About CLaSIC 
CLaSIC is a biennial conference organised by the Centre for Language Studies of the National University of Singapore, and aims to bring together academics, researchers and professionals from Asia and beyond for a productive and meaningful exchange of insights, experiences, views and perspectives on current and future developments in foreign language teaching and learning. The conference serves as a platform for participants to report on current research and practices in foreign language education and related disciplines. Since the inaugural conference in December 2004, CLaSIC has been a resounding success, drawing researchers and professionals from all over the world. Leading scholars in foreign language education, applied linguistics and second language acquisition have featured as keynote speakers, among them Anna Uhl Chamot, William Littlewood, Richard Schmidt, Elaine Tarone, Amy Tsui, Michael Byram, Claire Kramsch, Rod Ellis and Michael Levy. Six scholarly volumes with selected papers from CLaSIC 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014 have been published by the international publishing house, De Gruyter Mouton (Boston and Berlin). They are titled: Foreign Language Teaching in Asia and Beyond: Current Perspectives and Future Directions, Processes and Process-Orientation in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, Media in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, Perspectives on Individual Characteristics and Foreign Language Education; Culture and Foreign Language Education: Insights from Research and Implications for the Practice; and New Perspectives on the Development of Communicative and Related Competence in Foreign Language Education. 

Asia-Pacific Symposium for the Teaching of Asian Languages 

In 2008, CLaSIC hosted for the first time a symposium on Asian languages teaching jointly with the Australian National University. The symposium has since been expanded and involved further reputable partners such as the Arizona State University, City University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Hawai’i, INALCO, University of Madison-Wisconsin, RMIT University and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in 2010–2018. 

Sponsors

Information will be updated soon.

Organising Committee

Logistics

Registration

Abstract and Programming

Manager (Administration)

Conference Programme (to be updated)

Proceeding Papers

For full papers to be included in the digital conference proceedings (with ISBN), they must be formatted according to the specifications and style sheet here and then sent in Microsoft Word format (.docx) to clasic@nus.edu.sg by 31 October 2024.

Late submissions will not be included.

Call For Papers (Abstract only)

We invite submissions of papers (abstracts only) for the conference.

For a guide on how to navigate the UVENTS portal to submit your abstracts, please click here.

CLaSIC 2024 Publicity Flyer

The Conference publicity flyer can be accessed and shared from https://go.clasic.live/poster

Sub-Themes 

The conference will adopt the following sub-themes, but submissions on other topics may also be considered. 

1. Technological Paradigms, The Digital Shift, and Mobile Technologies
   Impact of AI, VR, mobile devices, and other emerging technologies on learning and teaching techniques.

2. Innovative Instructional Approaches, Curriculum and Materials Development
   Influence of 21st-century skills on pedagogy, student engagement, and transformative teaching; Community-based, Situated, and Project-Based Learning; Material design aligned with evolving needs of modern language education

3. Cultural and Language Diversities and Literacies
   Teaching and mastering languages in diverse cultural and linguistic landscapes

4. Language Assessment, Evaluation, Feedback
   Innovative assessment methodologies, their validity and reliability, and broader implications.

5. Learner Diversity and Challenges in Language Education
   Inclusivity strategies and their transformative potential; Diversity issues and the problems they pose in language instruction.

6. Teacher Education, Professional Development
   Contemporary practices, evolving roles, and responsibilities of modern language educators.

7. Research Methods and Approaches
   Exploring methodologies shaping academic research in language education

8. Emergent Themes in Language Education
   Topics shaped by past experiences, future expectations, and current disruptions in pedagogy.
    

Registration

• Regular price (from 1 October onwards): $570
• Early bird price (by 30 September): $490
• Discounted price for CLS part-time lecturers: $240

     To register, please click here.

Park Avenue Rochester 
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Lyf Hotel 
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About Singapore

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Singapore is a dynamic city with a population of about 5 million where you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture.

Weather

Average temperature is about 30 - 32 Degree Celsius, and most of the time you will have sunshine. It usually rains in December so it is advisable to bring along an umbrella.

Clothing

As Singapore is a humid country, it is advisable to bring light clothing. It is not considered rude if you do not wear a coat and wearing your normal working attire is considered proper. The air-conditioning in the conference venues might be cold and it is advisable to bring along a sweater or jacket.

You can find out more about Singapore from the following websites:

Transportation

Getting from Airport to City

Please click here for general information on getting from and to the Changi Airport.

Getting Around Singapore

Please click here for some general information.