About the Conference Proceedings Series
The field of teaching Romanian as a foreign language stands out through a profound polyphony, visible both in the plane of didactic practice and scientific research. On the one hand, the diversity of non-native learners who choose the Romanian language for integration and intercultural dialogue blends harmoniously with the current methodological eclecticism. Today, teachers combine traditional grammar-translation methods with communicative approaches and post-communicative trends of reflective learning, aiming for maximum efficiency. Freed from rigid prescriptions, educators manifest their creativity by adapting materials and creating personalized worksheets, thus protecting their own teaching freedom while seeking inspiration in the practices of their peers. On the other hand, research brings together specialists in linguistics, literature, specialized translation, or anthropology, united by their interest in second language acquisition and cognitive sciences. This plurality of perspectives is capitalized upon to create new teaching methods and materials. Beyond the diversity of approaches, the common goal remains harmonizing voices so that the Romanian language, culture, and civilization can be heard globally. The organizing committee capitalizes on this openness through the invitation extended to the biennial meetings in Cluj, a space dedicated to polyphonic dialogue and international academic cooperation.
Current Conference Proceedings Volume
This volume marks ten years since the first edition of the International Conference Polyphonic Discourse in Romanian as a Foreign Language (RLS), bringing together the proceedings of the fifth edition organized by Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca. Totaling nearly 500 pages and 33 articles, the work reflects the maturity and expansion of an increasingly dynamic professional community.
The volume brings together researchers from prestigious universities and institutes in Romania and abroad (France, Spain, Italy, the Republic of Moldova), outlining the current institutional framework of the field. Thematically, the contributions combine theoretical rigor with practical classroom application. Special attention is given to new technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching, promoting a balanced approach to the digital era. Additionally, classic domains - grammar, vocabulary, linguistic mediation, intercultural competence - are addressed alongside interdisciplinary connections with psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and translation studies.
Through its diversity of perspectives and the collaboration between established researchers and young PhD candidates, the volume serves as an essential space for dialogue. It offers concrete solutions and inspiration for teachers, translators, and material designers, facilitating the acquisition of the Romanian language by non-native speakers and its preservation in the diaspora.
