30.3198, Calls: Applied Linguistics/Netherlands

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Subject: 30.3198, Calls: Applied Linguistics/Netherlands

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Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 03:51:08
From: Louise Rolland [lrolla01 at mail.bbk.ac.uk]
Subject: Communicating Emotion in a Foreign Language: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Detachment Effect

 
Full Title: Communicating Emotion in a Foreign Language: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Detachment Effect 
Short Title: S022, AILA 2020 

Date: 09-Aug-2020 - 14-Aug-2020
Location: Groningen, Netherlands 
Contact Person: Jean-Marc Dewaele
Meeting Email: j.dewaele at bbk.ac.uk
Web Site: https://www.aila2020.nl/call-for-papers 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics 

Call Deadline: 16-Sep-2019 

Meeting Description:

The powerful associations formed between an L1 and early memories, sensations
and emotions (Harris et al, 2006; Pavlenko, 2012) are often lacking in a
foreign language (LX). Even ‘balanced’ multilinguals tend to report a
preference for their first language (L1) when verbalising emotion and for
emotional inner speech (Dewaele, 2015). Indeed, emotional expression appears
to be a key driver for code-switching in multilinguals (Dewaele, 2013).
Empirical research also shows that multilinguals have different physiological
responses to emotional stimuli in different languages (Harris et al, 2003).
However, the LX detachment effect can also help speakers to regulate
uncomfortable emotions (Bond & Lai, 1986).

The emotionality of an LX has implications for various domains where accuracy
in expression and perception is crucial. These range from romantic
relationships (Dewaele & Salomidou, 2017) to health care settings. In
particular, emotional detachment of the LX can hinder or facilitate
psychotherapeutic work depending on the situation (Buxbaum, 1949; Marcos,
1976; Rolland et al, 2017). The symposium will contrast the advantages (e.g.
the disclosure of painful memories or the expression of feelings which are
taboo in an L1) and disadvantages (muting the speaker’s emotion and hindering
authenticity) of the detachment effect in order to appreciate its
complexities.


Call for Papers:

This Symposium will take place at the AILA 2020 World Congress. We invite
proposals examining the implications of emotional detachment when multilingual
speakers use a later learnt language. Can this be a useful linguistic
resource, or does it put speakers at a disadvantage for emotion communication
(perception/expression)? All domains, from personal relationships to service
provision (e.g. health communication), are welcomed.

How to Submit:

Submit your abstract by 16 September 2019 at:
https://www.aila2020.nl/call-for-papers

You will need to provide:

- Symposium number: S022
- Author and affiliation
- Title: max 20 words
- Abstract: max 300 words
- 50-word summary for programme
- Multimodal presentation type: Standard (12-20 minute Powerpoint) or Focused
(short pitch & poster)

Presenters will be notified by 18 November 2019. 

Organisers:

- Jean-Marc Dewaele, Birkbeck, University of London, UK (j.dewaele at bbk.ac.uk)
- Louise Rolland, Birkbeck, University of London, UK (lrolla01 at mail.bbk.ac.uk)

Featured Speaker:

- Catherine Caldwell-Harris, Boston University, USA




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