by LiLT SIG Comment Closed

Japan Writers Conference 2026

November 14-15, Lakeland University Japan

Call for Proposals
Submit your proposal for JWC 2026 before slots fill up! Each of our three tracks — poetry, fiction/nonfiction, and miscellany — accepts only 30 proposals.

Deadline: July 8, 2026 (18:00 JST)
New presenters are especially welcome!

SUBMIT HERE

Important Dates
 July 8: Proposal submissions closed
 Late July: Decision notified to all submitters
 Late August: Program announcement
 September 1: Dinner registration open
 October 17: Dinner registration closed

*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *

JALT PanSIG 2026 “Building Language Competencies Through Community”

Chukyo University, Nagoya May 23 – 24, 2026 | Saturday – Sunday

 Call for Presentation Proposals

The call for vetted presentation proposals is open December 15, 2025 – January 18, 2026.

*Please carefully read the PanSIG 2026 call for presentations for full details on submitting a presentation proposal. 
**Submissions are made through the JALT event platform. 

The JALT PanSIG 2026 Conference will take place from May 23rd to 24th, 2026, at Chukyo University in Nagoya. It will be a face-to-face event. The theme for PanSIG 2026 is “Building Language Competencies Through Community. ” As usual, the event is planned, organized, and hosted together with JALT’s more than 30 special interest groups, or SIGs. Last year’s PanSIG was a call to turn knowledge into action and explored the role of agency and autonomy in language learning. This year we are focusing on how language learning communities can be active and build real-world competencies. The theme “Building Language Competencies Through Community” highlights the vital role of collaboration in fostering effective language education. This conference will focus on three interconnected areas:

(1) professional development for teachers,
(2) supporting students in developing practical, real-world competencies, and
(3) the role of communities of practice in enhancing teacher and learner development within diverse contexts.

We will explore how professional development initiatives can empower young and emerging teachers by equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and networks needed to thrive. At the same time, we will emphasise innovative, learner-centered approaches that build students’ practical language competencies and prepare them for meaningful communication beyond the classroom. Central to this vision is the creation of inclusive, multilingual communities of practice, where teachers, learners, and stakeholders collaborate across languages and cultures to share expertise and cultivate mutual growth. By strengthening professional pathways, practical skills, and relational ties, the conference aims to support the development of more equitable and connected language learning communities for the future.

The call for presentation proposals for the 25th JALT PanSIG Conference is open to both JALT and non-JALT members in Japan or overseas.

·      We especially encourage first-time presenters.
·      Proposals should reflect the conference theme and relate to the research area of a specific JALT Special Interest Group (SIG). For more information on individual SIGs, see the JALT page at https://jalt.org/main/groups.
·      Abstracts regarding research items or projects which are still incomplete at the time of submission are also welcome.
·      Abstract writing workshops are held periodically and open to JALT members and non-members; check our website and social networks for dates.
·      We accept submissions in English and Japanese, as well as French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, and Spanish. For proposals not written in English, we request a shorter English description for vetting purposes. Please also suggest two potential reviewers familiar with the language of your submission.

*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *

Journal of Literature in Language Teaching

Call for papers

Editorial Policy

The Journal of Literature in Language Teaching, the refereed research journal of the Literature in Language Teaching (LiLT) Special Interest Group, invites research articles and research reports on using literature in language classrooms in Japanese and mainly Asian contexts. Submissions from international contexts are accepted based on overall interest and applicability to the journal’s readership. Further details can be found at liltsig.org.

The editors encourage submissions in eight categories:

(1) FEATURE ARTICLES: Full-length articles (Feature Articles, FA), detailing research or discussing theoretical issues. Between 2500-4000 words.
(2) LITERATURE IN PRACTICE: Slightly shorter, more directly practical than Feature Articles. Descriptions of how teachers use literature in their classes. Explain clearly so other teachers can readily apply. 2000-3000 words.
Note: On occasion, select “My Share” style activities of how literature was used or advanced in your lessons may also be accepted (see [8] below).
(3) Interviews with SIG members: about themselves, their ideas and their teaching experiences using literature. Maximum 2500 words.
(4) Write-ups by presenters themselves of their recent presentations (format somewhat akin to proceedings.
(5) Conference reports by attendees at literature-themed events.
(6) Comments on previously published LiLT Journal articles ( Talk back ).
(7) Book and media reviews ( Reviews ).
(8) “My Share” description of original, effective activities for promoting literature.
 
 
Articles should be written for a general audience of language educators; therefore, statistical techniques and specialized terms should be clearly explained.

*Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy of references and reference citations. We accept submissions at any time. Contact the journal editor for information about the next issue.

Email: liltjournaleditor@gmail.com

Style

With slight modifications, this journal follows the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition. We recommend that authors consult recent copies of this journal for examples of documentation and references. For consistency, please use American punctuation conventions. Carefully formatted submissions in Pages, MS Word or Libre Office are all acceptable.