2019 9th International Conference on Languages, Literature, and Linguistics (ICLLL 2019)

Opening Ceremony

The ICEMT 2025 International Conference officially kicked off on July 29, 2025, in Osaka. The opening ceremony featured an inspiring address by Prof. Xabier Basogain from the University of the Basque Country - Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Spain. Prof. Basogain emphasized the transformative potential of technology in education, stressing how digital tools and emerging technologies are reshaping the way we teach and learn. He spoke about the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in addressing the challenges of modern education and shared his excitement for the discussions and exchanges that the conference would foster. Prof. Basogain concluded with a call to action, urging attendees to work together to leverage the power of technology for creating a more inclusive and effective educational future.

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Kuan-Chou Chen (Purdue University Northwest, USA)
Speech Title: Using Systems Thinking Approach for Improving Data Analytics Practice
Prof. Chen's keynote addressed how a systems thinking approach can enhance data analytics practices, especially in the educational context. His presentation focused on the effective utilization and management of educational data to make more precise and actionable decisions.

Prof. Juan Carlos Olabe (Christian Brothers University, USA)
Speech Title: Modern Education with a Computational Model of the Mind
Prof. Olabe explored the role of computational models in modern education, demonstrating how understanding the brain's computational processes can help design educational methods that align with cognitive principles, paving the way for more personalized learning.

Prof. Mario Barajas (University of Barcelona, Spain)
Speech Title: Building Digital Creative Capacities in Higher Education: Outcomes of The Docent Project
Prof. Barajas showcased the “Docent Project,” which aims to foster digital creativity within higher education. His presentation highlighted how digital tools can enhance creativity and how this can lead to transformative changes in higher education.

Assoc. Prof. Nailya Nurieva (Bauman Moscow Technical University, Russia)
Speech Title: The Author's World Picture in Children's Stories by Roald Dahl as an Aspect of Cognitive Linguistics
Assoc. Prof. Nurieva discussed how Roald Dahl’s children's stories offer insights into the author's worldview through the lens of cognitive linguistics. This talk provided a unique perspective on how language can shape children’s understanding of the world.

Prof. Sergey Avrutin (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)
Speech Title: Wave Interference, Entropy and the Speech Production / Comprehension Asymmetry
Prof. Avrutin delved into the relationship between wave interference, entropy, and the asymmetry between speech production and comprehension. His groundbreaking research introduced new theories in language cognition, expanding the boundaries of educational psychology and cognitive science.

 

Invited Speakers
 

Prof. Anja Pfennig (Applied University Berlin, HTW, Germany)
Speech Title: Making of - Successfully Planning and Implementing Peer-to-Peer Lecture Films
Prof. Pfennig shared her experience on successfully planning and implementing peer-to-peer lecture films, a project aimed at enhancing students' self-directed learning and collaborative skills, offering an innovative model for education.

Technical Sessions
The technical sessions throughout the conference showcased the latest research in education, focusing on a variety of cutting-edge topics such as digital creativity in education, computer-assisted learning, and the application of cognitive linguistics in teaching. Attendees actively participated in discussions, sharing successful case studies from different regions and deepening the interdisciplinary dialogue in educational technology.

Best Presentation Awards
At the end of the conference, the Best Presentation Awards were presented to researchers who made outstanding contributions in their fields. These awardees were recognized for their exceptional work in advancing educational innovation and technology, as well as for offering practical solutions that can be applied in real-world educational settings.

S1-BN2003
Using Padlet for Project-based Learning in DOCUMENTARY Filmmaking
Azrain Arifin
Sunway University, Malaysia

S2-BN2029
Investigating the Effect of Online Collaborative Learning on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Higher Education
Winnie W. M. Lam
The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

S3-BN2044
Promoting Student Engagement Using Flipped Classroom in Large Introductory Financial Accounting Class
Evelyn Mei Ling Wong
Sunway University, Malaysia

S4-BN0024-A
Voicing and Friction As Phonetically Distinctive Factors in The Fortis-Lenis Distinction of the Welsh Fricatives
Michał Baran
University of Szczecin, Poland

S5- BN2068-A
The Impact of Perceived Lecturers’ Self-Disclosure in Personal and Impersonal Facebook Account On Students’ Emotional Engagement, Students-Lecturer Communication Satisfaction, and Academic Performance
Padma Priya Pillai
Sunway University, Malaysia

S6-BN0028-A
Evaluating the Use of Drama Approach-based Educational Practice on Cross-Cultural Understanding and Inter-Lingual Communication
Yirong Zhao
Kyushu University, Japan