The hybrid International Conference

Romanian as a Foreign Language: Linguistic and Intercultural Perspectives — Edition I (January 16, 2026)

Organized by: Faculty of Smart Education and Innovative Teacher Training, Danubius International University, Romania,

in colaboration with University of Camerino, Free International University of Moldova, Republic of Moldova, University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", Bulgaria, Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres, Albania, "Education Is Power" Association, National University "Yuriy Fedkovych" - Chernivtsi, Ukraine, International European University- Kiev, Ukraine, International Academy of Ecology and Medicine – Kiev, Ukraine, State Pedagogical University "Ion Creangă", Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

The conference provides a forum for academic dialogue on the linguistic, methodological, and intercultural dimensions of teaching Romanian as a foreign language (RFL), with a particular focus on the integration of international students in Romanian universities.

Overview

The Faculty of Smart Education and Innovative Teacher Training, Danubius International University, is pleased to announce the First Edition of the International Conference Romanian as a Foreign Language: Linguistic and Intercultural Perspectives.

This event brings together researchers, academics, RFL lecturers, international students, linguists and specialists interested in:

• linguistic foundations of teaching Romanian as a foreign language;
• intercultural education;
• integration of international students in the Romanian academic context;
• innovative didactic strategies;
• digitalization and smart education.

Conference Topics

• Linguistic Approaches to RFL
• Didactics and Methodology in Teaching Romanian as a Foreign Language
• Intercultural Communication & Multicultural Learning
• Integration of International Students in Higher Education
• Technology, AI and Innovation in RFL Teaching
• Comparative and Interdisciplinary Studies

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Available soon

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: The conference official language is English

PAPERS PUBLISHING:

All accepted papers will be published in the Didactica Danubiensis, under the ISSN reference 2821-4374.

DEADLINES:

Preliminary Abstract Submission: 19th December, 2025

Notification of acceptance: 10th January, 2026

Final paper Submission for the journal: 30th January, 2026