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Second Language Acquisition and Teaching - SLAT - UA
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Interdisciplinary PhD program at the University of Arizona for everyone concerned with second language teaching, learning, and research.
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The 2026 SLAT Interdisciplinary Roundtable has extended its submission deadline to December 15. Our Roundtable welcomes work from a wide range of perspectives: linguistics, applied linguistics, anthropology, education, social sciences, and more.
🔗 Submit proposals: sites.google.com/email.arizon...
November 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Announcing our 2026 SLAT Roundtable Keynote Speaker: Dr. Asao B. Inoue.
Join us Feb 13–14 at the University of Arizona.

Submission deadline: Nov 30

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November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We are pleased to announce that Volume 31 (2025) of the Journal of Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (JSLAT) is now available.
📘 Read the full issue online: journals.librarypublishing.arizona.edu/jslat/issue/...
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For a quarter century, the SLAT Roundtable has been a space for sharing ideas and building community. Submit your proposal by November 30, 2025.
🔗 Submission link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🔗For more information, check bio or visit:
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November 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
🎬 Film Screening at the Hispanic Linguistics Symposium 2025 @hls2025ua.bsky.social 🎬
The screening is free and open to the public.
To view the full symposium program and to register for other conference events, please visit: sites.arizona.edu/hispanic-lin...
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Inspired by Ada Palmer’s recent Chronicle of Higher Education piece, “There Has Never Been a Better Time to Start a Ph.D.,” we’re reminded that the world of work is changing fast, but the skills to create, adapt, and connect will always matter.

🔗 Learn more: slat.arizona.edu/graduate-pro...
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
📣 New Publication by SLAT Alumni!

We’re proud to share a new publication co-authored by SLAT alumni Jorge Andrés Mejía-Lagun and Anamaria Sagre Barboza, together with María Fernanda Niño-Beltrán, in Language, Culture and Curriculum.

🔗 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1080/0790...
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
November 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We’re thrilled to celebrate SLAT-affiliated Professor Lillian Gorman for her outstanding accomplishments with her book Zones of Encuentro: Language and Identities in Northern New Mexico and her powerful chapter in meXicana Roots and Routes: Listening to People, Places, and Pasts.
November 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Debbie’s dedication and care have made her an essential part of the SLAT community. Her work ensures that students, faculty, and staff can thrive in every step of their academic journey. Thank you, Debbie, for everything you do to make SLAT a supportive and inspiring environment for all!
October 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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October 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As we begin this new academic year, join us in welcoming our incoming cohort to the SLAT family: Sara Leila, Sylvie Mawuena, Brillana Temaat, Serdar Sen, Henry Aberle, and Lucia Velazquez Encinas. We are excited to support you on this new journey!
October 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Upcoming SLAT Colloquium!
We’re excited to announce that the next SLAT & EAL Colloquium will feature Dr. Lourdes Ortega.
🗓️ Friday, November 7
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM (Arizona time)
💻 Zoom: arizona.zoom.us/j/89787188443
More information: slat.arizona.edu/events/co-sp...
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Join us in Tucson, AZ, on February 13–14, 2026, for the 25th Interdisciplinary SLAT Roundtable: Language Education in a Changing World.

This year’s Roundtable invites presentations that explore the dynamic intersections of language, education, and society—across research, pedagogy, and practice.
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It is an honor to write to you as the new Chair of SLAT and to warmly welcome you to the 2025-2026 academic year. I step into this role with deep gratitude and admiration for Dr. Suzanne Panferov Reese. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to Debbie Shon Buhler for her generosity and support.
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Welcome to SLAT at the University of Arizona!
This page is for learners, educators, students, faculty, scholars, and everyone interested in language teaching, learning, and research. We're housed across 5 colleges and 19 departments.
Follow @slatunivofarizona.bsky.social to stay connected.
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