We are pleased to announce the 5th Hawaiʻi International Conference on English Language and Literature Studies (HICELLS 2026), which will be held at the Univrsity of Hawaii at Hilo on March 13 - 14, 2026. This year's conference theme is "Teaching and Learning English Language and Literature in a Changing World: Global Trends and Transformative Practices," aims to explore the emerging global trends in English language teaching and literary studies, including curriculum innovation, assessment practices, digital integration, and multilingual education.

HICELLS 2026 offers a platform for educators, researchers, students, and scholars in the fields of English language and literature studies to share their insights, experiences, and research findings. This international conference also provides an opportunity to engage all participants in discussions on global trends and practices in the teaching and learning of English language and literature.

Join us in Hawaii for an enriching event that promises to advance and deepen our understanding on the global landscape in English language and literary education. To access the conference site, please visit this link: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/english/hicells/2026/

Topics:

English Language Studies

• Artificial Intelligence and Language Learning
• Blended Learning Models
• Mobile Learning
• Digital Literacies and Language Learning
• Multiliteracies and Intercultural Communication
• Inclusive Pedagogies and Diverse Texts
• Applied Linguistics and English Language Education
• English Language Curriculum and Teaching Materials
• Cross-cultural communication and ELT
• Discourse and Society
• English Language Policy
• Language and globalization
• Language and Media
• Language Learning and Acquisition
• Language Testing and Evaluation
• Multilingualism and Translation
• Psychology of Language Learning
• Technology and E-learning
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Translation and Media

Literature

• Literature as a Tool for Critical Thinking
• Creative Approaches to Teaching Literature
• English and American Literature
• Literature and Media
• Contemporary Literature
• Postcolonial literature
• Stylistics
• World Literature
• Pacific Island Literature
• Multicultural Literature
• Gender and Literature

Abstract Submission

Abstract submission Deadline is December 15, 2025

The abstract should be:

1. Between 200 and 250 words and a list of not more than five keywords.
2. Must have a clearly defined theoretical framework or approach.

Please submit your abstract Online on or before December 15, 2025. Papers can be presented either in-person or online. If you have any questions about the abstract submission, you can email any of the following:
Dr. Francis Dumanig at fdumanig@hawaii.edu or hicellsconference@gmail.com

Abstract Notification of Acceptance: December 20, 2025