37.1469, Confs: International Symposium on Language Science and Human Well-being (China)

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Subject: 37.1469, Confs: International Symposium on Language Science and Human Well-being (China)

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Date: 16-Apr-2026
From: Jia Mian [English.event at cityu.edu.hk]
Subject: International Symposium on Language Science and Human Well-being


International Symposium on Language Science and Human Well-being
Short Title: ISLSHW 2026
Theme: Language Resources for Better Well-being Across the Human
Lifespan

Date: 13-Nov-2026 - 14-Nov-2026
Location: Hong Kong SAR, China

Linguistic Field(s): Anthropological Linguistics; Applied Linguistics;
Clinical Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics

Submission Deadline: 01-Jul-2026

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the International
Symposium on Language Science and Human Well-being (ISLSHW 2026),
jointly hosted by Tongji University, City University of Hong Kong, and
the China Association for Medical Language and Translation Studies, to
be held at City University of Hong Kong on 14 November 2026. Centered
on the theme “Language Resources for Better Well-being Across the
Human Lifespan”, the symposium seeks to create an international
platform for cutting-edge interdisciplinary dialogue, bringing
together leading researchers from linguistics, communication studies,
psychology, neuroscience, clinical medicine, rehabilitation sciences,
sociology, artificial intelligence, and allied disciplines.
The conference will focus on the pivotal role of language in promoting
physiological, psychological, and social well-being, facilitating
clinical communication, rehabilitation processes and all-round health.
We particularly welcome submissions that investigate how linguistic
practices both reflect and contribute to well-being in everyday
interactions as well as in institutional and professional settings.
The symposium encourages theoretical and methodological diversity,
inviting contributions grounded in diverse research
traditions—including but not limited to sociolinguistics,
communication studies, psycholinguistics, clinical linguistics,
discourse analysis, and linguistic anthropology—and employing a wide
array of approaches, such as experimental, ethnographic, corpus-based,
conversation-analytic, and computational methods, and mixed-methods
paradigms.
Conference Structure:
The symposium will feature plenary speeches by invited keynote
speakers, alongside parallel sessions for individual presentations and
roundtable discussions, to facilitate in-depth interdisciplinary
exchange.
Plenary Speakers (In alphabetical order by surname)
Prof. Junhan Chen, University of Hong Kong
Prof. Lihe Huang, Tongji University
Prof. Mian Jia, City University of Hong Kong
Prof. Ping Li, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Shuo Lu, Shenzhen University
Prof. Stefano Occhipinti, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Jack Pun, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Olga Zayts-Spence, University of Hong Kong
Conference Themes:
We invite submissions that address, but are not limited to, the
following integrated themes (submissions exploring intersections
across themes are especially welcome):
 - Language and Neurocognitive Health: Neural mechanisms of language
processing; bilingualism/multilingualism and cognitive reserve;
language disorders in neurological and psychiatric conditions.
 - Clinical Linguistics and Communication Disorders: Assessment and
intervention for aphasia, apraxia, developmental language disorders,
and related conditions.
 - Narrative Medicine and Therapeutic Discourse: Illness narratives in
healing processes; patient-provider communication; empathy, rapport,
and effectiveness in clinical encounters.
 - Language, Emotion and Resilience: Linguistic mechanisms of emotion
regulation; expressive writing and trauma recovery; self-narrative and
psychological well-being.
 - Sociolinguistics and Health Equity: Language diversity, dialects,
and barriers to care access; linguistic discrimination; health
communication in multilingual and multicultural societies.
 - Child Language Development and Early Intervention: Early linguistic
environments and their long-term impacts; bilingualism in child
development; policies and practices for early language support and
intervention.
 - Language, Aging and Quality of Life: Age-related language changes;
communication strategies to support cognitive health and social
engagement in older adults; assistive technologies for aging
populations.
 - Language in the Digital Age and Well-being: AI applications in
language disorder screening and therapy; social media language and
mental health; ethical considerations in digital communication
technologies.
 - Language in Crisis and Trauma Support: Communication strategies in
disaster response; psychological first aid through language; community
resilience and linguistic coping mechanisms.
 - Language Services in Healthcare: Medical interpreting and
translation; health literacy; training for healthcare professionals in
effective communication.
 - Language Intervention in Health Communication: Public health
message design; persuasive health messaging; applied health
communication research.
Paper Selection Criteria:
All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review
process. Reviewers will assess submissions based on:
 - Originality and relevance to the conference theme
 - Clear contextualization and theoretical grounding
 - Internal coherence, clarity of structure, and logical flow
 - Rigor and appropriateness of methodology
 - Clarity, significance, and potential impact of contributions
Submission Guidelines:
The official language of the conference is English. Abstracts should
be written in English and submitted anonymously as an attachment via
the online system (https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/submit/ISLSHW/).
Submitted abstracts should be formatted in 12-point Times New Roman
with 1.5 line spacing and standard margins, adhering to the APA style
for all citations and references. Each submission should also include
3~5 keywords to facilitate the review process.
Proposals are invited in two formats:
1. Individual Papers: Abstracts should not exceed 500 words (not
including references).
2. Work-in-Progress Roundtables: Abstracts should not exceed 300 words
(not including references). Ideal for early-career researchers and
pilot studies.
The abstract should state the research aims and question(s), describe
the methods briefly, summarize key results, and clearly show the
paper’s contribution to the conference themes. A second page may be
used for figures and tables if relevant.
Important Dates:
 - Deadline for paper submission: 1 July 2026 (12:00 PM Beijing Time)
 - Notification of acceptance: 1 September 2026
 - Conference date: 14 November 2026
Registration Fee:
There is no registration fee for this symposium.
Venue:
To foster meaningful face-to-face interaction, the symposium is
planned as an onsite-only event at the City University of Hong Kong,
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Contact Information:
The conference website is forthcoming.
Email: English.event at cityu.edu.hk and ageing at tongji.edu.cn
Jointly Hosted by:
Tongji University
City University of Hong Kong
China Association for Medical Language and Translation Studies



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