International Conference on

Pragmatics, Semantics and Discourse Analysis (ICPSDA-26)

26th – 27th Nov 2026 | Edinburgh, UK | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Conference Session Tracks

SDG Wheel

Aligned with

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.

SDG 4
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 9
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Track 01

Pragmatics in Social Contexts

This track explores the role of pragmatics in various social interactions and contexts. It aims to understand how contextual factors influence meaning-making in communication.

Track 02

Semantic Theories and Applications

This session focuses on contemporary semantic theories and their practical applications in linguistics and social sciences. Participants will discuss how semantic frameworks can enhance our understanding of language use.

Track 03

Discourse Analysis Methodologies

This track examines diverse methodologies in discourse analysis, emphasizing their relevance in social research. It encourages discussions on innovative approaches to studying discourse in various contexts.

Track 04

Speech Acts and Social Interaction

This session investigates the role of speech acts in shaping social interactions and relationships. It aims to highlight how different speech acts function within various communicative contexts.

Track 05

Conversational Analysis and Its Implications

This track delves into conversational analysis as a method for understanding everyday communication. It seeks to uncover the underlying structures and patterns that govern conversational exchanges.

Track 06

Contextual Meaning in Language Use

This session focuses on the significance of contextual meaning in linguistic interactions. Participants will explore how context influences interpretation and meaning in communication.

Track 07

Pragmatic Competence in Multilingual Settings

This track addresses the concept of pragmatic competence in multilingual and multicultural contexts. It aims to discuss the challenges and strategies for effective communication across languages.

Track 08

Cognitive Semantics and Discourse

This session explores the intersection of cognitive semantics and discourse analysis. It seeks to understand how cognitive processes shape linguistic meaning and discourse structures.

Track 09

Language, Power, and Discourse

This track investigates the relationship between language, power dynamics, and discourse practices. It aims to analyze how language is used to construct and negotiate power in social contexts.

Track 10

Text Analysis in Social Research

This session focuses on text analysis as a vital tool in social research. Participants will discuss various techniques for analyzing texts and their implications for understanding social phenomena.

Track 11

Discourse Interpretation and Social Meaning

This track examines the processes of discourse interpretation and their impact on social meaning. It aims to explore how individuals derive meaning from discourse in different social contexts.

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