Migration Linguistics

01/05/2026

18/02/2026

[Public Lecture]

Ariane Macalinga Borlongan (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies) is delivering a public lecture titled 'Linguistic Vulnerability and Resilience of Migrants during Crises and Emergencies' at the Department of European Languages, University of the Philippines Diliman this coming March 2, 2026. For more details, please refer to the original post. This is an in-person event.

02/02/2026

3rd International Conference on Migration Linguistics

November 15, 2026 in Singapore
November 16-17, 2026 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Conference Theme:
Migrants at the Margins: Roots, Routes, Belonging, and Language

Abstract submission will open soon!

12/01/2026

Migration is now taught as an elective at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Thinking about what EL electives you can study in the second semester of 2025-2026? Read on:

EL 197: Migration Linguistics
Prof. Kristine Cabling
M 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Room TBA
(The course will be taught in English and Filipino, with particular focus on the Filipino diaspora in FIGS-speaking countries. Prerequisite: French/Italian/German/Spanish 100)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course serves as an introduction to Migration Linguistics, a burgeoning sub-discipline of Linguistics. It explores the many aspects of language within the context of human mobility and the reciprocal ways in which migration and language affect each other.

21/12/2025

The Journal of Modern Languages has just published the first part of the thematic double issue titled ‘Linguistic Diversity and Human Mobility: Explorations in Migration Linguistics’, edited by Kenichiro Kurusu, Ariel Robert Ponce, Nicanor L. Guinto, Mikhail Alic C. Go, and Ariane Macalinga Borlongan. Articles include:

Editorial
Linguistic Diversity and Human Mobility
Kenichiro Kurusu, Ariel Robert Ponce, Nicanor L. Guinto, Mikhail Alic C. Go, & Ariane Macalinga Borlongan

Community Migration as an Additional Branch of Migration Linguistics
James McLellan

Language Ideologies of Migrant Workers in Norway
Kellie Goncalves & Kristin Lexander

Multilingual Repertoire as Nexus of Transnational Journeys: The Case of a Hong Kong-Based Migrant Domestic Worker
Nicanor L. Guinto

Prospective Transnational Migrant Workers’ Language Practices during Internal Migration
Maharlika Subida & Ariel Robert C. Ponce

Plight Itinerary: Aeromobility and the Cultural Politics of Precarious Language in Labour Migration
Juan Miguel Leandro L. Quizon

Education Pathways to Migration in English-Using Countries
Kim Tiu Selorio

Preservation of Heritage or Integration for Survival: A Case of Chinese Mother in Japan
Hiroki Saito

Language, Migration, and ChatGPT
Ariane Macalinga Borlongan, Jasper Kyle Catapang, & Mikhail Alic C. Go

The thematic issue is open-access and can be be downloaded here:

https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/JML/index

Special thanks to the Editor-in-Chief Stefanie Shamila Pillai for the invitation and guidance throughout the process.

16/12/2025

Last December 4 to 5, the 2nd International Conference on Migration Linguistics was organized by the University of Santo Tomas together with the De La Salle University, Southern Luzon State University, and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in collaboration with the Linguistic Society of the Philippines and the International Association of Applied Linguistics.

With the theme ‘Migration Linguistics and Global South Perspectives’, the conference featured as plenary speakers Hans Ladegaard (keynote, Hong Kong Polytechnic University/Education University of Hong Kong), Ron Bridget Vilog (De La Salle University), Stefanie Shamilla Pillai (Universiti Malaya), and Anitha Devi Pillai (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. A dialogue with government agency was made possible through the presence of Dante Francis Ang II, Chairperson of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.

Four featured panels were organized: (1) Longing in the discourse and narratives of migrants by Anne Schluter (Hong Kong Polytechnic University), (2) language and internal migration in the Philippines by Ariel Robert Ponce (Polytechnic University of the Philippines), (3) strengthening skills and mobility pathways for Global South educational migrants by Kim Tiu Selorio (San Sebastian College), and (4) Japanese language education and support for Filipinos to/in Japan by Kenichiro Kurusu (University of the Philippines Diliman). Jasper Kyle Catapang (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies also conducted a workshop on artificial intelligence and the (in)visibility of migrant voices and languages.

The conference also offered a moment of silence in honor of the foreign domestic workers who tragically lost their lives in the devastating fire in Hong Kong last month.

03/12/2025

📣 ICML2 starts tomorrow! 🌟

We are ready to welcome you all to the 2nd International Conference on Migration Linguistics (ICML2) at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, the Philippines!

The conference program can be accessed through the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IbOL8S4sR8CaKHaGJTlS6HqfGbCP6foF/view?usp=drive_link

You may also visit https://www.migrationlinguistics.info/international-conference-on-migration-linguistics .4s8hhiuvattwF for more information about navigating Manila.

We are looking forward to seeing you and listening to your presentations!



UST Department of English

Momentum is building for the 2nd International Conference on Migration Linguistics (ICML 2025), scheduled for December 4–5, 2025, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila. This year’s conference will bring together scholars, researchers, and educators to explore how migration continues to shape language use and communication.

To further build excitement within the campus community, ICML 2025 tarpaulins have been installed in key UST locations, including P. Noval (in front of BGPOP), Lacson (near UST Hospital), and Dapitan (near the JHS Building). These displays signal the university’s active preparations and the growing anticipation for the upcoming international gathering.

ICML 2025 is hosted by UST through the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, led by its Department of English, and the UST Graduate School. It is organized in partnership with Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), in collaboration with the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) and the Migration Linguistics Research Network (ReN) of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA).

02/12/2025

🏃 Only 2 days before ICML2! 💨

The 2nd International Conference on Migration Linguistics (ICML2), held from December 4-5, 2025, at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, the Philippines, is just around the corner!

We have just sent the conference program and guidelines to all the participants, including non-presenters. The conference program can also be accessed through the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IbOL8S4sR8CaKHaGJTlS6HqfGbCP6foF/view?usp=drive_link

As you navigate the UST campus, please refer to the map shared in the original post below. The conference will be held at the Thomas Aquinas Research Center.

We thank you for your interest in migration linguistics and our conference. We do hope that the conference will be enriching and productive for all of us. We look forward to welcoming you to Manila.



UST Department of English

As we welcome participants to the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐈𝐂𝐌𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓), we are pleased to provide the official UST campus map to help attendees navigate the university with ease throughout the two-day event.

The Thomas Aquinas Research Complex (TARC) Auditorium will serve as the main venue for ICML 2025, hosting the plenary sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations on December 4–5, 2025. To ensure a smooth and timely experience, we encourage participants to review the map ahead of time and familiarize themselves with TARC’s location along Dapitan Street, as well as nearby landmarks such as the Graduate School, the Main Building, and Plaza Mayor.

This year’s conference brings together linguists, educators, researchers, and scholars from across the globe to explore the theme “𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴.” Building on this theme, the conference emphasizes the vital role of language not only as a means of communication but also as a tool for power, negotiation, resistance, and identity formation.

ICML 2025 is hosted by UST through the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, led by its Department of English, and the UST Graduate School. It is organized in partnership with Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), in collaboration with the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) and the Migration Linguistics Research Network (ReN) of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA).

06/11/2025

The 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐈𝐂𝐌𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) invites linguists, educators, researchers, and scholars from around the world to a meaningful gathering that explores the intersections of language, migration, and identity. With the theme “Migration Linguistics and Global South Perspectives,” the conference seeks to highlight how language mediates mobility, belonging, and adaptation within and across migration contexts. The event will take place on December 4–5, 2025, at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, the Philippines.

Participants who require an official invitation letter for visa processing, institutional documentation, travel approval, or funding support may submit a request through the link provided below. The conference secretariat will issue the necessary documents upon receipt of complete information and verification of registration details.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eH7qglAy_kNM3IdvmcE3S3Ol_koKXXk0NUWy1cf5xiw/viewform

ICML 2025 is hosted by UST through the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, led by its Department of English, and the UST Graduate School. It is organized in partnership with Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), in collaboration with the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) and the Migration Linguistics Research Network (ReN) of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA).

05/11/2025

This is a gentle reminder to all presenters for the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐈𝐂𝐌𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) that the registration deadline is on November 15, 2025. The same deadline also applies to non-presenters who wish to attend the conference. To officially confirm participation, registration and payment must be completed on or before this date.

Both presenters and non-presenters are required to register for the event. The registration form may be accessed through the link below. All fields must be accomplished, and the proof of payment should be uploaded in the designated section.

Registration Form: https://bit.ly/ICML2025-Registration

Please note that onsite payment will not be accepted. For complete payment details and instructions, refer to the information provided in the registration form.

The 2nd International Conference on Migration Linguistics (ICML 2025) provides a meaningful platform to connect, collaborate, and contribute to global conversations on language, migration, and identity, particularly from the perspectives of the Global South.

ICML 2025 is hosted by UST through the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, led by its Department of English, and the UST Graduate School. It is organized in partnership with Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), in collaboration with the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) and the Migration Linguistics Research Network (ReN) of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA).

04/11/2025

Registration for the 2nd International Conference on Migration Linguistics (ICML2) is now open!

Both presenters and non-presenters must be registered to attend the conference. Please note that onsite payment will not be accepted. For more details, please see the original post.

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📅 December 4-5, 2025
📍 University of Santo Tomas, Manila, the Philippines UST Department of English
📋 Registration form https://bit.ly/ICML2025-Registration

Don't forget to follow us on Migration Linguistics for more updates!

Registration for the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐈𝐂𝐌𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) is now open.

Anchored on the theme “Migration Linguistics and Global South Perspectives,” this international conference will be held on December 4–5, 2025, at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, the Philippines. The event invites scholars, researchers, and educators to explore how language mediates mobility, belonging, and identity across migration contexts, with particular attention to the perspectives of the Global South.

Both presenters and non-presenters are required to register for the conference. Interested participants may accomplish the registration form through the link below. Please complete all fields and attach your proof of payment in the space provided.

Kindly note that onsite payment will not be accepted.

Registration Form: https://bit.ly/ICML2025-Registration

ICML 2025 is hosted by UST through the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, led by its Department of English, and the UST Graduate School. It is organized in partnership with Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), in collaboration with the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) and the Migration Linguistics Research Network (ReN) of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA).