6th International Cognitive Linguistics Conference

Stockholm University, July 10-16, 1999

Theme session on 'Language and Ideology'

(Friday, 16 July, 1999)

Organizers: René Dirven & Esra Sandikcioglu

(Dept. of English, Gerhard-Mercator University, Duisburg, Germany)

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Nearly Final Program

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A. Cognitive Linguistics and Ideology

Can CL contribute to tackle ideology? (What is the ideology of or in CL?)

Chair: Esra Sandikcioglu

9.00 am	Keynote:	Pragmatism, Ideology and Embodiment: William James and the philosophical foundations of cognitive linguistics.	Paper	Abstract
9.15		Discrimination in the public sphere and the depth of categorization.	Paper	Abstract
9.20		Does the central nervous system impose biased representations on cognition?	Paper	Abstract
9.25		Cognitive Linguistics and the Marxist approach to ideology.	Paper	Abstract
9.30		Does Cognitive Linguistics live up to its name?	Paper	Abstract
9.35 - 10.25	Discussion amongst panel members and from the floor

B. CL-based Methods for the Identification and Description of Ideology

Which tools, concepts and methods can CL offer in describing ideology?

Chair: Rene Dirven

11.00 am	Keynote:	Ideology, metaphor and iconographic reference	Paper	Abstract
11.15	&	Ideological ground and relevant interpretation in a cognitive semantics.	Paper	Abstract
11.20	&	Conflicting identities: a comparative study of non-commensurate root metaphors in Basque and European image schemata.	Paper	Abstract
11.25		Ideology in inflection? Sexism in a Russian declensional class.	Paper	Abstract
11.30		Orientalism: the ideology behind the metaphorical Gulf War.	Paper	Abstract
11.35		The deictic foundation of ideology with reference to African Renaissance.	Paper	Abstract
11.40 - 12.25	Discussion amongst panel members and from the floor

C. Ideology in Science, the Media, and Political Debate

The (mis)use of linguistics for hidden or open (political) ideologies

Chair: Bruce Hawkins

2.00 pm	Keynote:	Linguistics and ideology in studies of language.	Paper	Abstract
2.15		Even the Interface is for Sale: Metaphors, Visual Blends and the Hidden Ideology of the Internet.	Paper	Abstract
2.20		Cultural and conceptual relativism, universalism and the politics of linguistics.	Paper	Abstract
2.25		Philistines, Barbarians, Aliens, et alii: cognitive semantics in political 'otherness'.	Paper	Abstract
2.30		Parliamentary debate as a case of joint problem-solving.	Paper	Abstract
2:35	Cubo de Severino, Israel &	Metaphors of globalization in scientific discourse aimed at a general audience in Argentina.	Paper	Abstract
2.45 - 3.45	Discussion amongst panel members and from the floor

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For information about ICLC'99, please see:

http://www.iclc99.su.se/iclc99/

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For information about the theme session, please contact:

Esra Sandikcioglu

FB 3: Anglistik/Amerikanistik

Gerhard-Mercator-Universität GH Duisburg

Lotharstrasse 65

D-47048 Duisburg, Germany

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