ALTA 2027

30th Annual Conference of the African Language Teachers Association

Advancing African Language Education: Pedagogy, Programs, Partnerships, and the Future.
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Call for Papers

The African Language Teachers Association (ALTA), in collaboration with the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Howard University, invites scholars, educators, researchers, students, and professionals to submit proposals for the 30th Annual ALTA Conference, taking place April 8–10, 2027, at Howard University in Washington, DC.

Under the theme "Advancing African Language Education: Pedagogy, Programs, Partnerships, and the Future," the conference will explore current challenges, emerging opportunities, and future directions in African language teaching, learning, and research. Participants are encouraged to share innovative pedagogical approaches, research findings, curriculum models, institutional initiatives, and collaborative practices that strengthen African language education.

Conference Sub-Themes

Proposals are welcome on topics including, but not limited to:

  • African Language Pedagogy and Classroom Practices
  • Curriculum and Materials Development
  • African Language Programs: Building and Sustaining the Field
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Technology, AI, and African Language Education
  • African Language Research and Scholarship
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development
  • Heritage and Non-Heritage Learners and Language Learning
  • African Languages and Study Abroad
  • African Languages in the United States
  • Partnerships and the Future of African Language Education

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Conference Date: April 8–10, 2027

Location: Howard University, Washington, DC

Contact: leonard.muaka@Howard.edu

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Important Dates

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Conference Starts at Howard University

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