Fourth Sound Systems of Latin America Conference

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Photo of SSLA conference by Maritza Sugey Barragan Orozco

On November 8–9, 2024, the 4th Sound Systems of Latin America conference was held at the University of Washington campus. The event gathered 54 participants and featured 23 presentations, along with plenary talks by guest speakers Gabriel Gallinate and Professor Gabriela Caballero. Covering topics ranging from phonetics and phonology to morphosyntax, discourse analysis, field research methods, and indigenous cultures, the conference highlighted a diverse array of languages and language families from Mesoamerica and South America. It brought together indigenous and non-indigenous researchers, as well as students, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. The conference showcased the latest findings in the study of Latin American sound systems and enriched our understanding of the region's diverse languages and cultures.

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