The 10^th  International Conference on Bantu Languages   (Bantu 10)

Themes:   

•        Phonetics and Phonology
•        Morphosyntax and Syntax
•        Semantics and Pragmatics
•        Textual and Discourse Analysis
•        Bantu Languages in Historical Linguistics
•        Language Typology
•        Acquisition of Bantu Languages
•        Language in Education Sector
•        Language Documentation
•        Language Contact, Pidginisation and Creolisation
•        Bantu Languages and Technology
•        Lexicography and Term Development
•        Youth Languages

Call for Abstracts for the Main Program
Bantuists and interested parties are invited to submit abstracts to be considered for the main program during the forthcoming 10th International Conference on Bantu Languages. Abstracts should be submitted by email to bantu10@duce.ac.tz or thebantu10@gmail.com

Important Dates:          

•          Abstract submission:                  1st July 2023 to 31st November 2023
•          Abstract reviews:                        1st December 2023 to 15th January 2024
•          Acceptance of abstracts:             30th January 2024
•          Conference:                                12^th – 14^th August 2024                

Call for Workshop Proposals
Bantuists and interested parties interested in organizing workshops within the realm of the 10th International Conference for Bantu Languages are hereby invited to apply to the Local Organizing Committee through email to bantu10@duce.ac.tz or thebantu10@gmail.com

Important Dates:

•           Proposing workshop:                  1st July 2023 to 30th September 2023
•           Acceptance of workshop:            15th October 2023
•           Abstract submission:                  16th October 2023 to 30th November 2023
•           Abstract reviews:                        1st December 2023 to 15th January 2024
•           Acceptance of abstracts:             30th January 2024
•           Workshop:                                 12th – 14th August 2024

Local Organizing Committee:

1. Dr. Loveluck Muro                         Dar es Salaam University College of Education
2. Prof. Amani Lusekelo                    Dar es Salaam University College of Education
3. Dr. Julius Taji                                University of Dar es Salaam
4. Dr. Margreth Kibiki                        Dar es Salaam University College of Education           
5. Dr. Chrispina Alphonce                  University of Dodoma
6. Dr. Ikupa Moses                           Dar es Salaam University College of Education
7. Dr. Rodrick Ndomba                      Dar es Salaam University College of Education
8. Prof.. Devet Goodness                Dar es Salaam University College of Education
9. Dr. Aurelia Mallya                         University of Dar es Salaam
10. Dr. Jonas Manyasa                     Dar es Salaam University College of Education
11. Dr. Saul Bichwa                          Dar es Salaam University College of Education
12. Dr. Kuria Mdoe                            Dar es Salaam University College of Education

International Steering Committee:

1. Prof. Lutz Marten                            SOAS University of London, United Kingdom  
2. Prof. Mark van de Velde                   LLACAN (CNRS-INALCO), Paris, France  
3. Dr. Lotta Aunio                                University of Helsinki, Finland  
4. Prof. Mantoa Motinyane                   University of Cape Town, South Africa  
5. Dr. Hannah Gibson                          University of Essex, United Kingdom   
6. Dr. Atikonda Mtenje-Mkochi             Malawi University of Science and Technology
7. Prof. Claire Halpert                          University of Minnesota, USA 
8. Prof. Amani Lusekelo                      University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania  
9. Prof. Nobuko Yoneda                      University of Osaka, Japan 
10. Prof. Alexander Zheltov                  St Petersburg State University, Russia  

Keynote speakers: 

1. Lessons on tone in Bantu languages by Lee S. Bickmore, Professor of Anthropology, Languages, Literature and Cultures, University at Albany (State University of New York) 
2. Reflections of documentation of Bantu languages in Tanzania and Kenya by Josephat M. Rugemalira, Retired Professor of Linguistics, University of Dar es Salaam. 
3. The noun modifying constructions in Bantu, Nobuko Yoneda, Professor at Graduate School, Osaka University, Japan.
4. The Bantu expansion, Koen Bostoen, Professor of African linguistics and Swahili, Ghent University, Belgium.

Language of the Conference:

The main language of the conference shall be English. Nonetheless, papers in French and/or Kiswahili may be accepted and presented in parallel venues.

Logistics:

Bantu 10 Conference will be held in the University of Dar es Salaam at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE). DUCE Campus is located in Temeke District of Dar es Salaam Region.