37.852, FYI: Call for Book Chapters: Multilingualism, Cultural Diversity, and Intercultural Communication for Sustainable Development

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Subject: 37.852, FYI: Call for Book Chapters: Multilingualism, Cultural Diversity, and Intercultural Communication for Sustainable Development

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Date: 03-Mar-2026
From: Dr. Aby John [researcharticles123 at gmail.com]
Subject: Call for Book Chapters: Multilingualism, Cultural Diversity, and Intercultural Communication for Sustainable Development


Scope of the Book
This volume explores how multilingualism and cultural diversity
contribute to sustainable development in global contexts. It
integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from applied linguistics,
social sciences, and language policy to provide a coherent
analytical framework. The volume showcases multilingual practices,
intercultural communication, and policy approaches
across diverse sociocultural, institutional, and geopolitical
settings. Targeted at researchers, graduate students, and
policymakers, the book contributes to advancing knowledge on
linguistic diversity, social inclusion, and intercultural
engagement for sustainable development.
Topics of interest: Specially focused, but not limited to these topics
I. Conceptual Foundations
Multilingualism and Sustainable Development: Key Concepts
Cultural Diversity and Linguistic Plurality in Global Contexts
Intercultural Communication and Mutual Understanding
Language Variation, Change, and Sustainability
Ethical Dimensions of Language and Cultural Diversity
II. Multilingualism and Inclusive Societies
Linguistic Diversity and Social Participation
Multilingualism and Access to Knowledge
Language and Community Engagement
Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion
Multilingual Practices in Public and Institutional Domains
III. Language Learning, Use, and Intercultural Communication
Language Learning, Digital Technology, and Multilingual Environments
Learner Agency in Multilingual Contexts
Social and Interactional Dimensions of Language Use
Intercultural Competence in Global Contexts
Multilingual Communication in Academic and Professional Domains
IV. Policy, Innovation, and Future Pathways
Language Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development
Digital Transformation and Technology-Enhanced Communication
Governance of Multilingual Practices
Methodological Approaches and Research Trends
Future Directions for Multilingualism, Cultural Diversity, and
Sustainable Development
Abstracts can be uploaded using the given link:
https://forms.gle/AqFbodJ3Zsty8CA58
For more details, contact: researcharticles123 at gmail.com
Editors: Dr. Aby John, Vice Chair (Research), IEEE Education Society
Kerala Chapter, India
Prof. Dr. Gilvan Müller de Oliveira, UNESCO Chair on Language Policies
for Multilingualism, Federal
University of Santa Catarina in Florianópolis, Brazil
Important Deadlines
Abstract Submission (Approximately 200 words):  April 15, 2026
Acceptance Notification (Abstract):  April 25, 2026
Full Chapter Submission:  July 1, 2026
Acceptance/Rejection Notification (Full Chapter): August 20, 2026
Camera-ready Submission:  August 30, 2026
NB: There is no publication fee; chapters will be selected purely on
the basis of quality.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     Discipline of Linguistics
                     General Linguistics
                     Language Documentation
                     Sociolinguistics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)




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