June 8-10, 2026
2026 ACQL/ALCQ Conference,
McGill University Campus, Montreal.
FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS
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DEADLINE: Monday, March 23rd, 2026
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Submit proposals (max. 300 words) to acql.alcq@gmail.com and include
- a short biographical notice
- the nature of your presentation (traditional paper, poster, Pecha Kucha, etc.);
- the language (English, French, or bilingual);
if you will be presenting in person or virtually (the number of virtual presentations will be limited).
- www.alcq.acql.ca
ABOUT ACQL/ALCQ
Founded in 1975 in the wake of Canada’s official ratification of multiculturalism, the Association for Canadian and Québec Literatures has, over more than 45 years, emerged as Canada’s premier association for showcasing multilingual and transnational research in Canadian and Québec literatures.
The 2026 ACQL conference will be held concurrently with the Canadian Comparative Literature Association’s conference, which will take place on McGill University’s campus at the same time.
Proposals
We invite potential participants to submit proposals on research, teaching, and professional matters of relevance to current or prospective Association members. We welcome presentations in English or in French.
As we strive to become a more inclusive and equitable association, ACQL also strongly encourages bilingual sessions as well as thematic and methodological research that focuses on issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization as they intersect with language, class, gender, sexuality, dis/ability, and other sites of social hierarchies and oppression.
We welcome proposals for a variety of session types:
- Paper Panel: Panelists present a formal paper of 15-20 minutes, followed by
questions and discussion. - Member Organized Sessions: Panel organizers may present their own papers in the session that they organize.
- Seminar Workshop: Participants complete their papers in advance and distribute them to other seminar participants prior to the conference. Participants are encouraged to limit their presentations to 8-12 minutes to promote a substantial discussion period.
- Roundtable: Participants give brief presentations (roughly 5-10 minutes) in response to a specific question or concern, followed by discussion and debate with the audience.
- Pecha Kucha: 20 images are displayed for 20 seconds each, with explanation or commentary keyed to the images.
- Professional Development Workshop: Intensive presentations led by a moderator, revolving around issues of professional development that are of specific relevance to stages of their academic careers.
Membership to ACQL and Conference Fees
See the ACQL website (www.alcq-acql.ca) for membership and registration information.
Conference fees:
- $60 for faculty members
- $40 for independent scholars
- $20 for graduate students.
NOTE: Participation requires up-to-date ACQL membership.