March 26, 2026 - March 28, 2026
SECOL 2026 - Language in an Age of Acceleration
In a time marked by rapid technological, social, and cultural shifts, Language in an Age of Acceleration invites scholars to explore how linguistic practices evolve alongside changing modes of communication, shifting identities, and global interconnection. We welcome submissions in English or Spanish on all areas of linguistics that examine questions of variation, change, adaptation, and innovation—whether in local communities, virtual spaces, or global networks.
Join us in Atlanta to examine how language shapes and responds to an accelerating world.
Proposal types:
-Conference sessions: One speaker - 30 minutes total time - 20 minutes for presentations with 10 minutes for discussion.
-Conference Panels: Multiple speakers - 60 minutes total time.
-Posters: One or more speakers
Sociedad Hermana: The SEC Spanish Consortium will host a special session on “Latinos and Spanish in the New South” at this year’s SECOL conference. The aim of this initiative is to bring together scholars and key stakeholders working on themes related to Spanish and Latinos in the U.S. Southeast. If you are interested in having your paper be considered for this special session, please indicate this in your abstract. Papers can be presented in Spanish for the special session.
Submission instructions:
Submit abstracts up to 150 words.
Submissions open: June 13, 2025 - Nov. 2, 2025
Abstract review period: Nov. 2, 2025 - Dec. 2, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]