34.2233, Calls: Annual Siedlce Forum for Contemporary Issues in Language and Literature

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Subject: 34.2233, Calls: Annual Siedlce Forum for Contemporary Issues in Language and Literature

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Date: 15-Jul-2023
From: Magdalena Wieczorek [magdalena.wieczorek at uph.edu.pl]
Subject: Annual Siedlce Forum for Contemporary Issues in Language and Literature


Full Title: Annual Siedlce Forum for Contemporary Issues in Language
and Literature

Date: 23-Nov-2023 - 24-Nov-2023
Location: Online, Poland
Contact Person: Magdalena Wieczorek
Meeting Email: magdalena.wieczorek at uph.edu.pl

Linguistic Field(s): Ling & Literature

Call Deadline: 30-Sep-2023

Meeting Description:

The leitmotif of the conference is:
"Hidden" meanings across the fields of literature, linguistics and
culture

The reading of a text is often perceived as the uncovering of its
layers, its interpretation requiring going beyond the surface level to
more implicit, “hidden” meanings. Literature is indeed rife with
figured speech: symbols, similes or metaphors that require the reader
to establish connections between the literal and symbolic meanings of
the words, to decipher what lies “between the lines.” To analyse a
literary work, the close reading mode of analysis is frequently used
to extract meaning through a careful examination of the language in
relation to its context. It is through this process that the richness
and multiplicity of meanings within the text become apparent: how
should we engage with a text’s subtext? By peering beneath the
surface, what insights can be gained?
The problem of "hidden" meanings is also a matter of significant
importance and inquiry within the field of linguistics. Specifically,
this pertains to the exploration of diverse facets, such as the
presence of concealed cultural meanings deeply embedded within
language, the multiplicity of meanings and uses attributed to words,
phrases and sentences, the intricate layers of connotations that
contribute to their nuanced understanding, the complex challenges
encountered in translating and effectively conveying concealed
meanings across diverse languages and cultures, and the expansive
realm of figurative language encompassing metaphor, metonymy, and
other rhetorical devices. The realm of idioms seems to be particularly
captivating, with studies unraveling their origins, establishing their
cognitive and cultural motivation, and deciphering their unique
meanings deeply rooted in specific cultural contexts. Moreover,
research in “hidden” meanings may extend to the sphere of discourse
and pragmatic prosody, meticulously examining the pragmatic, cultural,
and discourse-functional aspects that exert influence on the usage of
language.

Plenary Speakers
Bożena Cetnarowska, University of Silesia in Katowice
Second plenary speaker to be confirmed

The conference will be a virtual event. The organizing committee will
do their best to ensure that all participants have the IT support they
need to access the conference.

Call for Papers:

An abstract of 200-300 words (including a bibliography) should be
submitted by September 30th, 2023 in .doc or .docx format via e-mail
to magdalena.wieczorek at uph.edu.pl. Your abstract must be accompanied
by the following information: name of the author, title of the paper,
affiliation, academic degree, research area, and a biographical note
of 60-80 words in length. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by
October 22nd, 2023.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- Cultural aspects of language usage
- The challenges associated with translating “hidden” meaning
- Connotative and associative meaning in social and cultural context
- Idiomatic meanings and their motivation
- Pragmatic and discourse-functional dimensions of meaning
- Figurative language (metaphor, metonymy, and other rhetorical
devices)
- Unexpected intertextualities and subtexts in literature
- Secret/hidden meanings in literature
- Literary devices and their impact on meaning
- Authorial intent vs. the reader's interpretation of a text
- Approaching the meaning of a text

Each presentation will be scheduled for a 20-minute slot, followed by
a 10-minute discussion.

All participants are requested to return the registration form and pay
the conference fee by November 10th, 2023. The fee is 50 EUR or 230
PLN.

After the conference, the articles will be published in a
peer-reviewed volume.



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