Research on lifespan linguistic issues is rapidly emerging as a significant area of interest, playing a pivotal role in the development of linguistic theory. To promote development in this field, Tongji University will host the International Conference on Language Development, Aging, and Disorders from October 25 to 27, 2024. This conference encourages scholars from relevant disciplines to focus on linguistic research that spans from early childhood to advanced age, addressing key issues in language development and disorders. We hope to foster academic dialogue and collaboration within the field, ultimately serving to advance the welfare of human beings.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The themes of the conference include, but are not limited to the following aspects:
Language Development and Disorders in Children: We focus on the language acquisition process in children at different developmental stages and the various obstacles they may encounter. Research can include early intervention strategies, identification and treatment of language disorders, and the relationship between language and cognitive and social functions.
Adult Language Performance and Well-being: We explore how language use in adulthood interacts with physical and mental health. Research can focus on the role of language in screening and intervening both physical and mental health problems.
Language and Aging: We investigate language changes in older adults period, including the impact of cognitive decline on language comprehension and production. Special attention is given to language disorders in old age, such as the effects of neurodegenerative diseases on language functions.
Abstracts should be submitted with a maximum of 500 words (not including references) and a title. A second page may present relevant figures and tables. The abstract should clearly state how the paper will contribute to the themes of the conference. It should also provide a simple statement of the aims of the research, including the research question(s), some details about the methods used, and an overview of the results. Please provide the specific information, including the author’s name, affiliation, and email address (see below).
Submission Deadline: June 15th, 2024
Submission Email: ageing@tongji.edu.cn
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Prof. Dr. Gu Yueguo, Beijing Foreign Studies University/Tongji University
Prof. Dr. Huang Lihe, Tongji University
PLENARY SPEAKERS (in alphabetic order)
Prof. Dr. Annette Gerstenberg, University of Potsdam
Prof. Dr. Gao Yihong, Peking University
Prof. Dr. Boyd Davis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Prof. Dr. Chang Hui, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Prof. Dr. Gu Yueguo, Beijing Foreign Studies University/Tongji University
Prof. Dr. Gwen Bouvier, Shanghai International Studies University
Prof. Dr. Hu Jianhua, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Prof. Dr. Louise Cummings, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Dr. Ma Wen, Shandong University
Prof. Dr. Yang Xiaohu, Tongji University
Prof. Dr. Yang Yiming, Jiangsu Normal University
Prof. Dr. Yoshiko Matsumoto, Stanford University
CONFERENCE FORMAT
The conference will be held in hybrid format: onsite and online. We encourage on-site participation. A research training workshop will be held before the conference.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for Abstract Submission: June 15, 2024
Issuance of Invitation: July 1, 2024
Registration Time （for in-person participant）: October 24, 2024
Conference Dates: October 25 to 27, 2024
REGISTRATION FEE
1000 RMB per person, 600 RMB for pre-conference workshop (both half price for full-time students)
Participants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation arrangements.
Bank Payment:
- Beneficiary: Tongji University
- Account Number: 433859245525
- Beneficiary Bank: Bank of China, Shanghai Branch Yangpu Sub-branch
- Swift number: BKCHCNBJ300
- Address: No.83 Chifeng Road, Shanghai, 200092, P.R.China
After receiving the invitation, please complete the payment before September 1, 2024, and include a remark “Name + Int’l Conference on Language” when remitting the fee.
LOCATION
The conference and Pre-conference workshop will be held in 1239 Siping Road, Tongji University in Shanghai, China.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Recommended hotels for the conference are as follows. Participants can book through online platforms or phone calls, and accommodation costs are settled by the participants.
The nearby hotels are as follows:
① The Kingswell Hotel, Tongji
Address: No. 50, Zhangwu Road, Yangpu District (300m away from Siping Campus)
Transportation: Metro Line 10, Line 18, Line 8
Price: About 500 RMB
Reservation Telephone: (86) 021-33626888
② Shanghai Wujiaochang Radisson Red Hotel
Address: No. 1251, Siping Road, Yangpu District (350m away from Siping Campus)
Transportation: Metro Line 10, Line 18, Line 8
Price: About 600 RMB
Reservation Telephone: (86) 021-65986888
③ Hanting Hotel
Address: No. 777, Siping Road, Hongkou District (1.3km away from Siping Campus)
Transportation: Metro Line 8, Line 10, Line 4
Price: About 300 RMB
Reservation Telephone: (86) 021-66188588
(Note: Prices may fluctuate during peak season.)
