The 7^th International ELT and Applied Linguistics Conference 3-4 May 2025

          Department of English Education

     Tribhuvan  University,Kirtipur

 Kathmandu,Nepal

Theme: Changing Ecology in Language Education: Research, Innovations and Applications

                                Venue: Department of English Education, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.

    Date: 3-4, May 2025 (Baisakh 20-21, 2082)

                                                   Proposal submission Deadline: 25 March 2025

                                                        Notification (Acceptance/Rejection): 30 March 2025

We are pleased to announce this call for Presentation Abstracts for the 7th International ELT and Applied Linguistics Conference. The theme of the conference is Changing Ecology in Language Teacher Education: Research, Innovations and Applications. This theme introduces the innovative and more accountable models in the fields of language teacher education, English language teaching and Applied Linguistics. Innovation is made possible through research and the integration of technology into approaches, techniques, activities, and materials used in teaching, learning, and assessment. The applications of the different models, designs and even theories provide firsthand experiences on what works best in the situated practices of ELT. Within the domain of language teacher education, both scholars and practitioners should anticipate innovation and maximize their efforts in its application. Research-based and technology-led applications, innovative approaches, collective actions, and a creative mindset contribute to the

changing ecology of language teacher education. We know that challenges arise constantly, and we must be prepared to address them by fostering a culture of inquiry. In this regard, the theme of the conference clearly sets the call for innovative and contextually adaptable models for language teacher education. The recent surge in language teacher education keeps teachers at the center of pedagogy who could configure the landscapes of teaching and professionalism. Recognizing the broader impact of this conference theme, we proudly invite abstracts from language educators, ELT practitioners, experts, scholars, researchers, English teachers, students, applied linguists, and policymakers from home and abroad. The exchange of knowledge, pedagogies, technologies, and possibilities, along with a spirit of transformation, will help reshape the practices of language teacher education and ELT that we aspire to improve.

Tuning with the theme and sub-themes of the conference, we have set the following purposes:

• Bringing the diverse local and global pedagogical practices in a single forum with a mega gathering of the English language practitioners and the applied linguists from home and
• Exploring recent approaches, models, and applications to enhance the vitality of language teacher education and English language teaching.
• Energizing the teacher potentials for teaching English in diverse socio-cultural and geo- political contexts.
• Enhancing the scholarly practices of English language teaching through the integration of the wider resources availed with us.
• Creating a good platform for sharing the recent trends and methods of English language teaching and issues on applied linguistics for both the experts and novice practitioners of
• Continuing the legacy of the Department in showcasing innovations, collaboration and motivation for the transformation of ELT pedagogies and practices.
• Providing a wide range of exposure to the professional development of the prospective teachers and language educators through variegated keynotes, plenaries, panels, feature talks, sessions and informal discussions.
• Promoting the issue-based discussions in ELT and Applied Linguistics to cater more opportunities for research and publication.
• Promoting academic culture through collaborative exchange of ideas and experiences, team working, academic caring and strengthening the voices for teaching.

 

 

Sub Themes

 

Dimensions of language teacher education Shifting roles of language teachers ELT policies, pedagogies and practices Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Teacher/learner autonomy Teacher identities, cognitions and beliefs Teacher learning and narratives Teacher/learner motivation & agency Social justice in ELT Language planning and policy Critical pedagogy Ideologies in ELT English as a medium of instruction Translanguaging Bilingual and multilingual education Critical literacy and pedagogy in language classroom Assessment for change Language teacher education and professional development Technology and language teaching and learning Emergency remote teaching/teaching English during pandemic Mother tongue    based multilingual education (MTBMLE) World Englishers/language varieties Literature and language teaching Linguistic landscapes Learning strategies English Teacher Professional development Mid-career teacher development Disabilities and the language learner Future of ELT Decolonizing ELT Social justice in ELT

Critical discourse analysis Teaching and testing Critical thinking in English language       teaching Intercultural approach to teaching English Learner diversity in EFL classroom Indigenous resources in teaching English Reflective practices in ELT Blending research in classroom learning Creative writing and assessment in ELT Feedback in teaching, testing and assessment Blended ELT: Prospects and promises ICT in EFL classrooms Decolonial perspectives in ELT Digital ELT for the new generation Teaching English in difficult circumstances The use of home language in EFL/ESL classrooms ELT in the South Asia: Promises, pedagogical issues and practices Well-being in ELT The flipped classroom English Teacher preparation Translation in ELT Agency and engagement in ELT Continuous assessment system ELT and   Applied    Linguistics    in Diversity English for Special Purposes English for Academic Purposes The role of local languages in English rooms The contribution of local languages and culture to a holistic 21st-century curriculum

 

 

Kind of Deliberations

• Keynotes
• Plenaries
• Feature talks
• Workshops
• Presentations

 

Key Dates:

Conference Date: 3-4 May 2025

Submission of Proposal (Deadline): 25 March 2025 Notification (Acceptance/Rejection): 30 March 2025

Proposal Submission

Venue: Department of English Education, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Proposals for individual presentations and panels must be received by 25 March 2025.

Individual presentation (30 mins.) Group/Workshop (50 mins.)

Panel: (1 hour)

Proposal format

Title: Maximum 12-15 words Abstract: 200-300 words Presenter bio: Maximum 50 words

Submit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaOCLHJ-9PLix73mOd1ZOOm4ViDRi4ydp5zFL5LNjiH_m5oA/viewform?usp=header

For Details, click: https://cdeetu.edu.np/conference/

Full conference paper submission for publication in Studies in ELT and Applied Linguistics,

Journal of the Department of English Education (after the event): May 25, 2025.