A mathematical formalization of Chomsky鈥檚 theory of Merge in generative linguistics. The Minimalist Program advanced by Noam Chomsky thirty years ago, focusing on the biological nature of human language, has played a central role in our modern understanding of syntax. One key to this program is the notion that the hierarchical structure of human language syntax consists of a single operation Merge. For the first time, Mathematical Structure of Syntactic Merge presents a complete and precise

SUMMARY Through the analysis of various ideological and political debates on language in Tunisia, this study shows that the performative aspect of language is brought to the fore through public discourse. This book thus proposes an analytical approach that is intended to be a breath of fresh air, and a new way of studying language that does not limit itself to observing the linguistic practices of Tunisian speakers, but is rather interested in the linguistic ideologies that are manifested in

A two-day conference entitled 鈥淭owards a Poetics of Arab Diasporic Literary and Cultural Studies鈥� will be held on November 22 and 23, 2025, at the Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) institute in Al-Weibdeh, Amman, Jordan. The conference is organized jointly by Contemporary Arab Diasporic Literary Studies (CALDS), an international research group based at the University of Jordan, and CBRL. The conference committee invites scholars, researchers and post-graduate students to submit r

A two-day conference entitled 鈥淭owards a Poetics of Arab Diasporic Literary and Cultural Studies鈥� will be held on November 22 and 23, 2025, at the Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) institute in Al-Weibdeh, Amman, Jordan. The conference is organized jointly by Contemporary Arab Diasporic Literary Studies (CALDS), an international research group based at the University of Jordan, and CBRL. The conference committee invites scholars, researchers and post-graduate students to submit r

Workshop at the 48th Annual Conference of the German Linguistic Society (DGfS) 2nd Call for Papers/Extended deadline Organisers (all TU Dortmund): Natalie Verelst Christian Zimmer Jones Anam Lena Jubelius Call for Papers: Linguistic avoidance arises in contexts where language users either choose not to, cannot, or are not permitted to use certain forms directly 鈥� due to individual preferences, institutional constraints, or social norms. Avoidance may require a certain degree of m

Call for Conference Papers: Expanding Horizons: The Role of Virtual Exchange in Language Learning and Global Competence vejapan.com Date: November 8, 2025 Location: Osaka, Japan Participation: Free of charge Overview: This one day symposium will bring together educators, researchers, and practitioners to investigate the transformative impact of virtual exchange (VE) on language learning and global competence. Presenters are invited to share original research and pedagogical insights on

Call for Workshop Proposals for EvoLang 2026 Submission Deadline: 22 Sept 2025 (AoE) Notification of Acceptance: 3 Oct 2025 EvoLang XVI (Plovdiv, Bulgaria) will host up to six thematically focused, half-day workshops on 7 April 2026. The half-day format can accommodate, for example, 8 half-hour slots with 15 minutes for an introduction and 30 minutes for breaks. Other formats within the allotted time are also welcome. What to Submit: Workshop proposals should be no more than 500 words e

The deadline for submission to EvoLang XVI (Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 7鈥�10 April 2026) is 26 October 2025 (AoE). To submit to EvoLang XVI, use: https://openreview.net/group?id=EVOLANG.org/2026/Conference. Please carefully read the guidelines 鈥� and further details within the provided submission templates 鈥� to prepare your submission. In addition to your submission, you will be asked to provide a 150-word summary of your contribution. If you have a problem with your submission, please email scientific

Call for Conference Papers: Expanding Horizons: The Role of Virtual Exchange in Language Learning and Global Competence vejapan.com Date: November 8, 2025 Location: Osaka, Japan Participation: Free of charge Overview: This one day symposium will bring together educators, researchers, and practitioners to investigate the transformative impact of virtual exchange (VE) on language learning and global competence. Presenters are invited to share original research and pedagogical insights on

Call for Workshop Proposals for EvoLang 2026 Submission Deadline: 22 Sept 2025 (AoE) Notification of Acceptance: 3 Oct 2025 EvoLang XVI (Plovdiv, Bulgaria) will host up to six thematically focused, half-day workshops on 7 April 2026. The half-day format can accommodate, for example, 8 half-hour slots with 15 minutes for an introduction and 30 minutes for breaks. Other formats within the allotted time are also welcome. What to Submit: Workshop proposals should be no more than 500 words e

The deadline for submission to EvoLang XVI (Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 7鈥�10 April 2026) is 26 October 2025 (AoE). To submit to EvoLang XVI, use: https://openreview.net/group?id=EVOLANG.org/2026/Conference. Please carefully read the guidelines 鈥� and further details within the provided submission templates 鈥� to prepare your submission. In addition to your submission, you will be asked to provide a 150-word summary of your contribution. If you have a problem with your submission, please email scientific

Is the teaching of Russian in Italy and Europe today in crisis? The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and its global consequences on trade, tourism and, in general, on the perception and prestige of the Russian language, highlight the need to reflect on the challenges and prospects of teaching Russian in school and university contexts. In addition to these factors, other broader socio-demographic elements contribute to the decrease in the number of potential learners, such as demograp

Humour studies is one of the most well-established and successful examples of interdisciplinary scholarship. Drawing on the work of scholars in fields as diverse as psychology, linguistics, folklore, literary studies, history, media and communication, and sociology, the study of humour brings together multiple traditions and disciplines to better understand the complex nature of humour across multiple contexts. Underneath the surface, though, trouble lurks. Those who have been around the fie

The 24th Meeting of the International Circle of Korean Linguistics (ICKL 2026) will be held at the University of Sheffield in Sheffield, United Kingdom from 1 to 3 July 2026. ICKL 2026 is being planned as a fully in-person event. We are happy to confirm the following invited speakers at ICKL 2026: - Hae-Sung Jeon, University of Lancashire - Yoonhee Kang, Seoul National University - George Tsoulas, University of York The conference theme is Variation and Diversity in Korean Linguist

Is the teaching of Russian in Italy and Europe today in crisis? The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and its global consequences on trade, tourism and, in general, on the perception and prestige of the Russian language, highlight the need to reflect on the challenges and prospects of teaching Russian in school and university contexts. In addition to these factors, other broader socio-demographic elements contribute to the decrease in the number of potential learners, such as demograp

Humour studies is one of the most well-established and successful examples of interdisciplinary scholarship. Drawing on the work of scholars in fields as diverse as psychology, linguistics, folklore, literary studies, history, media and communication, and sociology, the study of humour brings together multiple traditions and disciplines to better understand the complex nature of humour across multiple contexts. Underneath the surface, though, trouble lurks. Those who have been around the fie

The 24th Meeting of the International Circle of Korean Linguistics (ICKL 2026) will be held at the University of Sheffield in Sheffield, United Kingdom from 1 to 3 July 2026. ICKL 2026 is being planned as a fully in-person event. We are happy to confirm the following invited speakers at ICKL 2026: - Hae-Sung Jeon, University of Lancashire - Yoonhee Kang, Seoul National University - George Tsoulas, University of York The conference theme is Variation and Diversity in Korean Linguist

Special issue on History as Translation (Vol. 8.1, Spring 2026) Guest-editor: Margarita Savchenkova Over the past few decades, translation studies have shown an increasing interest in historical themes. This emerging focus has led to a range of publications that seek to offer a thorough understanding of how history and translation intersect (see Bastin and Bandia, 2006; Hermans, 2022; Rundle, 2022). Nevertheless, much of this research approaches translation primarily as an interlingual acti

Editors of the European Journal of Humour Research special issue "AI Meets Humour" invite contributions that examine any aspect of the relationship between artificial intelligence and humour from a humanistic or social-scientific perspective. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to: - Cultural, social, or ethical implications of AI-generated humour - Humour as a test for artificial general intelligence - Semiotics of humour in human鈥揂I interactions - The "funny robot" trope in

Description: The Department of AI and Society (AIS) at the University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for multiple positions as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. The new AIS department was created with the goal of creating AI systems that are designed to be built by society, for society. We seek to upend the dominant approach where AI systems are built with accuracy as the primary metric and then 鈥渇ine tuned鈥� for societal considerations. A successful