학회·학술지

31st Annual Conference and Professional Development Workshop
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
June 18-20 (Thursday-Saturday), 2026
Call for Papers
Deadline for Submission: February 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2026
2026 AATK Conference Committee:
Program Chair: Angela Lee-Smith (Yale University)
Local Chair: Danielle O. Pyun (The Ohio State University)
Executive Committee: AATK Officers (Mee-jeong Park, Bumyong Choi, Sangbok Kim, Angela LeeSmith)
2026 Conference Theme:
Beyond Boundaries: Bridging Korean Language Education across
Disciplines, Careers, and Communities
In this era of dynamic transformation, Korean language education stands at the
crossroads of academic inquiry, professional purpose, and community engagement. The
2026 AATK conference theme, Beyond Boundaries, calls for innovative and inclusive
practices that transcend disciplinary silos and institutional limits, responding to the
evolving needs of learners, educators, and communities.
This year’s conference invites papers that explore how Korean language education can
be integrated with Korean Studies and other disciplines in the humanities and social
sciences, as well as with real-world applications in professional and vocational domains.
We encourage presentations that highlight how content-driven, purpose-oriented
instruction fosters deeper engagement, critical thinking, and meaningful connections.
We also seek abstracts that address diverse curriculum models, instructional practices,
and materials development—from general and heritage learner programs to Korean for
academic, business, law, medicine, and other professional purposes. Special attention is
given to collaborative models that bridge classroom learning with community partnerships
and institutional support structures.
Recognizing the critical role of educators, the conference welcomes proposals related to
teacher preparation, mentorship, faculty development, and cross-program collaboration.
Presentations that explore how Korean language programs can build sustainable,
inclusive, and community-connected ecosystems are particularly encouraged.
As we look ahead, the 2026 AATK conference aims to serve as a platform for sharing
bold ideas, forging meaningful collaborations, and envisioning the future of Korean
language and culture education—one that is interdisciplinary, purposeful, and rooted in
community.

Topics of Interest
In line with this year’s theme, we welcome a wide range of proposals that address the
following subtopics. These categories are provided as a guide, and proposals on other
relevant topics are equally encouraged:
▪ Curriculum and Content Integration
o Korean for academic, professional, or vocational purposes, including
advanced-level course design
o Curriculum that connects Korean language to Korean Studies and related
disciplines (e.g., literature, media, history)
o Content-based, theme-based, and task-based instructional models
▪ Inclusive Pedagogy and Learner Engagement
o Instruction for heritage learners and learners from diverse backgrounds
o Strategies for fostering identity development, belonging, and active
participation
o Culturally responsive and learner-centered instructional approaches
▪ Collaboration Across Programs, Institutions, and Communities
o Intra-institutional collaboration between language and subject areas
o Cross-institutional or regional curriculum and resource-sharing initiatives
o Partnerships with K–12 schools, local communities, and heritage
organizations
▪ Teacher Development, Resource Sharing, and Institutional Support
o Teacher training, mentoring, and professional development
o Shared instructional materials and collaborative projects among small
programs
o Institutional models that support sustainable program and faculty growth
We invite the submission of proposals and abstracts that discuss various aspects of
research and professional development in the field of Korean language education —
including those that address topics beyond this year’s theme. We encourage abstracts
from K-12 educators as we plan to reserve at least one workshop session for K-12
participants. Additionally, special awards will be given to graduate students who present
excellent conference papers. (Note: These awards will not apply to papers copresented with a faculty member.)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Presentation Categories
▪ Workshop Session (75 minutes including Discussion):
Practical sessions offering immediately applicable strategies in areas such as
program development, materials and resource creation, instructional techniques,
and assessment. interactive, hands-on engagement with participants is crucial.
Lecture-style presentations are strongly discouraged.
▪ Research-oriented Paper (20-minute presentation followed by 10 mins. Q & A):
Focus on empirical research in Korean language teaching and learning. Proposals
should briefly state the research question, method, and analysis, with most of the
session dedicated to findings and their pedagogical implications. Submissions must
include data or analysis and clearly connect to Korean education/program
development.
▪ Practice-oriented Paper (15-minute presentation followed by 10 mins. Q & A):
Focused sessions designed to showcase specific classroom practices. Rather than
offering broad theoretical discussions, these presentations emphasize concrete
instructional strategies, classroom-tested activities, and pedagogical techniques that
can be directly applied to Korean language teaching. This category is ideal for
sharing innovative, practical approaches that have proven effective in real teaching
contexts and may inspire adoption or adaptation by fellow educators.
▪ Poster Session (75 minutes including engaging discussion and Q & A)
Dynamic, informal setting for presenters to share their research or projects.
Participants engage in one-on-one or small-group discussions with presenters
during the designated period. Specific guidelines for poster format will be provided.
Note: If you are considering a poster presentation, please make sure to select
the “poster presentation” option when submitting your abstract for a
research-oriented or practice-oriented paper.

2. Abstract Guidelines
All submitted proposals will be reviewed through a double-blind process by a panel
of three referees. The guidelines below provide specific criteria for each proposal
type. Review them carefully before submission.
▪ Workshop Proposal
o Address current and continuing concerns of the Korean teaching field.
o Clearly state the workshop’s purpose and objective.
o Ensure content is relevant, substantive, and engaging.
o Include a viable procedure for audience involvement.
▪ Research-oriented Paper Abstract
o Clearly state research goals and relate them to existing studies.
o Base research on robust data.
o Define methods well and include solid analysis.
o Present substantive and informative results and discussion.
o Ensure relevance of research to Korean teaching.
▪ Practice-oriented Paper Abstract
o Address current and continuing concerns in the Korean teaching field.
o Clearly state the presentation’ purpose and objective.
o Ensure material is original and stimulating.
o Demonstrate material effectiveness.

3. Requirements for Abstract Submission
▪ Membership: The presenter or ALL co-presenters listed must be an
AATK member at the time of submitting an abstract.
▪ Conference Registration: All accepted presenters must pre-register for
the 2026 AATK conference by April 15th, 2026. Adding presenters’ postsubmission is not permitted.
▪ Session chairs: must register for the workshop and conference and be a
member of the AATK.
▪ Original material: All presentations must involve original materials, previously
unpublished and unpresented.

4. Length
▪ Maximum 500 words (English or Korean) + References or data limited to 250
words if applicable.

5. Submission Limit
▪ No more than one individual and one joint abstract, or two joint abstracts per
person.

6. Co-presenters Limit
▪ A proposal must NOT include more than 5 individuals.

7. Online Submission: Submit your abstract here . (Note: The online submission
portal will open soon. Members will be notified when it is available.)
For any inquiries regarding the conference program or abstract submission,
please contact the AATK 2026 Conference Program Chair, Angela LeeSmith, at angela.lee-smith@yale.edu