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The First International Scientific Conference on Languages
Languages Across Civilizations: From Ancient Inscriptions to Artificial Intelligence
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The First International Scientific Conference on Languages
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The First International Scientific Conference on Languages
Under the Theme: Languages Across Civilizations: From Ancient Inscriptions to Artificial Intelligence
The First International Scientific Conference on Languages will be held over two days, 28–29 March 2027, at the College of Basic Education – University of Zakho, Iraq.
The conference aims to promote scientific research in ancient and modern languages and civilizational studies, highlight the linguistic and cultural heritage of peoples and societies, and explore the role of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in advancing linguistic studies.
It also seeks to support the digitization of manuscripts, inscriptions, and heritage texts; preserve linguistic and cultural diversity and endangered languages; develop modern language-teaching methods; strengthen the role of translation in intercultural communication and knowledge exchange; build scientific partnerships among universities and academic institutions; encourage interdisciplinary research connecting languages with technology, media, and culture; and explore the future of languages in an increasingly digital world.
CONFERENCE THEMES
Theme 1: Ancient Languages and Human Civilizations
• Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian languages.
• Aramaic, Syriac, and ancient Eastern languages.
• Historical inscriptions and manuscripts.
• Language and civilizational identity.
Theme 2: The Historical Development of Languages
• Development of Kurdish, Persian, and Turkish languages.
• Linguistic and cultural transformations.
• Classical literature and linguistic identity.
• Comparative studies among languages.
Theme 3: Languages and Digital Transformation
• Artificial intelligence and natural language processing.
• Digitization of manuscripts and heritage texts.
• Languages in the digital environment.
• Modern technologies in linguistic studies.
Theme 4: Translation and Intercultural Communication
• Translation as a bridge between civilizations.
• Digital and machine translation.
• Literary and scientific translation.
• Cultural and knowledge exchange.
Theme 5: Language Teaching in the Modern Era
• Smart and interactive education.
• Digital applications in language teaching.
• Development of language curricula.
• Virtual education and e-learning.
Theme 6: Language and Cultural Identity
• Language and civilizational belonging.
• Local languages in the age of globalization.
• Protection of endangered languages.
• Cultural discourse and social transformations.
Theme 7: Media, Language, and Technology
• Language in digital media.
• Contemporary media discourse.
• Multilingual content creation.
• Languages and social media.
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION
Accepted research papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings Book, which meets the requirements for academic promotion. The proceedings will be printed by the University of Kufa Press.
The conference adopts Turnitin for electronic plagiarism and similarity checking of submitted research papers.
SUPREME SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
• Prof. Dr. Sattar Hamid Hamza – Dean, College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Jasim Mohammed Abdo – Assistant President of the University of Zakho for Scientific Affairs.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Dilbreen Abdullah Ali – Dean, College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Younis Saleh Al-Juraisi – Dean, College of Basic Education, University of Mosul.
• Prof. Dr. Khazal Fathi Zaidan – Dean, College of Education, Al-Noor University.
• Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdul Wahab Ismail – Assistant President of Al-Noor University for Scientific Affairs.
• Prof. Dr. Rashad Kamal Mustafa – Dean, College of Education, University of Akre.
• Prof. Dr. Zaki Abbas Radi – College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah.
• Prof. Dr. Ammar Hazim Mohammed Ali – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Lafta Madi – College of Fine Arts, University of Al-Qadisiyah.
• Dr. Mohammed Noor Yousif – Abjad Series for Teaching Arabic Language, Istanbul.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
• Prof. Dr. Hadi Katfan Al-Shoun – College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah – Chairman.
• Prof. Dr. Amal Mahdi Sabr – College of Education for Women, University of Basrah.
• Prof. Dr. Maha Hassan Bakr – College of Arts, Salahaddin University – Erbil.
• Prof. Dr. Areej Khudhur Hassan – College of Education for Pure Sciences (Ibn Al-Haitham), University of Baghdad.
• Prof. Dr. Tariq Hashim Khamis – College of Arts, Tikrit University.
• Prof. Dr. Mohammed Talib Ghalib – College of Education for Women, University of Basrah.
• Prof. Dr. Safaa Wadi Abdul-Sada – College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah.
• Prof. Dr. Ahmed Jasim Mohammed – College of Education for Women, University of Basrah.
• Prof. Dr. Saddam Mohammed Hamid – College of Education for Humanities, University of Mosul.
• Prof. Dr. Imad Hussein Al-Murshidi – College of Basic Education, University of Babylon.
• Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Khalif Khudair – Northern Technical University, Mosul.
• Prof. Dr. Ammar Hazim Mohammed Ali – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Prof. Dr. Nizar Salman Tahir – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Prof. Dr. Asmaa Saud Al-Khattab – Center for Peaceful Coexistence, University of Mosul.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Akawan Ismail Khalil – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Shvan Qasim Hassan – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saleh – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Othman Abdul Karim – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Dr. Adel Jabr Ali – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Dr. Abdulqadir Nouri Abdulkarim – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Prof. Dr. Khalida Jamal Mohammed Tahir – College of Education for Humanities, University of Mosul.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Araz Ramadan Issa Issa – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
PREPARATORY COMMITTEE
• Prof. Dr. Ammar Hazim Mohammed Ali – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho – Chairman.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Lafta Madi – College of Fine Arts, University of Al-Qadisiyah – Conference Secretary.
• Assist. Prof. Abdullah Najm Abdul Aliwi – General Directorate of Education, Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Prof. Mohammed Jaber Kadhim – Directorate of Education, Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Lecturer Haval Abdullah Hussein – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Dr. Duha Abdul Sattar Abdul Jabbar – College of Education for Women, University of Basrah.
• Dr. Alaa Wadi Abdul-Sada – Imam Al-Kadhim University College for Islamic Sciences – Al-Diwaniyah Departments.
• Dr. Fadia Yaqoub Yousif – College of Education for Women, University of Basrah.
• Dr. Jaafar Khammat Jallo Wahid – University of Wasit, College of Basic Education.
• Dr. Alia Qasim Mohammed – Imam Al-Kadhim University College for Islamic Sciences – Babylon Departments.
• Dr. Khalida Jamal Mohammed Tahir – College of Education for Humanities, University of Mosul.
• Lecturer Rifat Salman Saleh Tayib – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Lecturer Hala Hassan Younis – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Sinan Fadhil Salman – Directorate of Statistics and Information Technology, University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Hajar Abduljabbar Qasim – Directorate of Statistics and Information Technology, University of Zakho.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE
• Assist. Lecturer Sahar Jabbar Rahman – General Directorate of Education, Al-Qadisiyah – Chairperson.
• Assist. Lecturer Safa Shawkat Ali – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Lecturer Haider Jasim Mohammed – General Directorate of Education, Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Lecturer Munji Khudair Abbas – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Lecturer Marwa Yasser Siwan – College of Education for Women, University of Basrah.
• Assist. Lecturer Ibtihal Kadhim Jabbar – College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Lecturer Iskandar Abdullah Sahib – General Directorate of Education, Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Lecturer Waleed Ali Falih Hassan – General Directorate of Education, Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Lecturer Reem Kati Attiya – College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Lecturer Mohammed Ahmed Allawi – Tikrit University, College of Education for Humanities.
MEDIA COMMITTEE
• Lecturer Zirk Sadiq Ali – Director of Zakho Television.
• Lecturer Najla Jundi Abdi – Zagros Satellite Channel.
• Lecturer Ayoub Haji Mohammed – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Salah Sabri Shahbaz – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Murtadha Taha Yaseen – College of Education for Women, University of Basrah.
• Ramadan Mohammed Ibrahim Yaseen – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Sarbest Nasraddin Aziz – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Bewar Ramadan Maho – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Assist. Lecturer Khalid Obais Abboud – General Directorate of Education, Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Lecturer Zahraa Shallaka Kadhim – Open Educational College / Al-Qadisiyah Study Center.
• Lecturer Hussein Younis Hussein – Media Department, Presidency of the University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Rezan Rashid Shako – Media Department, Presidency of the University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Awaz Sabah Ibrahim – Media Department, Presidency of the University of Zakho.
QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Kanaan Ramadan Ahmed – Director of Quality Assurance, Presidency of the University of Zakho.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Lafta Madi – College of Fine Arts, University of Al-Qadisiyah.
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abbas Hلو – College of Education for Women, University of Kufa.
• Dr. Mohammed Abbas Hamid – College of Humanities, University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Hevi Malo Omar – College of Administration and Economics, University of Zakho.
• Ali Saeed Salim – College of Basic Education, University of Zakho.
• Lecturer Sahir Sahmi Tayib – Directorate of Quality Assurance, Presidency of the University of Zakho.
SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS
• College of Basic Education – University of Zakho.
• College of Fine Arts – University of Al-Qadisiyah.
• College of Education – Al-Noor University.
• College of Education – University of Akre.
• Ferdowsi University.
• Şırnak University.
• College of Basic Education – University of Mosul.
• Al-Furatain Foundation for Development and Improvement.
ACCOMPANYING ACTIVITIES
A theatrical performance reflecting the cultural and civilizational reality of Al-Diwaniyah Governorate will be presented as part of the conference activities.
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
The conference expects the participation of 25 international researchers representing 3 countries.
SPEAKERS
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Suha Younis Ismail – Head of the Department of Sociology, Salahaddin University – Erbil.
Lecture Title:
Foundations of Sustainable Leadership in the Humanities: A Reading of the Requirements of the Digital Age.
Opportunities for academic collaboration and joint projects.
Support for publishing accepted research through recognized academic channels.
Moments from the Conference
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Conference Themes & Tracks
Scientific and applied themes covering research, development, innovation and academic collaboration.
Research & Development
Modern trends, methods and applications related to the conference themes.
Innovation & Modern Technology
Innovative technologies and solutions that support institutions and society.
Academic Collaboration
Strengthening collaboration among universities, researchers and scientific centers.
Applied Studies
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Important Dates
Key dates related to submissions, acceptance and the conference event.
Registration & Research Submission
Register to participate or submit your research for scientific review through the conference portal.