Fieldwork has been a component of a diverse set of humanistic research areas, including linguistics, sociology, human geography, anthropology, to name a few. While each of these areas has stocked its own methodological toolbox, linguistic theory supported by fieldwork stands to benefit from conversations at the methodological intersections across disciplines.

These intersections are both practical and theoretical; we share many day-to-day concerns about getting to and being in the field, as well as a commitment to motivate theory from an empirical base. With the goal of exploring the significance of fieldwork for research practice and theory in linguistics and other fields, we have organized a one-day workshop that is intended to initiate conversations with other programs about fieldwork across disciplines on the OSU campus.

The workshop will take place on February 9, 2008 in room 120 at the Mershon Center (1501 Neil Ave).

The program and information about the participants can be found here.

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Cynthia Clopper (clopper.1 AT osu DOT edu).

This workshop is sponsored by the Department of Linguistics Targeted Investment for Excellence Initiative, with support from the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, The Center for Folklore Studies, the Department of Anthropology, the Department of Comparative Studies, the Department of English, the Department of Geography and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures.