The Bilingualism Matters Symposium (BMS) is an interdisciplinary conference organised by Bilingualism Matters. It is open to researchers as well as practitioners, irrespective of their affiliation with Bilingualism Matters. The BMS aims to stimulate a productive dialogue between researchers in different academic disciplines and practitioners in different sectors of society. BMS will take place in Edinburgh from March 24-25, 2025.
BMS25 is a hybrid conference. The main focus will be on in-person presentations but online participation and discussion will be possible.
The BMS25 plenary speakers are:
- Jubin Abutalebi (Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy)
- Claudine Kirsch (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg)
- Viorica Marian (Northwestern University, USA)
The affiliated programme of events includes a language-focused mini tour of Scotland; a conference dinner, a Bilingualism Matters training and networking event with Prof Antonella Sorace and a master class with study visits on “Heritage language policy and practice in Scotland” with Prof Rob Dunbar.
More information and call for papers (submission deadline: 15th September 2024)...