36.630, Confs: The Psychology of Language Learning Conference/ China

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Subject: 36.630, Confs: The Psychology of Language Learning Conference/ China

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Date: 18-Feb-2025
From: The PLL6 Organizing Committee [pll6 at stu.edu.cn]
Subject: The Psychology of Language Learning Conference

The Psychology of Language Learning Conference, PLL6
Short Title: PLL6

Date: 22-May-2026 - 24-May-2026
Location: Shantou University, Guangdong Province, China
Contact: Yolanda YANG
Contact Email: pll6 at stu.edu.cn
Meeting URL: https://iapll.com/PLL6-Call-for-Papers

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language
Acquisition; Psycholinguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)
Language Family(ies): Indo-European

We are pleased to announce that The Psychology of Language Learning
Conference, PLL6 is calling for proposals. It will be held at Shantou
University, China, from May 21st to 24th, 2026.
PLL6 seeks to convene scholars from around the world, providing a
platform to share insights and research on the pivotal role of
psychology in language learning and teaching.
Conference Theme:
The conference theme is “Positive Vis-à-Vis Negative and Beyond”,
which highlights the growing scholarly interest in unpacking various
dichotomies (e.g., positive versus negative, proactive versus
reactive, and teaching versus learning) in the field of psychology of
language learning. A noticeable preference for dialectical
perspectives over dichotomous ones facilitates a deeper exploration
into the complexity of relationships between variables and the
constant flux of their interconnections. This is particularly
reflected in the Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST; Larsen-Freeman
& Camero, 2008), which has served as an important theoretical lens for
unveiling the dynamic configurations of learner psychology and their
impact on language learning and communication.
Sub-themes:
We welcome proposals that address a wide range of issues in language
learning and teaching psychology, including but not limited to the
following:
 - Language learner psychology (e.g., cognition, emotion, motivation,
personality, behavior, and well-being);
 - Language teacher psychology (e.g., cognition, emotion, motivation,
personality, behavior, and well-being);
 - Positive language education;
 - The dynamic individual-context interactions;
 - Positive institutions in language learning and teaching;
 - Technology-enhanced language learning and teaching and the effects
on teacher and/or learner psychology;
 - Innovative research methodologies for teacher and learner
psychology;
 - Approaches bridging theory, research, and practice.
Plenary Speakers:
Jean-Marc Dewaele - Birkbeck, University of London, UK
Chengchen Li - Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Shaofeng Li - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Peter D. MacIntyre - Cape Breton University, Canada
Sarah Mercer - University of Graz, Austria
Mirosław Pawlak Adam - Mickiewicz University, Poland
Jian-E Peng - Shantou University, China
Lawrence Jun Zhang - University of Auckland, New Zealand
Pre-conference Workshop Speakers:
Julia Goetze - University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA
Shaofeng Li - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Nicola Morea - University of Reading, UK
Submission Guidelines:
We welcome proposals from researchers and educators working in all
contexts. We particularly encourage submissions from graduate
students, early career researchers, and educators.
The website will ask for the following information:
 - Title of presentation: no longer than 20 words
 - Proposal: about 300 words
 - Bio statement of presenter(s): between 70 and 100 words
Types of presentations:
 - Paper presentation (20 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A): report on recent
research or best practice
 - Poster presentation (50 minutes): display work in progress or
completed research results on a notice board with Q&A
 - Colloquium (100 minutes): 3-5 presentations that address one
conference strand (e.g. Technology enhanced ELT)
 - Workshop: (50 minutes): demonstrate new approaches and provide
opportunities for engagement in best practices for teaching and
researching
 - Presenters may submit up to three (3) proposals, applicable to all
presenter roles.
All proposals will be evaluated anonymously by the PLL6 Scientific
Committee. Submissions will be evaluated in terms of their
contribution to the field in terms of quality of content, thematic
relevance, and written quality of abstract (organization, clarity of
expression).
URL for Submissions: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=pll6
Important Dates:
Deadline for proposal submission: April 30th, 2025
Notification of acceptance:  June 30th, 2025
Registration period: From July 1st to December 31st, 2025
(Registration details will be released at https://iapll.com/ on July
1st, 2025).
Early bird payment deadline: January 31st, 2026.
Standard payment deadline: February 28th, 2026.
Notification of conference program: May 1st, 2026
Other Important Details:
Working language of the conference: English
For inquiries about the conference, please contact pll6 at stu.edu.cn
IAPLL Website: https://iapll.com/
Shantou University Website: https://www.stu.edu.cn/index.htm

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