International Conference “Romanian as a Foreign Language: Linguistic and Intercultural Perspectives” (1st Edition) – Academic Benchmarks in the Teaching of Romanian as a Foreign Language

The hybrid international conference “Romanian as a Foreign Language: Linguistic and Intercultural Perspectives” (1st Edition) will take place on 16 January 2026 at Danubius International University. The event aims to establish an academic framework for reflection and the exchange of best practices in the teaching of Romanian as a foreign language, bringing together specialists in applied linguistics, language pedagogy, and intercultural studies.

The conference benefits from the support of an extensive international academic partnership, including the University of Camerino (Italy), “Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse (Bulgaria), “Aleksandër Moisiu” University of Durrës (Albania), Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University of Chișinău (Republic of Moldova), Yuriy Fedkovych National University of Chernivtsi (Ukraine), as well as specialized institutes dedicated to the study of the Romanian language.

The scientific coordination of the conference is ensured by distinguished academic figures, including Dr. Corneliu-Andy Pușca, President of the Board of Directors of Danubius International University, and Dr. Steve O. Michael, Rector and CEO of DIU, in their capacity as hosts of the event. The program brings together contributions from renowned invited speakers such as Dr. Alexandra Barbăneagră, Rector of Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University, Dr. Gina-Aurora Necula, representative of the Romanian Language Institute, Dr. Habil. Cristinel Munteanu, and Dr. Ivana Ivanic, who will address current issues related to educational policies, strategies for teaching Romanian, and the role of intercultural competence within the European academic space.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru