Reminder Call for papers: Sixth REAL symposium on language economics and policy – Potsdam, Germany, 4-5 June 2026

[Michele Gazzola]

Dear colleague,

The University of Potsdam, in cooperation with REAL (Research group “Economics, policy analysis, and language”), Ulster University, Andrássy-Universität Budapest, and IPSA RC50 - The politics of languages, organises the "Sixth REAL Symposium on Language Economics and Policy" on 4–5 June 2026.

The REAL symposia aim to discuss all aspects of language economics and language policy; and corresponding contributions are welcome. Especially welcome are papers that address the role of language skills within the context of increasing mobility, for instance in migration, in the labor market, and in education. Contributions to the symposium can cover theoretical and empirical research, or the practical implications in terms of language policy and impact. The symposium is interdisciplinary, and contributions are accepted from law and economics, political science, sociology, sociolinguistics, related fields.

Those interested in presenting a paper should send an abstract of no more than 500 words to: "bengt-arne...@aub.eu" Deadline: February 1, 2026

Keynote speakers

• Mette Foged (University of Copenhagen): “Effects of language training and barriers to language learning in migration contexts”
• Carsten Quell (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat): ”Reconciling competing objectives in public policy: Language policy in a diverse Canada”

All the best and apologies for cross-posting,

Michele Gazzola

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Michele Gazzola
Ulster University
www.michelegazzola.com