Formerly known as the Moroccan‑American Studies Lab, housed within the esteemed Faculty of Letters and Humanities at Ben M'sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, our laboratory aims to carry out state-of-the-art research in linguistic studies, education and communication studies, and literary and cultural studies while relating scientific research with multidisciplinary development.
Led by Lab Director Abdelaziz Boudlal and Associate Director Mohamed Sghir Syad, the Language, Society and Culture Studies Laboratory (LSCS-Lab) is a pioneering research institution dedicated to exploring the complex intersections between culture, literature, education, and language. Through its main research groups, LSCS-Lab aims to deepen our understanding of the cultural, social, and political dynamics, while also addressing critical issues of identity, citizenship, and educational equity. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and engaging with stakeholders, LSCS-Lab seeks to generate insights that contribute to academic scholarship, inform public discourse, and promote cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
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April 29–30, 2026
The Language, Society and Culture Studies Lab (LSCS-Lab) and the Applied Language and Culture Studies Lab (ALCS-Lab) are very happy to share the finalized program for the 10th National Conference of Doctoral Students on Language, Communication, and Culture: Current Issues and Future Directions
This edition marks a special milestone bringing together the LSCS-Lab (Hassan II University of Casablanca) and ALCS-Lab (Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida) for their first joint organized conference.
Dates: April 29–30, 2026
Location: Abdelouahed Khairi Conference Room, Ben M'sik Faculty of Letters & Humanities, Casablanca
We are looking forward to welcoming participants from universities across Morocco, spanning 11 different cities, as well as international representation from Spain.
We are also honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Prof. Hicham Zyad, who will be delivering what promises to be an insightful presentation titled: "From Topic to Contribution: Doing Doctoral Research Beyond Description".
The Ben M'Sik-Casablanca Faculty of Letters and Humanities was founded in 1984. From the outset, it has had a cultural and artistic vocation, reflected in a wide range of cultural activities at both national and international levels, and above all through its highly competent staff, who have always worked at both local and international levels.
Our facutly offers a diverse range of educational opportunities spanning various disciplines. We boast a total of 9 departments, each dedicated to providing quality education and research. Within these departments, there are 16 undergraduate programs. Complementing these undergraduate offerings are 8 master's programs. Moreover, our commitment to advanced education is reflected in the provision of 10 doctoral programs, dedicated to nurturing academic excellence and innovation across all levels of study.