Conference themes and topics

We invite papers in English that engage critically with, but are not limited to, the following themes:

Language and linguistics

• Llanito (Yanito): Studies on its structure, evolution, sociolinguistics, and cultural significance.
• Code-switching and code-mixing in Gibraltarian speech and writing.
• Languages in contact: the role of English and Spanish in Gibraltarian society, education, and media.
• Language policy, preservation, and education in Gibraltar.
• The impact of technology and digital communication on Gibraltarian language use.
• Historical linguistics and the origins of Gibraltarian speech.

Literature and Culture

• The Gibraltarian literary canon and emerging voices.
• Representations of identity, nationhood, and border dynamics in literature.
• Writers from Gibraltar in Spanish, English, or bilingual contexts.
• The Rock as a setting, metaphor, or character in literature.
• Literary interactions with Spanish, British, and Mediterranean traditions.
• The role of oral traditions, music, and performance in Gibraltarian culture.
• Postcolonial and decolonial readings of Gibraltarian texts.

Submission guidelines

We welcome individual paper proposals for 20-minute presentations. They should include the following:

Submission format

All submissions should be sent as a single Word or PDF document to gic4@gm.uca.es by 2 March 2026.

Key dates