57th LISBON International Conference on “Languages, Linguistics, Humanities & Social Sciences” (L3HSS-26) Oct. 8-10, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal)

L3HSS-26


Foreign Language Learning Language & Linguistics English Language & Literature



Call for papers/Topics



Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:



1. Linguistics: The Scientific Study of Language



Linguistics focuses on the structure, development, and use of language. It ranges from the physical sounds we make to the social implications of a dialect.





  • Theoretical & Formal Linguistics





    • Phonetics & Phonology: The physical production of sounds and the mental patterns of those sounds.




    • Morphology: The internal structure of words (prefixes, suffixes, roots).




    • Syntax: The rules governing sentence structure and grammar.




    • Semantics: The literal meaning of words and sentences.




    • Pragmatics: How context contributes to meaning (sarcasm, subtext).






  • Applied & Interdisciplinary Linguistics





    • Psycholinguistics: How the brain processes and acquires language.




    • Neurolinguistics: The physical brain structures involved in language.




    • Historical Linguistics: How languages evolve and branch off over time (Etymology).




    • Computational Linguistics: Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI communication.







2. Languages: 



While Linguistics studies the mechanics, this pillar focuses on the specific systems and the act of learning or translating them.





  • Language Acquisition





    • First Language Acquisition (FLA): How children learn to speak.




    • Second Language Acquisition (SLA): The mechanics of learning a foreign language as an adult.






  • Translation & Interpretation





    • Literary Translation: Translating prose and poetry.




    • Localization: Adapting products or content for specific cultural markets.






  • Language Typology





    • Language Families: Indo-European, Sino-Tibetan, Afroasiatic, etc.




    • Endangered Languages: Documentation and revitalization of dying tongues.







3. Humanities: 



The Humanities use critical and analytical methods to understand the human experience through creative and intellectual expression.





  • Literature & Philosophy





    • Comparative Literature: Analyzing texts across different languages and cultures.




    • Epistemology: The study of knowledge and belief.




    • Ethics & Aesthetics: The study of morality and the nature of beauty.






  • History & The Arts





    • Historiography: The study of how history is written and interpreted.




    • Art History: The evolution of visual culture.




    • Musicology: The social and cultural history of music.






  • Religious Studies





    • Comparative Religion: Analyzing the beliefs and rituals of various faiths.




    • Mythology: The study of sacred narratives and folk traditions.







4. Social Sciences: 



Social Sciences use more empirical or "scientific" methods to study how people behave in groups and how institutions function.





  • Sociology & Anthropology





    • Cultural Anthropology: The study of human cultures and social norms.




    • Social Stratification: Class, race, gender, and power dynamics.




    • Urban Sociology: How people interact in city environments.






  • Psychology & Behavior





    • Social Psychology: How individuals are influenced by others.




    • Cognitive Science: The study of the mind and its processes.






  • Political Science & Economics





    • International Relations: How nations interact.




    • Macro/Microeconomics: The distribution of resources and wealth.




    • Political Theory: The study of governance and justice.