A call for papers for the conference “ELF Communication Today: Acceptability and Accessibility in Focus” that will be held on 4 and 5 December 2024 at the University of Salerno, Italy.
They welcome submissions of empirical studies, theoretical contributions, case studies, and innovative research methodologies on the following topics:
Acceptability of ELF and Englishes
Adaptations to specialized content for non-specialized audiences
Attitudes towards English(es) and language ideologies
ELF and language ownership
ELF in academia
ELF in online communication
ELF in the dissemination of scientific knowledge and research
English(es) and European identity
Inclusivity initiatives and strategies in ELF-mediated interactions
Institutional uses of English
Linguistic hybridization and acceptability
Multilingualism, translanguaging and translation in today’s global communication
Multimodality and digital resources for the enhancement of ELF communication
Nativization and localization of English in the EU
Power and inequality in ELF interactions
Strategies for accessibility in crisis communication
Abstracts of no more than 300 words and a brief bio (100 words) should be sent to elf2024@unisa.it by 20 September 2024. Abstracts should clearly state the research question, methodology, (expected) findings, and implications.
See the conference website for more info: https://jaiello00.wixsite.com/elf2024unisa