Call for Abstracts: MICOLLAC 2027
The Organising Committee invites scholars, educators, practitioners and postgraduate researchers to submit abstracts for presentations related to the conference theme and tracks. Submissions drawing on diverse methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives are welcome.
We welcome abstracts reporting completed or ongoing empirical research, conceptual and theoretical papers, systematic reviews, case studies, and evidence-based practitioner contributions related to, but not limited to the following tracks and subthemes:
Track 1: AI, Technology and Digital Futures
• Humanising AI
• Learning with AI Systems
• E-learning, Online Platforms & Educational Tools
• Game-based Learning & Gamification
• Multimodality (digital, visual, embodied, platform-based meaning-making)
Track 2: Language, Society, and Justice
• Discourse Studies
• Multilingualism in Society (including code-switching)
• Translanguaging (theory, pedagogy, policy)
• Language, Linguistic Justice
• Language Planning, Policy & Governance
• Intercultural & Cross-cultural Communication
• Racial & Ethnic Equality (language, representation, power)
• Gender Identity & Expression (language, discourse, identities)
• Decolonising Language, Literature & Languages (revitalisation, rights, education)
Track 3: Ethics, Integrity, and Responsible Scholarship
• Ethics & Integrity in Language / Research / Publication
• Research Data Management
Track 4: Methods and Analytical Lenses
• Corpus Linguistics
• Digital / Mixed Methods in Language & Literary Studies
• Discourse (Im)politeness, Conflict Talk & Online Harm
• Language Disorders
• Psycholinguistics
Track 5: Teaching, Learning, and Professional Communication
• Second Language Acquisition & Literacy Development
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
• Language Assessment
• Activism & Pedagogy (critical, transformative education)
Track 6: Culture, Heritage, Literature, and Environment
• Cultural Sustainability
• Cultural Preservation (myths, epics, oral histories, folklore)
• Memory Studies in Literature
• Literary Urban Studies
• Urban Mobility Cultures
• Green Narratives / Environmental Humanities
• Posthumanism & Dystopian Literature
• Literature, Film, and Media
Track 7: Accessibility and Inclusion
• Disability in Language (communication, representation, policy)
Important Dates
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 May 2027
• Notification of Acceptance: Abstracts will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and authors will normally receive a decision within two to three weeks of submission.
🚀 How to Submit
All submissions must be made electronically through our official Abstract Submission Portal. Abstracts submitted via email will not be considered. The submission link to the portal is available on the Abstract Submission page of the MICOLLAC 2027 website.
Submitters are required to create an account and complete the online submission form before the submission deadline. Please refer to the Abstract Submission Guidelines available on the MICOLLAC 2027 website for detailed submission requirements and procedures.
MICOLLAC 2027 Abstract Submission Guidelines
1. Overview
All abstracts must be submitted electronically through the official MICOLLAC 2027 abstract submission portal. Authors are advised to read the following guidelines carefully before preparing their submissions.
1.1 Submission Deadline
1 May 2027
2. Abstract Submission Requirements
Each submission must include the following components:
2.1 Title of Submission
• The title should clearly reflect the focus, scope, and central argument of the proposed paper.
• Titles must not exceed 50 words.
• The submitted title will be used in the conference programme and related materials; therefore, authors should ensure that it is accurate and final upon submission.
2.2 Author Information and Affiliations
Authors must provide complete information for all contributors, including:
• Full name(s) of author(s), arranged according to the preferred order of appearance in conference materials.
• Institutional affiliation(s).
• City and country of affiliation.
• Email address of the corresponding author.
• Identification of the presenting author.
Please ensure that all authors who should appear in the conference programme are included during submission. Names omitted from the submission form may not be included in the final programme or author index.
3. Abstract Content and Format
The abstract should provide a concise overview of the proposed paper and demonstrate its relevance to the conference theme and/or subthemes.
Each abstract must:
• Be written in clear academic English.
• Not exceed 250 words.
• Present the focus, objectives, research context, methodology or approach (where applicable), and key argument(s) or expected contribution of the paper.
• Clearly indicate the significance of the research within the relevant field of language, literature, or cultural studies.
Authors are encouraged to avoid general descriptions and ensure that the abstract communicates the specific contribution of the proposed presentation.
4. Discipline and Subtheme Selection
Authors must select the discipline that best represents their submission:
• Language
• Literature
• Culture
Authors must also select the most relevant conference subtheme. Where a submission engages with multiple areas, authors should select the subtheme that most closely corresponds to the paper’s central argument, research focus, or methodological approach.
The selected discipline and subtheme will assist the MICOLLAC 2027 Committee in organising the review process and programme structure.
5. Keywords
Authors must provide up to 5 keywords that represent the main concepts, approaches, themes, or areas of study addressed in the submission.
Keywords should:
• Be separated by commas and arranged in alphabetical order.
• Capitalise the first letter of each keyword.
• Reflect specific concepts relevant to the research.
Example:
Archetypal Criticism, Carl Jung, Ecocritical Psyche, Hydrological Landscapes, Sea Folklore
6. Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
In support of Universiti Putra Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability and impactful research, MICOLLAC 2027 invites authors to identify any relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) connected to their research.
Authors may select one or more SDGs that best correspond with the focus, outcomes, or broader implications of their submission.
You may read more on SDGs here: Sustainable Development Goals | United Nations Development Programme
7. Presentation Format
Authors must indicate their preferred mode of presentation during submission (Oral Presentation / Poster Presentation)
The final presentation format will be confirmed by the MICOLLAC 2027 Committee.
8. Author Biodata
8.1 Corresponding Author/Presenter Biodata
The presenting author must provide a brief biodata for inclusion in conference materials.
The biodata should include:
• Current institutional affiliation.
• Research interests.
• Relevant academic or professional expertise.
The biodata should not exceed 80 words.
8.2 Co-author Biodata
Where applicable, co-authors should provide individual biodata in separate paragraphs, with each biodata entry not exceeding 80 words.
9. Review and Selection Process
All submitted abstracts will undergo a review process by the MICOLLAC 2027 Committee.
Submission of an abstract does not guarantee acceptance for presentation. The corresponding author will be notified of the outcome (accepted or declined) via email.
Authors will be notified of the outcome of their submission on a rolling basis, typically within 2–3 weeks after submission.
The MICOLLAC 2027 Committee reserves the right to:
• Request revisions or clarifications before acceptance.
• Reject submissions that do not comply with the submission guidelines.
• Reject submissions that fall outside the conference theme.
• Revoke acceptance for submissions containing inappropriate or unsuitable content.
• Suggest an alternative presentation format where appropriate (e.g., changing an oral presentation to a poster presentation).
10. Author Confirmation and Publication Permission
By submitting an abstract, authors confirm that:
• The submission has been approved by all listed authors.
• At least one author will register and attend MICOLLAC 2027 to present the accepted paper.
• Permission is granted for accepted submissions to be published in MICOLLAC 2027 electronic and/or printed conference materials.
11. Submission Checklist
Before submitting, authors should ensure that:
☐ The title is within the 50-word limit.
☐ The abstract does not exceed 250 words.
☐ The appropriate discipline and subtheme have been selected.
☐ Five keywords have been provided in alphabetical order.
☐ Author names and affiliations are complete and correctly entered.
☐ Presenter information has been identified.
☐ Author biodata does not exceed 80 words.
☐ All authors have approved the submission.
☐ At least one author is available to register and present if accepted.
