Our conference will focus on heritage and community language studies as a multidisciplinary field impacting a variety of educational contexts. We welcome submissions from disciplines including but not limited to anthropology, demographics, linguistics, sociology, applied linguistics, policy, psychology, bilingualism, education, and assessment. You are invited to submit a proposal for a paper, panel, or poster.
Paper Session
A paper involves a 20-minute presentation. Grouped paper presentation sessions will include three papers followed by 30 minutes of questions and discussion after all of the papers have been presented. Papers will be grouped thematically when possible.
- Time: 20 minutes per paper
- Total session time: 90 minutes
- Abstract length: 500 words maximum
Panel
A group of individuals discuss a specific issue from a variety of perspectives. Total presentation time for a panel is limited to one hour to ensure that the session engages presenters and the audience in extended dialogue.
- Time: 60 minutes for all presenters
- Total session time: 90 minutes
- Abstract length: 100 words maximum for each presenter's abstract (or one 500-word abstract for the whole panel)
Poster
A presenter displays a summary of the research to participants using a physical poster or a computer presentation for the duration of the session.
- Time: Varies by presenter
- Total session time: 90 minutes
- Abstract length: 500 words maximum
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
(Deadline to submit August 31, 2025)
To submit an abstract, click the following link. If you intend to make multiple presentations, you will need to submit a separate abstract for each proposal.
Click to Submit an Abstract.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact us at nhlrc@international.ucla.edu.