Summer 2026 · UC San Diego · La Jolla, California

The COTSEAL: 2026 Annual Conference

Exploring the intersections of traditional pedagogy and digital preservation in Southeast Asian linguistic studies. Jointly sponsored by SEASSI and COTSEAL.

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Submit your full paper or abstract for peer review. COTSEAL members may present at no cost.

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Digital Humanities

Preserving oral traditions and endangered languages through new media and digital tools.

Linguistic Policy

Educational reform and language policy in Southeast Asian contexts.

Pedagogy & Materials

Classroom strategies, curriculum design, and materials development for SE Asian languages.

The COTSEAL

Community-led curation and documentation of Southeast Asian languages and cultures.

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Conference Highlights

COTSEAL in-person sessions
COTSEAL community gathering
COTSEAL virtual participants
COTSEAL students
COTSEAL SEASSI instructors

Event Program

Three days of intensive scholarship and cultural exchange.

09:00 AM
General Session · Opening

Inaugural Address: The State of the Archive

Welcome address from COTSEAL President and overview of the conference's thematic foundations.

11:30 AM
Workshop · Small Group

Digital Tools for Language Documentation

Hands-on session on using modern technology for preserving and teaching Southeast Asian languages.

02:00 PM
Panel · Full Assembly

Heritage Learner Pedagogy in the 21st Century

Multi-disciplinary panel on contemporary approaches to teaching Southeast Asian heritage language learners.

04:00 PM
Business Meeting

COTSEAL Annual Business Meeting

Open to all COTSEAL members. Reports from officers, journal editor, and committee chairs.

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COTSEAL members participate in the annual summer conference at no cost. Registration includes access to all sessions, workshops, and the COTSEAL business meeting.

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