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The University for Foreigners of Siena
and the CLUSS Centre, in
collaboration with the CILS Centre (FAMI PROFT project) and the PhD Program in Historical Linguistics, Educational Linguistics and Italian Studies (Curriculum 1), will organize the 8th International Summer School on “Language Policies and Language Planning – Language, Identity, Vulnerability in Migration Contexts” from July 7 to 10, 2026. The topics of the Summer School will include:
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Representations, narratives, and discourses on
migration;
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Construction and negotiation of hybrid
identities in digital spaces;
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Reception practices for migrants in vulnerable
contexts;
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Vulnerable individuals, access to services, and
linguistic rights.
Quantitative and qualitative research methodology tools will be provided in
the fields of linguistics and language education, sociolinguistics, and ethnography.
In addition, interested participants (teachers, PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, researchers) will have the opportunity to present their research, discuss collected data, and explore analytical possibilities in thematic workshops with field experts and peers. The intention to present one’s research is not mandatory for participation in the Summer School and may be indicated in advance when completing the registration form.
Keynote Speakers:
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Anna De Fina, Georgetown University
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Alison Phipps, University of Glasgow
There will also be presentations by:
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Maria Grazia Imperiale
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Fernanda Minuz
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Lorenzo Rocca
- Damian Ross
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Faculty members and researchers of the
University for Foreigners of Siena.
Course languages:
The Summer School presentations will be held in English, with the possibility
of using multilingual PowerPoint presentations, etc., and multilingual
contributions are welcome.
Who can participate:
The Summer School is open to Master’s degree students, graduates, PhD candidates, postdoc fellows, researchers, and teachers interested in the above-mentioned disciplinary fields and topics.
When and where:
The Summer School will take place in person at the University for Foreigners of
Siena from July 7 to 10, 2026.
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9 am – 1 pm
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2:30 pm -6:30 pm
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Registration fees:
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Master’s students, graduates, PhD candidates, postdoc fellows, researchers, and teachers: €196.00 (including the €16.00 stamp duty required for registration);
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Teachers and participants in the FAMI PROFT
projects: free registration;
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Students, PhD candidates, and staff of the University for Foreigners of Siena: free registration (payment of the €16.00 stamp duties is required for registration, except for PhD candidates for whom the Summer School is part of the compulsory training program).
The International Summer School is part of Unistrasi’s offer for teachers of Italian public schools within the framework of the “Carta del Docente”. The code to use on SOFIA is: 104022.
For all categories of participants, those who wish to receive the final certificate are required to pay €32.00 (corresponding to two €16.00 stamp duties: one for the certificate request and one for its issuance).
Please note that once the registration fee has been paid, it will not be
possible to request a refund in the event of non-participation.
Details for payment:
The deadline for the fee payment is May 15, 2026. The payment can be made through:
- the PagoPA portal: http://PagoPA.unistrasi.it
If you are located abroad and experience any difficulties using PagoPA portal, please contact the organising committee at: languagepolicy@unistrasi.it.
A copy of the payment receipt has to be sent to the same email address.
Organization:
Scientific and organizing coordination: Carla Bagna, Chiara Facciani, Sabrina
Machetti.
Contacts: languagepolicy@unistrasi.it