The conference will bring together Albanian and foreign linguists and researchers with the aim of showcasing and presenting their studies and research findings in linguistics, literature, and intercultural studies; exchanging their academic experiences in these disciplines; as well as establishing networks for future academic collaborations and projects.

Presentations will cover a wide range of topics, including the disciplines of Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English and American Literature, Literary Criticism, Discourse Analysis, English Teaching Methodology, Innovation in Learning, Translation Studies, Intercultural communication, etc.

Taking into consideration that the year 2016 marks the 400 anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and his legacy, the conference’s plenary session will open with the tribute to his life and works through the lectures delivered by prominent key note speakers followed by other lectures of experts from the field of Linguistics and Methodology.