About the conference
The Dictionary Society of North America has held biennial meetings since 1995. Bringing together scholars of lexicography and professional lexicographers, the conference is an important event for anyone interested in modern dictionary research and practices. The upcoming conference in Barbados will be the first time that the conference meets outside the US and Canada. We hope that the Caribbean setting will inspire different avenues of inquiry and new interest in the diverse language varieties of the region, as well as just being a very pleasant place to be. Please bookmark this page for more information.
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The conference will be held at the Accra Beach Hotel and Spa in Rockley, on the southern coast of the island. This beautiful hotel sits on one of the nicest, most rock-free beaches in all of Barbados. Attendees are encouraged to bring their swimming gear and to come early or stay late for the conference. The hotel will be honouring the group rates for the conference for five days both before and after the conference.
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The conference will be held from June 9-11, 2017. Sunday, June 11, will be a half-day, for those looking to schedule an evening flight. Monday, June 12, there will be an optional, half-day excursion to see some of the hidden gems of the island.
Attendees of the conference are strongly encouraged to arrive no later than June 8. While flights do land in Barbados in the middle of the night, it is nonetheless advisable to have a day to settle in and enjoy the wonderful weather of the island. |
Photo information: View of Lion mural, St Joseph, Barbados