XIX INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE (WEFLA 2025)
XIX INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON
CANADIAN STUDIES
(SECAN 2025)
APRIL 23 - APRIL 25, 2025
FLIGHTS LEAVE MIAMI ON APRIL 20
ABOUT WEFLA 2025 AND SECAN 2025
The Faculty of Arts and Communication and the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Holguin, Cuba, invite you to participate in the XIX International Congress on Foreign Languages, Communication, and Culture, WEFLA 2025; and in the XIX International Seminar on Canadian Studies, SECAN 2025, to be held face-to-face and online, April 23 to 25, 2025 in Brisas-Guardalavaca Hotel.
A quarter of a century later, WEFLA 2025 and SECAN 2025 continue to provide an academic-family space for the exchange of experiences and international cooperation on new ways of providing quality education in the fields of language pedagogy, applied linguistics, art and culture, communication for development, and Canadian studies.
WEFLA 2025
- Foreign language pedagogy
- Training and professional development for language teachers
- Linguistics and applied linguistics
- Theoretical and applied translation and interpretation
- Intercultural studies
- Literature, language, and culture
SECAN 2024
- Cuba-Canada Relations
- History and Politics
- Indigenous Studies: Indigenous Peoples and Canada in the 21st Century
- Language and Literature
- Contemporary Issues:
- Canada, managing social and cultural diversity
- Society, culture, and identity
- Social inclusion and equal opportunities
- Gender studies
The Academic Committee invites academics, researchers, and graduate students to send their proposals to present:
- Keynote lectures (30-40 mins)
- Papers (15 mins)
- Panels, round tables, workshops (45-60 mins)
- Posters
- Pre- or post-congress courses or workshops (4hrs- 8hrs)
Works accepted for publication will be included and disseminated as part of the memories of the conference
IMPORTANT DATES
- Abstract Deadline – March 15, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance – March 23, 2025
- Final Payment Deadline - March 23, 2025
- Reception of Full Text for Publication – April 1, 2025
- Arrival to Holguin – April 20, 2025
- Pre-conference Workshops - April 21 -22, 2025
- Main Conference Begins - April 23, 2025
- Main Conference Ends - April 25, 2025
- Departure back to U.S. – April 26, 2025
- Post-conference workshops - April 29 - 30, 2025
This Workshop will be presented in English and in Spanish with English Translation
Holguín, situated in eastern Cuba, is an historic city that seamlessly blends history, culture, and natural beauty extending into the pre-Columbian era. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, the city boasts a mix of colonial architecture and modern influences. Landmarks like the San Isidoro Cathedral and Calixto García Park showcase Holguín’s historical and vibrant present. The city’s cultural scene thrives through art galleries, theaters, and the lively Romerías de Mayo festival. Surrounded by lush landscapes and with stunning beaches in proximity, Holguín provides a well-rounded experience for delegates seeking a glimpse into Cuba’s past, a taste of its culture, and the beauty of its natural surroundings.
Located in the captivating Province of Holguin, the Hotel Las Brisas stands as a beacon of comfort, offering a truly remarkable experience for WEFLA SECAN attendees. Perched on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, this all-inclusive hotel provides a picturesque backdrop for the conference. Hotel Las Brisas at Guardalavaca is a haven where academia and pleasure seamlessly intertwine, leaving conference participants with lasting memories of a truly extraordinary event.
The lessons you learn will extend far beyond the conference room. Our cultural exchanges will plug you into the community. Participants from different universities in Cuba and around the world make the academic exchange even more enriching as there is a cultural exchange in every moment of the conference. You will also learn from NGO’s trying to make a difference in daily life. Our full-time schedule of activities is designed to make you feel like you’ve lived 6 months in 6 days.
REGISTER NOW
Get your proposal in before the deadline! The proposal deadline is March 15, 2025.
We have made registration and submission of your presentation proposal easy. Complete the registration form below and you’ll start the process.
When you begin to register be sure to have available:
- Copy of Your Passport
- Your Presentation Proposal, if applicable in Word or Adobe PDF format
All proposals can be submitted and presented in Spanish or in English.
Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words plus 3 to 5 keywords. There can only be a maximum of three authors for the proposal. Your thematic area can be related to any of the Workshop Themes.
The full text for publication will be submitted for blind peer review to be approved and published in the memories of the event. Text length between 6-10 pages. References in APA 2016 (citation index). All proposals must follow this format in order to be included in the Academic Program.
Once you receive notification of the acceptance of your proposal you must send to the Academic Committee your presentation in PowerPoint or equivalent.
Those presenting virtually must send a video that does not exceed 5 minutes with the main ideas of their proposal. The video will be presented by the moderator asynchronously if necessary.
In all cases there will be interaction among participants through the congress website.
All participants will be sent the link to join the event one week before it begins.
Keynote lecture proposals should be submitted as soon as possible. They will be evaluated by the scientific committee on a rolling basis. Proposals selected by the committee will receive an official invitation to be a plenary speaker. Proposals must be sent in digital format to vpaez@uho.edu.cu or vimilce2@gmail.com. The first page of the abstract should include: Title of the paper, Authors’ data: Names and surnames, affiliation(s), (when different, indicate with consecutive numerical superscripts), address, country of origin, and e-mail.
Commission presentations should be at least 10 minutes long with a maximum of 15 minutes. Presentations done in English will not be translated. Presentation slides should be submitted in either PowerPoint or PDF format. We request that you use the provided PowerPoint template or image overlay for your presentation. Slides can be written in English, Spanish, French, or all three. Translated handouts in PDF Format are always welcomed. Click here to download a zip file of the Convention template.
Each presentation is limited to 15 minutes.
Posters should have dimensions of no more than 90 centimeters (36 inches) vertical x 60 centimeters (24 inches) horizonal.
Posters must contain: Title of the research, authors’ data (names and surnames, institutional affiliation, e-mail, country), an abstract, justification, general objective, theoretical approach, methodology and results of the research.
Posters can be in English, Spanish, French or all three. Translated handouts in PDF Format are always welcomed.
Files should be in an mp4 format no more than 15 minutes in length. They must contain: Title of the research, Author’s data (names and surnames, institutional affiliation, e-mail, country). Complete audiovisual work must be submitted by the deadline for proposals.
REGISTRATION FORM
WEFLA 2025 Registration Form
To Educate is to Free - Jose Martí
PROGRAM COST
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2025
TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR US DELEGATES
Civitas Global Educational Services offers a travel program for all delegates from the United States looking to participate in compliance with the US Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Civitas GES has been building Cuba-US partnerships and facilitating programs for US institutions since 2014. A portion of the proceeds from the travel program will be used to provide logistical support for Cubans from other provinces to attend in-person. All US delegates will have the support of our resident coordinators through out the experience.
All invoicing and payments are processed by Squareup.com. All initial deposits for this program are non-refundable. The deposit counts towards the full cost of the program. Click here to view our full terms and conditions.
$1,980.00*
USD
ONCE YOU HAVE PAID THE DEPOSIT, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE FROM CIVITAS GES FOR THE TRAVEL PROGRAM COST LESS THE DEPOSIT PAID.
*This does not include the conference registration fee.
- Roundtrip Airfare from Miami to Cuba
- Cuba Entry Visa
- Access to All Program Events and Activities
- Access to Pre-Conference Sessions
- Ground Transportation to and From Cuban Airports
- Welcome Dinner for International Delegates
- 6-Nights stay at hotel Las Brisas (April 21 – 27, 2025)
- Cuba Health and Repatriation Insurance
- English Speaking Guides
Logistical services for US travelers are provided solely by Civitas Global Educational Services in full compliance with the United States Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Click here to see the full OFAC Regulations related to travel to Cuba.