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2nd International Conference on Migration Linguistics (2025)
2nd International Conference on Migration Linguistics (2025)
Conference Theme
Migration Linguistics and Global South Perspectives
University of Santo Tomas, December 4-5, 2025
Migration has long been a defining force of globalization, but its impact is experienced unequally across different regions. The Global South, in particular, bears the brunt of migration’s complex social, economic, and linguistic ramifications. Whether driven by economic disparity, political unrest, or digital labor economies, migration reconfigures how language functions. It not only serves as a medium of communication, but it is used as a tool of power, negotiation, resistance, and identity formation in migration circuits.
This year’s conference foregrounds the perspectives of the Global South as it emphasizes how migration, be it internal rural-to-urban, transnational South-to-North, or through emerging digital platforms, transforms linguistic practices, language ideologies, and communicative norms. We aim to foster critical dialogue on how language mediates mobility, labor, belonging, marginalization, and resilience in the context of migration from and within the Global South – a much fitting theme for the migration linguistics conference happening in a country whose economy is deeply affected and driven by migration.
In this second international conference on migration linguistics, plenary and invited speakers who will discuss the nexus of language and migration include:
Hans Ladegaard (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Stefanie Shamila Pillai (Universiti Malaya)
Ron Bridget Vilog (De La Salle University)
Anitha Devi Pillai (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)
This conference is organized by the University of Santo Tomas (Manila, the Philippines) in partnership with Southern Luzon State University (Lucban, the Philippines), De La Salle University (Manila, the Philippines), and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Japan) in collaboration with the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) and the Migration Linguistics Research Network (ReN) of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA).
Call for papers
Call for papers
We welcome proposals for paper presentations, panels, workshops, and creative formats that engage with the following (but not limited to) sub-themes:
Language and Labor Migration in and from the Global South
Language, Power, and Resistance in Migrant Communities
Digital Migration and Linguistic Shifts
Language Loss, Maintenance, and Revival in Diasporic Communities
Language Policy, Citizenship, and the Migrant Experience
Multilingualism, Translanguaging, and Identity among Migrants
Migration Narratives and Discourse Analysis
Education, Language Access, and Migrant Learners
Contemporary Migration, Social Transformation, and Sustainable Development
Submissions may be made through the link below until September 30, 2025CLOSED. Notifications of acceptance will be sent on a rolling basis.
Registration
Registration
Registration for the conference for both presenters and participants may be made through the link below.
Program
Program
TBA
Venue, transportation, and accommodation
Venue, transportation, and accommodation
Conference venue
Conference venue
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, the Philippines
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2TJqsJsYZtU4WK4C9
Details to be announced.
Transportation
Transportation
Flying in and out
Manila's major airport is the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA; airport code MNL), which has four (4) terminals. Additionally, as renovations of Terminal 4 are ongoing, reshuffling of terminal arrangements is likely to happen for the last quarter of the year; Thus, please ensure to get the latest information about where your flight is landing/departing, as the terminals are not directly connected with each other, although there are inter-terminal shuttles. You may check the latest information at https://www.newnaia.com.ph/.
Terminal 1 ― most international flights, including those of Philippine Airlines
Terminal 2 ― exclusively for domestic flights of Philippine Airlines, PAL Express, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines
Terminal 3 ― for other international flights such as Air France, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, KLM Royal Dutch, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United, as well as some budget airlines, such as AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, HK Express, Jeju Air, Jetstar, and Scoot
Terminal 4 ― closed for renovations
Going around
When going around Manila, it is recommended to either use a taxi or a ride-hailing service, as Manila’s public transportation (buses and jeepneys) is not tourist-friendly. Grab is the most dominant ride-hailing app, while there are several options like JoyRide Car, InDrive, and Green GSM, which might be cheaper from time to time (Uber is no longer operational in the Philippines). Each terminal of the airport has a dedicated waiting area for ride-hailing services. From the airport, you can also take the coupon airport taxi. Should you prefer to use a metered taxi (usually white-colored), ensure that the meter is running once you get in.
Accommodation
Accommodation
The following areas are convenient for you to stay during the conference:
Near SM City San Lazaro (10 to 15 mins walk): From this area, you can even walk to the venue. There are some hotels in the area. There is also a train (LRT 1) station going to central Manila.
South Triangle area (20 mins by Grab): Aside from hotels, there are many modern restaurants in the area. You might also want to consider Quezon Avenue/España Boulevard, as it directly leads to the venue.
North Triangle area (25 mins by Grab): Opposite side of the South Triangle area. There are two large malls (SM North EDSA & Trinoma) and many hotel options.
Near Mall of Asia (30 mins by Grab): This is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines, with many hotel options nearby. Though it’s a bit far from the venue, but closer to the airport and some tourist attractions.
Ermita and Malate areas (10 mins by Grab): While the areas are quite convenient to access the venue, some parts of the area are not as secure compared to other areas listed above, hence why listed last here. However, near the US Embassy or Robinsons Place Manila are highly secured. There are also higher-end hotels, such as The Manila Hotel, Diamond Hotel, and Admiral Hotel; the surrounding areas are highly secured as well. The area is also closer to tourist attractions in Manila, such as Rizal Park and Intramuros.
Other higher-end hotels are mostly located in Makati or Bonifacio Global City (BGC) areas, which are at least 30 minutes by car or more during rush hours.
Disclaimer: The ICML Organizing Committee has no partnerships (e.g., sponsorships, discounts) with any hotels or travel services. These links are merely for convenience purposes for webpage viewers. The Organizing Committee will not shoulder participants' accommodation needs.
1st International Conference on Migration Linguistics (2024)
1st International Conference on Migration Linguistics (2024)
Conference Theme
Processes, Programs, Practice, Progress
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (onsite and online), December 14-15, 2024
As migrations have been instrumental in the development and progress of societies past and present, so have migrations affected the evolution of languages. Migrations and mobilities continue to comprise significant dimensions in creating new sites and players for contact dynamics and language change and evolution, and in shaping sociolinguistic conditions and psychological processes in how languages are learned, acquired, and used. Critical study of representations of migrant and migration scenarios, linguistic rights in the migrant condition, and societal policies and programs can offer instruction and recommendations for practice and progress in this age of migration.
In this first international conference on migration linguistics, plenary and invited speakers who will discuss the nexus of language and migration include:
Tony Capstick, University of Reading
Lisa Lim, Curtin University
Loy Lising, Macquarie University
Kazuko Matsumoto, The University of Tokyo
Edgar W. Schneider, University of Regensburg
The conference will also feature panels with government officials and migrant representatives, as well as talks regarding language resources, and creative outputs relating to linguistic dimensions of migration.
Proposals for 30-minute onsite or online presentations (20-minute paper, 10-minute Q&A) are welcome in relation to, though not exclusively to, the following:
(1) Linguistic Aspects and Issues in Migration
(2) Psycholinguistic Processes in Migration
(3) Sociolinguistic Conditions in Migration
(4) Methodologies and Resources in Migration Linguistic Research
(5) Constructions of Representations of Migrants and Migration in Media and Art
(6) Migration and Linguistic Human Rights
(7) Language Policies and Programs for Migrants
(8) The Future of Language in the Age of Migration
Submissions may be made below until 15th of October 2024. Notifications of acceptance will be sent on a rolling basis.
https://forms.gle/jPrdcfXKLVbJWtGv5
Participation in the conference is FREE for all. To register, please complete the form below.
https://forms.gle/gozaZJikFX8WBfAW6
This conference is organized by the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS, Japan) and the Migration Linguistics Research Network (ReN) of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) in collaboration with Curtin University (Perth, Australia) and Southern Luzon State University (Lucban, the Philippines) and in partnership with the United Nations (UN) International Organization for Migration (IOM) Tokyo Office and the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
This conference is organized with the support of the TUFS Fund.
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