6th University of Malaya Discourse and Society International Conference

INTRODUCTION

We would like to welcome you to the 6th University of Malaya Discourse and Society International Conference which will be held at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya on 5-6 December 2017.

The conference aims to provide all researchers the opportunity to share their research in the areas of discourse, culture and identity to the international community.

OBJECTIVES

1. To promote exchange of research ideas and knowledge among local and international researchers on discourse, culture and identity.

2. To provide a platform for research collaborations in discourse studies among local and international researchers, and institutions of higher learning.

THEMES

We welcome submissions related to the conference theme - Discourse, Culture and Identity in the following areas (but not limited to):

Literacies and education policies
Language, religion and civilization
Digital media and popular cultures
Peace, security and identities in transition
Discourses of heritage and cultural tourism
Disability, cultural diversity and interactions
Linguistic landscapes and visual communication
Gender representation and cultural interpretation
Professional discourse and language for specific purposes
Language varieties, multilingualism and cross-cultural communication