LISSIM 7: Syntactic Variation
May 26 - June 14, 2013
Funded byCIIL and GLOW
Ergativity is typically treated in the theoretical literature as a single parameter, with the behaviour of ergatives and absolutives treated as essentially uniform across languages. This over-simplification masks interesting variation between (and within) languages. In this class we consider the variation in ergatives, and in the object of non-nominative subject constructions more generally. We examine the distinct roles of morphology and of syntax in producing the observed variation. Topics to be covered include:
The the list here provides the time-slot for face-to-face and Skype interviews. As announced before, the interviews are to be held on April 9-10, 2013 for possible final selection in LISSIM 7. There will be a 60% weightage attached to interviews, making it by far the most important stge of the selection. Read more...
This is the list of candidates who have been short-listed to appear for interviews to be held on April 9-10, 2013 for possible final selection in LISSIM 7 based on the average of scores from 6 external reviewers for the essays submitted. The list is in order of merit.Read more...
This is the list of candidates pre-selcted (which means they will not be required to appear for the interviews) for participation in LISSIM 7 based on the strength of their essays and/or their known commitments in the field. Read more...
Extending the deadline to March 15th helped as many essays (presumably all excellent!) have been received. Those who hav not included a short bio or asked their referees to send a reco to us directly are requested to do so immediately, otherwise those applications will be counted as incomplete and not processed any further. The essays will now be sent off for external review to 5 external experts. The list of only short-listed candidates will be posted on April 6th and Skype or face-to-face interviews to be conducted April 8-10, 2013.
On popoluar demands, the deadline for the LISSIM 7 essay is now extended to 15th march, 2013, mid-night IST (Indian Standar Time). Please also note that essay over-shooting the size specification will be rejected without any further explanation
As in the case of LISSIM6, we are applying fr fnding the School to CIIL, Mysore and GLOW.
Booking early is extremely important, there have been cases of both faculty and student missing a particular school because of not booking early enough. Booking usually open three months in advance, which means if you want to travel on May 24th, you must book your train tickets from Feb 24th onwards, and usually within the first 2-3 days, all the berths in AC compartments fill up. More.
Training And Research Academy (TARA) is a project of Jagori Grameen, a rural community based organization working in remote villages of the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The Academy is located in Sidhbari, District Kangra, a small village close to Dharamshala Town. More.
I am writing this letter in support of the funding request by the organizers of LISSIM. I taught at LISSIM last year. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I am grateful to the Central Institute of Indian Languages for making the event possible with their funding. Read more
