Topics of the conference
Chronos is a conference dedicated to current research on the
linguistics
of time. In particular, issues regarding syntax, semantics and
pragmatics
of tenses, mood and aspect are addressed. The conference aims at
bringing
together researchers working on the topic with different perspectives.
The
conference welcomes papers in any area within syntax, semantics and
pragmatics
of time, mood and aspect.
Chronos conference is held every two years. Former conferences took
place
in Groningen (2002), Nice (2000), Valenciennes (1998), Brussels (1997)
and
Dunkerque (1995).
Special topic for Chronos 6
The role of linguistic and pragmatic information in temporal
relations.
Submissions are encouraged but not restricted to the special topic.
Special session
A session within the conference will be
specifically
dedicated to the didactics of tenses, mood and aspect in romance
languages.
Abstract submissions and deadline
Talks will be delivered in ENGLISH or FRENCH.
Abstracts must be sent by e-mail attachments or
snail
mail.
The e-mail message or the letter must include the author’s contact
information
together with the exact title of the paper. The abstract itself must
not
show the author’s name. Abstracts will be anonymously reviewed by the
Scientific
Committee.
Abstracts must not exceed 2 pages, Times 12, plus references.
The email address to which submissions should be sent is:
Chronos@Lettres.unige.ch
Accepted file formats: Microsoft Word, Adobe acrobat reader, Rich Text
Format
The snail mail address for submissions is:
6th
Chronos conference
Departement of linguistics
University of Geneva
CH 1211 GENEVA 4
Switzerland
The deadline for submission is
FEBRUARY 10th, 2004
Notification of acceptance: MAY 15th,
2004
A maximum of one sole-author presentation and one co-author
presentation
can be allocated to any one person.
