Language documentation conference hosts public events

June 10, 2016

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host a series of free public lectures and films as part of the fifth Institute on Collaborative Language Research June 20-July 23, 2016, on the Fairbanks campus.

The institute brings together leading practitioners of language documentation from around the world, including undergraduate and graduate students, practicing linguists, and indigenous language speakers and language activists. This year's institute will focus on the languages of Alaska and language archiving and is hosted by the UAF Alaska Native Language Center.

The public daytime talks and evening films will explore language documentation and revitalization activities around the world. The final presentation will allow institute participants to share their experiences.

ON THE WEB: For a list of the public lectures, see www.alaska.edu/colang2016/public-events/.

CONTACTS: Naomi Horne, 907-474-6464, nehorne@alaska.edu. Anna Berge, 907-474-5351, amberge@alaska.edu