The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) and the University of Cyprus, with the cooperation of Polydromo, co-organise online on September 2-4, 2021, the 6th International Conference ‘Crossroads of Languages and Cultures’ (CLC 6): Plurilingualism, Variation, Spaces of Literacy.
The main theme of CLC6 is the charting of the relationship between plurilingualism, linguistic variation, hybrid linguistic performances and alternative literacies. The hybridity and superdiversity of the contemporary linguistic landscape has been long acknowledged. Do language pedagogies treat language as a complex semiotic resource? Do such pedagogies forge links between pluri- or multilingualism, linguistic variation, translanguaging and alternative literacy practices within and outside of the school context? Do such extant models ultimately debunk dominant literacy policies and practices? Invited speakers, including Associate Professor Stavroula Tsiplakou (MA Programme in Greek Linguistics and Literature, Open University of Cyprus), will focus on aspects of multilingualism, linguistic variation and their place in schools, at home and in alternative literacy sites. Plenary speakers are Professor Emerita Ofelia García (City University of New York), Professor Clare Mar-Molinero (University of Southampton) and Professor Eleni Skourtou (University of the Aegean).
Τhe languages of the conference are English and Greek. For further information, and the Programme of the Conference, please visit the event’s website: http://cyprusconferences.org/clc6/
