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.