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COMPUTEL-3
Workshop on the Use of Computational Methods in the Study of
Endangered Languages
CfP: https://computel-workshop.org/computel/computel-3/call-for-papers/
The ComputEL-3 workshop will focus on the use of computational
methods in the study, support, and revitalization of endangered
languages. The primary aim of the workshop is to continue
narrowing the gap between computational linguists interested in
working on methods for endangered languages, field linguists
working on documenting these languages, and the language
communities who are striving to maintain their languages.
We take seriously the goal of reaching all relevant communities.
To support this goal, ComputEL-3 aims to alternate between
co-location with computational linguistics conferences and with
language documentation conferences. ComputEL-3 will take place on
26-27 February 2019, immediately preceding the 6th International
Conference on Language Documentation and Conservation (ICLDC6).
Papers are invited which explore the interface and intersection of
computational linguistics, documentary linguistics, and
community-based language revitalization efforts. The committee
encourages submissions which:
(i) examine the use of specific methods in the analysis of data
from low-resource languages, with a focus on endangered languages,
or propose new methods for analysis of such data,
(ii) propose new models for the collection, management, and
deployment of data in endangered language settings, or
(iii) consider what concrete steps are required to allow for a
more fruitful interaction between computer scientists, documentary
linguists, and language communities.
The intention of the workshop is not merely to allow for the
presentation of research on these topics, but also to continue
building a network of computational linguists, documentary
linguists, and community language activists who are able to
effectively join together to serve their common interests.
PRESENTATIONS
We will have both oral plaftorm presentation sessions and a Poster
session. The decision on whether a presentation will be a platform
or poster one will be taken by the Organizing Committee on the
advice of the Program Committee, taking into account the subject
matter and how that might be best conveyed. Platform and poster
presentations will not be distinguished in the Proceedings.
SUBMISSIONS
In line with our goal of reaching different academic communities,
we offer two different modes of submission under two different
tracks: (a) linguistic community perspective and (b) academic
perspective. The selected mode/track of submission does not
influence likelihood of acceptance. Camera-ready versions will
have the same length ranges for both submission tracks, according
to the original Submission Format (see Submission Formats and
Proceedings below).
Submissions must be uploaded via TBD/ComputEL-3 no later than
October 15, 2018, 11:59PM (UTC-11, time zone of American Samoa).
Please indicate clearly which of the two modes (Extended abstract
or Full short/long paper) you are submitting to.
All submissions must be anonymous and will be peer-reviewed by the
Scientific Committee. Notification of acceptance will be sent out
by November 12, 2018.
Submission formats
A. Extended abstract:
Please submit anonymous abstracts of up to 1500 words.
B. Full paper (short or long):
Please submit (anonymously) either long papers (max. 8 pages plus
references) or short papers (max. 4 pages plus references)
according to the style and formatting guidelines provided in the
CompuEL-3 Style Files (which have template files for both LaTeX
and Microsoft Word). Authors will be allowed one extra page for
the final version.
PROCEEDINGS
Authors whose presentations are selected for the conference will
be eligible to submit their papers for online publication via the
open-access ACL Anthology. Full and short papers will be allotted
1 additional page (altogether 5 and 9 pages) excluding references.
Extended abstracts will be alloted 5 pages (according to the short
paper format), excluding references. Proceedings papers should be
revised and improved versions of the material content that was
submitted for, and which has undergone, review. Extensions should
concern responses to reviewer comments and the addition of further
relevant details and clarifications, but not entirely new,
unreviewed content. In particular, extended abstracts cannot be
turned into full-length 9-page long papers. Camera-ready versions
of the articles will be due on January 21, 2019.
FUNDING
We anticipate being able to support travel costs in some cases for
students whose papers are accepted as well as scholars from lower
income countries. Please contact the organizers at computel.workshop@gmail.com
for further information.
IMPORTANT DATES
Mon 15-Oct-2018 Deadline for submission of short/long full
papers or short abstracts
Mon 12-Nov-2018 Notification of acceptance
Mon 21-Jan-2019 Deadline for camera-ready versions of papers
Tue-Wed 26-27-Feb-2019 Workshop
Contact — website and email
For further information, please consult our website:
computel-workshop.org/computel-3/ or email us at: computel.workshop@gmail.com
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-- Claudia Soria Researcher Istituto di Linguistica Computazionale "A. Zampolli" Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via Moruzzi 1 56124 Pisa Italy Tel. +39 050 3153166 Skype clausor