Linguapax
13th International Conference on Law and Language, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Proposals for papers must be sent to Dr Fernand de Varennes, the Conference Convenor, at (Necessites javascript per veure aquest correu-e), with copy to the International Academy on Language and Law at (Necessites javascript per veure aquest correu-e) by 1 March 2012 and include the following information:
1. Paper title
2. Name and contact information of author(s) (email, phone and affiliation)
3. A short biographical note (approximately 50 words)
4. Abstract of the proposed paper (200-300 words)
The conference will be divided in blocs addressing language rights, social inclusion and ethnic conflicts.
Though not limited to language conflict situations in Asia, presentations which deal specifically with this theme will be especially welcome. Selected papers will fall within one or more of the conference themes in order to be included in the official programme.
Theme 1: Language and Conflicts in Asia. This theme will focus in 2012 on the language dimensions of conflicts in Tibet, Xinjiang, Southern Thailand, and Sri Lanka, though not exclusively.
Theme 2: Language and Conflicts around the World
Theme 3: The Relationship between State Language Preferences and Causes of Violent Conflict
Theme 4: Language Diversity, Liberalism and Democracy
Theme 5: Language Rights and Autonomy as Conflict Prevention
Theme 6: Social Inclusion and Language Rights
Papers may be submitted in French, English or Thai.