Workshop on the Languages of Melanesia, 21-23 June 2015

Australian National University, Shape

The Workshop on the Languages of Melanesia was hosted by the ANU at the coastal campus at Kioloa (NSW coast) on the 21^st to 23^rd of June.

Attended by 21 scholars, the workshop provided an opportunity to present exploratory work rather than published outcomes all within an environment of lively discussion and a stunning natural setting. A Melanesian spirit infused the occasion. Evenings witnessed enthusiastic singing around the fireside accompanied by a guitar (Alan Rumsey) and banjo (Matt Carroll).

Eri Kashima was impressed by how wide-ranging the presentations were, a reflection of the breadth and complexity of Melanesia. For Matt Carroll, the high quality of the papers inspired him to really get stuck into his thesis.

A program and abstract book can be downloaded here.