Bible Translation 2009

PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Bible Translation 2009 Conference will be October 16-20, 2009. This academic conference, co-sponsored by the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics and SIL International, is held at the International Linguistics Center (GIAL campus) in Dallas, Texas.

In response to prior feedback that the Conference should allow time for more papers, public discussion, individual interaction, and networking, the Conference schedule will be expanded to a Friday-to-Tuesday format. The Conference will begin with a plenary session on Friday evening. Papers will be presented Saturday. Sunday will be unscheduled until a plenary session on Sunday evening. Papers will be presented on Monday and Tuesday, with a concluding Public Banquet on Tuesday evening. There will be optional social events on Saturday and Monday evenings.

The BT2009 theme, costs, plenary speakers, registration deadlines, and the Call for Papers will follow at a later date. BT2009 information updates will be posted here.