Language policy makers, literary language theorists, language standardization and codification specialists are invited to the international conference “Language Standardization: Trends and Challenges” (LSTC) organized jointly by the State Language Department of Georgia, Arnold Chikobava Institute of Linguistics, Tbilisi State University and Giorgi Akhvlediani Society for the History of Linguistics.
The conference will be held on 14-15 April 2025 at Tbilisi State University (Tbilisi, Georgia).
Send abstract to interconference@tsu.ge
Main topics of the conference:
De facto and de jure norms of languages
History of standardization and codification of languages
The role of the codifier(s)
Main tendencies of language codification
Factors (political, economic, cultural, technological...) influencing language standardization
Dissemination of rules and guidelines for standardization through educational policies and various types of computer technology
Attitudes towards literary norms
Important dates:
Submission of abstracts: 02/25/2025
Notification of acceptance: 03/05/2025
Draft program: 03/15/2025