Call for Papers

Language qua Variety, Minority, and Heritage (LVMH)

Theoretical and Empirical Approaches to Non-Standard Grammatical Systems

LVMH brings together researchers exploring the rich landscape of minority languages, heritage languages, and other non-standard varieties. This free-for-all, open-access-friendly, three-day in-person event aims to advance our theoretical understanding and empirical knowledge of linguistic diversity beyond standard language norms.

We invite submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes in heritage grammars, minority languages, and other non-standard varieties:

Theoretical approaches, including grammaticalization processes, syntactic variation and change, interface phenomena, models of linguistic contact and convergence, formal approaches to dialectal variation, usage-based theories of grammar in non-standard contexts, or relevance of such non-standard varieties to accounts of bi-/multilingualism
Empirical studies, including corpus-based investigations of non-standard grammatical patterns, experimental studies on heritage language acquisition and processing, sociolinguistic variation in minority language communities, cross-generational grammar transmission and change, code-switching and multilingual grammar interfaces, or typological studies of endangered and minority languages
Language documentation and revitalization, including grammar writing for non-standard varieties, digital humanities approaches to minority language documentation, community-based language documentation methodologies, pedagogical grammars for heritage language learners, or technology and tools for non-standard language analysis
Applied perspectives, including educational implications of grammatical variation, language policy and minority language rights, clinical applications in multilingual contexts, translation and interpretation challenges, or media representation of non-standard varieties

Submission Guidelines

anonymous one-page abstract plus one page for data, diagrams, or references
as a single PDF file using 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins
include title, author information, and institutional affiliation in submission email
submit abstracts online via: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/conference/LVMH
for technical assistance or other questions, contact: kleanthi@ucy.ac.cy

All submissions will undergo peer review by our international committee of experts in the relevant fields. Review criteria include:

Originality and significance of contribution
Methodological rigor and appropriateness
Clarity of presentation and argumentation
Relevance to conference themes
Potential for generating productive discussion

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: 21 December 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 19 January 2026
Final Program Announcement: 2 February 2026
Conference Dates: 20–22 March 2026

Keynote Speakers

Invited keynote speaker 1: Susann Fischer (University of Hamburg)

Invited keynote speaker 2: Evelina Leivada (ICREA & UAB)

Invited early career researcher: Natalia Pavlou (United Arab Emirates University)

Invited local speaker: Maria Kambanaros (Cyprus University of Technology)

Invited methodology roundtable moderator: to be confirmed

Special Sessions

Graduate Student Session for emerging researchers with mentorship opportunities provided by Kleanthes K. Grohmann and all invited speakers
Methodology Roundtable Discussion of best practices in non-standard language research led by a leading linguist (to be confirmed)

Registration and Venue

Conference Location: Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol (Cyprus)

Registration Fees: free for all!

Financial Support

We are grateful to the Van Riemsdijk Foundation for a workshop grant to support LVMH. We also acknowledge financial support from the CHaRM research project and our respective universities, the University of Cyprus and the Cyprus University of Technology.

Limited travel grants will be available for graduate students and scholars from underrepresented communities. Application details will be posted on the conference website.

LVMH Organizing Committee

Kleanthes K. Grohmann (Chair)

Elena Theodorou (Local Chair)

Christos Christopoulos

Anastasia Costa

Constantina Fotiou

Mina Giannoula

Maria Kambanaros

Nicolaos Neocleous

Natalia Pavlou

See here the Call for Papers on Linguist List.

Thank you for submitting!