The 6th Psychology of Language Learning Conference, PLL6

“Positive Vis-à-Vis Negative and Beyond”

The 6th Psychology of Language Learning Conference, PLL6
May 22nd–24th, 2026 
(Pre-conference events, May 21st, 2026)

Shantou, Guangdong, China

We are pleased to announce that The Psychology of Language Learning Conference, PLL6 is calling for proposals. It will be held at Shantou University, China, from May 21st to 24th, 2026. 

PLL6 seeks to convene scholars from around the world, providing a platform to share insights and research on the pivotal role of psychology in language learning and teaching. Click here to learn more about submitting a proposal.

The conference theme of the PLL6 conference to be hosted in Shantou University, China has been announced as is “Positive Vis-à-Vis Negative and Beyond.” This theme highlights the growing scholarly interest in unpacking various dichotomies (e.g., positive versus  negative, proactive versus reactive, and teaching versus learning) in the field of psychology of language learning. A noticeable  preference for dialectical perspectives over dichotomous ones facilitates a deeper exploration into the complexity of relationships between variables and the constant flux of their interconnections. This perspective is particularly reflected in the Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST; Larsen-Freeman & Cameron, 2008), which has served as an important theoretical lens for revealing the dynamic configurations of learner and teacher psychology and their impact on language learning, teaching, and communication.

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