6th International Conference on Psychology of Language Learning Held at STU
By STU News
International ConferencePsychology of Language LearningPLL6
The 6th International Conference on the Psychology of Language Learning (PLL6) is being held at Shantou University from May 20 to 24, 2026. The conference brings together scholars and educators from around the world for keynote speeches, symposia, workshops, paper presentations, and poster sessions.
Conference Theme
Positive Vis-à-Vis Negative and Beyond
Keynote Speakers
| Speaker | Institution |
|---|---|
| Sarah Mercer | University of Graz, Austria |
| Jean-Marc Dewaele | University College London, UK |
| Shaofeng Li | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Miroslaw Pawlak | Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland |
| Lawrence Jun Zhang | University of Auckland, New Zealand |
| Li Chengchen | Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
| Peng Jian’e | Shantou University |
Conference Scope
The program features 7 keynote speeches and over 200 presentations, posters, workshops, and symposia covering:
- Psychology of language learners and teachers (cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, behavior, and well-being)
- Positive language education
- Dynamic interaction between individuals and contexts
- Building positive institutions for language education
- Technology-enhanced language teaching and its psychological impact
- Innovative research methods in teacher and learner psychology
- Bridging theory, research, and teaching practice
Schedule
| Date | Program |
|---|---|
| May 20–21 | Registration |
| May 21 | Workshops (East Coast Campus) |
| May 22–24 | Main Conference (White Swan Hotel Shantou Sea View Hall & East Coast Campus Building E) |
Source: STU OA Notice (College of Liberal Arts)