Typology, Theory: Caucasus is a 3-day conference on the languages of the Caucasus to be held at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul on November 29–December 1, 2012, co-hosted by the French Research Institute (IFEA). We welcome contributions on the analysis of the languages of the area, including diachronic aspects, as well as papers discussing the challenges these languages present to theoretical frameworks in linguistics.

The first two days of the conference (Thu, Fri) will be held at Boğaziçi University (click here for a map), the last day (Sat) at the French Research Institute (IFEA) (click here for a map).

Invited Speakers:

  • George Hewitt (SOAS)
  • Maria Polinsky (Harvard University)

Organizing Committee:

For the latest information regarding the conference, please visit its official website : http://www.caucasus.boun.edu.tr/