12th International Workshop on Spanish Sociolinguistics

The 12th International Workshop on Spanish Sociolinguistics (WSS12) invites submissions for papers, posters, panels, and workshops. WSS12 will take place at Georgetown University from April 9–11, 2026, continuing its tradition of bringing together scholars and students from around the world to explore language in society.

We welcome proposals on all areas of Spanish sociolinguistics, including but not limited to: language variation and change, contact linguistics, bilingualism and multilingualism, Spanish in the United States and Canada, pidgin and creole languages, language policy and planning, and language ideologies. Submissions that examine the contributions of ethnoracial, gender, and Indigenous identities to Spanish linguistic diversity are particularly encouraged.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Abstracts must be anonymous.

• Maximum length: 500 words (excluding references and figures).

• Authors may submit proposals for a paper, poster, panel (4–5 papers), or workshop.

• Each author may submit one individual and one joint abstract, or up to two joint abstracts.

• Abstracts may be submitted in either Spanish or English.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Submission deadline: November 1, 2025 November 15, 2025

• Notification of acceptance: December 1, 2025 December 15, 2025

All submissions should be made through EasyABS.

We look forward to your contributions and to fostering an engaging, diverse exchange of ideas at WSS12!

Note. We understand that traveling to the U.S. may be challenging for scholars based abroad. If this applies to you, hybrid presentation options are available—just let us know in the comments section of your submission. For scholars based in the U.S., presentations will take place in person .