29.2016, Calls: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics/China

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LINGUIST List: Vol-29-2016. Thu May 10 2018. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 29.2016, Calls: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics/China

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Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 13:04:12
From: Chien-pang Wang [pptell2018 at gmail.com]
Subject: 1st Pan-Pacific Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Conference

Full Title: 1st Pan-Pacific Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Conference 
Short Title: PPTELL 

Date: 04-Oct-2018 - 06-Oct-2018
Location: Taipei, China 
Contact Person: Chien-pang Wang
Meeting Email: pptell2018 at gmail.com
Web Site: http://pptell2018.tcsl.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php?inter=about 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics 

Call Deadline: 20-May-2018 

Meeting Description:

With the rapid development of digital technology and the rising trend of
globalization, how to use technology to facilitate language learning and
social interactions has drawn the attention of many researchers and industries
in the field of e-learning. Topics including machine translation (e.g. Google
Translate), natural language processing (e.g. Apple’s Siri), robots which
communicate with humans, mobile-assisted language learning, immersive AR / VR
for language learning, game-based language learning, big data, linguistics,
etc. have drawn much of the world’s attention in recent years. This conference
offers a platform for international cooperation and sharing knowledge across
fields. With the sharing of innovative, interdisciplinary and various topics,
keynote speeches in particular fields, knowledge exchange between local and
domestic and international researchers, this conference aims to maximize the
potential of the TELL group of researchers.

The 1st Pan-Pacific Technology-Enhanced Language Learning(PPTELL2018)
conference will be hosted by National Taiwan Normal University. PPTELL2018
will focus on the following six topics. Through interactions with the experts
in particular fields, this conference promotes not only the interdisciplinary
and international cooperation between universities and industries but also the
development of thriving industries in TELL.

Topics:

Topic 1: Artificial Intelligence/Robotic technology in technology-enhanced
language learning
Topic 2: Augmented reality/Virtual reality in technology-enhanced language
learning
Topic 3: Mobile computing technology in technology-enhanced language learning
Topic 4: Big data and learning analytics in technology-enhanced language
learning
Topic 5: Game-based language learning
Topic 6: Intelligent assessment and evaluation in technology-enhanced language
learning

Honorary Chair:

Kuo-En Chang, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Advisory Chairs:

Nian-Shing Chen, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan
Gwo-Jen Hwang, National Taiwan University of Science & Technology, Taiwan
Meei-Ling Liaw, National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan
Yao-Ting Sung, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Conference General Chair:

Yu-Ju Lan, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Program Chair:

Chien-Pang Wang, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Publicity Chairs:

Ting-Chia Hsu, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Hsu-Wen Huang, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 
Chin-Hsi Lin, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Yun Wen, Singapore Centre for Chinese Language, Singapore
Wen-Chi Vivian Wu, Asia University, Taiwan

Poster Chairs:

Peilin Liu, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Hui-Chin Yeh, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Financial and Registration Chair:

Kung Gaik Sean, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Accommodation Chair:

Mu-Xi Lucy Tsai, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Technology Support Chair:

Chiu-Jung Chen, National Chiayi University, Taiwan

Call For Papers:

We invite paper submissions reporting original academic theories or practical
work in the area of Advanced Learning Technologies and Technology-enhanced
Learning.

The paper should include:

(1) Title of research paper
(2) Abstract
(3) Main body of paper

Authors will receive feedback of the submitted paper by 30 of June, 2018. Full
papers should be submitted at the conference website: Upload full-paper. Ahead
of submission of your respective full papers, please carefully read over the
conference template (PDF version/ MsWord version). The anticipated types of
submissions for all tracks are:

Long paper: 5 pages
Short paper: 3 pages
Posters: 2 pages

Papers submitted must not have been published previously or under
consideration for publication. All papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed.
The acceptance process will focus on those papers that make original
scientific contributions in the form of theoretical and experimental research.

Authors of the best papers, selected from all the tracks by the Program
Chairs, are sincerely invited to submit extended versions of their conference
papers to the following publication: (i) a special issue in CALL Journal
(SSCI), (ii) Journal of Chinese Language Teaching (TSSCI & THCI Core) and
(iii) Book chapters in Virtual and augmented reality for enhancing Chinese
learning edited by Yu-Ju Lan (Springer Publishing).

Abstracts can be submitted at
http://pptell2018.tcsl.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php?inter=upload&act=uploadabstract .

You may get the PDF version of this call for paper for your perusal. Any
questions regarding this submission can be addressed to pptell2018 at gmail.com .

Deadline for Submission: May 20, 2018
Notification for Paper Acceptance: June 30, 2018
Deadline for Early-Bird Registration: July 30, 2018
Conference Date: October 4-6, 2018

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