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Northeastern State University is proud to host and the Ho-chunk Nation is proud to sponsor the 39th annual Siouan & Caddoan Languages Conference (SCLC) on the Broken Arrow campus of NSU in Broken Arrow, OK this year from May 30th through May 31st.
The purpose of the SCLC is to advance the study and teaching of languages from the Siouan and Caddoan language families. Paper submissions related to the linguistic description of Siouan and/or Caddoan languages are encouraged, as are paper submissions, panel discussions, or workshops relating to methods and noteworthy issues in the teaching of Siouan or Caddoan languages; see the Call for Papers below.
Dates. The conference will run from the morning of Thursday, May, 30, 2019, to the afternoon of Friday, May 31, 2019.
Location. The conference will be held in Room 112 of the Liberal Arts building on the Broken Arrow campus of Northeastern State University. The NSU-BA campus is located at 3100 E. New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK, 74014, USA along the Creek Turnpike approximately 20 miles southeast of downtown Tulsa, OK. The Liberal Arts building is located on the north (far) end of the circle drive that goes around campus. Parking for the event will be free for conference participants.
Lodging. Rooms for SCLC participants have been blocked at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Broken Arrow, OK for $85 per night under the code “Siouan Conference.” Call (918) 355-3200 to make a reservation before May 15, 2019. Note that rooms are limited and that double occupancy is encouraged. Shuttle service to and from Tulsa International Airport may be arranged through your choice of local third-party carriers. Day-of shuttle service to and from campus may be arranged through the conference organizer Justin T. McBride (mcbridej [AT] nsuok [DOT] edu).
Eats. The Ho-chunk Nation has graciously agreed to sponsor morning beverage services and catered lunches both days; vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Additionally, it is customary for SCLC participants to meet up for one big supper (everyone pays for their own meal) at a local restaurant. This will be held on Thursday evening at a site to be determined that day. Participants taking advantage of conference lodgings will also enjoy continental breakfasts.
Registration. See the CONTACT page for early registration. A registration fee of no more than $10 will be required of all participants to cover the cost of packet printing. The fee, payable in cash or check, will be collected upon arrival, and receipts will be available upon request.
Abstracts and inquiries. See the CONTACT page.
Call for Papers
The Department of Languages & Literature at Northeastern State University (NSU) will host the 39th annual Siouan & Caddoan Languages Conference (SCLC) on the NSU’s Broken Arrow campus in Broken Arrow, OK, USA from May 30 through May 31, 2019.
Each year the SCLC brings together linguists, anthropologists, indigenous language speakers and educators, and other scholars to promote the study and teaching of the languages within the Siouan and Caddoan language families. We welcome papers, panel discussions, and workshops dealing with the linguistic description and pedagogical concerns of these languages, as well as the anthropology, archaeology, art, ethnography, ethnobotany, folklore, history, music, sociology, and traditional beliefs of the many tribal groups associated with these languages.
The deadline for title, type (i.e., paper, panel, or workshop), and abstract submissions is April 15, 2019. Abstracts should not exceed 250 words, including any bibliographical material. Inquiries, registrations, and abstracts for consideration should be sent to mcbridej [AT] nsuok [DOT] edu; please limit any attachments to either .pdf or .doc(x) files. A proceedings volume for accepted papers is planned, and details relating to this volume will follow the conference date.
Registration is encouraged before April 30, 2019, and a registration fee payable in cash or check will be collected at the conference site from all participants to cover catering expenses. Other lodging and conference details will be posted as they become available at siouancaddoan39.wordpress.com.
39th Annual Siouan & Caddoan Languages Conference 