Call For Papers & Workshops

Arizona Linguistics Circle 15

Remote Linguistics: Experimentation, Fieldwork and Data Collection Methods in an Uncertain World

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

October 15 to 17, 2021

Keynote Speakers: Ted Gibson (Massachusetts Institute of Technology),

Benjamin B. Munson (University of Minnesota),

and Amy Fountain (University of Arizona)

Call for Paper Submissions

We are pleased to invite talk proposals for Arizona Linguistics Circle 15 (ALC 15). ALC is an annual graduate student-run conference held at the University of Arizona. Our goal is to foster a deeper appreciation for linguistics while providing a healthy environment for academic discussion, especially as it concerns graduate student research.

The theme of this year’s conference is Remote Linguistics, that is the ways in which we have worked to adapt to the unique challenges of a pandemic, found new ways to conduct research remotely, and made ethical considerations in using different modalities. However, abstracts from all areas of linguistics are welcome and encouraged.

This year, we plan to conduct a hybrid conference, with both in-person and remote aspects (see Covid Contingency).

Abstract Guidelines:

• Abstract may not exceed 500 words (not including keywords, references, figures, and tableaux)

• Presentations will consist of 20-minute talks with 10-minute Q&A

• Authors are limited to one individual and one joint abstract (not including workshop submissions)

• Only anonymized submissions will be accepted

• Abstract submission deadline is 30 July 2021 (extended)

Abstract submission is via EasyChair. For questions regarding abstract submission, please contact the abstract review manager at azlingcircle15 [at] gmail [dot] com. Notification of acceptance will be sent in late August.

Proceedings

Presenters will be invited to submit their paper for publication in Coyote Papers, the conference proceedings for ALC.

Call for Workshop Submissions

We are also inviting proposals for one- to two-hour long workshops on the theme of Remote Linguistics with the realm of experimentation, fieldwork, and data collection. Example workshops include, but are not limited to, improving sound quality in remote fieldwork, getting the most from online crowdsourcing or experimentation platforms, setting up remote speech collection experiments, and more. Workshop submissions from students are especially welcome.

Workshop abstracts may not exceed 500 words and must include a title, detailed description (topic, format, length, and content), technical prerequisites (hardware, software, or platforms), applicant's areas of expertise, and why the workshop would be of interest to ALC attendees. Workshop abstracts are submitted on EasyChair and do not count towards the limit on paper abstract submissions. Authors of accepted workshops will be offered modest honoraria.

Covid Contingency

Our plan is to enjoy a hybrid conference, such that presenters will have the option to present in-person or remotely. This way, both domestic and international presenters will have the opportunity to deliver their presentations regardless of the Covid situation or vaccine availability of their location. We will also have a contingency plan to move the conference to a virtual format if Arizona is undergoing a significant Covid outbreak at the time of the conference.