The Days of Swiss Linguistics conference traditionally provides young scientists with a platform to discuss their research in workshops and addresses current issues in its plenary speeches.

Plenary speeches

"Measurement in Linguistics" is a challenging topic for all areas of linguistic research and provides the methodical and methodological background required to identify empirically supported and theoretically sound answers to current questions.
The significance of language, multilingualism, communication, linguistic variation and linguistic competence in social interaction is becoming increasingly recognised in view of the current socio-cultural diversity and the tension in social relations. Describing and assessing these factors appropriately has become a challenge for society and science, and is perceived as the basis of social cohesion and inclusion. In this context, linguistics as a whole is gaining importance and is called upon to develop substantive, transparent and applicable answers. The 5th Days of Linguistics conference focuses on "measurement" in the sense of "assigning values" and establishing methodical approaches that are theoretically and empirically sound.

Keynote speakers

Prof.’in Dr. Lorenza Mondada, Université Lumière Lyon2

Prof. Dr. Douglas Biber, Northern Arizona University

Prof. Dr. Tim McNamara, University of Melbourne
 

Workshops

In addition to "Measurement in Linguistics", which is addressed in the plenary speeches, topics from all areas of linguistics are welcome, in particular from junior researchers. The final programme will be made available in spring, 2008. Proposals submitted for workshop contributions will be reviewed by the scientific advisory board.

Target audience

The 5th Days of Linguistics conference is aimed at linguists in Switzerland and Europe, and particularly at young scientists.