Call for Submissions

Call for Symposium Proposals:

To commemorate our 50th anniversary, we are seeking 1000-word proposals for 90-minute symposia of two kinds: retrospective or prospective. Retrospective proposals should reflect on how language development research has grown over the years and where we have made substantial progress. Prospective proposals should address evidence of how the field is currently changing and discuss how the field is likely to continue evolving. Prospective symposia could focus on new methods afforded by technology, inclusion of expanded and more diverse populations in research, theory building, or other areas of likely growth.

All proposals should include a list of participants, topics, format, and at least one organizer. Send submissions to langconf@bu.edu with the title “BUCLD 50 Special Symposium” in the subject line. All submissions are due June 1, 2025 by midnight anywhere on Earth. Symposia decisions will be made in July.

Call for Submissions for Talks and Posters:

We are seeking 500-word abstracts for 20-minute talks and posters. Submissions that present work related to language acquisition from any theoretical perspective will be fully considered. Abstracts are limited to 500 words and must not exceed two pages. A suggested format and style for abstracts is available here. Please submit your abstracts starting on April 1, 2025 using this submission portal on our website. All submissions are due June 1, 2025 by midnight anywhere on Earth. Decisions on abstracts will be made by the end of July.