Qatar University’s Department of English Literature and Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) yesterday opened its fourth Linguistics in the Gulf Conference.
The two-day event has brought together researchers from the region and other countries for an exchange of ideas and reflections on current and future developments in the study of language and in their respective areas of interest and expertise.
In her opening remarks, CAS dean Dr Eiman Mustafawi explained that the conference highlights the importance QU and the college places on linguistic research and of linguistics as a scientific field, especially in the Gulf and Middle East region.
“During these two days, delegates will address new challenges facing linguistics researchers and share experiences with colleagues from institutions in the region and beyond to advance the ongoing dialogue on this important area of study.
Department Chair Dr Rizwan Ahmad described the conference as an excellent platform for linguists in the region and abroad to engage in the exchange of ideas about the study of language in the region. More.

See: Gulf Times

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