36.2806, Confs: 6th Biennial University of Michigan International Conference on Arabic Applied Linguistics (USA)

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Date: 17-Sep-2025
From: Mohammad Alhawary [abuamr at umich.edu]
Subject: 6th Biennial University of Michigan International Conference on Arabic Applied Linguistics


6th Biennial University of Michigan International Conference on Arabic
Applied Linguistics
Short Title: U-M Arabic Applied Linguistics Conference

Date: 24-Oct-2026 - 25-Oct-2026
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Contact: Mohammad Alhawary
Contact Email: abuamr at umich.edu
Meeting URL:
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language
Acquisition; Sociolinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics
Subject Language(s): Arabic (ara)

Submission Deadline: 15-Mar-2026

The conference is an open forum for scholars interested in exploring
empirically topics and issues in Arabic applied linguistics. The
topics of the conference cover three main strands:
I. Topics which deal with Arabic second language acquisition (SLA).
Current approaches for investigating the different aspects (phonology,
vocabulary, morphology, syntax, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics,
etc.) of Arabic SLA include but not limited to:
 - Formal (generative, functional, typological)
 - Cognitive (processability, attention, noticing and awareness)
 - Input-based (input processing; input, interaction and output)
 - Frequency and usage-based
 - Corpus-based
 - L1 transfer
 - L2 transfer
 - Sociocultural
 - Sociocognitive
 - Language socialization
 - Neurolinguistic
 - Discourse, Conversation analysis
 - Code-switching
 - Diglossia
 - Ideology
 - Identity
 - Heritage
II. Topics which deal with the theory and practice of Arabic
second/foreign language teaching, second language learning, second
language proficiency testing and assessment as well as the interface
and connections between them include but not limited to:
 - Application of classroom approaches or specific techniques to
develop language skills and components (speaking, listening, reading,
writing, culture, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, accuracy,
fluency, etc.)
 - Assessment of individual differences and external variables
(aptitude, anxiety, attitude, distance, motivation, learner’s
perception, etc.)
 - L2 maintenance and attrition
 - Learning strategies
 - Local versus study-abroad environment
 - Curriculum design and assessment
 - Foreign language learning assessment
 - Proficiency testing (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)
 - Second language acquisition-second language pedagogy interface
 - Second language acquisition-testing interface
 - Teacher cognition
 - Teacher education
 - Technology-mediated learning and teaching
III. Topics which deal with applied research related to Arabic as an
L1, including:
 - Arabic first language acquisition (investigating the different
aspects including phonology, morphology, syntax, morphosyntax,
semantics, pragmatics, etc.)
 - Arabic L1 Literacy (including child and adult), reading, and
writing
 - Analysis of interaction and communication including discourse,
conversation, signs, and gestures
 - Bilingualism and multilingualism
 - Code-switching
 - Corpus linguistics
 - Forensic linguistics
 - Language and culture, and socialization
 - Language and identity
 - Language and ideology
 - Language and technology
 - Language cognition and processing
 - Language impairment and language pathology
 - Language maintenance and attrition
 - Language policy and language planning
 - Neurolinguistic research
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Languages of the conference: English and Arabic
Abstract Submission:
To present a paper, an abstract is required:
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/submissions
Deadline for receipt of abstracts: March 15, 2026
Notification of abstract acceptance April 15, 2026
Publication:
Following the conference, papers which are recommended by external
peer reviewers will be published in Al-‘Arabiyya:
http://www.aataweb.org/alarabiyya
Confirmed Speakers:
 - Ali Idrissi
 - Attia Youseif
Conference Advisory Committee:
 - Rachel Hayes-Harb
 - Brahim Chakrani
 - Said Hannouchi
 - Mohammed Alshehri
 - Dris Soulaimani
 - Saeed Al Alaslaa
 - Sami Boudelaa
 - Attia Youseif
 - Abdulkafi Albirini
Registration: Registration is free:
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/registration
Conference website:
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/arabic-sla-conference/call-for-papers
Inquiries: Contact the conference organizer, Prof. Mohammad Alhawary:
abuamr at umich.edu



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