text_combined: varieties english second international conference major varieties english maven ii lincoln university campus england september 911 1999 conference theme english language today functions representations plenary speakers include nicholas coupland eric fudge salikoko mufwene main aim conference profile changing global presenceof english resulting effects developments changes language today paper proposals invited aspects use major varieties english today particular following themes formal functional developments changes english mediated uses english international profile english english corporate culture english language literature english world communication competing target varieties fo learners text corpus analysis etc submission paper proposals abstracts paper proposals 250 words length double spaced please submit three copies one name affiliation personal details address correspondence phone fax numbers e mail address please mention bottom area theme believe abstract covers e g pragmatics media language dialectology political sociology etc send abstracts reach later dec 15 1998 p b nayar faculty arts technology lincoln university campus brayford pool lincoln ls6 7ts united kingdom abstracts may also submitted attachment e mail one copy information required pnayar ulh ac uk papers targeted halfhour slot least 10 minutes reserved postpresentation discussion available time actual paper presentation 20 minutes notification acceptance made march 15 1998 lincoln university attractive modern campus excellent facilities scenic location historic cathedral city lincoln lincoln well connected rail road london 120 miles manchester 90 miles nottingham 40 miles accommodation registration package includes two nights modern comfortable oncampus rooms ensuite bath selfcatering facilities moderate prices additional night cost 15 also several hotels city within walking distance campus cost ranges 50 80 per night registration full conference package registration campus accommodation two nights two breakfasts 150 registarion 120 daily registration 45 conference dinner 10 9 99 25 optional rates include lunch es refreshments days attendance late surcharge registrations received june 1 1999 presenters receive detailed information package enquries additional information contact conference secretary maven ii faculty arts technology lincoln university campus brayford pool lincoln ln6 7ts u k tel 44 1522 886251 fax 44 1522 886021 e mail pnayar ulh ac uk information updates also available website www lincoln ac uk communications