Subject: endangered languages workshop

the foundation for endangered languages is pleased to announce its first workshop , entitled " steps in language rescue " . it will take place at the university of york on the week-end of 26 and 27 july this year . programme saturday 2 . 00 - 2 . 30 arrival , any late registration 2 . 30 - 2 . 40 introduction to the foundation for endangered languages fel committee session i 2 . 40 - 3 . 10 endangered language policy in india mahendra verma 3 . 10 - 3 . 40 the situation of the berber languages in north africa farid aitsiselmi 3 . 40 - 4 . 10 script groups and their use in particular areas john clews session ii 4 . 30 - 5 . 00 izhorian ( estonia / sweden ) : is language revival possible ? ilya s . nikolaev 5 . 00 - 5 . 30 issues in standardisation for the tsimshian language of the american north west tonya nicole stebbins 5 . 30 - 6 . 00 an overview of endangered languages in brunei darussalam peter martin - break for dinner , followed by agm and general meeting of the foundation sunday session iii 9 . 00 - 9 . 30 language revival : the case of irish in belfast alison henry 9 . 30 - 10 . 00 gaelic as an endangered language : problems and prospects kenneth mackinnon session iv 10 . 30 - 11 . 00 planning for kurdish language and linguistics siamak rezaei durroei 11 . 00 - 11 . 30 big oil and the threat to minority languages by the andes nicholas ostler 11 . 30 - 12 . 00 final discussion and round - up of policy pointers noon - - lunch and departures - - non - members of the foundation are very welcome to attend , though of course it will be possible to join on site . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * registration for york workshop " steps in language rescue " 26-27 july , 1997 the conference will take place in the university of york , and accommodation has been arranged in derwent college , near campus . the university of york is located south of the medieval walled city of york , a comfortable walking distance from the railway . alternatively , bus number 4 or 5 can be caught from the station , getting off at the derwent college stop . accomodation o with 30 pounds o without 20 pounds an ensuite shower and w . c . ; meals o on saturday night 7 pounds o on sunday at lunch 6 pounds ( let us know of any dietary or other requirements you might have ) registration fees o unwaged ( e . g . students , unemployed ) 10 pounds o standard 20 pounds ( please provide some evidence / confirmation if you apply at the lower rate . ) total : _ _ _ pounds please send form to : dr mahendra verma , membership secretary fel , language & linguistic science , univ . york , york yo1 5dd , england it will also be possible to register in person at the door . however , if you plan to do this , it would help if you inform us in advance . dr verma 's e-mail address is : mkv1 @ york . ac . uk ( mahendra verma ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - nicholas ostler managing director president linguacubun ltd foundation for endangered languages http : / / www . bris . ac . uk / depts / philosophy / ctll / fel / batheaston villa , 172 bailbrook lane bath ba1 7aa england + 44-1225 - 85-2865 fax + 44-1225 - 85-9258 nostler @ chibcha . demon . co . uk
