Special Issue Call for Papers: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and New Horizons in Language Education

Special Issue Call for Papers: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and New Horizons in Language Education

Special Issue Editor: Associate Prof. Dr. Ryosuke Minamiura Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan

Special Issue: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and New Horizons in Language Education

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday life and educational practices has profoundly transformed the field of language education. In particular, the widespread adoption of large language model-based chatbots (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) has introduced unprecedented possibilities: personalized learning pathways, instantaneous feedback, adaptive content generation, and enhanced multilingual interaction. While these advancements open exciting new horizons, they also raise critical questions regarding the evolving role of language teachers, the reliability of AI-driven assessment, ethical implications, and the risk of widening digital divides.

This special issue aims to explore the multifaceted impact of AI on language teaching and learning from an interdisciplinary perspective. It welcomes contributions that investigate both the theoretical underpinnings and practical implementations of AI across a broad spectrum—from multilingualism and heritage language education to inclusive practices, early literacy support, task-based learning with chatbots, teacher AI literacy, and the potentials and limitations of automated writing and speech evaluation systems.

Key topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

A) AI and Multilingualism

  • AI-Supported Multilingual Classroom Designs
  • The Role of AI in Heritage Language Learning
  • Chatbots for Second Language Acquisition
  • AI for Inclusive Language Education (Universal Design for Learning – UDL)

B) School-Level Inclusion, Coordination, and Special Support

  • AI for School-Wide Inclusion Coordination
  • AI in Early Literacy Instruction
  • AI Support for Students with Learning Difficulties

C) Pedagogy and Material Development in Language Teaching

  • AI-Assisted Writing and Genre Awareness
  • AI-Supported Adaptive Vocabulary Learning
  • Task-Based Learning with Chatbots

D) Teachers and AI

  • Language Teachers’ Beliefs and Attitudes Toward AI
  • AI Literacy in Language Teacher Education

E) AI in Language Skills Assessment and Feedback

  • AI for Reading Assessment and Motivation
  • AI and Digital Writing Development
  • AI-Driven Speech and Pronunciation Feedback
  • Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE): Potential and Limitations

Timeline

  • December 2026: Manuscript Submission Deadline
  • February 2027: Revision Request Decision by Special Issue Editors
  • April 2027: Publication of the Special Issue

We look forward to receiving your contributions!