About

The Arizona Linguistics Circle (ALC) is a graduate-student-run conference held every year since 2007 at the University of Arizona. Every ALC has a different theme, which is chosen with the intent of fostering deeper investigation into a particular area of inquiry. However, papers from all areas of linguistics are always welcome. Our goal is to provide a welcoming yet constructive environment for linguistic inquiry and the dissemination of new and continuing linguistic research.

Anti-Harassment Policy

We believe that respect for all individuals and groups, the freedom of thought and expression, and the open exchange of ideas are central to the aims of the Arizona Linguistics Circle (ALC). The ALC Organizing Committee is committed to creating a respectful, healthy, and safe working environment for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Any form of disrespectful or hostile behavior is grounds for expulsion from the conference at the discretion of the conference organizers. Unwelcome behavior includes but is not limited to:

  • Coercive, intimidating, harassing, abusive, derogatory or demeaning actions or speech

  • Verbal or written comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or any other personal characteristics

  • Deliberate intimidation or stalking

  • Behaviors intended to make a person or group feel unwelcome

  • Harassing photography or recording

  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events

  • Unwelcome sexual attention of any kind

  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviors

Conference attendees asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, event organizers retain the right to take any actions to keep ALC a welcoming environment for all participants. If you have any concerns or questions regarding these matters, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the ALC15 Organizing Committee for assistance.

Land Acknowledgement

The organizing committee of ALC15 wishes to acknowledge the many Native Nations of the Tucson area on whose land the University of Arizona rests. As a Hispanic Serving Institution and as a Land Grant University, UA owes its establishing endowment to the Native Peoples of this region. It sits on the traditional homelands of the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Pascua Yaqui tribe, and benefits from the multilingual, multiethnic and multinational community of the Sonoran Desert.


We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.


Information about past ALCs can be found here: