International Student Conference

April 16-17, 2026 Hybrid

This conference aims to provide a platform for students to present and discuss their research in English Studies, focusing on the role of discourse in language, literature, and cultural representation. Objectives include fostering interdisciplinary conversations, bringing together students and scholars from various English Studies disciplines, and encouraging critical analyses of language impact on societal norms, values, and cultural narratives. To actively encourage student participation and engagement, the conference is offered free of charge.

Contributions are invited that align with but are not limited to the following thematic areas: linguistics (pragmatics, discourse analysis, media linguistics), literary studies (narratives and discourse in literature, postcolonial discourse, critical theory and discourse), cultural studies (discourse and culture, discourse and identity, representation in popular culture), cross-disciplinary approaches (intersections of language, literature, and culture; multimodal discourse analysis).

Registration

Call for papers

We encourage students to contribute to the diverse dialogue in English Studies. Submissions that explore innovative intersections of language, literature, and culture, as well as those addressing emerging areas like digital discourse and society, are particularly welcome. The conference welcomes contributions across a spectrum of thematic areas within English Studies, encompassing but not limited to the following:

✔️Linguistics: sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, pragmatics, media discourse analysis, multimodal discourse analysis.

✔️Literary studies: narratives and discourse in literature, postcolonial discourse, critical theory and discourse.

✔️Cultural studies: discourse and culture, discourse and identity, representation in popular culture.

✔️Cross-disciplinary approaches: intersections of language, literature, and culture, multimodal discourse analysis, digital discourse and society.

❗Submission deadline: March 9, 2026.

📖 Abstract format:

Abstracts should be between 250–300 words and submitted via the website registration button. Please format your abstract in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5-line spacing. Include any essential references in-text using the Harvard referencing style (e.g., Smith, 2020).

A list of references is required at the end of every abstract, regardless of whether it includes direct quotations or citations. All references should be formatted in Harvard style, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, single spacing, and hanging indent.

🔸 Example formatting:

Book
Smith, J. (2020) Language and Identity in Society. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Journal Article
Taylor, L. (2019) ‘Discourse and Power in Contemporary Fiction’, Journal of English Studies, 45(2), pp. 123–135.

Chapter in Edited Book
Brown, A. (2018) ‘Postcolonial Voices in Modern Literature’, in Green, R. (ed.) New Perspectives on English Literature. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 89–102.

For any inquiries, please contact us at . We look forward to your insightful contributions!

 

Guideliness for Conference Presentations

Guideliness for Conference Presentations

Conference formats

 ✔️ Hybrid Option

Recognising the diverse needs of our participants, we provide a hybrid option, allowing international conference participants to deliver their presentations online. This flexibility enables attendees to tailor their conference experience based on their preferences and circumstances. 

✅ On-site Format

Attendees opting for the on-site format will have the opportunity to physically participate in the conference at the Faculty of Philology, Vilnius University. This format offers a traditional conference experience with in-person interactions, networking opportunities, and the chance to engage in face-to-face discussions with fellow participants and speakers.

🖥 Online Format

For those unable to attend in person, we offer a comprehensive online format. This virtual option allows participants to join the conference remotely from the comfort of their homes or workplaces. Online attendees will have access to live-streamed sessions and interactive Q&A sessions. All presentations and materials will be accessible through our secure online platform, ensuring an inclusive conference experience for remote participants.

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