Call for Paper Presentation

AATP Proposed Panel at AIS 2026 Conference
5-8 Aug, 2026 - Utrecht, Nederland

 

AATP is organizing a panel for the Association of Iranian Studies (AIS) 2026 Conference in Utrecht, Netherland.
The proposed panel title is:

Teaching Persian in a Changing World Order:
Language Education, Cultural Understanding, and the Strategic Role of Language

 

The panel will include only four paper presentations on the following themes:
 

1. Persian as a Strategic Language: Implications for U.S. Security and Diplomacy
   Examining Persian’s role as a critical language for U.S. national security and diplomacy, this paper may highlight government and institutional initiatives that link Persian proficiency with policy, defense, and cultural exchange.

2. Innovations in Teaching Persian: Technology, Pedagogy, and Post-Pandemic Lessons
   Focusing on recent advances, this talk may explore how digital platforms, AI tools, and hybrid/online teaching models are reshaping Persian pedagogy and expanding access to learners.

3. Beyond Words: Integrating Culture, Literature, and Media in Persian Instruction
   This paper may demonstrate how Persian literature, cinema, and contemporary media enrich instruction, showing that cultural literacy is inseparable from language proficiency.

4. Sustaining Persian Programs: Heritage Learners, Non-Heritage Learners, and Institutional Challenges
   Exploring the diverse student populations in Persian classrooms, this presentation may address pedagogical approaches for heritage and non-heritage learners while also considering program sustainability, funding, recruitment, and collaboration.

 

If you are interested in contributing to one of the above topics, please submit an abstract (maximum 300 words) by Sunday, September 28, 2025 to contact@aatpersian.org. Submissions will be reviewed within three business days, and selected participants will receive an invitation accessible via the AIS submission portal.

To be eligible to present, please note that you must:
 

1. Be a current AIS member (membership fee: $75).

2. Pre-register for the conference (registration fee: $100).

3. Log in to the AIS website, go to My Conference Submissions, and enter your abstract under the invitation. Note that you should NOT include your name in the abstract, as this will result in disqualification.

4. Become a AATP member (if you are not one already), should your abstract be accepted as a part of the panel.​

 

The AATP looks forward to receiving your submissions and showcasing the important role of Persian language education at AIS 2026.​​​​​​​​

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