The aim of the African Association for Lexicography (AFRILEX) is the promotion and co-ordination of the research, study and teaching of lexicography by means of the publication of a journal and other appropriate literature, and the organization of regular conferences and seminars to provide an opportunity for an exchange of ideas and for mutual stimulus to researchers and practitioners in the field of lexicography. The 28th International AFRILEX Conference will be held from 1 to 4 July 2024 at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. With the advent of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) that bring new challenges and new perspectives in knowledge production, knowledge dissemination and knowledge storage, there seems to be sufficient ground to reflect on the place and position of the field of lexicography in these new developments.

 

28th International Conference of the African Association for Lexicography 1-4 July 2024, Pretoria, South Africa

Presentation

The aim of the African Association for Lexicography (AFRILEX) is the promotion and co-ordination of the research, study and teaching of lexicography by means of the publication of a journal and other appropriate literature, and the organization of regular conferences and seminars to provide an opportunity for an exchange of ideas and for mutual stimulus to researchers and practitioners in the field of lexicography.The 28th International AFRILEX Conference will be held from 1 to 4 July 2024 at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. With the advent of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) that bring new challenges and new perspectives in knowledge production, knowledge dissemination and knowledge storage, there seems to be sufficient ground to reflect on the place and position of the field of lexicography in these new developments. Hence, the main theme of upcoming conference: “Lexicography: Beyond Dictionaries!”Abstracts, not absolutely limited to the conference theme, on any aspect of dictionary research, practical lexicography or terminology are welcome. Abstracts from disciplines related to practical or theoretical lexicography/terminology are also invited, but they should have a demonstrable lexicographic focus. Abstracts from computational linguistics, digital humanities, etc., with a lexicographic focus can be submitted.

Keynote speakers

• International speaker: Prof. Sven Tarp (School of Communication and Culture, Centre for Lexicography, Aarhus University).Topic: Lexicography has a bright future: Shifting the focus from dictionaries to databases.
• Africa speaker: Prof. Sonja Bosch (Professor emerita, Department of African languages, UNISA).Topic: Lexicography beyond dictionaries – Exploring Semantic Relations in African Wordnets.

Invited

• Abstracts on any aspect of dictionary research, practical lexicography or terminology.
• Abstracts from disciplines related to practical or theoretical lexicography/terminology are also invited, but they should have a demonstrable lexicographic focus.
• Abstracts from computational lingusistics, digital humanities, again, with a lexicographic focus
• Proposals for special sessions.

Submission guidelines

• All submissions will be adjudicated.
• The conference language is English.
• The conference is expected to be held live, with a hybrid/virtual workshop held by Globalex: https://globalex.link/gwln-6_2024/.

Please submit abstracts to reach AFRILEX before 31 March 2024.

Abstracts should be formatted according to the template (see attachment or "abstract template"), and should be between 600 and 800 words long for adjudicators to make informed judgements on the central argument of the paper, especially given that conference proceedings are not published*. Abstracts should contain the following elements: a central argument, methodology, and some (preliminary) conclusions. All citations should be accounted for in a list of references. Submissions that do not comply with these requirements will unfortunately be rejected.

Abstracts should be sent by e-mail to lorna@lemma.co.za or ahdp@sun.ac.za

Abstract template

• Full title of paper
• First name(s) SURNAME (e-mail address)
• Affiliation: Department/Institute, University, Place, Country
• First name(s) SURNAME (e-mail address), in case of second author, etc.
• Affiliation Department/Institute, University, Place, Country

Write your abstract in block style in Times New Roman 12. The line spacing should be single. Cite single authors as surname (year:page) or (surname year:page). If you cite a publication with two authors, please do it as follows: surname1 & surname2 (year:page) or (surname1 & surname2 year:page). More than two authors are cited as surname1 et al. (year:page) or (surname1 et al. year:page). When referring to the publication as such, you can leave out the page numbers. When referring to several page numbers, you can use “page-page”.

In your Afrilex abstract, the first line of every paragraph after the first paragraph should be written with a left indent of 1 cm (like this paragraph). Tables and figures should be centered. Enumerated lists do not need to be indented.

If you list linguistic examples of languages other than English, please provide English translations.

Paragraphs after figures or tables should not be indented. Please limit screenshots (for space reasons) and keep the number of figures to a minimum. However, do not minimize figures too much: Remember that while you write this on page size A4, the book of abstracts will be printed on A5. If you are unsure about the instructions, you may consult the Afrilex abstract booklet of 2023 as example. This can be found on the following webpage: https://www.afrilex.co.za/_files/ugd/bd0c6e_1ad01256ffb5474a949e507d0395ba87.pdf 

Please note that all citations and references should be included in the reference list at the end of the abstract.

Lastly, your abstract should not exceed 800 words (MS word count), everything included – also the “References” section; see an example below. Please do not use footnotes; if unavoidable, you may use endnotesi instead.

References

• Surname1, Initials and/& Surname2, Initials. yyyy. Book title. Place: Publisher. 
• Surname1, Initials. yyyy. Article title. Journal name volume(issue no.):p-p.
• Surname1, Initials. yyyy. Conference proceedings article. In: Proceedings title. Date, Year.
• Place, Country: p-p. Available: http://xxxxx. Accessed on dd/mm/yyyy. Name of internet source. yyyy. Available: http://xxxxx. Accessed on dd/mm/yyyy.

i This is an endnote. It is font size 10.

The template is also available on the AFRILEX website: www.afrilex.co.za 

Process and procedures

Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged and feedback will be given to authors as soon as the abstracts are received back from the adjudicators. Abstracts of accepted papers will be distributed during the conference. MS PowerPoint Presentation facilities will be available. As a backup, presenters are invited to e-mail their presentation to the organiser ahead of the conference.

PRESENTERS PLEASE NOTE

It is compulsory for presenters of papers and special sessions to register before 31 May 2022.

Presenters are invited to develop their papers into article manuscripts and submit them for peer review and possible publication in AFRILEX’s international Gold Open Access journal Lexikos: http://lexikos.journals.ac.za/pub/index 

Abstract processing committee

• Prof. Sonja Bosch (seb@hbosch.com), University of South Africa (UNISA),
• Dr Lorna Morris (lorna@lemma.co.za), Stellenbosch University
• Mr André du Plessis (ahdp@sun.ac.za), Bureau of the Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (WAT)

Enquires and communication

• Prof Elsabé Taljard (elsabe.taljard@up.ac.za), University of Pretoria
• Ms Michelle Goosen (michelle.goosen@up.ac.za), University of Pretoria

Afrilex board

• Prof Langa Khumalo, North-West University, President
• Prof Sonja Bosch, University of South Africa, Vice President
• Prof Elsabé Taljard, University of Pretoria, Treasurer and Conference Organiser
• Prof Dion Nkomo, Rhodes University, Secretary
• Dr Phillip Louw, Bureau of the WAT
• Dr H Steve Ndinga-Koumba-Binza, University of the Western Cape
• Dr Lorna Morris, Stellenbosch University
• Mr André H. du Plessis, Bureau of the WAT

Program

Preconference Sadilar Workshop

• Date: Monday 1 July 2024, time to be confirmed
• Venue: Graduate centre, 1 - 64
• Cost: Free
• Topic: Navigating towards accessible electronic multilingual terminology.
• Presenter(s): Dr Friedel Wolff and Mr Juan Steyn

Welcoming cocktail

• Date: Monday 1 July 2024, 18:30
• Venue: Foyer of Graduate center
• R300 per person for guests, i.e. partners of delegates

Conference dinner

• Conference delegates are invited to attend the conference dinner. Confirmation of attendance must be before 3 May 2024.
• Date: Tuesday 2 July 2024, 18:30
• Venue: Function Hall
• Cost: R450 per person
• Menu: Three-course meal, wine and juice.

Confrence excursion

• Date: Thursday 4 July 2024, 09:00 (Meeting point to be announced)
• Cost: R 850, subject to a minimum of 40 people
• Note: The conference excursion is only available to participants who register and pay for the conference and excursion before 3 May 2024. There is no late registration for the excursion
• Details: Visit via Union Buildings to Freedom Park Heritage Site (https://www.freedompark.co.za/) and the Voortrekker Monument (https://vtm.org.za/en/home/) with tour guide. Lunch will be a traditional rustic braai in the Schanskop lapa on the terrain of the Voortrekker monument. From this viewpoint there is a wonderful view over Pretoria.

Accomodation and transport

Conference participants are responsible for making their own accommodation and travel arrangements. Please contact the organizers for accommodation in the vicinity of the campus and information on transport in and around Pretoria.

Passport and visa requirement

Any person entering South Africa must hold a valid passport. Please consult your travel agent or local South African representative in good time regarding possible visa or entry permit requirements. The local conference organizers will gladly provide an official conference invitation upon request to any participant who has registered and fully paid for the conference, for use to apply for a visa/permit as may be required. Unfortunately, no invitation can be issued to a prospective participant who has not registered and paid the full conference fees. Please note that the local organizers are not in a position to apply for visas/permits on behalf of any conference participant. Travelers are responsible for ensuring that their documents are in order before they travel.

Registration and payment information

Delegates can register online by clicking here or by clicking on “Register Here” on the AFRILEX homepage: https://www.afrilex.co.za/.

Proof of payment must please be e-mailed to the treasurer, Elsabé Taljard, elsabe.taljard@up.ac.za.