The Penn Linguistics Conference (PLC) is an annual conference in general linguistics. It aims to bring together researchers from different subfields, and is open to submissions from faculty, students, and independent researchers. PLC 50 will be held in person in Philadelphia. In addition to discussing their papers at the conference, accepted authors will have the chance to publish their work in the conference proceedings. PLC 50 will feature a keynote speech from Rajesh Bhatt (University of Mass

The North American Association for the History of the Language Sciences (NAAHoLS) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Linguistic Society of America (LSA) Annual Meeting in New Orelans, LA, from 8-11 January 2026. Founded in 1987, NAAHoLS has been meeting as a sister society of the LSA since 1989. We invite papers relating to any aspect of the history of the language sciences. Participants should plan for a 20 minute presentation, followed by 10 minutes for questions and

The following books are now available for review on the LINGUIST List. If you would like to become a reviewer for one of the books announced in the AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW posting, you will need to follow steps 1-4 explained below: Step 1: Go to https://linguistlist.org/reviews/request Step 2: You will be asked to log in or create an account. Step 3: Update your personal information and add reviewer specific information on why you would be a good reviewer for the books you wish to select. Step

SUMMARY The volume Technology-Mediated Language Teaching: From Social Justice to Artificial Intelligence, edited by Javier Mu帽oz-Basols, Mara Fuertes Guti茅rrez, and Luis Cerezo, consists of an introduction, three main sections, and an epilogue. It features a total of thirteen chapters that examine the intersection of technology, language instruction, and various issues, from social justice to the integration of artificial intelligence. The intended audience for this work includes educators, r

2nd Call for Papers: DEADLINE EXTENDED Organization: Nathalie Els盲sser 1, Hendrik Behrens-Zemek 1, Lukas Nemestothy 2, Dragana Rakocevic 3, Jan Luttenberger 1 Contact E-Mail: phonetik.workshop.oelt@gmail.com 1 Acoustics Research Institute, Austrian Academy of Sciences 2 Department of Linguistics, University of Vienna 3 Department of German Studies, University of Graz Phonetics as a discipline and research area not only connects a number of different academic fields but, because of i

In an increasingly globalised and interconnected world, Public Service Interpreting and Translation (PSIT) is facing unprecedented challenges. The 9th International Conference on PSIT (PSIT9) aims to delve into the complexities of contemporary society, marked by all kinds of crises (economic, war, migration, and environmental), technological advances, cultural diversity, and ethical considerations. It will ultimately focus on their impact on the changing demands of PSIT Several issues pose co

Abstract Submission Abstract submission Deadline is December 15, 2025 The abstract should be: 1. Between 200 and 250 words and a list of not more than five keywords. 2. Must have a clearly defined theoretical framework or approach. Please submit your abstract Online at https://forms.gle/5rLyKVZre1nNYCtZ7 on or before December 15, 2025. Papers can be presented either in-person or online. If you have any questions about the abstract submission, you can email any of the following: Dr.

Anglistics.org is delighted to announce its upcoming International Conference on English Studies, bringing together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to engage in dynamic conversations across language, literature, theatre, and cultural studies. We welcome proposals for articles, reviews, and research notes that approach these fields from fresh, innovative, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Publication Opportunity: All participants will have the opportunity t

Background: Language and identity are deeply and strongly interconnected. In today鈥檚 world marked by globalization, digital communication, migration (both forced and voluntary), accessibility of cultural exchange, power dynamics, this relationship is more complex and dynamic than ever. Identity is a complex construct that has given rise to a range of views and perspectives. Within the essentialist framework, it is perceived as fixed and naturally determined. Constructivists, however, consider i

The volume "Null Objects from a Cross-Linguistic and Developmental Perspective" brings together theoretical and empirical contributions on missing object constructions, revealing a nuanced and multifaceted phenomenon that poses challenges to current theories of null objects. The selected papers highlight the significance of the interplay between formal constraints and semantic properties (namely definiteness and animacy) in the licensing of null objects cross-linguistically. The formally oriente

In the South-West Indian Ocean, Mauritius and Reunion are part of a group of islands where French-based Creoles are spoken. In spite of their geographical proximity, Mauritian Creole and Reunion Creole are strikingly different in their morphosyntax. The first part of this volume describes some structural properties of their grammars. Both languages also differ in the degree to which they are standardized and used in education and in public spaces. One of the goals of this volume is to examine th

Situated within the flourishing domain of pragmatics, this volume explores the crucial role of gaze in human interaction, with a particular focus on the potential of mobile eye tracking to advance our methodology and understanding of multimodal communication. Readers will find a comprehensive, balanced exploration of the benefits and challenges associated with taking eye tracking out of the lab to record authentic interaction in real-life settings. By integrating insights from pragmatics, the co

Most Hungarian folksongs are about SEX 鈥� according to a widely accepted opinion of ethnographers. But what is SEX about? How is it connected to LOVE, and what does THE SACRED have to do with these? Drawing on Conceptual Metaphor Theory, this book reveals the profound connections between the three concepts, highlighting the spiritual roots of romantic love in a premodern, religious context. Within this framework, we can gain a better understanding of the true role of women in traditional religiou

This book offers two new perspectives on language attitudes and ideologies. First, it compares language commentary from two thus far relatively neglected time periods: the 19th and 21st centuries. Second, it draws on non-traditional, dialogic sources to explore not only the well-studied 鈥渆xpert鈥� views on language but also the perspectives of the 鈥渁udience鈥� engaging with these texts. Using France and the French language as its case study, the book explores the areas of stability and change in que

Researchers who study multilingual literacy development face the reality of complex and ever evolving conceptualizations of multilingualism and literacy across dynamic contexts, languages, and modalities. To unlock the full potential of continuous developments in Applied Linguistics, innovative rethinking of methodological approaches is needed to keep pushing the boundaries of our understanding of multilingual literacy development and our ethical commitments to humanizing research. This book pro

This book weaves together constructions, imperatives, dialogicity, and discourse units. How can that be? This is precisely the question it sets out to answer by working at the crossroads of Construction Grammar (CxG), Corpus Linguistics (CL), and Interactional Linguistics (IL). Profiting from this cross-fertilising synergy, the book singles out BELIEVE (YOU) ME, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, THINK AGAIN and MIND YOU as its objects of study, offers an empirical analysis of their properties and situates them

Data dubbed 鈥減eripheral鈥� or previously unaccounted for have inspired new methods, new models and theories of language and new ways of understanding language and communication within pragmatics. The chapters in the volume extend this perspective to include language users and their identities as central, taking into account the ideologies that mediate their perception of language use. Identities and peripheries are approached geographically (Europe, North America, Africa, Asia; dialectal variation

This book offers a peer-reviewed selection of the best and most original contributions to the twenty-fifth International Conference on Historical Linguistics. They faithfully reflect the spirit of the Conference in that they all display a shared passion for the diachronic study of language but also an exciting diversity of research questions, theoretical approaches, linguistic phenomena, and languages explored. Data are drawn from Algonquian, Arandic, Bantu, Cushitic, Edoid, Indo-European, Manch

The Meeting on Language in Autism (MoLA) 2026 will be held Thursday, March 12th to Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at the Emory Conference Center in Atlanta, GA with an opening reception on the evening of Wednesday, March 11th. Submissions: We invite abstracts for scientific talks and posters on language in autism. Scientific abstracts will be accepted starting September 1st, 2025. The deadline for submissions is October 1st, 2025. Keynote Speaker: The keynote speaker for MoLA 2026 will be Dr.

World Englishes coexist and interact with local languages in multilingual ecologies. Multilingual speakers use the languages in their ecologies for different functions, with different interlocutors, and at different proficiency levels. Attitudinal responses to the languages vary. Speaker groups are heterogenous manifesting only partial overlap regarding language repertoires, use, proficiencies, and attitudes. The languages in multilingual ecologies may shift in status over time. Some languages m