Call for Papers
We invite submissions addressing the intersection of linguistic theory and Romance languages. We invite abstracts for presentations on all aspects of Romance linguistics, including (but not limited to):
- syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
- phonology and morphology
- language variation and sociolinguistics
- language acquisition and language change
- comparative and typological approaches
- interfaces between linguistics and related disciplines
Accepted oral presentations will be 25 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts must be written in English.
- Maximum length: 2 A4 pages, including references, examples, figures, and tables.
- Formatting: 2.5 cm margins, 12 pt font, single-spaced.
- Submissions must be anonymous, both in the abstract and in the filename.
Each author may submit:
- one single-authored abstract and one co-authored abstract, or
- up to two co-authored abstracts
Authors must indicate:
- whether they wish to be considered for oral or poster presentation
Abstracts that do not comply with these guidelines will not be considered.
Submissions must be uploaded in PDF format via OpenReview (submission link to be provided). Please note that OpenReview requires authors to create an account at least two weeks in advance of the submission deadline.
Deadlines
- Submission opens: April 1, 2026
- Abstract submission deadline: June 20, 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to this special anniversary edition—back where it all began.
For questions about Going Romance 40 (2026), please send an e-mail to goingromance2026@uu.nl