International Conference on Studies in Languages & Education PSLE on July 27-29, 2026 in Prague, Czechia

Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Applied Linguistics & Language Theory

This area focuses on the scientific study of language and how it is actually used in educational contexts.

Second Language Acquisition (SLA):

The Critical Period Hypothesis (the "ideal" age for learning).

Interlanguage and error analysis.

Input, output, and interaction hypotheses.

Linguistic universal grammar vs. emergentism.

Sociolinguistics in Education:

Language variation and dialects in the classroom.

Code-switching and translanguaging.

Language attitudes and linguistic prejudice.

World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF).

Pragmatics & Discourse Analysis:

Classroom discourse (teacher-student interaction).

Politeness and speech acts in a second language.

Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) in textbooks.

2. Language Pedagogy & Methodology

This focuses on the "how-to" of teaching—the techniques and frameworks used by educators.

Teaching Approaches:

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT).

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).

The Flipped Classroom and Blended Learning.

Skill-Specific Instruction:

Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading comprehension strategies.

Productive Skills: Speaking (fluency vs. accuracy) and Writing (process vs. product).

Systems: Vocabulary acquisition, Grammar instruction (deductive vs. inductive), and Phonology/Pronunciation.

Language for Specific Purposes (LSP):

English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

Business English and Occupational English.

3. Educational Psychology in Language Learning

Understanding the internal mental and emotional state of the learner.

Individual Differences:

Language learning aptitude and working memory.

Learning styles vs. learning strategies.

Personality factors (extroversion vs. introversion).

Affective Factors:

Language anxiety and the "Affective Filter."

Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation.

The "Ideal L2 Self" (Motivational Self System).

Cognitive Processes:

Metacognition (thinking about one's own learning).

Implicit vs. explicit learning.

4. Educational Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning

The role of modern tools in facilitating language education.

Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL):

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL).

Gamification and educational apps (e.g., Duolingo, Memrise).

Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS).

Emerging Technologies:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in automated feedback and grading.

Virtual Reality (VR) for immersive cultural experiences.

Corpus Linguistics tools for classroom use.

5. Curriculum Development & Assessment

The administrative and structural side of education.

Syllabus Design:

Functional-Notional syllabi.

Grammatical vs. Situational syllabi.

Needs analysis for curriculum design.

Assessment & Testing:

Formative vs. Summative assessment.

Proficiency frameworks (CEFR, ACTFL).

Validity, reliability, and "washback" effect in testing.

High-stakes testing (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT).

6. Policy, Literacy & Multilingualism

The broader social and political implications of language in schools.

Language Policy & Planning:

Medium of Instruction (MoI) debates.

Revitalization of endangered or minority languages.

National language requirements in citizenship.

Literacy Studies:

Early childhood literacy and phonics.

Multiliteracies (digital, visual, and media literacy).

Academic literacy in higher education.

Bilingual & Multilingual Education:

Immersion vs. Submersion programs.

Dual-language programs.

Heritage language maintenance.

Name: DRHSS
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