International Linguistics Conference in Lublin

Building on the success of the first three conferences, the Institute of English Studies at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland, is organizing the  4th meeting of Linguistics Beyond And Within — International Linguistics Conference in Lublin. The conference, to be held on 20–21 October 2016, will be hosted by the Department of Applied Linguistics, the Department of Theoretical Linguistics, and the Department of Contrastive English-Polish Studies. The language of the conference is English. This year the talks will be guided by the following leitmotif:


Call for papers/Talks and posters

We wish to encourage all linguists representing various theoretical models and practical applications to present their contributions during both oral and poster sessions in the following research areas:

theoretical linguistics
phonetics & phonology
morphology
semantics
syntax
corpus studies

applied linguistics
language teaching & language acquisition
pragmatics
discourse analysis
translation studies
socio- and psycholinguistics


Please consider that the leitmotif of LingBaW 2015 is: Controversy in Linguistics and Language Studies.

Each paper presentation in an oral session will be scheduled for a 20-minute talk followed by a 10-minute discussion. Poster sessions will last about 45 minutes during which the authors are required to be present and ready to answer questions from conference participants passing by. The poster format is 100x70cm (vertical orientation). The language of the conference is English.


As previously, we would like to invite scholars with innovative approaches to linguistics viewed from a range of intra- and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Important dates:
Abstract submission: 30 June 2016
Notification of acceptance: 15 August 2016
Registration: 10 September 2016
Conference: 20–21 October 2016
Paper submission: 31 January 2017

Abstract submission

Abstracts of no more than 400 words (including references) should be sent by 30th June 2016 in .doc format to our e-mail address:lingbaw@gmail.com. It is expected that any paper presented at LingBaW 2016 is original and has not been previously presented or published.

In the body of the email, please include the following information: title of paper, name of author, scientific degree, affiliation, research area (one from the above-mentioned) and form of presentation (speech/poster).

Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously; please do not put your name on the abstract itself.

Notification of acceptance will be sent by 15th August.
Call for workshop proposals New !


The upcoming edition of the LingBaW Conference will also host two thematic workshops up to a limit of ten papers plus one slot for an introductory paper by workshop convenors.

The deadline for the submission of workshop proposals is 31st May 2016.

Each workshop proposal must include: the title, a 500-word abstract that summarizes the theme and goals of the workshop and the names, affiliations, and contact details of the workshop organizers. The proposal should also contain a list of five prospective participants. It should also indicate any special requirements you might have in terms of equipment.

Workshop organizers are responsible for advertising the workshop, organizing the reviewing process, and running the workshop.

Conference fee


The conference fee is 300 PLN (€80) and includes conference materials, reception, refreshments and publication of the proceedings.

Proceedings

The preliminary deadline for submission of completed papers is 31st January 2017.

Further information


Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us here or at lingbaw@gmail.com.

The Uncanny in Language, Literature and Culture

International Conference

30 September 2016 – Warsaw, Poland

organised by Interdisciplinary Research Foundation

The twentieth-century literature and culture tended to explore and to celebrate subjectivity. But this tendency did not mean the turn to the self, but beyond the self, or as Charles Taylor puts it, “to a fragmentation of experience which calls our ordinary notions of identity into question”.

In his attempts to define the uncanny Freud asserted that it is undoubtedly related to what is frightening – to what arouses dread and horror. It may be something domestic but at the same time unfriendly, dangerous, something that sets the sense of insecurity within the four walls of one’s house. “Persons, things, sense-impressions, experiences and situations which are known and long familiar arouse in us the feeling of danger, fear and even horror. Everyday objects may suddenly lose their familiar side, and become messengers”.

The uncanny suggests an unsettling of the feeling of comfort and reassurance in one’s home, but also in oneself. Architecture takes the place of psychology (Kreilkamp). The perturbed relationship between the characters and their familiar world, the troubled sense of home and self-certainty is a result of a traumatic experience of loss.

As Cathy Caruth claims, “to be traumatized is precisely to be possessed by an image or event”. It usually involves time disruption with the past surfacing in the present, especially the past which has not been worked through. The memory traces are revised and interweave with fresh experiences producing the uncanny effect.

In the new literary and artistic discourse authors tend to depict the new human being, “psychologically deep and multi-layered, fragmentary, floating on sensation and consciousness, fed by their random thoughts and their half-conscious dream worlds” (Bradbury). The new style relies on fragments, breaks, ellipses and disrupted linearity of the narration. It serves to convey the idea of the fractured character of modern time and fragmentariness and allusiveness of subconscious thought. As “an externalization of consciousness”, the uncanny becomes a meta-concept for modernity with its disintegration of time, space and self.

This conference seeks to explore the representations of the uncanny in language, literature and culture. Papers are invited on topics related, but not limited, to:
uncanny geographies
uncanny technologies
the uncanny and visual tropes
the uncanny and postcolonialism
the uncanny and gender studies
the uncanny and sexuality

We also welcome poster proposals that address the conference theme.

The conference aims to bring together scholars from different fields. We invite proposals from psychology, sociology, anthropology, literature, linguistics, etc.

The language of the conference is English.

Paper proposals up to 250 words and a brief biographical note should be sent by 15 May 2016 to: uncanny@irf-network.org. Download paper proposal form.

A selection of papers will be published in a collected volume.

Full registration fee – 70 € Student registration fee – 50 €

Conference venue: As-Bud Conference Centre, Al. Jerozolimskie 81, Warsaw

The Superhero

The Superhero Project: 2nd Global Meeting

Call for Presentations 2016

Mansfield College, Oxford, United Kingdom

“With great power, comes great irresponsibility...” – Deadpool
In the twenty-first century, the Superhero now holds an unparalleled position within pop culture. Having vastly expanded beyond its birth medium of comic books to what is a fierce and pervasive presence in multiple media, this domination is no more apparent than the realms of mainstream cinema, where blockbuster superhero films routinely break box-office records and more than thirty further films are set to be released by 2020.
In 2016, DC Comics trinity of flagship characters – Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – finally appear on screen together for the first time in Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, while the steadfast heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will fracture in “Captain America: Civil War” and the group villainy of “Suicide Squad” will see anti-heroism placed front and centre. The surprise success of “Deadpool” has ignited a renewed appetite for “R-rated” superhero material and, on TV, the richly-noir “Jessica Jones” merges the superhero with urban sleuth, exploring such dark topics as Rape and PTSD, and “Marvel’s Daredevil” has provided a platform for the discussion of disability issues.
Meanwhile, real individuals are being elevated to the status of superhero – literally and metaphorically. The “Real Life Superhero” phenomenon – in which people dress in superhero costume to enact community service or vigilantism – continues apace, while the military maintains the development of technology that allows soldiers to considerably augment their physical strength. In the halls of comic conventions worldwide, fans demonstrate their devotion to specific iterations of superhero characters via detailed cosplay.
After seventy-eight years of comic book existence, the superhero remains regarded as an inspirational figure, but also a divisive one, perceived in some quarters as a promoter of violence and vigilantism. Superheroes position themselves as purveyors of a specific set of moral values, sometimes above the law, but always striving for the greater good. Superheroes are typically depicted in a constant struggle with notions of personal responsibility, and questions of identity and destiny, in line with Joseph Campbell’s “Monomyth”.
Perceived as a modern form of mythology or folklore, the superhero currently occupies a diverse and expansive space in modern popular culture. Yet, while still largely American in focus, the superhero has become increasingly international, capable of reflecting specific issues and operating as a powerful messenger of them – a power they have possessed since their inception in the spring of 1938. As more and more people wear the symbols of superheroes (via t-shirts etc.) as an expression of values as well as fandom, the superhero is becoming us.
The 2nd Global Conference on Superheroes invites interdisciplinary discussion on superheroes and the notion of the super-heroic. Areas of discussion could include:
Indicative themes for discussion may include but are not limited to:
The postmodern superhero
Secret identities, transformation / becoming
The queering of the superhero genre
The intellectualisation of superhero narratives
Revisionism
Regulation, Moral Relativity and Authority
Superheroes at home
Superhero utopias and dystopias.
Monstrosity
Globalisation and Cultural Appropriation
The superhero’s role in war and conflict
The superhero in childhood play
Cosplay
Gadgetry and cyborg prosthetics
In addition to the presentation of conference papers, the Project Team welcomes the submission of shorts workshops and accounts of professional practice, as well as other contributions, including performances. It particularly welcomes the submission of pre-formed panel proposals.
Further details and information can be found at the conference website:
http://www.inter-disciplinary.net/critical-issues/ethos/the-superhero-project/call-for-presentations/
Details about our review policy can be found here:
http://www.inter-disciplinary.net/critical-issues/ethos/the-superhero-project/call-for-presentations/further-details/
Call for Cross-Over Presentations
The Superhero project will be meeting at the same time as a project on Fear, Horror and Terror. We welcome submissions which cross the divide between both project areas. If you would like to be considered for a cross project session, please mark your submission “Crossover Submission”.
What to Send:
300 word abstracts, proposals and other forms of contribution should be submitted by FRiDay 15 March 2016


All submissions will be minimally double reviewed, under anonymous (blind) conditions, by a global panel drawn from members of the Project Team and the Advisory Board. In practice our procedures usually entail that by the time a proposal is accepted, it will have been triple and quadruple reviewed.
You will be notified of the panel’s decision by


If your submission is accepted for the conference, a full draft of your contribution should be submitted by
Abstracts may be in Word, RTF or Notepad formats with the following information and in this order:
a) author(s), b) affiliation as you would like it to appear in programme, c) email address, d) title of proposal, e) body of proposal, f) up to 10 keywords.
E-mails should be entitled: Superhero Abstract Submission
Organising Chairs:
Danny Graydon: d.graydon@btinternet.com
Rob Fisher: super2@inter-disciplinary.net
This event is an inclusive interdisciplinary research and publishing project. It aims to bring together people from different areas and interests to share ideas and explore various discussions which are innovative and exciting.

3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 

ON EDUCATION, SOCIAL 

SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

SOCIOINT 2016- 3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES  will be held in Istanbul (Turkey), on the 23th, 24th and 25th of May 2016 is an interdisciplinary international conference that invites academics, independent scholars and researchers from around the world to meet and exchange the latest ideas and discuss issues concerning all fields of Education, Social Sciences and Humanities.

SOCIOINT 2016 provides the ideal opportunity to bring together professors, researchers and high education students of different disciplines, discuss new issues, and discover the most recent developments, new trends and researches in education, social sciences and humanities.

Academics making efforts in education, subfields of which might include higher education, early childhood education, adult education, special education, e-learning, language education, etc. are highly welcomed. People without papers can also participate in this conference as audience so long as they find it interesting and meaningful. 

Due to the nature of the conference with its focus on innovative ideas and developments, papers also related to all areas of social sciences including communication, accounting, finance, economics, management, business, marketing, education, sociology, psychology, political science, law and other areas of social sciences; also all areas of humanities including anthropology, archaelogy, architecture, art, ethics, folklore studies, history, language studies, literature, methodological studies, music, philosophy, poetry and theater are invited for the international conference.

Submitted papers will be subject to peer review and evaluated based on originality and clarity of exposition.

A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EVENT

You will be able to share all your experiences with other experts in a truly international atmosphere. This conference will be held at international level. Plenty of participants more than 60 different countries are expected to attend.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The language of the conference is English (Papers in Turkish are also accepted). Simultaneous translation will not be provided.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

You are invited to submit your abstract proposal (only in English) to contribute to SOCIOINT 2016 (in person or virtually) with your experiences and projects in the area of education, social sciences and humanities.The deadline for abstracts submission is 9th of April, 2016.

TYPES OF CONTRIBUTIONS

You can submit your papers in three modalities: in person (either ORAL or POSTER presentation) or VIRTUALLY (as non-attending author).

Oral Presentation (In-Person Participant):

Oral presenters are the participants who contribute to the conference in-person with a paper presented orally. Each presentation will last 15 minutes and will be presented in parallel thematic sessions. You will be informed of your session reference and the time of your presentation before the conference.

Poster Presentation (In Person Participant):

Poster presenters are the participants who contrubute to the conference in-person with a poster presentation. Your poster will be exhibited during the conference poster session. Poster sessions will provide an opportunity for authors to display the results and conclusions of their papers. Authors are invited to present their works face to face to individuals and small groups.

Virtual Presentation (Not-attendant Author):

If you wish your paper to be published in the SOCIOINT 2016 Abstracts &, Proceedings CD (with an ISBN) but you are not able to attend the SOCIOINT 2016 Conference in person, you can submit your abstract as “virtual presentation”. Registered virtual authors will receive a copy of the SOCIOINT 2016 Abstracts & Proceedings CD, a participation and an author certificate and a official payment Receipt of the registration fee. Paper submission and registration deadlines are also restrictive for virtual authors.

While submitting papers, authors should indicate their presentation preference: oral , poster or virtual. The Programme Committee reserves the right to decide on the final allocation and presentation method.

PUBLICATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1.  All the accepted full papers are going to be published in the Abstracts & Proceedings CD-ROM (e-book) with an ISBN number and will be given to the participants on the conference day.

2. Participants also will be able to reach and download the Abstracts & Proceedings E-publication from OCERINT's online e-library (http://www.ocerint.org/index.php/digital-library) web site.

3. SOCIOINT 2016 Abstracts & Proceedings will also be included in Google Scholar and sent to be reviewed for their inclusion in the ISI Conference Proceedings Citation Index.

4. NEW!!! The accepted papers (depending upon their author’s wish) will also sent to be reviewed for publishing in one of our peer reviewed online International journals with an ISSN number (IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in Education  and  IJASOS- International E-journal of Advances in Social Sciences) which are also sent to be reviewed for their inclusion in the ISI Citation Indexes.

 SOCIOINT 2016 is planned to be the scientific forum for the presentation of new advances, and researches in a wide spectrum of education, social sciences and humanities.

We welcome submission of research papers related to the following topics:

Conference Topics (but are not limited to):

EDUCATION
Education of Science Biology Education Chemistry Education Mathematics Education Information and Computer Education Social Studies Education Psychological Studies in Education, etc. Higher Education New Trends in the Higher Education Area Curriculum, Research, and Development Educational Communications and Technology Educational Measurement and Evaluation Educational research, etc. E-learning Elementary Education Education, Research and Globalization Barriers to Learning (ethnicity, age, psychosocial factors, ...) Information and Communications Technology in Education Language Education ESL/TESL Adult and Continuing Education Family Education Comparative Education  Education and Globalization	Early Childhood Education Preschool Education Special Education Rehabilitation Counseling Education Policy and Administration/Leadership Indigenous perspectives and Diversity issues Government Policy issues Organizational, legal and financial aspects Leadership and University Administration Impact of economic crisis on education Marketing and fundraising in education Digital Divide Physical Education Rural Education Teacher Training Vocational Education Women and minorities in science and technology Increasing affordability and access to the Internet Student Support in Education Ethical issues in Education Intellectual Property Rights and Plagiarism Managing Cultural Diversity Youth participation and other researches on Education..
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Communication Media, Journalism, Communication Management, Advertising, Language and Communication, Information Communication, Communication Arts, Education Communication and Technology, Publishing, etc. Economics Macro Economics, Micro Economics, Agricultural Economy, Ecological Economy, Beauty Economy, Labor and Population Economy, Urban and Rural Economy, International Economy, Industry Economy, Monetary Economy, Real Estate Economy, etc. Finance Banking, Investment, Accounting, Finance Engineering, Portfolio, Emerge Stock Market, Insurance, Finance Management, Risk Management, etc. Geography Physical geography, Human geography, Integrated geography, Geomatics, Regional geography,study of cartography,demography, human populations, environmental studies, etc. Law Civil Law, Criminal Law, Penology, Public Law, Economic and Financial Law, Labor and Social Law, Constitutional law, Civil rights, Environmental law, Family law, etc. Management Public administration, Business Administration, International Enterprise, Human resources, Strategic Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Organizational Behavior, Information Management, Restate Management, Industry Innovation, Corporate Governance, Human Resource Development, Hospitality Management, Hotel and Institutional Management, Health Care Management, Tourism Management, E-commerce, etc. Marketing Product marketing, Pricing, Distribution Service, Brand management, Brand licensing, Account-based marketing, Effectiveness, Marketing operations, Social marketing, Advertising, Branding, Underwriting spot, Direct marketing, Personal sales Product placement, Sales promotion, Loyalty marketing, E-Marketing and Mobile marketing, etc. Urban Studies Urbanism, Urban and Regional Planning, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Human and Social Development, Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods, Transportation, etc.	Methodology Methodology of Social Sciences, Philosophy of Social Sciences, etc. Planning & Development Development studies, subjects such as economic forecasting, Administration, policy-making strategies, theories of planning, the growth of the third world, etc. Psychiatry All aspects of Psychiatry including child psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, hypnosis, psychiatric nursing, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychosomatic research, stress medicine and etc. Psychology General Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Sport Psychology, Psychological Psychology, Culture Psychology, Development Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Military Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Psychology of Religion, Psychology of Law, Media Psychology, Health Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology, Measurement and Statistics, Mental Diseases and Psychotherapy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Consulting Psychology, etc. Politics and Political Science Politics, Political Science, Public Administration and Policy, International Affairs and Strategic Studies, Governmental System and Practices, Politics and Ethics, International Relations, Political Economy, Elections and Voting Behavior, Reforming and Consolidated, History of western political thought, Western constitutional thought, Governments and Politics, Military Studies, Interaction of politics and other areas of science and social science, etc. Sociology All fields of sociological studies including: Social Research or Social Science, Community studies, socio-ethnic problems, rural sociology, Sociobiology, social deviance, gender studies, the sociology of law, the sociology of religion, comparative sociology, Political Sociology, Social Psychology, Science, Technology and Society, Social Policy and Social Legislation, Caring or Research for the Elderly, Family Research,Child Research, Online Society or Online Community, Globalization impacts, Social Work in Modern Society, gerontology, etc. Women's Studies Topics such as women and health, women's psychology, women and politics, as well as gender studies and feminism.
HUMANITIES
Anthropology All Fields of Anthropology; Sociocultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Archaeological Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, anthropological linguistics Archaeology All fields of archaeology, including study of material remains (such as fossils, relics, artifacts, and monuments) of past human life and activities; and methods of detection and analysis.  Architecture All fields of Architecture; including the design and construction of habitable structures, architectural history, landscape architecture, urban and country planning and design. Art, Art history All fields of visual arts, graphics, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and photography, electronic art, etc. Ethics Theorical, Applied, Business Ethics, Ethics of Science Folklore Studies Studies on folklore,traditions of various nationalities and ethnic groups, folk costume, story-telling, food, wedding and burial customs, children's games, etc.	History All fields of History: world, national, regional, culturel, religion, ethnic, military, and nautical Language & Linguistics Studies theoretical, literary and historical linguistics as well as stylistics and philology. Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism Comparative literature, literature of a specific genre, literary movement or era in literary history, and specialty literatures (such as children's or women's literature, literature of cultures Methodological Studies in Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies in Humanities Music All types of music studies: classical, opera, ethnic, choral, folk, sacred, early music, popular, jazz, country, new music, and others. Philosophy Logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, metaphilosophy, aesthetics, philosophy of science, philosophy of education, philosophy of history, philosophy of religion, history of philosohy Poetry Theater Dramaturgy, theatrical history, theater design, technique and performance.

Also other topics which are related to education, social sciences and humanities will also be welcomed to the conference.

A MAGIC VENUE : ISTANBUL

In addition to your professional experience in SOCIOINT 2016, you will be able to enjoy one of the most impressive cities in the world, Istanbul, unique for its culture, historical and artistic richness, cultural and musical events of all kinds, lovely weather in autumn and tasty gastronomy.

Istanbul is one of the world's great cities famous for its historical monuments and magnificent scenic beauties. It is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents: it lies at a point where Asia and Europe are separated by a narrow strait - the Bosphorus. Istanbul has a history of over 2,500 years, and ever since its establishment on this strategic junction of lands and seas, the city has been a crucial trade center.

We look forward to seeing you in Istanbul

Organized By

OCERINT – INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION CENTER OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH 

 For any further queries about the SOCIOINT 2016 conference:   socioint16@hotmail.com