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63rd PRAGUE International Conference on Studies in Languages & Education (PSLE-26) July 27-29, 2026 Prague (Czech Republic)

PSLE-26

URL: https://drhss.org/conference/471
Event Date: 2026-07-27 ~ 2026-07-29
Submission Date: 2026-07-01
Organizer: DRHSS
Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Foreign Language Learning Language & Linguistics English Language & Literature

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.

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