Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Djillali Liabès University of Sidi Bel Abbès
Faculty of Letters, Languages and Arts
Department of English
Didactics of English Language and Applied Linguistics Laboratory
Organizes a National Hybrid Conference entitled:
NEW DIRECTIONS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE DIDACTICS
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Conference Objectives:
- To encourage interdisciplinary research in EFL, Applied Linguistics, and cultural and literary studies.
- To promote teaching effectiveness and learning efficiency in higher education.
- To strengthen academic collaboration among teachers and students.
- To share recent scientific research developments.
Conference Tracks:
- Teaching communication skills and strategies.
- Adapting teaching and language assessment to emerging technologies.
- Emotional intelligence and successful language learning.
- EFL education landscape and innovative teaching and assessment practices.
- Teaching identity and dynamics of EFL pedagogy.
- Developing intercultural competence in literature classes.
- Teaching critical thinking in literary genres.
- Cultural identity and foreign language learning.
- Multilingualism and social identity.
- Language policy and English language teaching in foreign contexts.
- Critical discourse analysis in EFL education.
- World Englishes and global communication.
Conference Information:
Laboratory Director: Prof. Fawzia BOUHASS BENAISSI
Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Venue: Old Library (Second Floor), University Campus – SBA
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 16th, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Please send your submissions to:
dlala.nationconf2026@gmail.com