Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) Global Studies Center (GSC), in Kuwait, is hosting the Global Linguistics, Local Identities: Exploring Cultural Hybridity Conference which will be in April, 2025.
Conference themes include but are not limited to the following:
- Language and Cultural Identity in a Globalized World How languages shape and preserve cultural identities in an increasingly globalized society.
- Endangered Languages and Revitalization Efforts Examining the preservation and revitalization of endangered languages and their impact on local communities.
- Multilingualism and Social Integration The role of multilingualism in fostering inclusion and cohesion in diverse societies.
- Digital Humanities, Digital Technology and Language Evolution How technology, from social media to AI, influences language evolution and local linguistic identities.
- Language and Power: Colonialism, Politics, and Resistance Exploring the political dimensions of language, from colonial histories to modern-day language policies.
- Linguistic Diversity and Education Systems The challenges and benefits of incorporating local languages into formal education.
- Global English and Local Languages: Balancing Linguistic Power The dominance of English in global discourse versus efforts to maintain local languages and identities.
- Language, Migration, and Diasporic Identities How migration shapes language use and the creation of hybrid linguistic identities in diasporic communities.
- Indigenous Languages and Environmental Knowledge The link between indigenous languages and environmental stewardship, focusing on traditional knowledge encoded in local tongues.
- The Role of Language in Shaping Nationalism and Regionalism Investigating how language contributes to the rise of nationalism or regionalism in different parts of the world.
- The Global phenomenon of English as a Medium of Instruction Investigating how language contributes to the rise of nationalism or regionalism in different parts of the world.
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Sarah Hopkyns, Lecturer in TESOL and International Education, University of St. Andrews, UK
- Dr. Sara Hillman, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and English, Hamad Bin Khalifah University, Qatar
More information can be found here: https://www.gust.edu.kw/gsc/events/gsccallforpapers