Linguistics has always been interested in the dynamics and manifestations of the interaction of linguistic phenomena and extralinguistic reality. Diverse communication channels, like electronic media, enrich this interaction. Hence, the 2020 CALS Conference focused on this topic.

The approach to meaning has evolved from structuralist analyses to examining the combinatory potential of grammatical structures. The 33rd International Conference of the CALS explored the relationship between individuals and the linguistic community within the broader sign-meaning context.