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New publications by GUAVA members. Congratulations to our authors and editors!
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Announcements
- [GUAVA] Congratulations to GUAVA members on two exciting new publications! We are proud of our members' contributions to the growing body of scholarship in Vietnamese language education and linguistics.
- Trang Phan (Ca' Foscari University of Venice) and An Sakach (Arizona State University) have co-edited Research and Teaching Vietnamese as a Second Language, published by Springer. The volume features chapters by fellow GUAVA members Hoa Le (Harvard University), Trang Tran (Brown University), as well as the editors themselves. 👉 View the book
- Congratulations also to Hoa Le and Hoan Nguyen (UC San Diego ), on their contributions to the newly published Vietnamese-language volume Dẫn nháºp phân tích há»™i thoại và áp dụng vào tiếng Việt (Introduction to Conversation Analysis and Its Application to Vietnamese), published by NXB Giáo Dục. Hoa Le co-authored one chapter, and Hoan Nguyen co-authored two chapters in the book.
- [Event] Digitizing Vietnam: Vietnamese Studies in the Age of Digital Humanities and Artificial Intelligence Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM (EDT) Room 523, Butler Library, Columbia University, New York, NY (some sessions via Zoom). This event marks the official launch of the Digitizing Vietnam DH Hub and AI platform — a Columbia University–housed, Henry Luce Foundation–funded initiative collaborating with Fulbright University Vietnam to advance Vietnamese Studies through digital collections, research tools, and pedagogical resources. 👉 Register here
- SAILN [housed at San Diego State University as one of the Language and Applied Research Center (LARC) projects] is launching the Excellence in Less Commonly Taught Languages Award (ELLA). This award recognizes outstanding educators who demonstrate innovation, impact, and a deep commitment to teaching Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs). More info at: https://larc.sdsu.edu/ella-award/; Nomination Period: February 15–April 30, 2026.
Workshops & Conferences (CFPs)
- Venice-Tempe Vietnamese Language Teaching Symposium 2026 Virtual | June 28, 2026 | Abstract deadline: April 30, 2026 👉 Submit your proposal
- 8th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies Ho Chi Minh City | December 19, 2026 | Abstract deadline: April 25, 2026 👉 Register & submit | More info
- International Conference on Teaching & Researching Vietnamese & Southeast Asian Language and Culture 2026 ULIS-VNU, Hanoi | October 10, 2026 | Full paper deadline: June 30, 2026 👉 More info
- Southeast Asian Languages on the Move — Call for Chapter Proposals Edited volume for Springer Nature | Chapter proposals due: July 15, 2026 👉 More info
- AIRiAL 2026 - Fourth Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence Research in Applied Linguistics Teachers College, Columbia University | September 24–26, 2026 | Proposal deadline: April 24, 2026 . 👉 Submit your proposal
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GUAVA In Blog
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GUAVA Member Highlights – Spring 2026 Recap
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The second session of the GUAVA Member Highlights series took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. (ET) via Zoom, bringing together participants from across the United States, Europe, and Vietnam for an inspiring morning of professional sharing. This spring session featured two outstanding projects showcasing innovation in Vietnamese language teaching and curriculum development: Trang Phan (Ca' Foscari …
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[CfP] Venice-Tempe Vietnamese Language Teaching Symposium 2026 - Virtual Event
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Abstract submission deadline: April 30, 2026 We are excited to share the call for papers for the Venice-Tempe Vietnamese Language Teaching Symposium 2026, taking place virtually on June 28, 2026! Building on the success of the first two symposia, this event continues to foster an international forum for instructors and researchers working in Vietnamese as a Second and/or Heritage Language. …
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[CfP] The 2026 Eighth International Conference on Vietnamese Studies - Ho Chi Minh City
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Abstract submission deadline: April 25, 2026 The Faculty of Vietnamese Studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (USSH-VNUHCM) is hosting the 8th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies in December 2026, and submissions are now open! Conference Theme Researching, Teaching Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language to Foreigners in the AI Era …
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[CfP] Southeast Asian Languages on the Move — Call for Chapter Proposals
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Deadline: July 15, 2026 GUAVA member Trang Phan (Ca' Foscari University of Venice) and An Sakach (Arizona State University) are pleased to announce a call for chapter proposals for their forthcoming edited volume, Southeast Asian Languages on the Move: Teaching, Learning, and Multilingual Life Across Borders and Platforms, which they intend to submit to Springer Nature. About the Volume Southeast …
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Myth, History, and Religion in Vietnam - A Lecture at Ca' Foscari University of Venice
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May 21, 2026 | Hybrid Event — Venice & Online We're excited to share news of a compelling academic event organized by GUAVA member Trang Phan at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Asian and North African Studies. On May 21, 2026, from 14:00–15:30 CET, the seminar Myth, History, and Religion in Vietnam will bring together two distinguished scholars …
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To share forthcoming notifications, news, and updates, kindly direct them to our editor Huy Phung at phunghuy@unc.edu and guavamerica@gmail.com or submit the form below.
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