THE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS
EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKALIKI, NIGERIA
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Department of Languages and Linguistics
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
📢 Call for Papers
Theme:
Language, Technoscience, Security, and Socioeconomic Development: Towards a Holistic Digital Society
🗓️ Conference Dates
October 8–11, 2025
Arrival: October 8
Opening Ceremony & Keynote: October 9
Technical Sessions & Gala Night: October 10
Closing Ceremony & Departure: October 11
🎯 Conference Overview
The Department of Languages and Linguistics, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, is pleased to invite academics, researchers, linguists, technologists, policymakers, development practitioners, security experts, and stakeholders in governance to its Third International Interdisciplinary Conference, slated for October 8–11, 2025.
This year’s theme explores the intersections of language, technology, security, and development in the context of our evolving digital world.
In an age where digital transformation is redefining every aspect of human existence, the convergence of language, technoscience, security, and development has become not only inevitable but essential. This conference seeks to critically examine the interplay among these domains, with particular emphasis on their impact on building a holistic digital society that is inclusive, culturally grounded, ethically sound, and socioeconomically balanced.
The conference interrogates how language practices, scientific and technological innovations, political conduct, and cultural realities intersect to shape or threaten our collective security and development. Particular attention will be paid to emerging concerns around cyber and physical security, spiritual and metaphysical threats, sociopolitical instability, food insecurity, and the communicative strategies of political actors in digitally networked societies.
This event offers a robust platform for interdisciplinary engagement, encouraging critical discourse and knowledge exchange across the humanities, social sciences, and applied sciences. Scholars and stakeholders are invited to contribute insights and solutions toward building resilient, safe, and inclusive digital futures.
📚 Indicative Sub-Themes
A. Language, Identity, and Inclusion in the Digital Age
Language and digital identity construction
Indigenous languages and digital revitalization
Language policies for inclusive digital societies
Digital literacy and mother tongue education
B. Language, Technoscience, AI, and Human Communication
Artificial intelligence, NLP, and indigenous languages
Human-technology interaction and sociolinguistic change
Machine translation, language accuracy, and cultural nuances
Ethics of technoscientific research in linguistically diverse societies
C. Communication, Media, and National Security
Social media, fake news, and national security threats
Linguistic manipulation and disinformation campaigns
Language of terrorism, conflict, and security discourse
The role of digital surveillance and linguistic profiling
D. Language, Socio-Political Communication and Governance
Political leaders’ flippancy and threats to national unity
Language use in policy, governance, and public accountability
Political rhetoric, populism, and digital democracy
Civic engagement, protest language, and youth mobilization
E. Language, Religion, Spirituality, and Metaphysical Security
Religious language and spiritual narratives in the digital space
Metaphysical security and cultural communication
Digital evangelism and religious discourse transformation
Intersections of faith, fear, and digital platforms
F. Language, Economic Development, Food Security, and Cultural Sustainability
Communication for agricultural innovation and food security
Linguistic barriers in nutrition and health campaigns
Language and entrepreneurship in the digital economy
Folk knowledge and sustainable development discourse
G. Digital Linguistics/Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Preservation
Archiving oral traditions and folklore in digital formats
Literature, music, and film in digital advocacy
Cultural semiotics in virtual environments
Language, aesthetics, and digital storytelling
H. Language, Gender, Class & Social Balance
Language and gendered power relations
Communication access and social mobility
Inclusive language reforms and activism
Class-based language ideologies
I. Linguistic Interfaces & Cross-cutting Themes
Cyber ethics, data privacy, and digital rights
Language and health communication in pandemics
Migration, multilingualism, and diaspora identities online
Interdisciplinary methodologies in digital society research
J. Core Linguistics
Phonetics/Phonology
Morphology/Syntax
Semantics/Pragmatics
Sociolinguistics
Applied Linguistics
Digital Linguistics
Language Documentation
Registration Fees
Registration Fees
· Early Bird (By Sept. 15):
o Nigerians: ₦20,000 | Foreign: $30
Students: ₦10,000 | Foreign: $10
· Regular:
o Nigerians: ₦25,000 | Foreign: $40
o Students: ₦15,000 | Foreign: $15
Payment Details:
Acct Name: International Conference and Publication (EBSU)
Acct No: 1028291955
Bank: United Bank for Africa (UBA)
🏛️ Conference Venues
Opening/Closing: New Faculty Auditorium, EBSU
Technical Sessions: Faculty Blocks A & B, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Virtual Presentations: ICT Centre, EBSU
Format: Hybrid (Physical + Virtual)
Virtual sessions will be professionally supported and integrated into the program.
🎙️ Key Personalities
Chief Host:
Prof. Michael U. Awoke
Vice Chancellor, EBSU
Host: Dr. Goodluck C. Nwode
HOD, Languages & Linguistics, EBSU
Co-Host:
Prof. Nkechi Emma-Echiegu
Dean, Social Sciences & Humanities, EBSU
📞 Contact Information
Dr. Jeremiah A. Nwankwegu
Chair, Local Organizing Committee
📱 +234 703 946 9389
Dr. Iwuchukwu C. Uwaezuoke
Secretary, Local Organizing Committee
📱 +234 806 383 807
🔗 Join us in shaping the future of interdisciplinary scholarship in a digital age.
We look forward to your participation!
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