This track focuses on the mechanisms and processes underlying historical language change, examining both phonological and morphosyntactic shifts over time. Contributions will explore case studies that illustrate the evolution of languages and dialects across different historical contexts.

This session invites research on the geographical and social factors that contribute to dialectal variation within languages. Papers will address methodologies in dialectology and present findings on regional linguistic features and their implications for language identity.

This track examines the interplay between language and social factors, including class, gender, and ethnicity. Contributions will highlight how social dynamics influence language use and variation within speech communities.

Focusing on current phonological shifts, this session will explore how modern influences, such as technology and globalization, affect sound systems in various languages. Papers will analyze case studies of phonetic innovations and their sociolinguistic implications.

This track investigates the role of language contact in fostering linguistic innovation and change. Contributions will examine how bilingualism and multilingualism shape language structures and lead to new linguistic forms.

This session explores the cognitive underpinnings of language evolution, focusing on how cognitive mechanisms influence linguistic change. Papers will discuss theoretical frameworks and empirical studies that link cognitive science with historical linguistics.