Date: October 18-20, 2024
Location: Beijing Language and Culture University
This interdisciplinary foruminvitesscholars and graduate students from fields such as cognitive neuroscience, psychology, computer science, linguistics, international Chinese education, and foreign language education.
I. Themes
·Language Acquisition and Cognitive Neuroscience
·Large Language Models and Cognitive Neuroscience
II. Organizers
·Center forthe Cognitive Science of Language(CCSL), Beijing Language and Culture University(BLCU)
·Key Laboratory ofthe Cognitive Science of Language, Ministry of Education, Beijing Language and Culture University
III. Forum Chairs
·Professor James P. Lantolf，Beijing Language and Culture University；Penn State University，USA.
·Co-chair: Professor Wang Jianqin,Beijing Language and Culture University
IV. Forum Highlights
·Inviting top scholars and emerging academics to present
·Focusing on the forefront of large language models and cognitive neuroscience
·Promoting interdisciplinary research in language acquisition and cognitive science
·Exploring bilingual brain and cognitive neuroscience, uncovering mechanisms of bilingual language cognition
·Utilizing various neuroimaging techniques to scientifically understand human language
·Empowering international Chinese education and foreign language teaching through brain science
V. Sub-Forum Topics
Sub-Forum 1: Language Acquisition and Cognitive Research
lTopic 1: Second Language Acquisition Based on Cognitive Theory
lTopic 2: Cognitive Processing and MechanismsofLanguage Acquisition
lTopic 3: Cognitive Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
lTopic 4: Second Language Acquisition Theory and International Chinese Language Teaching
lTopic 5: Children's Language Abilities and Cognitive Development
lTopic 6: Sociocultural Theoryof Mindand Educational Neuroscience
Sub-Forum 2: Language Cognitive Neuroscience
1.Topic 1: Large Language Model and Cognitive Neuroscience
2.Topic 2: Fundamental Theory Research in Language Cognitive Neuroscience
3.Topic 3: Bilingual/Multilingual Processing and Cognitive Neural Mechanisms
4.Topic 4: Cognitive Neural Mechanisms of Language Processing in Special Populations
5.Topic 5: Neural Plasticity and Language Development
6.Topic6:Cognitive Neuro-Mechanisms of Second Language Acquisition
7.Topic7:Social Cognitive Neuroscience Research
VI. Forum Experts (Continuously Updated)
·Prof.James Lantolf,Beijing Language and Culture University/Penn State University, USA
·Prof.Matthew Poehner, Penn State University, USA
·Prof.Boping Yuan, University of Cambridge, UK
·Prof.Shuai Li, Georgia State University, USA
·Prof.Pedro M. Paz-Alonso, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language, Spain
·Prof.Urs Maurer, Chinese University of Hong Kong
VII. Conference Schedule
Time |
Schedule |
October 19Morning |
Keynote speeches |
October 19Afternoon |
Sub-forum presentations |
October 20Morning |
Sub-forum presentations |
October 20Afternoon |
Keynote speeches |
※The schedule is subject to change,please refer to subsequent notices for the latest information.
VIII. Call for Papers
The forum welcomes abstract and full paper submissions from fields including language acquisition, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, large language models (LLM), and Chinese and foreign language teaching. Interdisciplinary works are especially encouraged.
Submission Guidelines:
·Abstract: 800 words or fewer
·Formatting: • Title: Times New Roman, size 14 • Authors: Times New Roman, size 10.5 • Affiliations: Times New Roman, size 9 • Abstract: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing • Keywords: Maximum 5, Times New Roman, size 12
·Full papers: Please follow standard academic formatting (details for full paper submission will be provided upon abstract acceptance)
·Language: [Specify accepted language(s), e.g., English and Chinese]
All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review. Outstanding papers will be considered for publication by a national-level publisher. Participation is confirmed upon payment of the registration fee.
Submission Process: Please send your abstract or full paper toclcb@blcu.edu.cnby September 30. The forum committee will review submissions, arrange presentations in appropriate sub-forums, and notify authors of the schedule.
IX. Forum Fees and Payment
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X. Forum Fees and Payment
1.Registration fees: • Students: 600 RMB (¥) per person • Faculty: 1200 RMB (¥) per person Early registration (before September 20): • Students: 400 RMB (¥) per person • Faculty: 1000 RMB (¥) per person
2. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.
3. Register and pay online by October 18. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 100 attendees.
Payment Instructions:
·Official payment platform:http://pay.blcu.edu.cn:8081/publish/p/3022024030017.html
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XI. Notes
·Conference languages: English or Chinese; presentation slides must be in English.
·Registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations.
·Students include PhD, master’s, and undergraduate students; postdoctoral researchers are not considered students.
·Invoices will be issued electronically after the forum and sent to the specified email addresses.
XII. Contact Information
For forum-related inquiries, please contact:
·Contact Person:MissRen
·Email: 111center@blcu.edu.cn
·Phone: 010-82303797
Please check the Center for the Cognitive Science of Language website for updates:
·Chinese website
·English website
Or follow the "Center for the Cognitive Science of Language" WeChat official account.
