36.470, Confs: Applied Linguistics / Kuwait

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Subject: 36.470, Confs: Applied Linguistics / Kuwait

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Date: 04-Feb-2025
From: Marta Tryzna [tryzna.m at gust.edu.kw]
Subject: Global Linguistics-Local Identities


Global Linguistics-Local Identities

Date: 15-Apr-2025 - 16-Apr-2025
Location: Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait
Meeting URL: https://www.gust.edu.kw/gsc

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)

This conference examines cultural hybridity through the lens of
Bakhtin's concept of linguistic hybridity and its broader cultural
implications. It focuses on societies influenced by global trends,
particularly the dominance of English in fields like business,
education, and entertainment. For instance, the Arabian Gulf showcases
the tension between traditional values and global pressures, as seen
in the widespread adoption of English in academia, marginalizing
Modern Standard Arabic. Younger, multilingual generations adeptly
navigate between cultural and linguistic realms, creating complex
identities that balance tradition with global influences. The
conference invites papers exploring these dynamics in regions such as
the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. By addressing
the interplay of global linguistics and local identity preservation,
it seeks to highlight the adaptability and resilience of contemporary
societies in a rapidly evolving world.
New deadline for abstract submission: 15 February, 2025
Conference themes include but are not limited to the following:
1. Language and Cultural Identity in a Globalized World How languages
shape and preserve cultural identities in an increasingly globalized
society.
2. Endangered Languages and Revitalization Efforts Examining the
preservation and revitalization of endangered languages and their
impact on local communities.
3. Multilingualism and Social Integration The role of multilingualism
in fostering inclusion and cohesion in diverse societies.
4. Digital Humanities, Digital Technology and Language Evolution How
technology, from social media to AI, influences language evolution and
local linguistic identities.
5. Language and Power: Colonialism, Politics, and Resistance Exploring
the political dimensions of language, from colonial histories to
modern-day language policies.
6. Linguistic Diversity and Education Systems The challenges and
benefits of incorporating local languages into formal education.
7. Global English and Local Languages: Balancing Linguistic Power The
dominance of English in global discourse versus efforts to maintain
local languages and identities.
8. Language, Migration, and Diasporic Identities How migration shapes
language use and the creation of hybrid linguistic identities in
diasporic communities.
9 Indigenous Languages and Environmental Knowledge The link between
indigenous languages and environmental stewardship, focusing on
traditional knowledge encoded in local tongues.
10. The Role of Language in Shaping Nationalism and Regionalism
Investigating how language contributes to the rise of nationalism or
regionalism in different parts of the world.
11. The Global phenomenon of English as a Medium of Instruction The
impact of the English Medium Instruction (EMI) at all levels of
education (primary, secondary, tertiary) on local languages and
identities.
Details for abstract submission can be found on the conference
website.



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