Mark your calendars! The 24th International and National Onomastic Conference (MiOkO) will take place in Katowice, Poland, from September 25 to 27, 2025, with the theme: "Proper Names in Text and Discourse." This conference will gather researchers, linguists, and onomastics enthusiasts to delve into the dynamic interplay between proper names and the various dimensions of communication.
Thematic Focus: Names Beyond Words
For years, linguistic research has shifted its focus toward higher levels of communication—text, genre, discourse, and style. Language, once seen as an object of study in itself, is now recognized as a gateway to understanding humans, society, and culture. This conference aims to uncover the role of proper names in this process and explore how the onomastic potential of language reveals itself in various areas of communication.
The discussions will bridge theoretical, methodological, and empirical approaches, with topics including:
- The relationship between onomastics and text-centered linguistic subfields (textology, genre studies, discourse analysis, stylistics).
- The scope and tasks of discourse onomastics, including its research areas.
- The functions of proper names in literary texts and their connections to memory studies.
- Historical and modern perspectives on proper names across different text styles.
- Onomastic influences in both historical and contemporary discourse (e.g., media, political, or digital communication).
- The role of proper names in inclusive communication practices.
- Connections between the proprial sphere and modern communication phenomena, including digitization, artificial intelligence, and egalitarianism.
- The impact of proper names on text pragmatics and idiolects (in writers, journalists, politicians, and others).
Why Attend?
This conference offers a platform to engage with cutting-edge research on proper names and their significance in communication. It invites participants to explore the dynamic role of names in shaping text, discourse, and even identity. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or an emerging scholar, the conference is an opportunity to exchange ideas, broaden your perspectives, and contribute to the growing field of onomastics.
Key Dates
- April 30, 2025: Deadline for abstract submissions.
- May 15, 2025: Announcement of accepted papers.
- June 15, 2025: Final date for conference fee payments.
- September 5, 2025: Conference program release.
- September 25–27, 2025: Conference dates.
Languages
The conference will accommodate congress languages and all Slavic languages, ensuring a diverse and inclusive exchange of knowledge.
Join Us in Katowice
The 24th International and National Onomastic Conference promises to be a thought-provoking event, uncovering new insights into the power and potential of proper names in communication. Scholars from around the globe will gather in Katowice to explore the many layers of onomastics, from its ties to history and culture to its role in modern discourse and digital transformation.
Don't miss the chance to be part of this enriching experience—see you in Katowice!
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