XXIInd International CALL Research Conference

Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, September 13-15, 2024

“Transitions in CALL” 

We have seen the field of CALL go through numerous transitions over the past several decades, encompassing transitions in technologies, transitions in teaching approaches, transitions in research methods, transitions across disciplines, and transitions within the broader contexts in which CALL is situated. The XXIInd International CALL Research Conference seeks to explore these transitions in terms of how the field has changed and to consider how these can impact upon the future directions of teaching and learning languages with technology. 

The registration packages are listed below.

If you have been asked to resubmit your abstract, please do that here.

We welcome submissions that address, but are not limited to the following areas: 

• Current ongoing transitions that are impacting upon what happens in research methodology or the classroom today, such as emergency remote teaching, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), big data and learning analytics, natural language processing (NLP), and equity issues.  
• Past transitions that have brought the field to where it is today, such as social media, mobile and ubiquitous computing, open educational resources (OER), and more.  
• Future transitions that are paving the way for research and practice such as Internet of Things and Behaviors, generative AI, biometric technologies, wearable language learning assistants, and extended reality (XR). 

Submissions should align with one or more of the following sub-themes: 

• Roles of technology 
• Open educational resources 
• Roles of teachers 
• Teacher education 
• Roles of learners 
• Learner autonomy 
• Informal language learning 
• Gaming in language education 
• Language assessment 
• New language pedagogies with established and emerging technologies 
• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches 

Abstract Submission Guidelines: 

• Submissions will be accepted between January 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024.
• Abstracts should be 400-500 words including any references. 
• The submission should be in two parts. Part 1 should show the overview of the research that has been carried out, and Part 2 should explicitly address how the research presented represents a motivated transition from prior work in terms technology, practice, content, theory, and/or research methodology. 
• We welcome both empirical and theoretical submissions: 
  • Empirical studies should detail the research question, methodology, and key findings. 
  • Theoretical papers should offer a brief overview of the theoretical framework and its potential implications for CALL. 
• All abstracts must be submitted through the conference’s online submission system. 

Keynotes:

Jozef Colpaert
Emeritus Professor, University of Antwerp, Belgium
Honorary Editor of the Computer Assisted Language Learning journal (Editor 2002-2023)
Former organizer of the International CALL Research Conferences

“Transdisciplinarity: The Next Transition in CALL?”

Kazuko Sunaoka
Emeritus Professor of Chinese Studies, Waseda University, Japan
Honorary Member of the Committee of 100 for Global Chinese Teaching & Research
Editorial Board of the Journal of Technology and Chinese Language Teaching
Former Standing Committee Member, Modernization of Chinese Language Education（2006-2017）

“Transitions in CALL from a Localized Perspective: Reflections on Chinese Language Teaching Practices in Japan and Future Prospects”

Sangmin-Michelle Lee
Professor of Global Communication & Adjunct Professor of Software Convergence, Kyung Hee University, Korea
Associate Editor of The JALT CALL Journal
Committee of National Research Foundation of Korea

“Extended Intelligence and Creativity: Collaborating with AI”

Important Dates: 

• Opening of submissions: January 1, 2024
• Deadline for submissions: February 29, 2024 
• Notification of outcomes: March 31, 2024 
• Opening of registration: April 1, 2024 
• Notification of selected plenaries: May 31, 2024 
• Earlybird registration deadline: June 30, 2024 
• Deadline for submission for Conference Proceedings: July 15, 2024 
• Deadline for abstract proposals for Post-Conference Book: July 31, 2024
• Presenter registration deadline: July 31, 2024 
• Conference dates: September 13-15, 2024 
• Deadline for full manuscripts for Post-Conference Book: September 30, 2024

Schedule Overview (Tentative):

Registration Fees: 

There are three levels of registration package for the conference that presenters can choose from: Basic+, Standard, and Full. The Basic+ conference package includes participation at the conference for all three days of the conference, a hardcopy of the conference proceedings, the conference bag, all morning and afternoon tea sessions, and buffet lunches for September 14 and 15. The Standard package includes everything in the Basic+ package, and it also includes the conference banquet at the beautiful Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo on September 14. The Full conference package includes everything in Standard package as well as the Tokyo Experience Banquet held at the exquisite Chinzanso Hotel on September 13.

Earlybird discount rates are valid until June 30, 2024. Validation of student status may be required to be eligible for the Student Discount Rate.

The registration fees are as follows:

Conference Proceedings: 

Authors of accepted abstracts will be given the opportunity to submit a conference paper (around1000 words) to be published as double-blind peer-reviewed publication in the conference proceedings with ISBN number. The proceedings will be provided in paper format at the conference, and all papers will be made available online as open access on completion of the conference. 

Editors: Yijen Wang & Mónica Stella Cárdenas Claros

Guidelines and the submission site for the proceedings may be found here: https://www.castledown.com/proceedings/call-research/announcement/view/1

Post-Conference Book: 

We are planning a post-conference book to be published by Castledown entitled “Transitions in CALL” that will cover the theme of the conference. Presenters with accepted manuscripts for the conference may submit a 300-word proposal for a 6000-7000-word chapter for this edited volume. Chapters based on manuscripts published in the proceedings may also be included. 

Editors: Antonie Alm, Chun Lai, & Qing Ma 

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