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Confs: 29th Himalayan Languages Symposium

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:05
The Himalayan Languages Symposium is an open, scholarly, multidisciplinary forum for scholars of Himalayan languages. Contributions are welcome on the linguistic study of any language of the greater Himalayan region, e.g., Burushaski, Kusunda, Tibeto-Burman, Indo-Iranian, Austroasiatic, Kradai, Andamanese, Nihali, Dravidian, or any other language of the area. Contributions are also invited from related disciplines, such as history, anthropology, archaeology, and prehistory, focusing on the great

Calls: 9th International Conference on Figurative Thought and Language

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:05
Call for Papers: The 9th International Conference on Figurative Thought and Language (FTL9) continues the tradition of scholarly forums dedicated to exploring the links between figurative thought and language, following previous editions in Thessaloniki (2014), Pavia (2015), Osijek (2017), Braga (2018), Sofia (2020), Poznań (2022), Genoa (2023), and Klagenfurt (2025). Conference Theme: Blending Minds and Machines: Figurative Language, Creativity, AI, and Computational Linguistics FTL9 a

Calls: 19th Workshop on Altaic Formal Linguistics

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:05
Final Call for Papers: We would like to kindly remind you of the upcoming abstract submission deadline for the 19th Workshop on Altaic Formal Linguistics (WAFL19), which will take place on 30 June – 2 July 2026 at the Leibniz-Center General Linguistics (ZAS) in Berlin, Germany. We invite abstracts for in-person talks (20-minute presentation + 10-minute discussion) or poster presentations on any topic in theoretical Altaic linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, or

Calls: 11th International Conference on Modern Greek Dialects & Linguistic Theory

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 10:05
Call for Papers: In response to the numerous requests received, the deadline for abstract submission for MGDLT11 is now extended until February 28. In the name of the Department of Classical Philology and Indo-European Linguistics of the University of Salamanca we are pleased to announce the 11th International Conference on Modern Greek Dialects & Linguistic Theory (MGDLT11), which will be held from the 30th of September through the 2nd of October 2026. Situated roughly 200 kilometers

Confs: 28th METU British Novelists International Conference

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 10:05
The Department of Foreign Language Education at Middle East Technical University is pleased to announce the call for the 28th British Novelists International Conference. This year’s theme is "Ali Smith and Her Work". The conference will be held on 3-4 December 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. We invite submissions from a broad range of disciplines, including literary studies, cultural studies, environmental humanities, queer studies, narrative studies, media studies, philosophy, sociology, and fine ar

Calls: Lavender Languages and Linguistics 32

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 10:05
2nd Call for Papers: 32nd Lavender Languages and Linguistics Conference (LavLang32),The University of Edinburgh, 2-4 September 2026. We are happy to announce that the Call for Papers for Lavender Languages and Linguistics 32 is now open! The conference will be held at the University of Edinburgh from Wednesday 2nd – Friday 4th September 2026 and is organised around the theme of ‘Queer (Dis)Belonging’ (description on our website). We are delighted to host the following keynote speakers:

Confs: The Language of Artificial Intelligence: Perspectives from Critical Discourse Analysis

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:05
Since the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, generative artificial intelligence has become a key talking point in academic, educational, and professional contexts, as well as in broader public discourse. The capacity for Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate text and imagery in response to user inputs requires critical investigation to consider the nature and cultural impact of this new meaning-making phenomenon: what patterns of language and imagery do LLMs produce?, and how do such

Confs: Researching and Applying Metaphor 9th Specialized Seminar: Metaphor in Vitro: From Texts to Brains

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:05
We are pleased to circulate the Call for Papers for the 9th Researching and Applying Metaphor (RaAM) specialised seminar Metaphor in vitro. From texts to brains, which will be hosted by the University School for Advanced Studies (IUSS) in Pavia on 16-17 June 2026, organised by the Neurolinguistics and Experimental Pragmatics Laboratory (NEPLab) and supported by the ERC project “PROcessing MEtaphors: Neurochronometry, Acquisition and DEcay” (PROMENADE). The seminar is organized in collaboration w

Calls: Psycholinguistics of Slavic Languages 2026

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:05
Call for Papers: Psycholinguistics of Slavic Languages (PsychoSlav) is a biennial conference whose aim is to bring together researchers examining Slavic languages from psycholinguistic perspective. The goal of the conference is to promote the discussion between such scholars and possibly lead to some future collaborative crosslinguistic projects. The conference was first organized at the University of Tübingen in 2022 and in 2024, by the Centre for Corpus and Experimental Research on Slavic

Calls: I-LanD Journal - "Special Issue: Translation at a Crossroad: AI, Language, and Identity" (Jrnl)

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 08:05
I-LanD Journal – Identity, Language and Diversity International Peer-Reviewed E-Journal Call for Papers for Special Issue (1/2027) Translation at a Crossroad: AI, Language, and Identity (https://i-land-researchcentre.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CfP_I-LanD-Journal_2027_1.pdf) This Special Issue of the I-LanD Journal aims to foster critical reflection on translation in an era of artificial intelligence, interrogating how emerging technologies challenge traditional notions of language, a

Calls: RASAL Lingüística (Jrnl)

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 08:05
RASAL Lingüística welcomes submissions of research articles on a wide range of topics in Linguistics, as well as book reviews. Manuscripts may be submitted in Spanish and Portuguese at any time during the year. Submitted articles are subject to a double-blind peer-review process carried out by external, specialized reviewers. RASAL is the scientific journal of the Sociedad Argentina de Estudios Lingüísticos (SAEL). It has been recognized as a Diamond Journal under the OAI Open Access Initiat

Jobs: German; Pragmatics, Semantics, Syntax: Wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) für Linguistik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 07:05
Description: Wir suchen zum 01. August 2026 oder später befristet in Vollzeit (39,83 Std./Woche = 100 %) eine*n Wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) für Linguistik Der Arbeitsbereich Germanistische Linguistik/Sprachsystem des Gegenwartsdeutschen (Leitung Prof. Dr. Daniel Gutzmann) befasst sich mit der theoretischen und empirischen Erforschung der systematischen Aspekte von Sprache mit einem Schwerpunkt auf der Syntax, Semantik und Pragmatik des Deutschen. Neben aktiver Forschung l

Jobs: General Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Syntax: Ph.D. Assistant, University of Geneva

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 07:05
Other Specialties: Morphosyntax Description: The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Geneva is advertising a position for a Ph.D. assistant in English linguistics or linguistics starting 1 August 2026 (or to be agreed upon). Desired profile: The candidate should hold a master's degree in English linguistics or in linguistics (or equivalent) and have a good command of both English and French (spoken and written). They have a Ph.D. research project in mind and commit to working on

Review: Applied Linguistics: Imre Fekete (2025)

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 16:05
SUMMARY Passing it out in your life Overview and Scope This monograph offers a timely, comprehensive, and empirically grounded examination of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy in higher education, with a particular emphasis on pedagogical, ethical, and methodological considerations in integrating AI technologies into teaching and learning. Positioned at the intersection of educational technology, applied linguistics, and teacher education, the book combines theoretical synthesis, empiric

FYI: LingComm Grants 2026 - Small Grants for Communicating Linguistics to Wider Audiences

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 10:05
The 2026 LingComm Grants are $300 (USD) to support linguistics communication projects that bring pop linguistics to broader audiences in new and engaging ways. The grants also include a mentoring meeting with Gretchen McCulloch, Lauren Gawne, and/or an experienced lingcommer who we have personally selected to be relevant to your project to ask your lingcomm process questions, and promotion of your project to our lingthusiastic audience. We have six $300 LingComm Grants on any topic related t

Confs: Hawaiʻi International Conference on the Humanities in Asia and the Pacific 2026

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:05
From Arabia to Central Asia and eastward to Oceania, the Asia Pacific Region is known for its mosaic of peoples, languages, cultures, traditions, geographies, narratives, histories, and contemporary challenges. This region is home to ancient civilizations, major religions, artistic realizations, linguistic tapestries, mythologies, philosophies, and various human pursuits and achievements. It is from this region that the humanities is more vibrant and plays a primordial role in framing, interpret

Calls: Linguistics Prague 2026

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:05
2nd Call for Papers: We are happy to announce that the 6th edition of the Linguistics Prague conference will be held from June 4 to June 5 2026 at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University in the historical center of Prague. The conference will take place in person. The aim of the conference is to bring together graduate students and early career researchers whose research addresses any topics relevant to linguistics and is grounded in empirical methods. We invite contributions employin

Calls: 7th Saami Linguistics Symposium

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:05
Call for Papers: On 4–5 November 2026, the 7th Saami Linguistics Symposium (SAALS 7) will be held at Nord University in Bodø, Norway. The symposium is the continuation of a series of international symposia previously held in Tromsø 2006 and 2009, in Freiburg 2017, in Uppsala 2019, in Tartu 2022, and in Helsinki 2024. The purpose of the symposium is to give scholars an opportunity to present current research, participate in formal and informal discussions on relevant topics, and explore pot

Calls: International Conference on Translation and Interpreting: Applications and Interdisciplinary Research

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:05
Call for Papers: Our conference brings together translators, interpreters, language professionals, researchers, and educators in the field of translation studies. The conference programme includes plenary sessions, section meetings, and workshops on interpreting and literary translation. We invite contributions from the following fields: 1) Military Translation and Interpreting; 2) Legal Translation; 3) EU Translation; 4) Medical Translation; 5) Literary Translation; 6) Audiovisual Tr

Confs: Conference on Inclusive Foreign Language Education

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:05
The conference serves as a platform for educators from around the world to share their experiences in teaching foreign languages to both young and adult learners across a variety of settings. This year’s online event focuses on inclusive practices that empower diverse learners and support equitable access to language education. Participants will gain practical strategies, discover innovative tools, and connect with a global community committed to creating welcoming learner-centered classrooms.

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