Call for PapersInternational Symposium on Language Sciences (ISLS):Interdisciplinary Research and the Legacy of Yuen Ren Chao(10-11 May 2024) The Faculty of Humanities at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), in collaboration with the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies and the Department of English and Communication, is pleased to announce the International Symposium on Language Sciences (ISLS): Interdisciplinary Research and the Legacy of Yuen Ren Chao. The Symposium will take place on 10-11 May 2024 (Friday and Saturday) at PolyU in Hong Kong.
Objectives and Aims
The ISLS aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogues and the exchange of ideas among leading scholars, researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of linguistics and language sciences.The symposium will foster the exploration of novel concepts, the sharing of research findings, and the establishment of professional connections.Additionally, it seeks to inspire future generations of linguists and language sciences researchers to continue advancing these fields.The symposium also intends to pay tribute to the remarkable contributions of Professor Yuen Ren Chao in language sciences.
Keynote Speakers
·Prof. CUI Xiliang, Professor of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Beijing Language and Culture University·Prof. LUKE Kang Kwong Kapathy, President’s Chair Professor of Linguistics, Nanyang Technological University·Prof. Alain PEYRAUBE, Chair Professor of Chinese Linguistics, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales·Prof. SUN Chaofen, Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Stanford University·Prof. Ovid Jyh-Lang TZENG, Academician of Academia Sinica
Theme of Symposium
·Bilingualism and Multilingualism·Corpus Linguistics and Computational Linguistics·Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics·Interculturality, linguistic diversity, and social inclusion: Current issues and future challenges·Interdisciplinary Approaches to Language Studies·Language Acquisition and Development·Language and Health·Language Teaching and Pedagogy·Metaphor Meets Machine: Contemporary Research, Application, and Pedagogy·Neurolinguistics and Brain Imaging·Professor Yuen Ren Chao’s Contributions to Linguistics and Language Sciences·Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Linguistics·The Research-teaching Nexus in English for Academic Purposes
Call for Papers
(Submission deadline: 15 January 2024 through EasyChair)
Important Dates
·Proposal submission deadline: 15 January 2024·Notification of acceptance: 15 February 2024·Early-bird registration deadline: 1 March 2024·Registration and payment deadline: 15 March 2024·Symposium: 10-11 May 2024*The Symposium details are subject to change. Email: fh.events@polyu.edu.hkWebsite: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fh/ISLSJoin us at the International Symposium on Language Sciences to explore the advancement in interdisciplinary research in linguistics and language sciences. We look forward to welcoming you in PolyU!Faculty of HumanitiesThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University