Date: October 18-20, 2024
Location: Beijing Language and Culture University
Forum Format: Main Forum,Sub-forums,Buletin Boards
This interdisciplinary forum invites scholars and graduate students from fields such as cognitive neuroscience, psychology, computer science, linguistics, international Chinese education, and foreign language education.
I. Themes
II. Organizers
Center for the Cognitive Science of Language (CCSL), Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
Key Laboratory of the 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 Jianqin Wang, Beijing Language and Culture University
Co-chair: Professor Jiahong Gao, Peking 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
Topic 1: Second Language Acquisition Based on Cognitive Theory
Topic 2: Cognitive Processing and Mechanisms of Language Acquisition
Topic 3: Cognitive Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Topic 4: Second Language Acquisition Theory and International Chinese Language Teaching
Topic 5: Children's Language Abilities and Cognitive Development
Topic 6: Sociocultural Theory of Mind and Educational Neuroscience
Sub-Forum 2: Language Cognitive Neuroscience
Topic 1: Large Language Model and Cognitive Neuroscience
Topic 2: Fundamental Theory Research in Language Cognitive Neuroscience
Topic 3: Bilingual/Multilingual Processing and Cognitive Neural Mechanisms
Topic 4: Cognitive Neural Mechanisms of Language Processing in Special Populations
Topic 5: Neural Plasticity and Language Development
Topic 6: Cognitive Neuro-Mechanisms of Second Language Acquisition
Topic 7: Social Cognitive Neuroscience Research
VI. Forum Experts (Continuously Updated)
Experts |
University |
Prof. James Lantolf |
Beijing Language and Culture University
Pennsylvania State University |
Prof. Matthew Poehner |
Pennsylvania State University |
Prof. Boping Yuan |
University of Cambridge
Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
Prof. Shuai Li |
Georgia State University |
Prof. Pedro M Paz-Alonso |
Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language |
Prof. Urs Maurer |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Prof. Anna Papafragou |
University of Pennsylvania |
Prof. Anna Ivanova |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
Prof. Friedemann Pulvermuller |
Freie Universität Berlin, Germany |
Prof. Guillaume Thierry |
Bangor University, UK |
Prof. Gasper Begus |
University of California, Berkeley |
Prof. Jijia Zhang |
Guangxi Normal University |
Prof. Minghu Jiang |
Tsinghua University |
Prof. Ruiming Wang |
South China Normal University |
Prof. Yuanning Li |
Shanghai Tech University |
Prof. Bingjiang Lv |
Changping Laboratory |
Prof. Taomei Guo |
Beijing Normal University |
Prof. Yang Zhao |
Peking University |
Prof. Jinqiao Zhang |
Jinan University, Huawen College |
VII. Conference Schedule
Time Schedule
Time |
Schedule |
October 19 Morning |
Keynote speeches |
October 19 Afternoon |
Sub-forum presentations |
October 20 Morning |
Keynote speeches |
October 20 Afternoon |
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.
※There will be 3 forms of report in the Fourm: (1) Main forum presentations (30minutes per person); (2) Sub-forum presentations (15 minutes per person); (3) Poster session (1 hour). Please indicate your choice of the latter two methods when submitting abstracts or full papers via email.
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 to clcb@blcu.edu.cn by 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
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. Please register and pay online by October 18. Participation is on a first-come, first -served basis for up to 100 attendees.
Payment Instructions:
XI. Notes
1. Working languages: English or Chinese. Please note: The Powerpoint presentation used for the showcase must be in full English.
2. Registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations.
3. Students include PhD, master’s, and undergraduate students; postdoctoral researchers are not eligible for student discounts.
4. Invoices will be issued electronically after the forum and sent to the specified email addresses.
XII. Contact Information
For forum-related inquiries, please contact Miss Ren,
Email: 111center@blcu.edu.cn
Phone: 010-82303797Please check the Center for the Cognitive Science of Language website for updates:
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