CERLIS 2009 - Researching Language and the Law

RLL - Researching Language and the Law: Intercultural Perspectives

International Conference hosted by CERLIS

University of Bergamo, Italy

18-20 June 2009

The aim of this conference is to bring together the latest research by scholars engaged in the analysis of legal discourse from an intercultural perspective. Contributions cover different analytical approaches and languages, including diachronic as well as synchronic studies. For the plenary lectures the following keynote speakers have been invited:

• Vijay Bhatia (City University of Hong Kong, China)
• Jan Engberg (Aarhus School of Business, Denmark)
• Estrella Montolío (Universitat de Barcelona, Spain)
• Susan Šarčević (University of Rijeka, Croatia)

Presentations reflect the following conference themes:

• Alternative dispute resolution
• Cross-cultural communication
• Harmonisation and standardisation
• Issues in translation and interpretation
• Legal discourse in different legal systems
• Terminology and lexicography

Organizing committee

• Maurizio Gotti
• Marina Dossena
• Luisa Chierichetti
• Dorothee Heller
• Davide S. Giannoni
• Stefania M. Maci
• Michele Sala
• Larissa D’Angelo

Conference Programme (preliminary)

Book of abstracts (preliminary)