International Colloquium: Monolingualism or Multilingualism in the Production and Dissemination of Science: Dynamics and Challenges
Universidad del Rosario
Auditorio Jockey Club (Carrera 6, # 15-18)
Bogotá, Colombia
14-15 November 2017

The International Colloquium “Monolingualism or Multilingualism in the Production and Dissemination of Science: Dynamics and Challenges” calls for engagement in the debate through presentations. We invite you to participate!

The colloquium is intended for researchers and those responsible for the production and dissemination of scientific books and publications. Topics addressed will include the sustainable economics of international scientific collaboration, the strategic roles of scientific journals and university publications in local and world markets, the quality of scientific expression in non-native languages, and the comparative effects of monolingualism and multilingualism in the medium and short term. 

The general objectives of the colloquium are:

• To debate the role of language, particularly the language of science
• To analyze language, culture, and the diversity of thought
• To examine science, the transmission of scientific knowledge, and development
• To promote on line networking using different languages

The deadline for submitting proposals is Tuesday 5 September.  Decisions regarding presentations accepted will be announced on 20 September 2017. Download full details here (pdf)

Email: coloquio@urosario.edu.co 
Editorial Universidad del Rosario, Carrera 7ª No. 12 B 41, oficina 501
Tel. (57 1) 297-0200 ext. 3110