DiPVaC4 provides a platform for the presentation of cutting-edge research into variation and change in the use of items and constructions often referred to as discourse markers or pragmatic particles whose primary functions are interpersonal and textual. It also provides a forum for the formation of new international and multidisciplinary research networks exploring the theoretical and social importance of quantitative research into discourse-pragmatic variation and change. The conference will bring together participants from across the world to achieve multiple aims: to discuss methodological, empirical and theoretical advancements in the analysis of variation and change in the use of discourse-pragmatic features; to examine the social implications and applications of research into the use of these features; to promote the study of discourse-pragmatic variation and change within and beyond linguistics.

The confirmed plenary speakers at DiPVaC4 include:

Registration for the conference is now closed. The conference starts on 28 May!

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After DiPVaC4, you can attend The 39th Annual Conference of the International Computer Archive for Modern and Medieval English (ICAME) held from May 30 to June 3, 2018 at the University of Tampere, Finland