About the Congress
Dear Scientists,
Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University will host The 18th International Congress on Language, Literature and Cultural Research (DEKAK), which will be held this year within the framework of Saybilder Congress Days. The congress will be held on 08-11 October 2024 at the 100th Anniversary Cultural Center of Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University and will be held with the academic support of national and foreign institutions such as Mardin Artuklu University (Turkey), ISTEUB (University of Carthage – Tunisia).
The announcement of the The 18th International Congress on Language, Literature and Cultural Research has been sent by e-mail to academics in 20 different countries, in addition to the information on the public website.
In order to give an international dimension to the scientific discussion and interaction environment related to language, literature and culture, expert speakers from 7 different countries have been invited to this Congress. Therefore, we would like to invite all academics and researchers interested in language, literature and culture studies to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences in the congress area.
It is possible to participate in the congress with an oral presentation, but it is also possible to participate only as a listener. The abstracts of oral participants will be included in the programme with the approval of two referees and the Organising Committee. These abstracts will then be published in a book with ISBN according to the congress calendar.
Presentations at the congress will be both face-to-face and online. It is very important for the scientists who send their abstracts to indicate the type of presentation in order to prepare the programme functionally.
It is very valuable for scientists who cannot attend the congress as an oral presentation or as a listener to take part in the evaluation board and to act as a referee to evaluate the abstracts sent to be presented. For this reason, scientists who cannot be reached by the organising committee are expected to apply for refereeing by sending their CVs to the communication channels of the congress.
The similarity rate in abstracts submitted for presentation at the congress and full texts prepared for publication must not exceed 20%. All texts will be checked for plagiarism using Turnitin or iThenticate. Submissions with a similarity rate exceeding 20% will be directly returned to the author, and the review process will not be initiated.
The 18th International Congress on Language, Literature and Cultural Research will be published in a book with ISBN. However, researchers are not obliged to send their full texts.
The congress is prepared by taking into consideration the academic appointment and promotion criteria of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Gulf Countries, Iraq and Turkey. In order for the congress to be successful, we invite you to contribute as a referee, researcher or listener; to share our announcements with those around you in order to raise awareness on language, literature and culture issues and to provide information on these issues.
Best regards,
Organising Committee
MAIN TOPICS
Research in language, literature, and culture encompasses a broad range of topics and approaches. Here are some potential areas of research within each of these fields:
*Linguistics and philology,
*Modern languages and dialects,
*Translation art and theories, challenges of translation in the digital age, translation and creativity, freelancing,
*Literature (all types: comparative, modern, resistance, children, popular. etc);
*Culture and literature, world literature, women and literature, literary genres,
*Aesthetics, theories of literary criticism.
*Interdisciplinary studies, sustainability, ecocriticism, and digital transformation in translation, linguistics, and literature,
*Western Art and Contemporary Art, Art History, Cinema, Islamic Arts, Fine Arts (Photography, Traditional Arts, Graphic Design, Sculpture, Music, Plastic Arts, Painting, Performing Arts, Film, Design, Television, Portable Cultural Assets / Restoration and Conservation Artistical works…),
*Visual, written and audio media and press, electronic media, social media, libraries, and informatics.
1. Language
“Language topics” can encompass a wide range of subjects related to language, linguistics, and communication. Here are some potential topics within this broad category:
Linguistic Typology: Study of how languages are classified and categorized based on their structural similarities and differences.
Language Acquisition: Research on how humans acquire their first language (L1) and subsequent languages (L2 or additional languages).
Sociolinguistics: This text examines the relationship between language and society, including variations in language use based on factors such as social class, ethnicity, and geography.
Historical Linguistics: This is the study of the evolution and development of languages over time. This includes processes such as language change, language contact, and language extinction.
Psycholinguistics: This is the study of the cognitive processes involved in language comprehension, production, and representation in the mind.
Semantics: This text discusses the study of meaning in language, including lexical semantics (word meaning) and compositional semantics (meaning of sentences and phrases).
Pragmatics: This is the analysis of how context influences the interpretation of language. Pragmatics is the analysis of how context influences the interpretation of language. Pragmatics is the analysis of how context influences the interpretation of language. This includes implicature, speech acts, and conversational implicature.
Syntax: Examination of the structure of sentences and phrases in language, including word order, grammatical relations, and syntactic categories.
Phonetics and Phonology: Investigation into the sounds of speech (phonetics) and the sound patterns of language (phonology), including topics like articulatory phonetics, acoustic phonetics, and prosody.
Language, Documentation, and Endangerment: Efforts to record, preserve, and revitalize endangered and minority languages, as well as the documentation of languages for linguistic research purposes.
Computational Linguistics: Application of computer science and artificial intelligence techniques to the analysis and processing of natural language, including tasks such as machine translation, natural language understanding, and sentiment analysis.
Language Policy and Planning: Examination of how language policies are formulated and implemented at local, national, and international levels, including issues related to language rights, bilingual education, and language revitalization efforts.
- Literature
Genre Studies: Exploration of different literary genres such as poetry, prose, drama, fiction, non- fiction, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, and more. Analyze the techniques, and themes characteristic of each genre.
Literary Movements and Periods: Study of literary movements such as Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and various other movements across different cultures and historical periods. Examine the key features, representative works, and social contexts of each movement.
Author Studies: In-depth analysis of the life, works, and literary style of specific authors such as William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Virginia Woolf, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Toni Morrison, and many others at the present time.
Themes and Motifs: Exploration of recurring themes, motifs, symbols, and archetypes in literature such as love, death, identity, alienation, power, justice, freedom, nature, and the journey.
Comparative Literature: Comparative analysis of literary works from different cultures, languages, and historical periods. Explore similarities, differences, and cross-cultural influences in literature.
Literary Theory and Criticism: Study of various theoretical approaches to literature such as structuralism, feminism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, postcolonialism, queer theory, and ecocriticism. Analyze how these theories offer different perspectives on literary texts.
Literature and Society: Examination of the relationship between literature and society, including how literature reflects, critiques, or influences social, political, and cultural issues.
Narrative Techniques: Analysis of narrative techniques such as point of view, plot structure, characterization, symbolism, imagery, and narrative voice in literary works.
Literature and Film: Comparative analysis of literary texts and their film adaptations. Explore how literature is adapted to different mediums and the challenges and opportunities involved in the adaptation process.
Literature and the Environment: Exploration of literature that engages with environmental issues and concerns, including eco-fiction, nature writing, and environmental poetry.
Digital Literature: Analysis of literature created using digital technologies such as hypertext fiction, electronic literature, and interactive storytelling.
- Culture
Culture is a broad and multifaceted concept encompassing various aspects of human society, including beliefs, values, customs, traditions, language, arts, and etc. Here are some culture topics to consider:
Cultural Identity: Exploration of how individuals and communities define themselves in terms of cultural affiliations, including factors such as ethnicity, nationality, religion, language, and social class.
Cultural Diversity: Examination of the diverse range of cultures found within a society or across different societies, including issues related to multiculturalism, cultural pluralism, and intercultural communication.
Cultural Heritage: Study of the tangible and intangible aspects of cultural heritage, including historic sites, artifacts, traditions, rituals, folklore, and oral histories.
Popular Culture: Analysis of popular culture phenomena such as music, film, television, fashion, sports, gaming, and celebrity culture, and their impact on society and identity formation.
Cultural Globalization: Exploration of the spread of cultural practices, values, and symbols across national borders facilitated by globalization processes such as media, technology, migration, and trade.
Cultural Appropriation: Examination of the contentious issue of borrowing or adopting elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without understanding or respecting the cultural significance or context.
Cultural Relativism: Study of the principle that cultural practices and beliefs should be understood and evaluated within the context of their own cultural framework, without imposing one’s own cultural values.
Cultural Capital: Analysis of the symbolic and social resources such as education, language proficiency, and cultural knowledge that confer social status and privilege within a society.
Cultural Competence: Exploration of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to effectively interact and communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly relevant in fields such as education, healthcare, and business.
Cultural Revitalization: Study of efforts to preserve, reclaim, or revitalize endangered or marginalized aspects of culture, including language revitalization, cultural heritage conservation, and traditional arts preservation.
Cultural Industries: Analysis of the economic aspects of culture, including the production, distribution, and consumption of cultural goods and services, such as publishing, broadcasting, advertising, and the arts and entertainment industry.
Cultural Adaptation: Exploration of how individuals and communities adapt to new cultural environments, including processes of acculturation, assimilation, and cultural hybridity.
Within each of these areas, researchers may employ various methodologies, including qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, archival research, fieldwork, ethnography, and experimental studies. Interdisciplinary approaches that combine insights from linguistics, literature, cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and other fields are also common in research on language, literature, and culture.
Terms of Participation
1. The online participation fee for the congress is 1000 TL. The registration fee for in-person presentations is 290 Euros. This fee includes a three-day all-inclusive accommodation and excursion program.
2. Regardless of the number of authors, only one of the authors listed in the paper needs to pay the registration fee.
3. Participation certificates will be issued to all authors included in the paper.
4. Participants must comply with the congress participation guidelines and the final application deadlines.
5. Participation in the congress is only possible through oral presentations.
6. All abstracts and full papers submitted to the congress will be accepted upon the approval of the referees and the evaluation committee. Papers that do not receive approval from at least two referees will be rejected.
7. The acceptance and rejection process of the texts submitted for oral presentation goes through the following stages: Submission and Initial Check, Referee Assignment and Evaluation Process, Decision by the Editorial Board, Final Evaluation, and Preparation of the Invitation Letter.
o Submission and Initial Check: Authors submit their presentations to the congress’s online system or via email. The secretary (assistant editor) checks the presentation for relevance to the congress’s scope, adherence to basic writing rules, and similarity percentage. If the paper is deemed unsuitable at this stage, it may be rejected or revisions may be requested. The secretary (assistant editor) does not conduct a content review, only a formal evaluation.
o Referee Assignment and Evaluation Process: The paper is sent to two referees who are experts in the field. The referees evaluate the scientific content, methodology, reliability of the results, and contribution to the literature. They prepare a report based on their review. During this process, the authors and referees remain anonymous to each other.
o Decision by the Editorial Board President: The editor of the congress is the President of the Editorial Board. Based on the referee reports, the editor makes a decision on the acceptance, revision request (minor or major), or rejection of the paper.
o Revision and Resubmission: If a revision is requested, authors revise their paper by responding to the referees’ comments. If major corrections have been made, the revised paper is sent back to the referees for further evaluation. Minor corrections do not require another referee process; the editor’s control is sufficient for acceptance.
o Final Evaluation and Preparation of the Invitation Letter: After the revision process, the President of the Editorial Board (editor) evaluates the corrections made. Once the paper meets all the criteria, an acceptance and invitation letter is issued to the authors.
8. Preparation of the Program and Publication Process: The accepted paper is shared with the Editorial Board Members responsible for preparing the congress program and publishing the abstract books. The Editorial Board Member responsible for the program schedules an appropriate time slot and hall for the presentation. The Editorial Board Member responsible for publication handles the typesetting of the text and places it in the appropriate section.
9. Researchers may submit their full papers until the final deadline specified in the congress schedule. Full papers will be published as an electronic book with an ISBN. The congress is organized in compliance with scientific ethics and publication principles.
10. Every stage of the congress process is conducted with great care for scientific procedures and personal rights. From the submission of abstracts to the publication of full papers, participants’ objections or requests are given the utmost attention. Participants should clearly express their objections via email to the congress secretariat. The secretariat then shares the received emails with the head of the organizing committee. If an error has been made by the congress, it is immediately corrected by the head of the organizing committee. Scientific errors, on the other hand, are reviewed by experts, and the organizing committee makes decisions based on their recommendations. No scientific process can be bypassed, and no participant can be treated unfairly.
11.The congress is conducted in accordance with international scientific ethics and publication principles. To ensure compliance with these principles, at least one professor officially appointed by partner universities supervises the process. All participants and organizers of the congress are obliged to adhere to international scientific ethics and publication principles. Authors are individually responsible for any unethical conduct identified during or after the congress.
Writing Rules
**** Submissions will be uploaded via the system.
- Participation is open to all researchers (expert, faculty, or student).
- The research must be original and not published or presented on another platform. The authenticity of the submissions is the responsibility of the researchers included in the papers.
- The research titles must be consistent with one of the themes of the
- Researchers should prepare their abstracts in English as well as in the language of presentation.
***** Those who cannot submit via the system can write their abstracts in Word document in accordance with the following writing rules and send it to the congress’s contact mail.*****
- The abstract text should be written in Times New Roman, with 11 points, bold, with a single line.
- The authors’ titles and names should be written in Times New Roman with 11 points, thick and 1 line in the middle, leaving a space after the title. The university/city-country names should be written directly below the authors’ names and in the same font.
**** All authors’ contact details and ORCID numbers must be entered ****
7- Page margins should be 2.5 cm in each direction.
8- The abstract text should contain information on the subject, aim, method, and relevant findings of the research, and must not include tables, shapes, and sources.
9- Leave a line space under the abstract, with keywords consisting of at least three words and a maximum of five words. All keywords should be small letters unless they are a special name or an abbreviation.
10- Abstracts in Arabic musr use the Traditional Arabic font and the size of 14 points.
CALENDAR
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts | August 30, 2024 |
Deadline for Early Registration | June 30, 2024 |
Deadline for Late Registration | September 1, 2024 |
Publication Date of Program | September 10, 2024 |
Publication Date of Abstracts | September 15, 2024 |
Deadline for Submission of Research Papers | November 1, 2024 |
Publication Date of Research Papers | December 15, 2024 |
Online Presentations | October 8-11, 2024 |
Face to Face Sessions | October 9-10, 2024 |
VENUE
The in-person presentations of the congress will take place on October 9, 2024, at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University Itri Campus (Emniyet Mah. Abant 1 Street, Yenimahalle, Ankara), G Block, -1 Floor, Blue Hall starting from 9:30 AM.
COMMITTEES
Honorary Presidents
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Özcoşar – Rector of Mardin Artuklu University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci Bostancı – Rector of Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Mounir Dhouib – President of the Research Laboratory “GADEV/UMRAN” ENAU – University of Carthage Tunisia
Organizing Board
Head of the Organizing Board
Prof. Dr. Yakup Civelek – Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University – Türkiye
The Congress Organizing Committee Chair leads the planning, organization, and execution processes of the congress. They ensure communication and coordination among the members of the organizing committee. The chair convenes the organizing committee for matters such as preparing the congress program and securing logistical services and makes binding decisions.
Organizing Committee Members
Prof. Dr. Gehan M. Anwar Deeb – October 6 University – Egypt
(Responsible for sending literary-related texts to reviewers, reviewing English texts, and preparing the program.)
Prof. Dr. Hatem Fahad Hanoo – University of Mosul – Iraq
(Responsible for the social events of the congress, including planning activities such as excursions and cocktail receptions.)
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Matarneh – Tafila Technical University – Jordan
(Oversees the scientific process related to language studies, reviews English texts, and is responsible for preparing the program.)
Prof. Dr. Najem Dhaher – Carthage University – Tunisia
(Organizes the opening and closing programs of the congress.)
Prof. Dr. Ömer Bozkurt – Mardin Artuklu University – Turkey
(Officially appointed by the university, responsible for overseeing the scientific quality of presentation texts, managing the peer-review process, and preparing the program.)
Prof. Dr. Said Assil – Regional Center for Education and Training Professions – Morocco
(Acts as the liaison between speakers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders on behalf of the organizing committee members.)
Prof. Dr. Sid Ahmed Sufyan – University of Annaba – Algeria
(Ensures the smooth progress of the congress by providing quick solutions to encountered issues; conducts post-event evaluations and offers suggestions for future improvements.)
Prof. Dr. Yakup Civelek – Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University – Turkey
(Coordinates the progress of all preparations to ensure consistency.)
Prof. Dr. Yasser Ahmad – University of Bahrain – Bahrain
(Responsible for the program flow during the congress, ensuring that sessions start on time, documents are arranged in a timely manner, and certificates are distributed to participants after their presentations.)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sami Baskın – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University – Turkey
(Responsible for planning and implementing venue arrangements, technical equipment, transportation, and other logistical needs.)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuh Doğan – Ondokuz Mayıs University – Turkey
(Responsible for planning and implementing venue arrangements, technical equipment, transportation, and other logistical needs.)
Dr. Esat Layek – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University – Turkey
(Responsible for the effective management of the budget.)
*** Member of the Organizing Committee Appointed by the University for this Congress
Prof. Dr. Ömer Bozkurt – Mardin Artuklu University, Türkiye
Head of The Science and Evaluation Board
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gehan M. Anwar Deeb – October 6 University – Egypt
Reviewers
Prof. Dr. Abdel Basset Ahmed Marashdeh – Al al-Bayt University – Jordan
Prof. Dr. Abdel Wahhab Al-Azdi – Mohammed V University, Rabat – Morocco
Prof. Dr. Abdelhafid Bourdem – University of Maghnia, Tlemcen – Algeria
Prof. Dr. Abdel-Rahim Azzam Marashdeh – Ajloun National University – Jordan
Prof. Dr. Adnan Mahmoud Obeidat – University of Science and Technology – Jordan
Prof. Dr. Amany Kamal – Ain Shams University – Egypt
Prof. Dr. Amina Al-Yamlahi – Mohammed V University, Rabat – Morocco
Prof. Dr. Awati Boubaker – Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, Constantine – Algeria
Prof. Dr. Azzedine Al-Zayati – Mohammed V University, Rabat – Morocco
Prof. Dr. Ebtessam M. ElShokrofy – Damanhour University – Egypt
Prof. Dr. El Mostafa Amrani – University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah, Fez – Morocco
Prof. Dr. Gehan M. Anwar Deeb – October 6 University – Egypt
Prof. Dr. Hanan Ahmed Selim – King Saud University – Saudi Arabia
Prof. Dr. Hassan Ragab – Suez Canal University & Director of the Confucius Institute – Egypt
Prof. Dr. Islam M. Abdel Salam – The Higher Institute of Specialized Studies – Egypt
Prof. Dr. Janan Abdullah Younes – University of Mosul – Iraq
Prof. Dr. Khaled Hadna – University of Mohamed Lamine Tanners, Setif 2 – Algeria
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abu Nabout – Al Azhar University – Egypt
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ajmal – Jawaharlal Nehru University – India
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ben Zaoui – University of Brothers Mentouri Constantine – Algeria
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Gaber ELmaghrabi – Alexandria University and Matrouh University – Egypt
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Raghib Deshmukh – S.G.B. Amravati University – India
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Dawabsheh – Arab American University – Palestine
Prof. Dr. Nehaa Abbas Aliwi – Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad – Iraq
Prof. Dr. Sahar Samir Yusuf – Al Azhar University – Egypt
Prof. Dr. Saida Kahil – University of Badji Mokhtar Annaba – Algeria
Prof. Dr. Salah El-Din Zeral – University of Mohamed Lamine Tanners, Setif 2 – Algeria
Prof. Dr. Sayed Sadik Al-Kady – Port Said University – Egypt
Prof. Dr. Ubaidur Rahman – Jawaharlal Nehru University – India
Prof. Dr. Yashodhara Pant – Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu – Nepal
Prof. Dr. Abdussamed Yeşildağ – Kırıkkale Üniversitesi – Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Öztürk – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University – Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuh Doğan – Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi – Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salih Demirbilek – Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi – Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sami Baskın – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University – Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serap Saribaş – Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesi – Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Süleyman Pak – Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi – Türkiye
Dr. Devkant Joshi – Principal of L.R.I. School in Kathmandu – Nepal
Dr. Doaa M. Anwar Deeb – Bayan House for Translation, Publishing & Distribution- Egypt
Dr. Enas Atwan Suleiman – University of Mosul – Iraq
Dr. Hassan Boudouh – Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal – Morocco
Dr. Mohamed Marzouk – Mohammed V University, Rabat – Morocco
Dr. Said Assil – Regional Center for Education and Training Professions in Casablanca – Morocco
Dr. Seyfullah Öztürk – Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi – Türkiye
Dr. Yasser Ahmed Gomaa – Assiut University – Egypt
Sekreterya – Secretariat
Fırat Yılmaz
CONTACTS
Secretariat
00905550325360
Iraq | Prof. Dr. Hatem Fahad Hanno | 009647701667042 | |
Algeria | Prof. Dr. Sid Ahmed Soufiane | 00213 556996202 | |
Tunisia | Prof. Dr. Najem Dhaher | 00216 98272724 | |
Morocco | Dr. Said Assil | 00212666916562 | |
Egypt | Prof. Dr. Gehan Anwar Deeb | 00201099655502 | |
Gulf Countries | Dr. Yasser Ahmad | 0097337292871 | |
Türkiye | Dr. Sami Baskın | 00905550315360 | |
Other Countries | Dr. Esat Layek | 00905426715352 |