About SECCLL

SECCLL is a scholarly gathering that attracts scholars from the region and beyond. SECCLL is oriented toward the participation of scholars from both public and private institutions of higher education. It is a collegiate, informal and respectful environment marked by a rigorous and productive exchange among academics.

Conference Strands

SECCLL Planning Committee

SECCLL Planning Committee
Olga Amarie French & Francophone Studies, Film Studies	Encarni Cruz-Jimenez Spanish and Latin American Literature, and Spanish and Latin American Cinema
Martha Hughes Comparative Literature French & Francophone Studies, Study Abroad	Leticia McGrath Spanish Peninsular Studies, Literary Criticism
Michael McGrath Spanish Peninsular Studies, Literary Criticism	Grant Gearhart Spanish for the Professions/Applied Language, Language Pedagogy, Service/Experiential Learning, Media and technology in Teaching Languages, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Dolores Rangel Spanish American Studies, Hispanic Women Writers, Spanish Colonial Studies	Marcela Ruiz-Funes Second Language Acquisition, Foreign Language Pedagogy
Youssef Salhi Arabic and Islamic Studies	Ana Torres Contemporary Latin American Literature, Women and Poetry
Zuotang Zhang East Asian/Chinese Studies	Eric Kartchner Peninsular and Latin American Studies
Miguel García Hispanic Linguistics, Variation in Spanish, Language Contact, Spanish in the US

SECCLL Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend the conference?

• This conference on languages and literatures is ideal for scholars in linguistics, literature, cultural studies, pedagogy, and film studies, as well as educational leaders and teachers seeking to expand their knowledge. It also welcomes undergraduate and graduate students eager to deepen their academic engagement, along with members of cultural organizations, interpreters, translators, and international attendees interested in cross-cultural exchanges and interdisciplinary research.

What is the dress code for the SECCLL Conference?

• The dress code for the conference is business casual.

Where will the conference be held?

• The SECCLL Conference will be held in the Student Union Ballroom and Auditorium at the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Georgia.

Where should I park, and is there a parking fee?

• Parking for the Southeast Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures will be in the Rec Center Parking Lot. The Rec Parking Lot is located near: Armstrong Recreation Center, JA Colonial Group Discovery Center, Student Union, Compass Point, Health Services, and the Lane Library.
• Parking on the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus is free.

Is there a room block for the conference?

• Yes. Please visit the SECCLL Hotel Accommodations webpage.

Are there CEUs available at SECCLL?

• Yes. There are Georgia Southern University’s Division of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) CEU’s available.

Do you have additional questions about the event? Visit CPE’s FAQs.

• CPE Frequently Asked Questions

The Coastal Review

SECCLL has also created The Coastal Review, an online, open-access, peer-reviewed, and indexed journal published by the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Georgia Southern University. The Coastal Review invites manuscripts on an open and rolling basis and publishes articles as soon as they are accepted. In addition, presenters at the annual Southeast Coastal Conference on Languages and Literatures (SECCLL) are encouraged to submit an extended and thoroughly revised manuscript of their presentation for possible inclusion in the Journal.

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Contact Us

For general conference program contact:

Dr. Jorge W. Suazo
912-478-0773
Email: suazoj@georgiasouthern.edu

For general conference information, contact:
Email: seccll@georgiasouthern.edu

For registration assistance, contact: 
Email: ce-registrations@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-5551