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SyNCC 2026
Syntax of Nominal Copular Clauses Conference
SyNCC 2026 is a conference focused on the syntax and semantics of nominal copular clauses, aiming to bridge theoretical analysis with empirical research on under-studied languages. It is part of the AHRC/DFG-funded SynCop project and seeks to advance understanding of non-verbal predication through cross-linguistic investigation and formal theories.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
May 4, 2026
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Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
May 4, 2026 · AoE
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Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Poster presentations
Based on regular abstracts or fieldwork questionnaire data; no separate submission process for posters beyond abstract submission.
Short proposals
One-page proposals for posters based on fieldwork using the SynCop questionnaire; must state language(s), prior experience, and data sources; submitted by email with specific subject line; accelerated review process.
Research areas in scope
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Syntax and Semantics of Nominal Copular Clauses
The syntactic and semantic structure(s) of nominal copular clause subtypes and their clausal environmentsThe internal structure of nominals in copular sentences as predicates, individual concepts, concealed questions, etc.The nature of syntactic structures embedding nominals in copular clausesThe relation between nominal and other types of non-verbal predication (APs, PPs)Accounts of case, agreement, and concord properties in nominal copular clausesInformation structure and distribution of copular elements across languagesConnectivity effects in non-verbal predicationDifferences between predicative and argumental nominal phrasesDefiniteness encoding in predicative vs. argument DPsSpecificational vs. predicational copular sentencesCopula selection and presence based on predicate typePredicate type and copula absence in copular clausesPronominal copula constructions and their fine structurePredicative relatives as manner relativesIndexical binding and agreement in copular clausesTypologically unusual properties in Mande languagesCase and agreement in Turkish equative copular clausesCopula-less wh-questions in GermanNominal predication in under-documented languages (e.g., Georgian, Beria, Huave, Otomí, Gwama, Basque)
Policies worth checking twice
- Abstracts must be anonymized.
- Abstracts must not exceed two pages (DIN A4, 2.5cm margins, 12pt font).
- Authors may submit at most two abstracts, of which only one may be single-authored.
- Short proposals must not exceed one page (DIN A4, 2.5cm margins, 12pt font).
- Authors may submit at most two short proposals, of which only one may be single-authored.
- Short proposals are submitted via email with the subject line 'Submission - Fieldwork poster - AuthorLastName'.
- Researchers working for Russian institutes and universities are not permitted to present at the conference due to DFG sanctions.
- Regular abstracts and short proposals are independent: submitting a short proposal does not restrict submission of a regular abstract.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026