29.1952, Calls: Anthro Ling, Applied Ling, Disc Analysis, Philosophy of Lang, Socioling/Italy

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Subject: 29.1952, Calls: Anthro Ling, Applied Ling, Disc Analysis, Philosophy of Lang, Socioling/Italy

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Date: Tue, 08 May 2018 11:59:00
From: Raymond Siebetcheu [siebetcheu at unistrasi.it]
Subject: Sociolinguistic and intercultural dynamics in sport contexts

 
Full Title: Sociolinguistic and intercultural dynamics in sport contexts 

Date: 15-Nov-2018 - 17-Nov-2018
Location: SIENA, Italy 
Contact Person: Raymond Siebetcheu
Meeting Email: linguaesport at unistrasi.it
Web Site: http://www.unistrasi.it/1/649/4474/Dinamiche_sociolinguistiche_e_interculturali_nei_contesti_sportivi,_15_-_17_novembre_2018.htm 

Linguistic Field(s): Anthropological Linguistics; Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics 

Meeting Description:

Only very few works systematically deal with sociolinguistic dynamics in sport
contexts, and yet sport could be considered a complex ecosystem characterized
by multicultural contact determined by the frequent and dynamic mobility of
people, languages and cultures. The need therefore arises to describe the
macro forms of contact between languages in sport contexts through works which
aim at associating sporting activities with semiotic, sociolinguistic and
educational linguistic theories. Furthermore, the idea is to illustrate the
value and effects of sport in support of educational planning and cultural
development actions implemented in specific areas. For this reason, referring
to the migration context, where different identities meet and, in some cases,
clash, according to the European Commission's 2007 White Paper on Sport, sport
makes an important contribution to facilitate the integration into society of
migrants and persons of foreign origin as well as support intercultural
dialogue. Sport promotes a shared sense of belonging and participation and may
therefore also be an important tool for the integration of immigrants. The
link between language and sport is therefore a very interesting issue which
pushes one unto reflecting about identitarian expressions and to rethink
integration of immigrants and all citizens. Through the concept of
language-games, Wittgenstein also reflects on sport, considered as a rule and
non-rule paradigm, related to language uses. In the same vein, Bruno
Migliorini uses swimming to describe language as an ability that distinguishes
itself from the theoretical and abstract knowledge of the rules which,
according to him, are not useful if the practice is neglected. There is
therefore a clear link between sport and the need to learn and practice
languages in a dynamic, engaging, motivating, playful and relaxing way. These
best practices in language learning could be linked to different approaches,
for instance task-based learning, multisensory learning, cooperative learning,
playful learning.

The University for Foreigners of Siena, whose research areas also focuses on
language dynamics on sport, intends through this international conference, to
produce reflections and discussions focusing specifically, but not
exclusively, on the perspective of educational linguistics, linguistic effects
of immigration, semiotics, interpreting and mediating processes. 

Conference fees and registration:

The conference fees are 50 Euro. Students and teachers of the University for
Foreigners of Siena are exempt from paying the conference fees.
Registration for the conference starts on July 23, 2018 and closes on
September 30, 2018.


Call for Papers:

The University for Foreigners of Siena, whose research areas also focuses on
language dynamics on sport, intends through this international conference, to
produce reflections and discussions focusing specifically, but not
exclusively, on the perspective of educational linguistics, linguistic effects
of immigration, semiotics, interpreting and mediating processes. 

Important Dates:

Deadline for submissions (in Italian or in English, max 500 words,
bibliography included) : 30 June 2018. 
Abstracts should be sent as a word attachment to linguaesport at unistrasi.it
Confirmation of acceptance will be notified via email by July 21, 2018.




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