reape@epistemi.ed.ac.uk (Mike Reape) (09/11/89)
Workshop on
Parametric Variation in Germanic and Romance
University of Edinburgh
Centre for Cognitive Science and
Department of Artificial Intelligence
September 24-26, 1989
Second announcement: September 1, 1989
The University of Edinburgh is hosting a workshop on Germanic and
Romance syntax with particular emphasis on discussing how word order
and other variations in these languages can be accounted for in a
uniform fashion.
The workshop has been timed to immediately follow the autumn meeting
of the Linguistics Association of Great Britain which takes place at
the University of Manchester on September 20-22, 1989.
Organising Committee: Elisabet Engdahl, Mike Reape and Pete Whitelock
University of Edinburgh
Centre for Cognitive Science and
Department of Artificial Intelligence
2 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh EH8 9LW
Scotland
Telephone: (+44) 31--667 1011 x6251, x6257
Fax: (+44) 31--662 4912
Email: engdahl@epistemi.ed.ac.uk, reape@epistemi.ed.ac.uk
This workshop is organised in connection with the ESPRIT Basic Research
Action
Dynamic Interpretation of Natural Language (DYANA)
Parametric Variation and Abstract Specification of Linguistic Structure
(Task 1.1)
Papers
Topological Fields and Word Order Constraints
Lars Ahrenberg, Department of Computer Science, Linkoping University
Restructuring Effects in German
Josef Bayer and Jaklin Kornfilt, Max Planck Institute for
Psycholinguistics and Syracuse University
A UCG-looking Treatment of Spanish Clitics
John Beaven, Department of Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh
Reshaping the Field of Verb (Projection) Raising
Hans den Besten, Universiteit van Amsterdam
Zurich German z and Verb Raising Constructions
Kathrin Cooper, Centre for Cognitive Science, University of Edinburgh
Nominative Anaphors and Binding Theory
Martin Everaert, Research Institute for Language and Speech, University
of Utrecht
Subjacency and the Case Filter
Gisbert Fanselow, Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft, Universitaet Passau
Categorial Grammar and Mixed Word Order Languages
John Foster, Department of Linguistics and The Centre for Speech
Technology Research, University of Edinburgh
A Categorial Grammar Account of V2, and its Implications for the
Treatment of English
Mark Hepple, Centre for Cognitive Science, University of Edinburgh
Origins of Germanic Syntax
Paul Kiparsky, Department of Linguistics, Stanford University
Klaus Netter, Institut fuer Maschinelle Sprachverarbeitung,
Universitaet Stuttgart
(Title to be announced)
Word Order and Constituency in West Continental Germanic
Mike Reape and Mark Hepple, Centre for Cognitive Science, University of
Edinburgh
Clitic Doubling and Dislocation in Italian
Antonio Sanfilippo, Centre for Cognitive Science, University of Edinburgh
Some Particular Verb-Raising Phenomena
Ineke Schuurman, University of Leuven
On Obligatory Subjects
Mary Tait and Ronnie Cann, Department of Linguistics, University of Edinburgh
Constituent marking: the history of de in Latin and Romance
Nigel Vincent, Department of Linguistics, University of Manchester
The Status of Verb-Second (V2) in VO Languages
Stephen Wechsler, Department of Linguistics, Stanford University
Workshop on Parametric Variation in Germanic and Romance
University of Edinburgh
Department of Artificial Intelligence
80 South Bridge
September 24-26, 1989
Tentative Programme
Sunday, September 24
1:30 Registration
2:30 Hans den Besten
3:30 Mike Reape and Mark Hepple
4:05 Tea
4:35 Kathrin Cooper
5:10 Discussion
7:00 Dinner at Maxie's Bistro and Wine Bar
Monday, September 25
9:30 Ineke Schuurman
10:05 Klaus Netter
10:40 Coffee
11:10 Josef Bayer and Jaklin Kornfilt
11:45 Lars Ahrenberg
12:20 Discussion
1:00 Lunch
2:30 Mark Hepple
3:05 Stephen Wechsler
3:40 Tea
4:10 Paul Kiparsky
5:10 Discussion
Tuesday, September 26
9:30 Nigel Vincent
10:30 John Foster
11:05 Coffee
11:20 Antonio Sanfilippo
12:55 John Beaven
12:30 Discussion
1:00 Lunch
2:30 Martin Everaert
3:05 Mary Tait and Ronnie Cann
3:40 Tea
4:10 Gisbert Fanselow
5:10 Discussion
Registration
If at all possible, registration forms (including requests for reservation of
accommodation) should reach Mike Reape at the address above by September 15.
Participants may also register at the registration session at 1:30 on Sunday,
September 24. Please let us know your approximate time of arrival at the
workshop on the registration form below.
Social Outing
We plan to go to dinner at Maxie's Bistro and Wine Bar, 32b West Nicholson
Street, at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening. Any late arrivals to
the workshop on Sunday evening can find us there.
Accommodation
We have reserved a block of rooms at The Pollock Halls of Residence at a
cost of 15 pounds per night for a single room, breakfast included.
Reservations for accommodation should reach Mike Reape at the address
above by September 15. Those who have not sent in a reservation by
September 15 can book accommodation on the day at Pollock Halls at the
rate of 16.25 (pounds)/night, breakfast included. Although there should
be no shortage of accommodation, availability cannot be guaranteed after
September 15. We therefore urge reservations to be made by September 15
if at all possible. Participants whose accommodation requests have not
arrived in time will be required to pay Pollock Halls directly on
arrival in British sterling. Those who wish to make their own
reservations can contact Pollock Halls directly at 44-31-667-1971 .
There is limited crash space available. If interested, please indicate
on the registration form and return as soon as possible.
To reserve accommodation, please fill out the relevant parts of the
registration form and send by email to reape@epistemi.ed.ac.uk or by
regular mail to Mike Reape at the address above.
Directions
The entrance to Pollock Halls is located on Holyrood Park Road on the edge of
Holyrood Park.
The workshop itself will be held at the Department of Artificial
Intelligence, 80 South Bridge. It is roughly 15 minutes walking
distance from Pollock Halls. Maps will be sent to all those who
register by September 15. Maps will also be available at Pollock
Halls.
Travel
Waverley train station is approximately 10 minutes walking distance
from 80 South Bridge and 25 minutes from Pollock Halls. There is a
bus from the airport to Waverley station which leaves twice an hour
during most times of the day for 2.00. Taxis from the airport to the
centre of Edinburgh cost approximately 7.00.
Registration form
Workshop on
Parametric Variation in Germanic and Romance
University of Edinburgh
Centre for Cognitive Science and
Department of Artificial Intelligence
September 24-26, 1989
Name:
Affiliation:
Address:
Email address:
Telephone (daytime):
Telephone (evening):
Arrival date:
Departure date:
Are you a student / university researcher / lecturer / other?
Today's Date:
Accommodation
Will you be making your own arrangements for accommodation in
Edinburgh? (yes/no)
Please indicate below the number of nights bed and breakfast accommodation
required at Pollock Halls of Residence. Single rooms (only) are available at
15 pounds/night.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 1989
Sunday, Sept. 24, 1989
Monday, Sept. 25, 1989
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1989
Other (please indicate)
Crash Space (Please provide details of number of nights and dates for
which arrangements are required.)
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