Call for papers/Topics
The conference topics of interest include the following:
Languages & Linguistics:
- Applied Linguistics: Language teaching methodologies, second language acquisition, bilingualism, multilingualism, translation and interpretation studies, language testing and assessment, corpus linguistics.
- Theoretical Linguistics: Phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis.
- Historical Linguistics: Language change, etymology, dialectology, sociolinguistics, language documentation and revitalization.
- Computational Linguistics: Natural language processing, machine translation, text mining, sentiment analysis.
- Psycholinguistics: Language processing, language and the brain, language disorders.
- Forensic Linguistics: Language and the law, authorship attribution, voice identification.
- Sign Language Studies: Linguistics of sign languages, sign language acquisition, interpretation.
- Endangered Languages: Documentation, revitalization efforts, language policy.
Literature:
- Literary Theory and Criticism: Various critical approaches (e.g., post-structuralism, feminism, postcolonialism, Marxism, ecocriticism).
- Comparative Literature: Intersections between different literary traditions, transnational literature, world literature.
- Genre Studies: Exploring the conventions and evolution of specific genres (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction).
- Author Studies: In-depth analysis of the works of significant writers.
- Period Studies: Examining literature within specific historical and cultural contexts (e.g., Renaissance literature, Victorian literature).
- Digital Humanities and Literature: Using computational methods for literary analysis, digital archives.
- Children's and Young Adult Literature: Exploring themes, representation, and impact.
- Creative Writing Studies: Pedagogy, practice, and the role of creativity.
- Translation Studies (as it relates to Literature): Challenges and theories of literary translation.
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature: Literature and history, literature and philosophy, literature and science.
Humanities:
- History: Various periods and regions (e.g., ancient history, medieval history, modern history, local history), social history, cultural history, political history, economic history, history of ideas, public history.
- Philosophy: Ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, political philosophy, aesthetics, philosophy of mind, history of philosophy.
- Religious Studies: World religions, religious history, sociology of religion, philosophy of religion, interfaith dialogue.
- Archaeology: Prehistoric archaeology, historical archaeology, underwater archaeology, cultural resource management.
- Classics: Ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, philosophy, and art.
- Art History: Various periods and movements, art theory, visual culture.
- Musicology: Music history, music theory, ethnomusicology, popular music studies.
- Performing Arts: Theatre studies, dance studies, performance theory.
- Cultural Studies: Popular culture, media studies, identity studies, globalization and culture.
- Digital Humanities (broadly): Using digital tools and methods in humanities research.
Social Sciences:
- Sociology: Social theory, social inequality, social change, globalization, family studies, urban sociology, criminology, sociology of health and illness.
- Political Science: Political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, political economy.
- Psychology: Cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, neuroscience, organizational psychology.
- Anthropology: Cultural anthropology, social anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, archaeology (overlaps with Humanities).
- Economics: Microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics, behavioral economics.
- Geography: Human geography, physical geography, environmental studies, urban planning, GIS and remote sensing.
- Education: Educational theory, curriculum development, pedagogy, educational psychology, sociology of education.
- Communication Studies: Media effects, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, intercultural communication.
- Social Work: Social welfare policy, social justice, community development, clinical social work.
- Gender Studies/Sexuality Studies: Feminist theory, queer theory, gender identity, sexuality and culture.
Interdisciplinary Themes:
To make it even more engaging, consider themes that bridge these disciplines:
- Identity and Representation: How are identities (gender, race, class, etc.) constructed and represented in language, literature, and society?
- Power and Inequality: How do power structures manifest in language, literature, and social systems?
- Culture and Globalization: The impact of globalization on languages, literatures, and cultural practices.
- Technology and Society: The role of technology in shaping communication, culture, and social interactions.
- Environment and Sustainability: Interdisciplinary approaches to environmental issues.
- Health and Well-being: Social, cultural, and linguistic perspectives on health.
- Migration and Diaspora: Experiences and representations of migration.
- Memory and History: How are the past and collective memory constructed and contested?
- Ethics and Social Justice: Philosophical and social perspectives on ethical issues and justice.
- The Digital Humanities: Innovative uses of technology in research and teaching across all these fields.