Introduction

Our world today is afflicted with violence, civil wars, a growing wave of tribalism and particularism leading to forced migration and displacement. In such an atmosphere, the need for cultural dialogue and exchange seems more urgent than ever. The humanities continue to foster dialogue among peoples, cultures and languages. It is in this spirit that the First International Conference of the School of Linguistics and Translation, BUC, is held. The conference aims at highlighting interdisciplinary visions and theories that call for tolerance, respect for diversity and inter-cultural exchange.

Contributions are sought on a range of topics in three main areas: Literature& Culture, Linguistics and Translation Studies.