AsiaCALL – Asia Association of CALL

Dear AsiaCALLers,

We hope this email finds you well. As we eagerly anticipate the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference, we are pleased to share with you the tentative conference agenda. Please note that there might be some minor changes in the coming days as we finalize the schedule to ensure a seamless and enriching experience for all attendees.

Address: 131 Lương Nhữ Hộc, phường Khuê Trung, quận Cẩm Lệ, tp Đà Nẵng.

When you arrive at the airport, there are many types of taxi out of the airport so that you can book to the Venue. It takes about 7 minutes to get to the Venue.

You can see more info here: https://asiacall.info/accommodation/

You can see the updated Conference agenda here.

https://asiacall.info/conference-program/

Please keep in mind that this agenda is subject to minor changes, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility. We will notify you promptly of any updates.

We look forward to your active participation and insightful contributions to the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication to making this conference a success.

We are eager to see you all at the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference in Da Nang City, Vietnam.

Best regards,

Assoc. prof. dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

Vice President for Administrative Affairs of AsiaCALL

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Dear AsiaCALLers,

We hope this message finds you well. In response to several requests from our valued participants, we are pleased to announce an extension for the submission of full papers for the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference at the University of Foreign Language Studies, The Da Nang University, Da Nang City, Vietnam, on 25-26 November 2023.

The new deadline for full paper submission is October 5, 2023. We understand that the preparation of high-quality research papers can be a meticulous process, and we want to ensure that all interested authors have sufficient time to finalize and submit their work.

We encourage all presenters and researchers to take advantage of this extended deadline to contribute their valuable insights and innovations to the conference. Your contributions are instrumental in making AsiaCALL a platform for robust academic discourse and networking in the field of Computer-Assisted Language Learning.

Please make sure to submit your full papers through the conference submission system by the new deadline. For submission guidelines and more information about the conference, visit our website: https://asiacall.info/submit-a-full-paper/

We look forward to receiving your submissions and to welcoming you to the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference, where we anticipate a fruitful exchange of ideas and a celebration of the latest advancements in CALL.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our conference organizing committee at oric@ufl.udn.vn (Ms. Yen).

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the AsiaCALL community.

Warm regards,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

Vice President for Administrative Affairs

20th AsiaCALL International Conference Organizing Committee

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Dear Colleagues,

We hope this message finds you well. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming response to the call for abstracts for the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference, hosted by the University of Foreign Language Studies, The Da Nang University, Da Nang City, Vietnam. The conference is scheduled to take place on November 25-26, 2023.

We are thrilled to announce that we have received an impressive total of 177 submissions from 311 authors representing 17 diverse countries, such as USA, Philippines, China, Thailand, Germany, UK, Netherlands, South Korea, Iceland, Japan, Italy, Canada, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Vietnam. This global participation has enriched the conference's scope and promises an engaging and insightful event. The breakdown of submissions by country is as follows:

We have already sent out notifications to all authors. However, due to potential email filtering, some messages may have been diverted to your Spam/Junk folders. We kindly urge you to review these folders and ensure you haven't missed any communication from us. In the event that you have not received your notification, please do not hesitate to contact us at asiacallconference@gmail.com. Your participation and contributions are of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that all communication reaches you promptly.

You are now invited to submit your full papers for consideration of publication. Don't forget to use an appropriate template of the Journal that you plan to get your paper published and send it to the right link (we sent in the acceptance letter).

Once again, thank you for your enthusiasm and support in making the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference a remarkable and inclusive academic gathering. We eagerly anticipate your presence and meaningful engagement at the conference in Da Nang City.

Warm regards,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

Vice President for Administrative Affairs.

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Dear colleagues and AsiaCALLers,

Are you interested in artificial intelligence (AI) and critical digital literacies in language learning? Do you want to learn from leading experts and share your insights with colleagues worldwide? If yes, then don’t miss the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference (AsiaCALL2023), which will take place at the University of Foreign Language Studies, The Da Nang University, Da Nang City, Vietnam on 25-26 November 2023. The Address is 131 Luong Nhu Hoc, Khue Trung ward, Cam Le Dist., Da Nang City.

We have already received many abstracts from delegates from USA, Philippines, China, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Iceland, and Vietnam, but we still welcome more submissions before the deadline expires on June 30, 2023. To submit your abstract, please visit our website (Submission – AsiaCALL – Asia Association of CALL) and follow the instructions. You can also find more information about the conference venue, keynote speakers, registration fees, and accommodation options on our website.

AsiaCALL is the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning, and its annual conference is a platform for teachers, researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of CALL to present their research findings and innovative ideas, engage in scholarly dialogue, and foster collaboration and networking. This year’s conference theme is “Artificial Intelligence and Critical Digital Literacies in Language Learning”, and it will cover a wide range of subthemes, such as AI, ChatGPT, Chatbot, Blended-learning, Mobile-learning, and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and engaging conference that explores the intersection of language learning and artificial intelligence. Submit your abstract now and join us at AsiaCALL2023 in Da Nang City!

The deadline for participation confirmation (registration) is 1st September 2023.

The conference fee for local and international participants:
Fee type	Participation	Participation & Publication (AsiaCALL Online Journal)	Participation & Publication (Proceedings of PAIC)
International participants/ presenters	100 USD	130 USD	130 USD
International students	50 USD	80 USD	80 USD
Vietnamese participants/ presenters	1.200.000 VND	1.890.000 VND	1.890.000 VND
Vietnamese students	600.000 VND	1.290.000 VND	1.290.000 VND

In order to pay for the conference fee:

For local delegates, the conference fee will be transferred to the following bank account:		For international delegates, please transfer the conference fee to the following account:
Chủ tài khoản: TRUONG DAI HOC NGOAI NGU - DHDN		Account name: TRUONG DAI HOC NGOAI NGU - DHDN
Số tài khoản: 2009 201 00 1192		Account number (USD): 2009 201 00 1192
Ngân Hàng: Ngân hàng Nông nghiệp và phát triển nông thôn Việt Nam – Chi nhánh Chợ Mới, Nam Đà Nẵng		Bank name: Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development – Cho Moi Branch
Địa chỉ: 304 Trưng Nữ Vương, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam		Bank address: 304 Trung Nu Vuong Street, Da Nang, Viet Nam
Nội dung chuyển khoản: AsiaCALL20-Họ tên-Đơn vị		SWIFT code: VBAAVNVX Content: AsiaCALL20-Full name – Affiliation

For International registration, we prefer Paypal transaction: asiacallconference@gmail.com

 Important Deadlines:

Abstract Submission: 30 June 2023 30 July 2023

Notification of acceptance: 15 July 2023 to 30 July 2023  1 -10 August 2023

Presenter Registration: 1 September 2023

Full paper submission: 15 – 25 September 2023 - 5 October 2023

PowerPoint/Video Submission: 10 November 2023

Conference Dates: 25-26 November 2023

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us through asiacallconference@gmail.com or Tel: (+84) 967 989560 (Ms. Phan Thi Yen).

Best regards!

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Dear beloved colleagues,

We want to express our sincere gratitude to the teachers, educators, and researchers from 18 different countries who attended the 19th AsiaCALL International Conference hosted by the Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), Ha Noi, Vietnam. The success of that conference has inspired us to host the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference (AsiaCALL2023), which will take place at University of Foreign Language Studies, The Da Nang University, Da Nang City, Vietnam on 25-26 November 2023. The Address is 131 Luong Nhu Hoc, Khue Trung ward, Cam Le Dist., Da Nang City.

This year's conference will focus on "Artificial Intelligence and Critical Digital Literacies in Language Learning" and will provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their insights and experiences on this important topic. The conference will feature keynote speakers who are leading experts in the field of AI and language learning, as well as a variety of sessions, workshops, and poster presentations that cover a wide range of subthemes.

The AsiaCALL International Conference 2023 is open to all interested in applying AI, ChatGPT, Chatbot, Blended-learning, Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Mobile-learning... and digital literacies in language learning, including researchers, teachers, administrators, and policymakers. The conference is an ideal platform to explore the latest developments in the field, share best practices, and forge collaborations with colleagues from around the world.

Submit your abstract now, and don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic and engaging conference at University of Foreign Language Studies, The Da Nang University, Da Nang City, Vietnam, on 25-26 November 2023, that explores the intersection of language learning and artificial intelligence. We look forward to seeing you there!

Aims & Scope

The 20th AsiaCALL International Conference will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of CALL, especially the GPT AI, and will have a positive impact on language teaching and learning practices in Asia and beyond.

1. To provide a platform for teachers, researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) to share their knowledge and experiences, present their research findings and innovative ideas, and engage in scholarly dialogue.

2. To foster collaboration and networking among professionals in the CALL community, including academics, industry experts, and policymakers, and encourage the exchange of best practices and emerging trends in the field.

3. To explore the current state of technology integration in language teaching and learning, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, virtual and augmented reality, mobile devices, and online platforms, and their impact on language education.

4. To address the challenges and opportunities of teaching and learning languages in diverse cultural and linguistic contexts, including the use of CALL to support multilingualism, intercultural communication, and global competence.

5. To contribute to the advancement of research in the field of CALL and enhance the quality of language teaching and learning through the dissemination of research findings, theoretical frameworks, and innovative pedagogical practices.

6. To raise awareness about the potential benefits and challenges of using AI and digital technologies in language education and to foster discussions on ethical and social issues related to the use of technology in language learning.

Theme:

Artificial Intelligence and Critical Digital Literacies in Language Learning

Subthemes:

AI for Language Learning

AI and Language Teacher Education: Preparing Teachers for the Digital Age

AI, Chatbots and Language Learning

Game-Based Language Learning and AI

The Use of AI for Assessment and Feedback in Language Learning

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning

Learner Autonomy and AI for Language Learning

Online and Distance Language Learning

Intercultural Competence in Language Learning

Language Learning for Specific Purposes

Languages & Linguistics

Computer-Assisted Language Learning

Blended and online language learning

Important dates:

Abstract submission: 25 February 2023 – 30 June 2023

Notification of acceptance: 15 July 2023 to 30 July 2023

Participation confirmation/registration: 1 September 2023

Full paper submission: 15 September 2023

Conference Dates: 25-26 November 2023

Conference Proceedings

Conference proceedings will be published in the AsiaCALL Online Journal or the Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference.  Alternately, the authors can choose to publish their papers in the Atlantis Press, part of Springer Nature, (with a separate publication fee of 189USD/paper).

Keynotes & Featured Talks

Presidential Keynote

Professor Dr. Andrew P. Lian

Professor of Foreign Language Studies, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam; Professor Emeritus, University of Canberra, Australia; President of AsiaCALL, the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language-Learning, a research and professional association focusing on the uses of technology to enhance second/foreign language learning in Asian contexts.
Biodata: (Orcid) (Scopus) https://andrewlian.com/new/index.php/resume/

Larry Chong Keynote Address

Professor Dr. Hayo Reinders

Dr. Hayo Reinders (www.innovationinteaching.org) is a TESOL Professor and Director of the doctoral programme at Anaheim University in the USA. He is also Professor of Applied Linguistics (Adjunct) at King Mongkut's University of Technology, Thonburi, Thailand. Professor Reinders is Editor of the journal Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching (SSCI/Scopus Q1) (published by Taylor & Francis) and edits a book series on “New Language Learning and Teaching Environments”. He founded the Institute for Teacher Leadership. His interests are in teacher empowerment, learner autonomy, and educational technology.  
Biodata: Orcid ID, Scopus ID, Google Scholar

Keynote Address 2

Dr. Dung Quoc Nguyen, Van Lang University

Dr. Dung Quoc Nguyen received the B.Eng. degree from the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Vietnam, in 2003, the M.Eng. degree from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, in 2010, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, in 2022. He has over 15 years of experience in leadership at a variety of academic and industrial projects in software engineering and data science. He is currently a lecturer at Van Lang University, Vietnam. His research interests include natural language processing, data science, deep learning, and evolutionary computation.

Keynote Address 3

Associate Professor Dr. Sandro Barros, Michigan State University

Sandro R. Barros is an Associate Professor in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education program at Michigan State University. His academic research traverses the fields of the Humanities and Social Sciences to study multilingual development, culture, and language politics across K-16 schools and other sites of cultural production. He is the author of Paulo Freire and Multilingual Education (with Luciana C. de Oliveira, Routledge) and The Dissidence of Reinaldo Arenas (with Rafael Ocasio and Angela L. Willis, University of Florida Press) (Orcid) (Scopus)

Keynote Address 4

Dr. Ania Lian, Charles Darwin University, Australia

Senior Lecturer in Education, College of Education, Charles Darwin University, Australia, Vice-President of AsiaCALL Research and Innovation. Dr. Ania Lian is the Editor-in-chief of the AsiaCALL Online Journal.
Biodata: Orcid ID, Scopus ID
https://www.cdu.edu.au/research-and-innovation/higher-degree-research/find-supervisor/education-arts/dr-ania-lian

Keynote Address 5

Professor Dr. Robert Godwin-Jones, Virginia Commonwealth University

Professor Dr. Robert Godwin-Jones writes a regular column for the journal Language Learning & Technology (LLT) and regularly presents at major conferences in the field. Currently, he teaches principally in the areas of international studies and the German language, but he has considerable experience as an English language teacher abroad. He also directed the English Language Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He had hands-on technology experience through his own teaching and through workshops he has given, especially as the former Director of the Instructional Development Center at VCU.

Presentation title: In an AI world, why learn another language?

Pre-conference workshop: Language teacher preparation for an AI world

Featured Talks (Workshop)

Featured Talk 1

Assoc. prof. dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu

Associate Professor. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu is currently Vice-President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology (HUFLIT), and Chairman of STESOL founded by Association of Vietnamese Universities and Colleges. With training experience from more than 25 countries, his main expertise is building digital transformation competency and providing consultation services to higher education institutions and businesses across Vietnam. He won Vietnam Technology Innovation Award in 2012 and got recognized as Vietnam Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Master Trainer in 2014. His research interests include Computational Linguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, Computer Assisted Language Learning and ELT Methodology.

Workshop title: Hands-on with Python and ChatGPT: Empowering Language Education through AI

Featured Talk 2

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Long

Long V Nguyen, is currently Vice Rector in The University of Danang - University of Foreign Language Studies, where he has been working as a lecturer since late 90s. Recently, he has actively participated in various activities of National Foreign Languages Project as CALL specialist and VietCALL president. Long received his MA in TESOL Studies from the University of Queensland in 2005 and his PhD in Applied Linguistics (Specialized in Computer-Assisted Language Learning - CALL) at Massey University. Long has been Microsoft MIE and PIL since 2012 and received a number of outstanding grants for his contributions in research. He has published widely in the areas of educational technology and communication in foreign language learning and teaching, sociocultural perspectives in language education, digital literacy, collaborative learning, and language teacher education.

Workshop title: AI tools for language research: A Hands-on Practice for Apprentice

Featured Talk 3

Associate Professor Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

Assoc. Prof. Pham Vu Phi Ho, Ph.D., Assoc. Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Van Lang University, Vietnam. He used to be a Vice-President of Ba Ria – Vung Tau University, and Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of Van Hien University, Vietnam. Pham has published 63 research articles in both local and International Journals (ISI/Scopus-indexed), and 9 books and 3 course books used for undergrad students at HCMC Open University, VN, and one-course book was used for both the undergraduate and graduate level at Lourdes College, Higher Education Department, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. One coursebook was used to train Postgrad students (MA & PhD) in English Language Studies at Van Lang University and Tra Vinh University. He has international experience in teaching English at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand; especially, he worked as a Professor for Gyeongju University, South Korea, in 2014. He is the Vice President for Administrative Affairs of AsiaCALL and the managing editor of its Online Journal. He is now the Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of TESOL & Education. He is also an editor for the Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics (Scopus), and a peer reviewer for some international Journals indexed in ISI/Scopus such as Computer Assisted Language Learning, Open Sage, International Journal of Instruction... His main interests include Academic Writing, peer responses, translation, Teaching methodologies, and Technology-enhanced learning.

Workshop title: Use of ChatGPT to create Chatbot for English Practices

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In the news!

Dear beloved AsiaCALLers,

We are happy to inform you that Atlantis Press, part of Springer, has just issued the Proceedings of the 19th AsiaCALL2022. Congratulations to all those authors who have been waiting so long for this volume to come out. We also thank all presenters and participants who contributed their parts to make the AsiaCALL2022 successful.

You can see the online version from this link. 

https://atlantis-press.com/proceedings/asiacall-22

Google Book:

https://books.google.com.vn/books?id=tAm4EAAAQBAJ&pg=PR4&lpg=PR4&dq=10.2991%2F978-2-38476-042-8&source=bl&ots=GHZsW9Q-7s&sig=ACfU3U1Y9AVHbfRJ748uBuv0LRJd-vd7bw&hl=vi&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFyKCLlbb-AhWlmlYBHbfvAbYQ6AF6BAgIEAM&fbclid=IwAR3GMZLmSfSB20u6gidxc2t1dVgd72yXVxsPGYIolEnYTFoYTZROzCvvAs4#v=onepage&q=10.2991%2F978-2-38476-042-8&f=false

The 20th AsiaCALL International Conference (AsiaCALL2023) will be held this year at Da Nang City, University of Foreign Language Studies, The Da Nang University, Da Nang City, Vietnam, on 25-26 November 2023. The Theme for the conference this year is Artificial Intelligence and Critical Digital Literacies in Language Learning.

Joining this conference, you will have opportunities to take part in wonderful talks from valuable keynote and plenary speakers and get involved in plenty of workshops to learn experiences from those who have been employing ChatGPT, Python codes, or other forms of AI tools to improve research and language teaching.

We invite you to submit your abstract to the website link: https://asiacall.info.

We wish to see you all in November at the 20th AsiaCALL International Conference.

Thank you very much

On behalf of the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (AsiaCALL)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

Vice President for Administrative Affairs

Best regards!

Note: For any inquiries regarding registration, payments, or general conference information, please feel free to contact our conference secretariat at oric@ufl.udn.vn or Tel: (+84) 967 989560 (Ms. Phan Thi Yen)