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Lost in linguistics. A guide to the current landscape of linguistic theory.
Oslo, 10-14 October 2011
 
During the 20th century and up to now, the field of linguistics has
developed into many different directions and into various theories and
subtheories (and sub-subtheories!). The result is a quite intricate
scientific landscape where it can be difficult to orient oneself. Theories
can be difficult to compare, not only because they build on different
premises, but also because their terminology is often internal: the same
term can have quite divergent meanings in different frameworks and very
similar concepts can be referred to by completely different terms.
Moreover, differences and boarders between theories are not always clearly
traced or stated, and theoretical assumptions - not always easily
identifiable - are often left implicit in scientific contributions.
Therefore, it can be challenging for young researchers both to situate
their own research in a larger context and to use and possibly combine
differently oriented literature.

The aim of the course is to provide a systematic comparison of theories and
an explicit overview of their implications in the different domains that
would help to create a comprehensive picture of the theoretical bases of
the field. To provide tools to understand literature and own research in a
larger context, the course will:
- trace the main lines of recent theoretical development within linguistics
- compare and contrast the most influential theories with emphasis on their
application on different subdisciplines and their implications for
different attitudes towards data.

Teachers
General survey: Giorgio Graffi
Phonology: Patrick Honeybone
Morphology: Geert Booij
Syntax: Giorgio Graffi
Semantics: To be announced

The lectures are open, but only formally enrolled PhD-students can obtain
ECTS credits for the course. The lectures will take place at the University
of Oslo.

Webpage:
http://www.hf.uio.no/forskning/utdanning-og-karriere/gjennomforing/sprak/arr_sprak/linguistics.html

Dates: October, 10 - 14, 2011
ECTS: 3
Places: 20
The application should include:
- CV
- A half-page description of your PhD-project (including your theoretical
framework)

Application deadline: September 10, 2011

The application should be sent to: lost-in-linguisticshf.uio.no

No tuition fee. Travel and accommodation at own expenses.

NB! Regarding the accommodation, though, we are also trying to establish 
a (free) "hospitality network": we still don`t know how many places 
we will be able to offer, but it is important to let us know 
as soon as possible if such a solution is desired, 
in order for us to be able to get an idea of the demand 
and the number of places needed.