International Conference
A Philology for the 21st Century
Past, Present and Future
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Santiago de Compostela
26–28 de November 2025
This in-person event will feature different types of sessions:
- Plenary lectures and round tables with invited speakers;
- Paper or panel presentations and poster sessions, open to participants whose proposals are accepted by the Scientific Committee.
Invited Speakers
Plenary lectures
Round table
Poster (.pdf)
Program (.pdf)
Conference Themes
This conference invites reflection on the present and future of philology through three main thematic strands:
- Narratives, Cultures, and Societies. Language, as a human activity, manifests in diverse linguistic forms shaped by the cultural plurality of their communities. Literature and other narrative forms articulate and transmit ideas and emotions, deeply embedded in cultural identities. How do today’s linguistic and cultural diversities interact with forces of standardization? In what ways do narratives shape worldviews and societal engagement?
- Philology and Digital Technologies. In an era transformed by information and communication technologies, what role should philology play? How are digital tools currently being used in philological research and teaching? Can these technologies help reinforce the interpretative and analytical value of philology in understanding language, literature, and culture?
- Philology and Transdisciplinarity. Philology must continue to open itself to collaboration beyond the humanities and social sciences, engaging also with the natural and formal sciences. Historically interdisciplinary, philology now faces the challenge of broadening its methodological dialogue with fields to which it has been less connected. How can it evolve into a truly transdisciplinary field?
Participation Guidelines
Participants may choose one of the following formats:
- Oral presentation (20-minute talk + 10-minute discussion)
- Panel presentation (minimum 2, maximum 4 people)
- Academic poster
- Attendance without presentation
Papers and posters may be presented in any of the languages taught at the Faculty: Catalan, English, French, German, Galician, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, or Spanish.
To submit a proposal, please provide:
- A 250–300 word abstract (in the presentation language and in English)
- A short bio-bibliographical note (~100 words, in the language of the presentation)
Submit your proposal by 23 July 2025 via the online form at:
https://pretalx.com/ffiloloxia50años/cfp
Registration is mandatory and includes the following categories::
- General: Professionals, permanent/contract teaching staff (with presentation): 125 €
- Reduced 1*: Part-time faculty and researchers (with presentation): 100 €
- Reduced 2*: Students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD) and retired people with presentation: 50 €
- Reduced 3*: Attendees without presentation: 50 €
- Reduced 4*: Students without presentation: 25 €
- Reduced 5*: Students of the Galician University System without communication: 15 €
*Proof of status is required for all reduced-fee categories.
All registered participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Students may be eligible for free elective academic credits for participation.
Important dates
- Registration opens: 15 April 2025
- Deadline for submission of proposals: 23 July 2025
- Notificacion of acceptance: 31 July 2025
- Registration deadline for speakers: 31 October 2025
- Registration deadline without presentation: 21 November 2025
- Conference dates: 26-28 November 2025
Publication
A selection of contributions will be published after the conference.
Organisation
Hosted by:
Faculty of Philology, University of Santiago de Compostela
Director
Rosa Marta Gómez Pato
Organising Committee
César P. Domínguez Prieto
Margarita Estévez Saa
Mª Paula Santalla del Río
Ramón Mariño Paz
Executive Committee
Caterina Chinellato
Clara Macarena Ponce Romero
Marcos Amado Rodríguez
Marcos Dieste Trillo
Nuria García García
Sara Pardo Prado
Sonia García Muñoz
Scientific Committee
Ana Fernández Dobao (University of Washington)
Ana María Muñoz Gascón (Universidad de Valladolid)
Carmen Gómez García (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
David Porcel Bueno (Universidad de Granada)
Dolors Sabaté Planes (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Elvira Fidalgo Francisco (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Francisco Fernández Rei (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Gulbakhor Eshchanova (Urgench State Pedagogical Institute)
Helena de Carlos Villamarín (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Ignacio M. Palacios Martínez (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Isabel Barros Dias (Universidade Aberta de Portugal)
José António Souto Cabo (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
José M. García-Miguel (Universidade de Vigo)
Laurence Malingret (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
M.ª Dolores Laura Pino Serrano (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
M.ª Isabel Morán Cabanas (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
María José Rodríguez Espiñeira (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Noemí Pereira Ares (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Norbert Bachleitner (University of Vienna)
Tamilla Mammadova (ADA University)
Xosé Afonso Álvarez Pérez (Universidad de Alcalá de Henares)
