Content

Primary focus of the Conferences is on Languages and Linguistics in the Sino-Tibetan Area. There will also be some presentations accepted on Tai-Kadai languages. In addition we are seeking presentations on Language development projects engaged in language revitalization.

Plenary Speakers

James Matisoff
Title: Making the STEDT project sustainable: plans for an international consortium and collaboratory

David Bradley
Title: Resilience Thinking and Language Endangerment

Special Panel
Panel Members: Tien Shwe, Jim Chamberlain, Kirk Persons
Title: Minority Languages and Macro Socio-Economic Change in SE Asia: Reality and Response

Sessions

Program Schedule and Abstracts

Sessions will run from 8:30 until 5:00 each day. They will be held at Payap University. Participants staying at the arranged hotels will be provided transportation between their hotel and the conference. Lunch and coffee breaks are provided at the conference. Breakfasts are available at the hotels. Evening meals are not provided. The hotels are located near the popular Night Bazaar area which has many restaurants and other tourist activities.