The 12th International Forum on Cognitive Linguistics
(第12届国际认知语言学论坛)
DATE
April 26 to May 3, 2019
VENUE
Southwest University, Chongqing, China
ORGANIZERS
College of International Studies, Southwest University
Research center for Modern Linguistics and Foreign Language Education
Editorial office of Cognitive Linguistic Studies
Jan. 12, 2019
Chongqing, China
Call for Papers
The 12thInternational Forum on Cognitive Linguistics will be held on April 27 to May 3, 2019 (Registration, April 26) at Southwest University, Chongqing, China. High quality research contributions describing original and unpublished results of metaphor, metonymy and figurative language are cordially invited for presentation at the forum. Papers (about 10,000 English words) presented at the forum will be selected through peer review process to be published in special issues of Cognitive Linguistic Studies and Review of Cognitive Linguistics, and in monographs.
Conference Theme
Metaphor, Metonymy, and Figurative language
The working language of the forum is English. Proposals are invited to address one of the following topics (including but are not limited to):
◇Theories of metaphor, metonymy, and figurative language
◇Metaphor and metonymy variation
◇Metaphor and metonymy across time and cultures
◇Metaphor of emotions
◇Neural and biological foundations of metaphor and metonymy
◇Metaphor in cultures
◇Interaction between metaphor and metonymy
◇Figurative language, cognition, and culture
◇Practical applications of metaphor and metonymy
Plenary Speakers
Kathleen Ahrens, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Alice Deignan, University of Leeds
Francisco José Ruiz de Mendoza Ibáñez, University of La Rioja, Logroño
Rachel Giora, Tel Aviv University
Chu-Ren Huang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Zoltán Kövecses, EötvösLoránd University
Zhengguang Liu, Hunan University
Iwen Su, Taiwan University
Dingfang Shu, Shanghai International Studies University
Dennis Tay, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Wenbin Wang, Beijing Foreign Studies University
Xu Wen, Southwest University
Hui Zhang, Nanjing Normal University
Zhuo Jing-Schmidt, University of Oregon
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Submission of full papers
Intended participants will submit the full paper (including the full name, affiliation, and email address ) to the conference email: swucis_huiwu@126.combefore March 31, 2019.
Registration and Fees
Registration is required for all presenters and participants of the conference. The standard registration fee for the conference is RMB 1500 (￥1500). The registration fee for full-time students (copy of student ID required) is RMB 800 (￥800). The registration fee may be paid on-site.
Please note that the fee covers the conference pack, refreshments during conference and certificate for participation. The fee does NOT cover meals, travel, accommodations or other fees not specified.
A letter of invitation will be provided upon request to registrants who have completed their registration.
Accommodation
University-based or off-campus hotel rooms will be reserved for conference presenters and participants. If you are interested, please contact us at swucis_huiwu@126.comand we will help make the reservation.
Contact us
All enquiries shall be made to conference email: swucis_huiwu@126.com, or to contact Dr. Kun Yang by email: yangkunjordan@126.com or by phone: +86-139-9622-6452.
