The Japan Association of College English Teachers (JACET)The 63rd JACET International Convention (Nagoya, 2024)

CALL FOR PAPERS
Theme: Examining the Role of English
Language Education in Higher
Education
Date:

August 28 (Wednesday)–30 (Friday), 2024

Venue:

Aichi University, Nagoya Campus
4-60-6 Hiraike-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi,453–8777, JAPAN1. Research areas
International Convention Theme, Applied Linguistics (Corpus Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Intercultural
Communication, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics, SLA, Sociolinguistics), Content-Integrated Approaches (CLIL, EAP,EMI,ESP, PBLT, TBLT), Digital Learning & Technologies (CALL, e-Learning, ICT, Mobile Learning), GlobalEnglishes (EIL, ELF, WE), Language Assessment, Learner & Teacher Development (Autonomy, Belief, Identity,Strategy, Teacher Education), Listening & Speaking, Materials Development, Program Administration (Curriculum,Language Policy), Reading & Writing, Research Methodology, Vocabulary & Grammar

2. Submission requirements
2.1 Presentation types(1) Research Paper: Presenting theoretical and practical research findings in the field of English education, focusing
on university English teaching and related disciplinesDuration: 25 minutes, including 5-minute Q&A(2) Case Study / Action Research: Presenting primarily on practical outcomes of university classes andcurriculum implementation
Duration: 25 minutes, including 5-minute Q&A(3) Symposium: Short presentations followed by a discussion
Duration: 90 minutes(4) Workshop: Practical activities on a specific subject
Duration: 90 minutes(5) Associate Member’s Presentation: Focusing on teaching materials for college English education, primarily
presented by the author(s), editor(s), or supervising editor(s)Duration: 25 minutes, including 5-minute Q&A
Note: Special Associate Member’s Presentation will be managed separately.(6) Poster Presentation: Presentations similar in content to (1) Research Paper or (2) Case Study/Action
Research. It is acceptable to present even without having results yet. Participants will use posters toshowcase their works, thereby engaging in discussions with attendees.
Duration: 60 minutes (the core presentation time)
Note: The content featured in the poster presentation is not eligible for submission to that year's Selected Papers.

2.2 Eligibility(1) Presentation Requirements
For both individual and group presentations, the primary presenter must meet either Condition 1 or Condition 2.
• Condition 1:Must be a JACET member and have paid the membership fee for the fiscal year 2024 (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025). Non-members should proceed with membership registration after acceptance(Please note that if the payment for the fiscal year 2024 cannot be confirmed, the presentation will becanceled).
To apply for membership, go to https://www.jacet.org/about_jacet/how_to_join_jacet/.
Note: For group presentations, the primary presenter must be a JACET member. Other presenters are notrequired to be JACET members.

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• Condition 2:Must be a member of an overseas affiliate association of JACET, which includes ALAK, CELEA,ETA-ROC, KATE, MELTA, PKETA, TEFLIN, and Thailand TESOL. Alternatively, must be amember (limited to those residing overseas) of any AILA affiliates (https://aila.info/about/organization/aila_affiliates/).
Note: In the case of a group presentation, if the primary presenter is a member of an overseas
affiliate association or AILA affiliates, all presenters must be members who have paid
their dues to either the overseas affiliate associations, AILA affiliates, or JACET.
Number of Abstract Submission
Limited to only one abstract submission per person (including group presentations). For Associate Member's
Presentations, it is limited to one abstract submission per company.
Note: Each individual may submit only one additional poster presentation for section 2.1(6) Poster
Presentation, in addition to submissions for sections 2.1(1) through 2.1(5).
Presentations must be unpublished works.
Presentations, including group presentations, must be conducted with all presenters in attendance,and proxy reading is not permitted. If you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances,
please contact the JACET office.
Submissions of presentations in English are encouraged.
All presentations should, as a general rule, be conducted by no more than five individuals.

2.3 Application Procedure–All applications must be completed online(1) Presentation Abstract:
300 words maximum for presentations in English
800 characters maximum for presentations in JapanesePresentation Title:
Please provide the title in English if the presentation is in English, and in Japanese if
the presentation is in Japanese.

Presentation Types:
Research Paper:
Should include the purpose, hypothesis, methods, results, conclusions, etc., ofthe research (submissions without results will be invalid).
Case Study:
Details such as the grade and number of students in the class being taught, theobjectives of the lesson, and the teaching procedures are necessary.
Symposium / Workshop:
Include the purpose and content, etc.
Associate Member’s Presentation:
Should include the purpose, hypothesis, methods, conclusions, etc., of the research. Ifreporting on a class using developed teaching materials, include details such as thegrade and number of students in the class being taught, the objectives of the lesson, andthe teaching procedures.
Poster Presentation:
Related to Research Paper, it should include the purpose, hypothesis, and methods.
Related to Case Study, it should include details such as the grade and number ofstudents in the class being taught, the objectives of the lesson, and the teachingprocedures. (Submissions without results will be acceptable.)Note: Your abstract will appear as is in the 63rd JACET International Convention (Nagoya, 2024) Book.
No replacements or corrections, including the title, are allowed. Do not include charts, graphs,
special characters or references in your abstract. Please see the guidelines and the sample on ourwebsite.
(2) Online Application Procedure:
1. Visit the JACET website (https://www.jacet.org/), navigate to “Convention” ≫ “2024” ≫ “Call forPapers,” and click on “Proposal Submission.”
2. Fill in all the required information on the presentation application page. In the case of a grouppresentation, only the primary presenter should complete the application.
3. Click on the “Submit” button only once.
4. Print the “Confirmation of Submission Email” that will be sent to the first presenter as proof of receipt.

2.4 Submission period
January 8 (Monday)–February 8 (Thursday), 2024 (11:59:59 p.m. JST)

3. Selection of Presentations
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to all applicants (to the primary presenter in the case ofgroup presentations) via email and on the website by the end of March. If you do not receive notification byApril, please contact the inquiry point. To present at the convention, the presentation participation fee (Preregistration) must be paid by May 24 (Friday), 2024.

4. JACET International Convention Selected Papers Vol. 11
Presenters are encouraged to submit a paper for the Selected Papers (the JACET International Convention SelectedPapers Vol. 11) after the convention. Guidelines for submissions will be announced at a later date (excludingposter presentations).

5. Participation fee for presentation
Presenters must pay the presentation/participation fees in advance.
Member * 1

JPY 10,000

Student Member

JPY 5,000

Non-member * 2

JPY 15,000

Student non-member * 3

JPY 5,000* 1 A member refers to either a JACET member, a member of an overseas JACET affiliate (ALAK, CELEA,ETA-ROC, KATE, MELTA, PKETA, TEFLIN, and Thailand TESOL), or a member of AILA affiliates(overseas residents only).
* 2 Non-members cannot be the first presenter/the first author.
* 3 Student non-members must submit a document signed by their supervisor.

6. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding presentation applications, please contact us by email at convention@jacet.org by February 1(Thursday). Inquiries received after this date may not receive a response before the application deadline.
Telephone inquiries to the JACET Office can only be received between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.