PLL6: The 6th Psychology of Language Learning Conference Shantou University Shantou, China, May 21-24, 2026

Conference website	https://www.iapll.com/
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=pll6
Abstract registration deadline	April 30, 2025
Submission deadline	April 30, 2025

 

CALL FOR PAPERS PLL6

 

“Positive Vis-à-Vis Negative and Beyond”

The 6th Psychology of Language Learning Conference, PLL6

May 22nd–24th, 2026

(Pre-conference events, May 21st, 2026)

 

Shantou, Guangdong, China

 

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.

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.

Subthemes

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                  Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 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).