A Shared Legacy of Language.
Join a distinguished community of educators and scholars dedicated to the preservation and pedagogy of Southeast Asian languages. Membership is open to individuals at all career stages — from graduate students and FLTAs to retired faculty.
Membership Benefits
Investing in your professional growth through resources, advocacy, and collaborative excellence.
The COTSEAL Journal (JSEALT)
Full access to the Journal of Southeast Asian Language Teaching — our peer-reviewed e-journal featuring the latest research in Southeast Asian linguistics, pedagogy, and cultural studies.
Browse Archives arrow_forwardGrants & Awards
Eligibility for travel grants, research stipends, and the Annual Teacher Excellence Award.
Annual Conference
Free participation in COTSEAL's flagship annual summer conference on SE Asian language teaching and applied linguistics.
AAS Panel Access
Submit proposals to present at COTSEAL-sponsored panels at the Association for Asian Studies annual meeting.
Publication Rights
Submit your work for possible publication in JSEALT, COTSEAL's internationally recognized refereed e-journal.
Choose Your Membership
We offer flexible memberships to support everyone from graduate students to retired faculty.
Student
First year free — after the first year, continue at the standard instructor rate.
- check_circle Digital Journal Access (JSEALT)
- check_circle Conference Participation
- check_circle AAS Panel Access
Full Member
Or $55 for a two-year membership.
- check_circle All Student Benefits
- check_circle Voting Rights
- check_circle Journal Submission Rights
- check_circle Grant & Award Eligibility
Retired
Discounted rate for retired instructors and faculty.
- check_circle All Full Member Benefits
- check_circle Continued Voting Rights
- check_circle Journal Access
How to Pay
Pay your membership fee through the AAS online portal at members.asianstudies.org, then complete the COTSEAL membership form with your payment receipt.
For questions, contact the COTSEAL Secretary:
mail cotsealofficial@gmail.comStart Your Journey Today.
Join a community dedicated to strengthening Southeast Asian language education. Graduate students and FLTAs start free — no cost for your first year.