【Dubai PaLace】 Thương Hiệu Uy Tín Đẳng Cấp #2026

ICALLE 2026

The International Conference on Applied Linguistics and Language Education

Theme: Innovation, Language, and Sustainability in Global Education

Venue: Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 (Dubai Palace), Vietnam

Conference Dates: 1 August 2026

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The International Conference on Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ICALLE–ICSE 2026) hosted by School of Foreign Languages, Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 (Dubai Palace) in collaboration with INTI International University, Malaysia provides an international platform for scholars, educators, researchers, and policymakers to discuss emerging issues in language education in a rapidly globalizing academic environment.

The conference focuses on the role of English Medium Instruction (EMI) and English as a Second Language (ESL) in shaping the future of higher education worldwide. As universities expand English-medium programs and international collaborations, questions regarding pedagogy, language policy, technological transformation, and educational sustainability become increasingly important.

ICALLE–ICSE 2026 aims to foster scholarly dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration on how language education can contribute to innovation, global engagement, and sustainable development in higher education. ICALLE–ICSE 2026 invites scholars and educators from around the world to join us in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to explore how innovation, language, and sustainability can shape the future of global higher education.

CONFERENCE THEMES

Proposals are invited on topics related to the conference theme, including but not limited to:

1. English Medium Instruction (EMI) and Internationalization

• EMI implementation in higher education
• Institutional strategies for internationalization
• Multilingual approaches to EMI
• Teacher preparation and professional support in EMI contexts
• Student learning experiences and challenges in EMI programs
• Equity, access, and quality in EMI

2. Language Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Innovation

• Innovative pedagogical approaches in language education
• Task-based language teaching and communicative approaches
• CLIL and bilingual education
• Curriculum and materials development
• Differentiated instruction and learner-centered pedagogy

3. Artificial Intelligence in Education

• Generative AI in teaching and learning across disciplines
• AI-supported language learning and academic skills development
• Human–AI collaboration in classrooms
• AI literacy for students and educators
• Ethical and responsible use of AI in education
• AI and learner autonomy / self-regulated learning
• Teacher roles and identity in AI-mediated education
• Student engagement and perceptions of AI tools

4. Digital and Technology-Enhanced Education

• Technology-enhanced teaching and learning (beyond AI)
• Online, blended, and hybrid learning models
• Learning design in digital environments
• Virtual exchange and telecollaboration
• Digital literacy and digital pedagogy
• Emerging technologies (e.g., VR, immersive learning)

5. Assessment, Feedback, and Learning Analytics

• Innovative assessment practices in education
• Feedback strategies and feedback literacy
• Formative and summative assessment design
• Assessment in online and hybrid environments
• Learning analytics and data-informed teaching

6. Sustainability, Global Education, and Intercultural Competence

• Education for sustainable development (ESD)
• Intercultural communication and global competence
• Global citizenship education
• Sustainability in curriculum and pedagogy
• Language and education in global contexts

7. Language, Identity, and Inclusion

• Linguistic diversity in education
• Inclusive and equitable pedagogies
• Language and social justice
• Gender-inclusive language practices
• Identity construction in language learning
• Minority and heritage languages

8. Applied Linguistics and Language Studies

• Second language acquisition
• Discourse analysis and pragmatics
• Corpus linguistics
• Sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics
• Research methods in applied linguistics

9. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Professional Communication

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Workplace and professional communication
• Language for specific disciplines
• Needs analysis and curriculum design in ESP
• Communication skills for employability and global careers

10. Teacher Education and Professional Development

• Teacher identity and professional learning
• Teacher cognition and beliefs
• Professional development in digital and AI contexts
• Reflective practice and practitioner research
• Models of teacher training and capacity building

11. Language Policy, Planning, and Educational Governance

• Language policy in education systems
• Institutional language policies in higher education
• Multilingual education policy and implementation
• Governance and management in education
• Policy responses to globalization and digital transformation

12. Interdisciplinary and Emerging Topics in Education

• Language and communication in interdisciplinary contexts
• Education and digital economies
• Communication in global professions
• Multimodal communication and media discourse
• Innovation ecosystems in education

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

-          Accepted papers from the main conference will be published in the conference proceedings with ISSN.

       • Journal of Language Teaching and Learning Today 
• Journal of Technology Innovation and Learning Advance ment

-          Authors will also have opportunities to submit extended versions of their papers to:

• Vietnamese Journal of Educational Sciences (Special Issue)
• Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics (AJAL) (Scopus_Q4 - Special Issue)

-          Selected papers may also be recommended for submission to Scopus-indexed journals, subject to the journals’ independent peer-review processes.

       • European Journal of Education (Scopus_Q1)

ICALLE–ICSE 2026 Main Conference

(1 August 2026 – On-site)

Registration Includes

• Participation in the main conference sessions
• Conference materials and program booklet
• Publication of accepted papers in conference proceedings (ISSN)
• Coffee breaks and networking sessions
• Certificate of presentation or participation

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding submissions or participation:

Dr. Vo Doan Tho
Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026
📧 [email protected]

Dr. Priyadarshini Muthukrishnan
INTI International University
📧 [email protected]