We are pleased to announce the 28th Annual Temple University Japan Applied Linguistics Colloquium. Please join us on Sunday, February 7, 2027, from 12:00 to 18:00 at the City Campus of Temple University Japan, in Tokyo for an exploration of current research into second language acquisition and pedagogy. The primary goal of this event is to provide a venue for both new and experienced researchers to present their work in a supportive atmosphere. The second goal is for researchers to be able to discuss research-related issues with one another in order to learn more about conducting high-quality educational research.
COLLOQUIUM LOCATION AND TIME
SCHEDULE
The colloquium will be held at the City Campus of Temple University Japan, in Tokyo. Registration will begin at 11:30. Presentations and panel discussions will begin at 12:00 and continue until 18:00. The address and contact information are as follows:
City Campus of Temple University Japan
1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku
Tokyo 154-0004
tel +81-3-5441-9842
For directions and a map to the site, visit our website: Maps and Directions New Tab
THEMES
Research in any area of foreign language teaching and learning (whether it be English or other languages) and second language acquisition.
TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS
Four types of proposals are considered:
- Reports on completed qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research. (20-minute presentation and a 5-minute question and answer period)
- Reports on works in progress. Such studies might still be in the planning stages, and therefore open to modification, or in the analysis stage. (20-minute presentation and a 5-minute question and answer period)
- “How to” presentations (e.g., How to conduct case study research, how to use a specific piece of software). (25 minutes or 55 minutes depending on the complexity of the presentation)
- Panel discussions in which 3-4 people present and discuss a particular issue in the field. (55 minutes)
Presentations can take place in person or online using Zoom.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Submissions should include:
| Information about the presenter(s) | Information about the presentation or panel discussion |
|---|---|
| • Names and affiliations of all presenters | • Title of the presentation or panel discussion (12 words max.) |
| • Full mailing address of the primary presenter | • 50-word summary of the presentation or panel discussion |
| • Phone numbers of all presenters | • 150-word abstract of the presentation or panel discussion |
| • E-mail addresses of all presenters | |
| • Indicate whether the presentation will be made in person or online using Zoom. | |
| • Indicate whether you will be using a Windows or Mac computer for the presentation |
Please submit proposals by Monday, November 2, 2026, to <tujtesol@tuj.temple.edu>. In the topic line of your e-mail write “Colloquium proposal.”
All submissions will be reviewed by a jury of Temple University Japan faculty; presenters will be notified of the jury’s decisions on or before Monday, December 7, 2026.
The final presentation schedule and presenter names will be posted on the TUJ Grad Ed website on or before Monday, January 18, 2027. If you do not want your name to appear on the website, please let us know when you submit your proposal.
SPECIAL FEATURED PRESENTATION BY DR. SACHIKO NAKAMURA
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Sachiko Nakamura will make a featured presentation at the upcoming TUJ Applied Linguistics Colloquium on February 7, 2027, from 14:00 to 14:55. Dr. Nakamura’s presentation is titled The “So What?” of Research.
ABSTRACT
Good research provides valuable empirical and pedagogical insights. While this may seem an obvious principle, achieving it is not as simple as it may appear, especially when confronted with the question: “So what?” Say, we have conducted a study and found that a particular task increases students’ enjoyment. So what? In a paper, for example, we argue, “Previous research hasn’t examined the relationship between grit and engagement.” So what? Does identifying a gap in the literature alone provide sufficient rationale for our investigation? The goal of this talk is twofold. The first is to inspire those interested in conducting research by challenging them with thought-provoking questions that can strengthen the theoretical and pedagogical contributions of their studies. I also draw on my own research to illustrate both effective and less effective approaches to addressing these questions. The second is to (educationally) entertain those interested in the pedagogical implications of research by showcasing some unexpected findings from my recent studies on task engagement and emotions. I then invite the audience to consider what these findings may mean for everyday teaching. Together, different perspectives and new ideas that emerge from this talk can contribute to our continued development as researchers and educators.
BIOGRAPHY
Sachiko Nakamura is an Associate Professor at the Center for English as a Lingua Franca at Tamagawa University in Tokyo, Japan. Her research focuses on language learner emotions, emotion regulation, and engagement. She is an Editor-in-Chief of The Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning and serves on the executive committee of the International Association for the Psychology of Language Learning. She is also an editorial board member of Language Awareness and Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching.
The Applied Linguistics Colloquium is organized by the Graduate College of Education at Temple University Japan.