Power Dynamics in Discourse
This track explores the intricate relationship between power and language in various social contexts. It aims to uncover how discourse shapes and is shaped by power structures within society.
Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.
Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.
Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.
Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.
This track explores the intricate relationship between power and language in various social contexts. It aims to uncover how discourse shapes and is shaped by power structures within society.
Focusing on the role of discourse in the construction of cultural narratives, this track examines how language influences identity formation. Participants will analyze the interplay between cultural context and individual self-perception.
This session investigates the evolving nature of communication in digital environments, emphasizing the impact of social media on discourse practices. It seeks to understand how online interactions reshape traditional sociolinguistic paradigms.
Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.
This track delves into the complexities of meaning-making in multimodal contexts, where language interacts with visual and auditory elements. It encourages discussions on how different modes contribute to the interpretation of social messages.
Focusing on the role of discourse in educational contexts, this track examines how language influences teaching and learning processes. Participants will explore the implications of discourse analysis for pedagogical practices.
This session addresses the intersection of gender and language, exploring how discourse reflects and perpetuates gender norms. It aims to highlight the role of sociolinguistics in understanding gendered communication.
Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.
On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.
Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.
This track investigates the dynamic relationship between language and cultural evolution, focusing on how discourse reflects and drives social change. Participants will analyze case studies that illustrate these interactions.
This session emphasizes the significance of context in shaping discourse and its interpretation. It encourages participants to explore how situational factors influence meaning and communication strategies.
Focusing on the challenges and strategies of intercultural communication, this track examines how discourse varies across cultural boundaries. It aims to foster understanding of how meaning is negotiated in diverse contexts.
Refreshment interval and professional networking.
This track explores the role of critical discourse analysis in addressing issues of social justice and inequality. Participants will engage with methodologies that reveal the power relations embedded in language use.
This session investigates how language ideologies shape social identities and group dynamics. It encourages discussions on the implications of these ideologies for social interaction and community building.
Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.
Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.
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