2nd International Academic Conference

“Languages as a Direction towards Foreign Cultures”
“Languages as a Direction towards Foreign Cultures”
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University of Baghdad

College of Languages

Under the Patronage of the President of the University of Baghdad
Prof. Dr. Bahaa’ Ibrahim Insaf
Supervised by the Dean of the College of Languages
Prof. Dr. Ali Adnan Mashosh
The College of Languages is hosting its 2nd International Academic Conference
Entitled:
“Languages as a Direction towards Foreign Cultures”
Wednesday and Thursday, November 26–27, 2025

Themes

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Language and Cultural Interaction

  • The Relationship Between Language and Culture: Theory and Practice
  • Linguistic Creativity in the Multi-Discourse Space of Modern Society
  • Forms of Cultural and Linguistic Communication: The Semiotics of Text and Discourse
  • The Role of Language in Shaping Cultural Identity
  • The Role of Cultural Interaction in Strengthening Diplomatic Relations
  • Globalization and Its Impact on Language and Cultural Content
  • Languages and Their Role in Cultural Diversity
  • Investigating the Language of Displaced Minority Communities
  • Integrating Pragmatics into Educational Materials: Textbooks for Bilingual Education
  • The Impact of Digital Media in Foreign Languages on Cultural Opinion Formation
  • The Language of Media Discourse and Its Influence on Cultural Reception
2

Literature

  • Dialogue Between Arabic and Foreign Literature
  • The Role of Language and Literature in Cultural Interaction with Global Creativity
  • Literature and Foreign Culture in Arabic and Foreign Curricula
  • Reflections of Cultures in Arabic Literary Texts and Vice Versa
  • Children’s and Young Adult Literature
  • Challenges of Digital Literature
  • The Search for Identity in Arabic and Western Literary Texts
  • Diaspora Literature and the Duality of Cultural Belonging
3

Translation

  • Cultural Interaction in Literary Translation
  • Cultural and Cognitive Aspects of Translation Practice
  • Cultural Communication and Concepts Reinterpretation
  • The Translator’s Role in Shaping the others’ Cultural Image
  • Main Trends in Machine Translation and Future Challenges
  • Translation in the Transmission of Knowledge Throughout History
  • Translation as a Diplomatic and Cultural Tool between Nations
  • Studies on the Translation of Sacred Texts: Cultural and Doctrinal Aspects
  • Translations as New, Re-authored Cultural Products
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Teaching Foreign Languages and Openness to Other Cultures

  • Literature and Foreign Cultures in Arabic and Foreign Curricula
  • The Role of the Comparative Approach in Modern Linguistic Education
  • The Role of the Comparative Approach in Applied Linguistic Sciences
  • Endangered Languages and the Impact of Their Loss on Cultural Diversity
  • The Role of Language in Building Transnational Identity
  • Teaching Foreign Languages in Multicultural Environments
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Interdisciplinary Studies (Linguistic and Cultural Overlap in Media and Arts)

  • Languages as a Window into Cinema, Theater, and Media
  • Multilingual Arts as a Means of Cultural Convergence
  • Globalization and Its Impact on Language and Cultural Content in Media
6

Digital Culture in Languages

  • Translation and the Challenges of Digital Culture
  • Translation and Artificial Intelligence Programs: Challenges and New Horizons
  • Machine Translation Technologies and Artificial Intelligence: Reality and Future
  • Artificial Intelligence Tools in Teaching Foreign Languages
  • The Impact of Deep Learning Algorithms on Improving Translation between Languages
  • Ethical and Linguistic Challenges in the Use of Artificial Intelligence
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Comparative Literature

  • Comparative Literature and its Role in Understanding the ‘Other’
  • Comparative Critical Studies of Foreign and Arabic Literatures

About the Conference

In pursuit of enhancing the scientific standing of the University of Baghdad and keeping pace with global developments in the fields of scientific research, the College of Languages is honored to announce the convening of its 2nd International Scientific Conference (Languages as a Direction towards Foreign Cultures) for the year 2025. The conference aims to exchange expertise and perspectives among researchers from various countries around the world on contemporary issues related to language and literature. This academic event continues the College’s mission to highlight the importance of translation in building understanding and promoting cultural awareness by shedding light on its vital role in crossing borders and enhancing intercultural dialogue across continents. It also seeks to support scientific research in the fields of language, literature, and cultural communication through the presentation and discussion of modern theories, methodologies, and current intellectual trends.

Participation Requirements:

The conference’s academic committee welcomes research abstracts that offer novel approaches to topics, or present research findings added to the field of linguistic, humanistic, and social studies, in accordance with the themes of the conference and provided that:

  • The research and its title must align with the conference themes, and must not have been previously published or presented at another conference or journal.
  • The abstract should be (250–300 words)summarizing the research’s significance, objectives, and problem.
  • The researcher(s), names, workplace, country, email, WhatsApp number at the top of the abstract should be included.
  • The researcher(s), personal photo(s) and a brief one-page academic bio below the abstract should be provided.
  • Research papers should be written along with their title in the language of specialisation; and the abstract should be presented in both Arabic and the language of specialization.
  • Once abstracts are reviewed and accepted, researchers will be notified to submit the full papers based on the following:
  • The paper must be 10–25 pages, including references.
  • Format: Word file, 2 cm margins on all sides, 1.0 line spacing, Times New Roman font size (12)for body and (14) for main titles.
  • Referencing: APA-6 style.
  • Deadline for abstract submission is 15 September, 2025, and the deadline for full research papers submission is 15 October, 2025

Contact Information

ADDRESS

Iraq-Baghdad-Bab Al-Moadham

PHONE

+964 7706083018

EMAIL

‏‪[email protected]‬‏