2026 Graduate Student Academic Conference Call for Papers
Call for Papers
2026 Graduate Student Academic Conference,
College of Foreign Languages and Literatures, FJCU:
Interdisciplinarity, Innovation, and Sustainability in Literature, Culture, Language, and Technology
Organizer: College of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Fu Jen Catholic University
Co-organizers: College of Intercultural Studies, Kanto Gakuin University, Japan,
Graduate School of Humanities/ School of Humanities, Nagoya University, Japan,
Department of Chinese Studies, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
Conference Purpose
To promote academic exchange among graduate students from College of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Fu Jen Catholic University, College of Intercultural Studies, Kanto Gakuin University (Japan), Nagoya University Graduate School of Humanities/ School of Humanities, Nagoya University (Japan), and Department of Chinese Studies, Masaryk University (Czech Republic), and to deepen cultural understanding while fostering scholarly research, the College of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Fu Jen Catholic University will host the First Graduate Student Academic Conference in 2026.
The conference theme—“Interdisciplinarity, Innovation, and Sustainability in Literature, Culture, Language, and Technology”—responds to contemporary developments in the humanities that emphasize cross-disciplinary integration and sustainable development, including issues related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference aims to highlight the intellectual depth and humanistic concerns that the humanities contribute in an era shaped by rapid technological advancement.
Furthermore, the conference underscores the importance of transnational dialogue and comparative inquiry. Graduate students from Taiwan, Japan, and the Czech Republic are invited to engage in parallel analyses and in-depth discussions of shared research interests. Through this exchange across diverse cultural and academic traditions, participants are encouraged to reconsider the roles and meanings of the humanities in today’s technological age, reaffirm their core values, and explore new directions for interdisciplinary research enriched by multicultural perspectives.
Conference Themes (Issues may include, but are not limited to)
The conference examines the evolving orientations of humanities research, exploring how literature, culture, and language interact and expand within the contexts of globalization, digital transformation, social change, and educational innovation. In an era of rapid technological development, humanistic reflection and ethical awareness remain essential in guiding technology toward the common good and ensuring that innovation retains depth and empathy.
We welcome papers addressing the position of the humanities in the technological era, cross-cultural interpretation, and knowledge sustainability. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Interdisciplinary approaches to literary and cultural studies
- Linguistics, language education, and multilingual practices in contemporary societies
- Translation studies and intercultural communication
- Digital methodologies and pedagogical innovations in humanities research
- Humanities and sustainability (including cultural preservation, educational equity, and knowledge ecosystems)
Conference Information
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 08:30–17:00
- Venue: Fr. Giet Building, College of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Fu Jen Catholic University
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Please complete the abstract submission form. Abstracts should be written in English, not exceeding 300 words, and include up to five keywords.
- Submit your abstract to CFLLconference@gmail.com with the subject line: “Abstract for 2026 Fu Jen CFLL Graduate Student Conference – [Author’s Name]”
- For inquiries, please contact: (02) 2905-3718
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: Monday, March 16, 2026
- PPT submission deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 (Slides will be provided only to respondents and will not be posted on the conference website.)
Oral Presentation Format
- Format: In-person conference at Fu Jen Catholic University; partner universities in Japan and the Czech Republic will participate online
- Presentation Language: English (Japanese sessions may be added depending on submissions)
- Oral Presentation: 25 minutes per paper (20 minutes for presentation, 5 minutes for Q&A)
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