The 2024 14th International Conference on Languages, Literature and Linguistics, held in Tokyo, Japan, from November 23 to 25, 2024, marked a significant milestone in the conference's history. This edition attracted participants from 37 countries and regions, underscoring its global impact and the international appeal of the topics discussed. The conference has served as a key platform for the exchange of innovative ideas, research findings, and practices in education, particularly in the ever-evolving field of Languages, Literature and Linguistics.
Support for ICLLL 2024 was generously provided by esteemed institutions such as Otsuma Women's University, Yamagata University, Tokyo Healthcare University, all based in Japan. The Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, Portugal, also played a crucial role as a sponsor, further solidifying the conference’s international reach and credibility.
The conference received an impressive about 270 submissions from 40 countries and regions, showcasing the diversity and inclusiveness that ICLLL has become known for. The participating countries ranged from Japan, Canada, and the UK to countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East, reflecting the global nature of the event.
Our conferences aim to delve into the myriad facets of education and language studies. We are delighted to announce two enlightening keynote speeches by luminaries in their respective fields: Professor Hironori Washizaki from Waseda University, Japan, and Professor Katsuaki Suzuki from Kumamoto University, Japan. Their contributions will illuminate the overarching themes of ICLLL 2024.
Opening Remarks | Welcome Remarks |
![]() Prof. Hywel Evans, Otsuma Women's University, Japan |
![]() Prof.Jon Dron, Athabasca University, Canada |
The conference opened with the conference chair Prof. Jon Dron from Athabasca University, Canada, setting the tone for the discussions and highlighting the future of education and e-learning and offered a special thanks to the attendees for their unwavering support and significant contributions to the fields of education and e-learning research. Prof. Hywel Evans, Conference Local Chair from Otsuma Women's University, Japan, delivered the welcome remarks, expressing his gratitude to the co-organizers and warmly welcoming the experts and scholars attending the conference.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speech 1: Prof. Ryan Baker, University of
Pennsylvania, USA, presented "Human-LLM Partnership for
Qualitative Coding of Educational Data," exploring the
intersection of human expertise and large language
models in educational research.
Keynote Speech 2: Distinguished Prof.
Albrecht Classen, The University of Arizona, USA,
delivered his talk titled "The Quest for Love –
Literature as a Foundation for Life," examining the
profound impact of literature on the human condition.
Keynote Speech 3: Prof. Qing Li, Hong
Kong Polytechnic University, China, offered insights
into the future of education and technology, sharing his
expertise on educational innovation.
Keynote Speech 4: Prof. Jon Dron,
Athabasca University, Canada, presented "No Teacher Left
Behind: Surviving Transformation," discussing the
evolving role of educators in the digital age and the
challenges of transformation in education.
Invited Speakers (Onsite)
Invited Speech 1: Prof. Daniel Noemi Voionmaa,
Northeastern University, USA, presented "Spies, the
Archive, and Latin American Literature," exploring the
intersection of literature and history in the context of
espionage.
Invited Speech 2: Prof. Nuno Martins, Polytechnic
University of Cávado and Ave, Portugal, delivered his
talk on "Health Risk Communication: Design and Digital
Communication of Official Public Health Sources to Guide
Citizens in Pandemic Situations," emphasizing the
critical role of communication during health crises.
Invited Speech 3: Assoc. Prof. Mikie Nishiyama, Tokyo
Healthcare University, Japan, presented "Exploring the
Pedagogical Impact of Machine Translation on Foreign
Language Writing: A Qualitative Analysis," shedding
light on the transformative effect of technology in
language education.
Invited Speech 4: Assoc. Prof. Tomoki Sakakibara, Tokyo
Healthcare University, Japan, offered his insights on
"Reviving Latin: How Generative AI Transforms Classical
Language Learning," demonstrating the potential of AI in
the revitalization of classical languages.
Invited Speech 5: Dr. Qin Xu, The University of Tokyo,
Japan, discussed "Experimental Phonetic Research on
Chinese Yanbian Korean: Current Status and Issues,"
providing valuable research on the phonetics of regional
Chinese languages.
Invited Speakers (Online)
Invited
Speech 6:
Prof. Edwin P. Christmann (Slippery Rock University,
USA)
Title: A Meta-Analytic Investigation of CAI on
Mathematics Achievement
Invited Speech 7:
Assoc. Prof. Nobuyo Fukaya (Niigata Agro-Food
University, Japan)
Title: The Effect of Language Transfer in the Production
of the English Dative Alternation
Invited Speech 8:
Assoc. Prof. Yina Cao (Sichuan University, China)
Title: The Transformation of Value in Online Games Under
the Overlay of Business Models and Its Causes
Invited Speech 9:
Assoc. Prof. Chew Fong Peng (University of Malaya,
Malaysia)
Title: Teachers’ Perception of the Appropriateness of
Love Beach in the Malaysian National Secondary Schools
Invited Speech 10:
Dr. Mariam Mohamad (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
Title: Early Years Dyslexic Children with Mobile
Assistive Technology: Exploring The Implementation In
Malaysia and Japan
Invited Speech 11:
Dr. Jihong Ding (Hainan University, China)
Title: Automatic Recognition of Students’ Collective
Emotion and Their Relationship with Classroom
Interactions
Session Group Photos (Onsite)
The conference included twelve onsite technical sessions, covering a diverse array of topics like educational technology integration, language learning innovations, pedagogical methods, and assessment strategies. These sessions provided valuable insights into the practical implementation of the latest research findings in real-world educational settings.
Session Group Photos (Online)
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additional online sessions addressed emerging topics in
the global education landscape. These reports were
delivered virtually by academics and allowed for
interactive discussions with global participants.
Best Presentation Awards
Session 1 BP
LE1103
Immersive VR to Learn Empathic Communication
Presenter: Andi Talitha Rachmani Umar, Universitas
Indonesia, Indonesia
Session 2 BP
LE1054
Elcano: Enhancing Academic Pathways for Course Planning
& Career Alignment in Higher
Education
Presenter: Bella Yang & Dalia Victoria Mahidashti,
University of Toronto, Canada
Session 3 BP
LE4502
Politeness in Intercultural Encounters: A Case Study of
Thai Pre-Service Cruise Ship Crew
Presenter: Chariti Khuanmuang, Kasetsart University,
Thailand
Session 4 BP
LE4474-A
Voice Unheard: Exploring the Experiences of
International Students in English Medium Instruction
Presenter: Kexin Wang, The Education University of Hong
Kong, Hong Kong, China
Session 7 BP
LE1027-A
Inclusion through Personalization: Managing Quant
Anxiety with the Aid of Interactive Online Platforms
Presenter: Lolita T. Edralin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, China
Session 8 BP
LE1134-A
Assessing The Effectiveness of Outcome-Based Education
in Open and Distance Learning at
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Presenter: Marion Arnaiz Cresencio, Yehleen Cesca Merano
Patino, Melquisedec Kenzel
Ramirez Cruz, Polytechnic University of the Philippines,
Philippines
Session 9 BP
LE4508-A
Translator as Interactive Mediator in
Multi-modal/lingual Communication
Presenter: Leslie Bai, International College Beijing,
University of Colorado Denver, China
Session 10 BP
LE4530-A
From Text to Image: A Study of Creative Treason and
Visual Narrative in Film Adaptations of Masterpieces of
Foreign Literature
Presenter: Mi Zhou, Sichuan University of Media and
Communications, China
Session 11 BP
LE1039-A
Precision in Medical AI: Advanced Prompt Engineering of
Large Language Models and Real-World Applications in
Medical Education
Presenter: Charley Cai, University of British Columbia,
Canada
Session 12 BP
LE1025
Enhancing The Performance of Malaysian Library Websites:
A Comprehensive Analysis of Web Load Performance
Presenter: Mohd Faizal Bin Hamzah, Universiti Malaya,
Malaysia & Ron Ely Julian, Sabah
State Library, Malaysia
Online Session 1 BP
LE1052
Evaluation of Online, Hybrid and Face-To-Face Learning
Modes: Undergraduate Students’
Perceptions in the UAE
Presenter: Dina Tbaishat, Zayed University, United Arab
Emirates
Online Session 2 BP
LE1023
Assessing the Feasibility of Applying Eye Movement-Based
Techniques in College English
Education
Presenter: Jingqian GU, Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational
and Technical University, China
Highlight Moments