ISB13: International Symposium on Bilingualism 13 University of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland, July 9-14, 2021

ISB13

The 13^th International Symposium on Bilingualism will take place at the University of Warsaw, Poland, 9-14 July, 2021. Due to the uncertain situation caused by the pandemic continuing to spread around the world, the conference has been moved on-line.

The conference theme, “Bilingualism in Flux”, presents bilingualism as a dynamic and multifaceted phenomenon existing on a continuum. The in flux part of the theme is a twofold concept. First, it is understood as relating to non-linguistic circumstances that foster not only diverse, but also transient bilingual communities throughout the world. Nowadays, new waves of migration influence the linguistic status quo and enrich existing environments. Second, it pertains to the very processes taking place in language, a dynamic entity prone to changes. The fluctuating circumstances entail linguistic consequences reflected in the development of the second and further languages, cross-linguistic influence, language attrition, incomplete acquisition, and maintenance of heritage languages. Finally, the conference leitmotif highlights not only the local changes presently taking place in Poland, but also the country’s linguistic heritage .

Proposals that correspond to the theme are particularly eagerly solicited. However, ISB 13 invites submissions in all areas of research in bilingualism and multilingualism (whether linked to the conference theme or not), including but not limited to: linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, applied linguistics, neuropsychology, first and second/ third language acquisition, clinical linguistics, language and education, and multilingual societies.

Keynote speakers include:

• Adam Jaworski, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
• Stephen May, University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Agnieszka Otwinowska-Kasztelanic, University of Warsaw, Poland
• María Luisa Pérez Cañado, University of Jaen, Spain
• Christa Van Der Walt, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Submissions: Abstracts are now solicited for two categories of proposals: individual papers and posters.

• Individual papers: Papers are formal presentations on original research or original pedagogy-focused topics by one or more authors, lasting a total of 20 minutes with 5 additional minutes for discussion. Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words in length.
• Posters: Poster sessions are for displaying original research or pedagogy that offers the opportunity for individualized, informal discussion with others in the field. Posters are especially effective for presenting work-in-progress, fieldwork, and results of empirical research for which data can be presented visually. Posters will be available throughout an entire day of the conference with presenters in attendance for a 90-minute poster session. Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words in length. 

Proposers will have an option to join one of the thematic sections already approved for presentation at the conference. Proposers may also select an open section which will be later grouped thematically by the organizers. Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously. Submissions for thematic sections will be reviewed by section leaders and, if not selected, they will be moved to the open section.

Abstracts should be submitted through EasyChair https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isb13).

Abstract submission deadline has been moved till 15 January, 2021 (23:59 Central European Time). Submissions for the open section will be reviewed by the scientific committee. Notification of acceptance will be sent by 15 March, 2021.

Important dates:

Due to the pandemic and moving the conference online, the key dates have been changed. Updated dates are as follows:

• Deadline for individual paper and poster proposals: 30 November, 2020  15 January, 2021
• Notification of acceptance: 28 February, 2021  15 March, 2021
• Final Academic Program: 15 April, 2021  15 May, 2021

Any queries regarding the academic content of the proposals should be addressed to the ISB Organizing Committee via isb13@uw.edu.pl.

The ISB 13 website http://isb13.wls.uw.edu.pl/ will be updated regularly with information about the academic programs and registration. We will also make regular announcements through the ISB mailing list.