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Subject: SLRF conference proposals and mailing list
Date: 6 Nov 92 18:00:00 GMT
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This message actually has two aims: (1) to remind any interested parties
that the deadline for proposals  for SLRF 1994 and SLRF 1995 is coming up,
and (2) to ask for your help in updating the SLRF mailing list.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS--SLRF 1994 AND SLRF 1995

The Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) is an annual conference sponsored
by individual universities. In the past, SLRF conferences have been held
at UCLA, USC, University of Hawaii, University of Oregon, and Michigan
State University.In 1993, SLRF will be in Pittsburgh, jointly hosted by the
University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie-Mellon University; proposals to host
the 14th and 15th annual SLRF conferences are now being sought. In writing
a proposal, please address the following questions:

1. What dates do you propose for the conference? SLRF has typically
   been held in the late winter/early spring, but this is negotiable.
2. What would be the theme of the conference, if any?
3. Would there be any special subsections?
4. Who would be involved in organization: students, faculty, or both? If
   you have an organizing committee at this point, list names.
5. Will there be institutional seed money available?
6. Are there funds to cover possible deficits?
7. Where will the conference be held: a campus conference center, classrooms,
   a hotel?
8. What registration fees would be charged for pre- and on-site registration,
   for students and non-students?
9. What kind of housing is available and what is the approximate cost of
   such housing? How far is housing from the conference site?
10. Are there affordable places to eat within walking distance of the
   conference site?
11. What publicity will be undertaken?
12. Are there other universities nearby from which to draw conference
   participants?
13. Is the site serviced by a major airport? If not, how does one get to
   the conference site?
14. What organized social events would you plan?

If you are interested in submitting a proposal for SLRF 1994 or 1995,
send all materials no later than DECEMBER 1, 1992. Proposals should be
directed to

ROBERT DeKEYSER                         PHONE: (412) 624-5921
2816 CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING                FAX: (412) 624-6130
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH               E-MAIL: rdk1@pittvms.bitnet


SLRF MAILING LIST UPDATE

We are currently in the process of trying to update the SLRF mailing
list by adding new names, correcting addresses for those people already
on the list, and adding a database of e-mail addresses.

If you are not on the list, and would like to be put on it in time for
the mailing of SLRF 1993 registration materials, send us your mailing address
AND your e-mail address as soon as possible. This year's conference will be
held March 19-21 of 1993, and the plenary speakers are Brain MacWhinney,
Barry McLaughlin and Jacqueline Schachter.

If you are on the list, and know that we have the wrong  address for you,
or if you are sure that we don't have your e-mail address, please contact us
also.

You can send all your addresses, or direct any questions about SLRF 1993, to

MARION DELARCHE & DAWN McCORMICK           PHONE: (412) 624-5387
SLRF CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS                    FAX: (412) 624-6130
2816 CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING                E-MAIL: mldst9@pittvms.bitnet
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH                          mldst9@vms.cis.pitt.edu
PITTSBURGH  PA  15260
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