This Element explores the gendered dimensions of the ways language used to describe, define, and diagnose pregnancy loss impacts experiences of receiving and delivering healthcare in a UK context. It situates experiences of pregnancy loss language against the backdrop of gender role expectations, ideological tensions around reproductive choice, and medical misogyny; asking how language both reflects and influences contemporary gender norms and understandings of maternal responsibility. To do thi

The development of academic language in bilingual contexts is under-researched, especially at the critical point of adolescence. This insightful book addresses the onset and development of literacy in bilingual contexts, through a series of original case studies. Covering CLIL, EMI, and bilingual/multilingual education, the authors examine the evolution of the lexis, syntax and discourse in bilingual learning over the years of adolescence and early adulthood at school. Qualitative and quantitati

Half a century ago, Noam Chomsky posited that humans have specific innate mental abilities to learn and use language, distinct from other animals. This book, a follow-up to the author's previous textbook, A Mind for Language, continues to critically examine the development of this central aspect of linguistics: the innateness debate. It expands upon key themes in the debate - discussing arguments that come from other disciplines, such as psychology, anthropology, sociology, criminology, computer

Michigan State University is pleased to host the 56th Linguistic Symposium in Romance Languages in East Lansing, MI, May 14-16th 2026. Invited speakers: - Andrés Saab (Universidad de Buenos Aires / Conicet) - Karen Miller (Penn State University) - Miquel Simonet (University of Arizona) - Patrícia Amaral (Indiana University) LSRL provides a forum for all aspects of Romance linguistics. We invite abstracts for consideration as twenty-minute talks (plus 10 minutes for discussion) and/

Call for Papers: From August 31st to September 2nd, 2026, the 11th International Conference of the German Cognitive Linguistics Association (GCLA/Deutsche Gesellschaft für kognitive Linguistik – DGKL) will take place on-site in Bielefeld, Germany. We invite papers on a broad range of topics taking a cognitive approach to the study of language. For more information, see the DGKL/GCLA website about the tenets of Cognitive Linguistics. General Session and Poster Session: We invite papers fo

Final Call for Papers: Linguistics at school in a European perspective (LiDi 2026) University of Zurich April 13-14, 2026 Confirmed speakers: Ann-Marie Moser (University of Zurich) Anna Pineda (University of Barcelona) Tom Rankin (Masaryk University Brno) Michelle Sheehan (Newcastle University) Jimmy van Rijt (Utrecht University) Organizers: Angelika Golegos & Andreas Trotzke Europe’s linguistic landscape is increasingly diverse. It encompasses standardized national languag

Michigan State University is pleased to host the 56th Linguistic Symposium in Romance Languages in East Lansing, MI, May 14-16th 2026. Invited speakers: - Andrés Saab (Universidad de Buenos Aires / Conicet) - Karen Miller (Penn State University) - Miquel Simonet (University of Arizona) - Patrícia Amaral (Indiana University) LSRL provides a forum for all aspects of Romance linguistics. We invite abstracts for consideration as twenty-minute talks (plus 10 minutes for discussion) and/

The conference considers all aspects of the linguistic and sociolinguistic competences and practices of bi-/multilingual speakers who cross existing social and linguistic boundaries, adopting or adapting themselves to new and overlapping linguistic spaces. We invite papers in all areas of research in bi-/multilingualism, whether or not linked directly to the overarching conference theme, including, but not limited to, linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, clinical

Workshop Description: Many indigenous languages currently face endangerment. Language shift involves not only social practices of bi/multilingualism with a dominant language(s), but also impact on the structure of an endangered language itself. Specifically, it can lead to great variation and significant changes in its phonetics and morphosyntax (cf. Dorian 1981; 1989; 2010; Schmidt 1985; Grinevald & Bert 2011; Stanford & Preston 2009; Hildebrandt et al. 2017). The workshop aims to consider

The conference considers all aspects of the linguistic and sociolinguistic competences and practices of bi-/multilingual speakers who cross existing social and linguistic boundaries, adopting or adapting themselves to new and overlapping linguistic spaces. We invite papers in all areas of research in bi-/multilingualism, whether or not linked directly to the overarching conference theme, including, but not limited to, linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, clinical

The Reading Lab at the Department of Linguistics and Languages, Centre for Advanced Research in Experimental and Applied Linguistics (ARiEAL) at McMaster University invites applications for one or two graduate positions at the Master’s or PhD level, starting in September 2026. We are looking for bright, motivated and well-trained individuals interested in working with machine learning and Natural Language Processing tools for analyzing texts in the health care domain. Successful candidates will

Graduate positions at McMaster University in Natural Language Processing for Medical Texts The Reading Lab at the Department of Linguistics and Languages, Centre for Advanced Research in Experimental and Applied Linguistics (ARiEAL) at McMaster University invites applications for one or two graduate positions at the Master’s or PhD level, starting in September 2026. We are looking for bright, motivated and well-trained individuals interested in working with machine learning and Natural Langua

We are two PhD candidates in the Department of English Studies at the Complutense University of Madrid, and we are conducting a study on compliments across different cultural contexts. We are currently looking for native speakers of English (18+) to complete a short anonymous online questionnaire. - Estimated time: 3–5 minutes - Eligibility: Native speakers of English - Anonymity: All responses are anonymous; no identifying data will be collected Questionnaire link: https://forms.gle

Introduction The digital revolution is transforming language learning and teaching, driven by rapid advancements in technology. As language educators and researchers, we stand at the forefront of this transformation, tasked with harnessing the potential of technology to enhance second language acquisition. The intersection of technology and language learning has the potential to either revolutionize or replicate existing pedagogical practices, depending on how thoughtfully we design and apply t

I am looking for participants for a study at the University of Cologne on Ukrainian–Russian bilingualism in the Ukrainian diaspora in Germany and Austria. I would be grateful if you could share this call with potential participants or in relevant groups and networks. Survey links: - Russian: https://survey.uni-koeln.de/index.php/657434?lang=ru - Ukrainian: https://survey.uni-koeln.de/index.php/337594?lang=uk Participation is anonymous and open to adults (18+) living in Germany or Austria

I’m excited to announce a fun project that students in my lab and I have been developing this year — A YouTube channel called HELLO Lab Presents (https://www.youtube.com/@TheHELLOLab). Our goal is to provide parents with evidence-based ‘edutainment’ on language development and related topics that they have questions (and sometimes misinformation) about. The videos are also a tribute to the work you have contributed to the ever-growing and ever-changing body of knowledge. Here’s what we have

Ph.D. positions in Linguistics Description: The DFG-funded Emmy Noether group “Socially relevant pragmatic inference”, hosted by the University of Tübingen” (PI Dr. Asya Achimova), is inviting applications for a 3-year PhD position in Linguistics (65%, TV-L 13 scale, approximately €3.000 per month before taxes and obligatory insurances). The project combines experimental and computational approaches to the study of inferences that speakers and listeners draw in the course of communication. I

Description: The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching, research, and academic service activities of the department, with a primary focus on delivering high-quality instruction in linguistics and supporting the development of undergraduate and/or graduate programs.

Description: The Department of Translation is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow. As the first Department of Translation in Hong Kong, our programme has a long history of excellence in a variety of fields, including but not limited to translation history, translation and technology, digital humanities, translation theory, and practical translation (especially literary). The Department is also home to the Centre for Translation Technology, which has specialised projects undertaken by Centre memb

Final Call for Papers: LabPhon 20 will be held in Montréal, Québec, Canada, from June 26–28, 2026, with pre- and post-conference workshops on June 25 and June 29, and a keynote lecture on June 25. This 20th anniversary meeting will take place at Coeur des Sciences at UQAM, located in downtown Montreal, and is being organized by a multi-university team from McGill University, Carleton University, and the University of Ottawa. As we mark the 20th LabPhon meeting, our theme, Looking Back and Loo