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.
CLaSIC 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Centre for Language Studies at the National University of Singapore. Under the theme Beyond Borders: Language Education in the Era of AI, the conference invites critical reflection on the evolving landscape of language education, while reaffirming the central role of the human teacher in technology-mediated learning.
We warmly welcome our long-standing colleagues and friends, and we are equally delighted to greet those joining the CLaSIC community for the first time. We look forward to a meaningful exchange of ideas and perspectives across language, disciplinary, and educational contexts.
Themes
1. Pedagogy, Teachers, and AI
- Teaching design, human–machine interaction, teacher cognition, affect, and professional development
2. Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
- Curriculum design, materials/textbooks, assessment, and feedback (including AI-supported approaches
3. Learning Environments and Contexts
- Blended, hybrid, extended, informal, community-based, and technology-mediated learning spaces
4. Learner Development, Competence, and Identity
- Fluency, competence, engagement, agency, motivation, identity, and proficiency frameworks
5. Digital Literacy, Ethics, and Equity
- Critical digital literacy, access, inclusion, ethics, policy, and responsible AI use
6. Multilingualism and Global Perspectives
- Multilingual practices, mobility, intercultural communication, and international perspectives.