The Conference on Asian Linguistic Anthropology, The CALA 2019 symbolizes a significant movement forward for Linguistic Anthropology, and in problematizing current perspectives and praxis in the field.
The CALA seeks to respond to concerns by those within respective fields, Linguistics, Anthropology, Sociolinguistics, Sociology, Cultural studies, and of course Linguistic Anthropology. These concerns include the reduced (opportunity for) focus on Asian regions and work by Asian academics, largely contributable to issues of funding and expertise.
The CALA 2019, thus aims to begin an era to opportune these academics to transfer knowledge, expertise, and valuable Linguistic and Anthropological Data across the world.
