Research Track 4 consists of the following Research Clusters:
Applied and Theoretical Linguistics
The Applied and Theoretical Linguistics research cluster engages in research activities examining theoretical linguistic frameworks and their application. The Research Cluster includes the following thematic areas:
- Bilingualism and Multilingualism
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Pragmatics
- Psycholinguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
- Semantics
- Sociolinguistics
- Syntax
- Text/Corpus Linguistics
Foreign/Second Language Teaching
The Foreign/Second Language Teaching research cluster focuses primarily on research exploring language teaching methodologies, approaches and practices. The Research Cluster includes the following thematic areas:
- Current Methods and Approaches in Language Teaching
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Autonomy and the Language Learner
- Learning Technologies for Foreign Language Teaching
Literary Studies
The Literary Studies research cluster engages in research activities examining literary theory and practice. The Research Cluster includes the following thematic areas:
- 20th and 21st American Literature
- Adaptation Studies and Trans-media Storytelling
- American Popular Culture
- Narratology and World-building
Translation and Interpreting
The Translation and Interpreting research cluster engages in research activities exploring translation and interpreting theory and practice. The Research Cluster includes the following thematic areas:
- Audio-Visual Translation
- Culture and Ideology in Translation
- Interpreting
- Literary Translation
- Sociological Approaches to Translation
