Call for papers

Call for papers

Transmission and expression of democratic values at university

ANLEA / AILEA Conference  ·  University of Orléans  ·  June 10–12, 2026

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Overview

This half-day study session, held as part of the ANLEA/AILEA conference at the University of Orléans from June 10 to 12, 2026, aims to examine how democracy is transmitted and perceived at university, through teaching, institutional discourse, participatory structures, and the student experience.

It is primarily aimed at researchers working in fields covered by Applied Foreign Languages and encourages proposals focusing on different geographical areas in order to compare university models and democratic practices across varied contexts.

Thematic areas

Transmission of democratic valuesIntegration into AFL teaching content, pedagogical practices, and student support frameworks.
Reception and appropriationAFL students' perception of, engagement with, distance from, or resistance to democratic norms.
Representation and governanceInstitutional mechanisms for student participation, institutional discourse, and university communication.
Contrastive analysisComparison across different geographical areas and the circulation of democratic university models.
Public policyImpact of higher education reforms on student participation and governance.

Key dates

March 27, 2026 Submission deadline
April 10, 2026 Author notification
June 10, 2026 Half-day study session — CES Châteauroux
June 11–12, 2026 ANLEA / AILEA Conference — University of Orléans

Submission guidelines

Those wishing to submit a paper are invited to upload their proposal directly on the Sciencesconf platform.

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Submitting requires a Sciencesconf account — please create one if you do not already have one.

Proposals must include:

  • provisional title
  • structured abstract of 300 to 500 words
  • research question and theoretical or methodological framework
  • main lines of analysis
  • 5 keywords
  • short biographical note
  • institutional affiliation and email address

Working language: French

All proposals will be subject to review by the scientific committee of the ANLEA/AILEA Conference.

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