ConferencesConferencesHistorical Sociolinguistics Network Conference 2025DescriptionIn 2005, Nils Langer, Stephan Elspaß, Joachim Scharloth, and Wim Vandenbussche organised a conference on Language History from Below: Linguistic Variation in the Germanic Languages from 1700–2000 at the University of Bristol, which led to the foundation of the Historical Sociolinguistic Network. Since then, research in historical sociolinguistics has flourished and the network has grown beyond its Germanic roots. At the 20-year anniversary edition of the Historical Sociolinguistics Network Conference, we will return to and build on the study of language history ‘from below’ by looking at current trends in historical sociolinguistic research, such as the study of historical multilingualism and research on linguistic impacts of colonialism, to identify future directions of the field. Contact Info:
The Spanish in Society Conference 2025DescriptionThe International Association for the Study of Spanish in Society aims to promote the study of Spanish and the languages with which it is in contact through a focus on the study of sociolinguistics, sociology of language, discourse analysis, pragmatics, applied linguistics, intercultural communication, conversation analysis and anthropological linguistics. Our eleventh conference will take place at the University of Bristol (UK) in June 2025, and will provide a moment for scholars in these areas to reflect on what issues face the study of Spanish (and related languages) in society. The event will bring various groups into dialogue, opening the floor to the innovative ways in which scholars can address contemporary research problems and questions and become actively involved in advancing the field of Hispanic sociolinguistics. In addition to keynote presentations and thematic panels, the conference programme will include coffee breaks, extended lunch breaks, a closing reception and an evening meal (all of which are included in the registration fee) to allow for more informal networking opportunities for all atendees. Please note that we are planning to hold the conference in person, and there will be no hybrid alternatives offered. Please note that all prices include the conference dinner at Zero Degrees, Bristol. Contact Info:
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