34.3395, Confs: Dynamics of Language Contact in the MENA Region

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Subject: 34.3395, Confs: Dynamics of Language Contact in the MENA Region

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Date: 13-Nov-2023
From: Aziz Driouch [a.driouch at uiz.ac.ma]
Subject:  Dynamics of Language Contact in the MENA Region


 Dynamics of Language Contact in the MENA Region

Date: 14-May-2024 - 15-May-2024
Location: Faculty od Letters and Human Sciences, Ibn Zohr, Agadir.,
Morocco
Contact: Aziz DRIOUCH
Contact Email: a.driouch at uiz.ac.ma

Linguistic Field(s): Sociolinguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Meeting Description:

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is characterized by
rich linguistic diversity, with several languages spoken in and across
countries. The region has been a meeting point for various
civilizations, resulting in the convergence, divergence, and
coexistence of numerous language varieties. Arabic is the most widely
spoken language. However, there are also significant populations of
speakers of other indigenous languages such as Amazigh, Kurdish and
Turkish.  Other foreign languages to the region are used such as
English and French to serve various sociolinguistic functions.

Studying the dynamics of language contact in the MENA region is a
multifaceted topic that involves many linguistic and extra-linguistic
factors. It is shaped by historical, cultural, social, and linguistic
considerations. The  linguistic diversity, cultural heritage, colonial
legacy, globalization, and modernization in the region all contribute
to intricate interactions among the languages. Understanding these
dynamics is crucial for linguists, policymakers, educators, and
researchers interested in language contact in the MENA region.

This call for papers is an opportunity to explore the linguistic
landscape of the region and highlight the social, historical, and
cultural determinants modulating language contact dynamics. We
recommend interdisciplinary approaches that draw on linguistics,
anthropology, education, and related fields.

Conference Theme and Topics

We welcome papers that address a wide range of topics related to
language contact in MENA region, including but not limited to:

1. Language contact outcomes: Code-switching, borrowing, etc.
2. Language shift and maintenance.
3. Language policy and planning.
4. Language contact and identity.
5. Contact-induced grammatical changes.
6. Language contact and education:
7. Historical perspectives on language contact.
8. Language contact and technology.
9. Language documentation and revitalization.
10. Influence of colonial languages on indigenous languages.

Submission Guidelines
We invite researchers to submit abstracts for paper presentations
related to the conference theme and topics outlined above. Abstracts
should be written in English, French or Arabic and should not exceed
300 words. Please include a title, keywords, and a brief summary of
the research methodology and findings.

Abstracts should be submitted via email to the conference organizing
committee at Languagecontactconference at gmail.com by the specified
deadline. The email subject line should read "Conference on Language
Contact in MENA - Abstract Submission."

Important Dates

- Abstract submission deadline: 20th January, 2024
- Notification of acceptance: 05th February, 2024
- Final paper submission: 15 April, 2024
- Conference dates: 14-15th May, 2024

Publication Opportunities

Selected papers presented at the conference will have the opportunity
for publication in a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal or
edited volume dedicated to language contact in MENA region. Further
details will be provided to authors of accepted abstracts.

Conference Fees:
•       Practitioners: 1000 MAD (100 USD)
•       Students: 500 MAD (50 USD)

NB:
- The registration fees cover the conference documents, two coffee
breaks, and two lunch meals.

For any queries, please contact: Languagecontactconference at gmail.com

We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to
the Conference on Language Contact in the MENA Region.




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