Accepted presenters will be notified by mid-December, 1998. If presenters wish to have their papers included in the conference proceedings, they must submit a camera-ready copy by May 15, 1999. Proceedings will be published by the Texas Linguistic Forum.
Preregistration for the conference is $15.00 (US) for students, $30.00 for nonstudents.
For further information, contact:
tls@uts.cc.utexas.edu
