Call for Proposals
The Next-Turn Forum is a supportive academic venue for graduate students working in Conversation Analysis for Second Language Acquisition (CA-SLA) to present work in progress and receive detailed, constructive feedback from an engaged scholarly audience.
Each presentation will consist of:
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20 minutes for presentation of ongoing research
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30 minutes for collaborative discussion, feedback, and questions
This extended discussion format is designed to foster careful engagement with developing analyses, datasets, methodological questions, and theoretical directions, while creating a collegial space for scholarly dialogue and mentorship.
We warmly invite Master’s and doctoral students at any stage of their research to submit proposals related to CA-SLA, including but not limited to:
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Interactional practices in second language use or learning
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Classroom interaction and pedagogy
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Embodiment, multimodality, and participation
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Repair, sequence organization, and intersubjectivity
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Methodological or analytic reflections on CA-SLA research
Submission Guidelines
All presenters must be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of the forum. Please submit:
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A title (up to ten words)
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An abstract (up to 300 words)
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Any transcript excerpts and references will not be included in this word count
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Your name, institutional affiliation, and degree program
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A brief indication of your research stage (e.g., early analysis, data collection, dissertation writing)
Event Format
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The forum will be conducted fully face-to-face.
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The event emphasizes a friendly, developmental atmosphere centered on dialogue rather than evaluation.
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Presentations and discussion should be primarily in English.
Important Dates
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Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
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Notification of acceptance: 15 May 2026
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Registration deadline: 1 July 2026
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Event date: Saturday 8 August 2026 (10:00 to 17:00)
Venue
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Kobe Co-Creation Center
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Sannomiya, Kobe, Japan
Registration
We welcome attendance from non-presenting participants, including experienced CA researchers and those who are interested in learning more about the CA-SLA approach. Please fill out the online registration form by 1 July 2026.
Submission & Contact
Please send proposals and inquiries to:

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Tim Greer
tim@kobe-u.ac.jp