2025: Acquisition of Romanian as an L2: Studies and Research

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.