AI and Digital Teaching Methods in Language Education

Advisors

Professor Perez Cañado, Maria Luisa, Department of English Philology, University of Jaén, Spain
Professor Dina Abdel Salam El-Dakhs, College of Humanities and Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia.
Professor Muhammad Afzaal, Institute of Corpus Studies and Applications, Shanghai International Studies University, China.
Dr Raza-e-Mustafa, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Pakistan.

Call for Papers:

Theme: AI and Digital Teaching Methods in Language Education

The Journal of International Students (JIS), a peer-reviewed, multilingual, and flagship publication on international education (Print ISSN 2162-3104 & Online ISSN 2166-3750), invites submissions for a special issue on the transformative role of AI in digital language education.

As artificial intelligence reshapes education worldwide, its impact on language learning, cross-border student mobility, and global academic exchange remains a critical area of inquiry. This special issue aims to advance scholarly discourse on the influence of AI in language pedagogy, addressing the opportunities and challenges faced by international students, educators, and policymakers.

Scope of the Special Issue

This issue aims to examine how AI is enhancing, disrupting, and reimagining language learning in international and transnational education contexts.

Authors contributing to this special issue are encouraged to explore the intersection of AI and digital teaching methods in language education within international education contexts.

Context:

Artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms language education, reshaping pedagogical approaches, instructional design, and student engagement in international and multilingual learning environments. As AI-driven tools become increasingly integrated into digital language education, it is critical to examine their impact on teaching strategies, curriculum development, and equitable access to learning opportunities for diverse student populations.

This special issue explores the intersection of AI and digital pedagogies in language education, with a particular focus on its implications for global student mobility, multilingual classrooms, and transnational academic collaborations. AI-powered instructional design, adaptive assessments, and machine learning applications in language acquisition present new opportunities for international students while raising ethical concerns related to bias, accessibility, and inclusion.

By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, this issue aims to deepen scholarly discussions on the role of AI in fostering cross-cultural learning, virtual exchange, and international student transitions. Contributions will examine AI-driven language immersion, automated translation, and digital tutoring, as well as challenges in ensuring fairness and responsible AI use in education. Ultimately, this special issue seeks to provide insights for educators, researchers, and policymakers navigating the evolving landscape of AI-enhanced language learning in global education.

We welcome submissions that critically engage with AI-driven innovations in:

1. AI-Driven Pedagogies and Teaching Innovations in Language Education

Examining AI’s role in multilingualism, equitable language learning, and adaptive instructional design for globally mobile students.

  • AI-driven adaptive learning for international students in diverse linguistic settings
  • AI-powered assessment models for study abroad language proficiency programs
  • AI-supported faculty development for teaching international students
  • The impact of AI on teaching practices in international higher education
  • AI-powered multilingual classrooms and its impact on international students
  • AI-assisted translation tools for study abroad students and cross-border academic communication
  • The role of AI in shaping language education policies for international student integration
  • AI-driven strategies for bilingual and multilingual academic success

2. Cross-Cultural Communication in Language Education Programs

Examining AI’s influence on language education for international students, migrants, and globally mobile professionals in cross-cultural contexts.

  • AI-driven language training for study abroad students
  • AI-powered virtual exchange programs and transnational academic collaborations
  • AI-assisted cross-cultural adaptation strategies for international students
  • The impact of AI-driven language support in globally mobile academic communities
  • AI-enhanced communication tools for international students navigating linguistic challenges
  • AI-assisted strategies for reducing foreign language anxiety among study abroad students
  • The impact of AI-enhanced student engagement in multilingual university classrooms

3. Ethics, Identities, and Culture in Language Education

Exploring AI's role in ethical academic practices, plagiarism detection, and responsible writing in multilingual and international education contexts.

  • AI-powered plagiarism detection and its role in international student writing support
  • AI’s impact on ethical writing practices and integrity in multilingual academic settings
  • Policy implications of AI in academic writing for globally mobile students
  • AI’s role in shaping linguistic identity and cultural adaptation among international students
  • The impact of AI-driven bias in multilingual assessment and grading
  • AI’s role in supporting international students’ linguistic transitions in host countries
  • The debate on AI vs. human instructors in international language education

Submission Types

  • Research Articles – Empirical studies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods) with rigorous data collection and analysis. (4,500-7,500 words)
  • Research Briefs – Conceptual and theoretical papers with strong frameworks addressing AI’s role in language education, 2000 words

Editors:

Dr. Muhammad Younas 
School of Educational Technology, Beijing Normal University
Email: younaskherani@bnu.edu.cn

Dr.  Yicun Jiang 
School of Foreign Languages, Shenzhen Technology University
Email: jiangyicun@sztu.edu.cn

Dr. Behzad Anwar 
Department of English, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Email: behzad.anwar@uog.edu.pk

Abstract Submission Portal

Only selected abstracts (120 words) will be invited to write the full manuscript. All full manuscripts/submissions will go through the standard peer review process. 


Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts should align with the Journal of International Students submission guidelines and follow APA (7th edition) formatting. Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.

Full Manuscript Submission Deadline: [30 December 2025]

For manuscript submissions and inquiries, please contact the editorial team member, Dr. Muhammad Younas at younaskherani@bnu.edu.cn

Manuscript Types

Research Articles (English)

Research Articles (4,500-7,500 words) submissions use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research to make a new and demonstrably significant advancement in under-researched aspects of the field related to topics outlined in the journal's Aims & Scope.

Research in Briefs (English)

The "Research in Brief" section of the Journal of International Students is designed to concisely analyze specific topics or questions using new or existing data sources. Articles should include a brief introduction, a discussion of the data, up to two figures/tables, a maximum of 10 references, and be within 2,000 words. Titles should be under 10 words, an abstract of 120 words or less is required, and manuscripts must undergo standard peer review.

Resources for Authors/Editors:

For questions, contact the editors.

About the Journal:

The Journal of International Students is a top-ranked, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing research on international students and global education. As a biannual journal (Print ISSN 2162-3104 & Online ISSN 2166-3750), JIS publishes multidisciplinary research that informs policy, practice, and scholarship in international education.

High Ranking & Impact – Rigorous peer review ensures the publication of influential research in international and higher education.

Global Reach & Representation – Over 2,500 scholars from 50+ countries have published in JIS. More than half of our articles feature authors from Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and South America.

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Disciplinary coverage

JIS welcomes submissions from researchers, educators, and policymakers across disciplines, including:

  • International & Comparative Education
  • Higher Education & Policy Studies
  • Law, Economics, & Global Studies
  • Cultural Studies & Human Geography
  • Linguistics & Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • Counseling & Social Work

In collaboration with

Dr. Muhammad Younas 
School of Educational Technology, Beijing Normal University
Email: younaskherani@bnu.edu.cn

Dr.  Yicun Jiang 
School of Foreign Languages, Shenzhen Technology University
Email: jiangyicun@sztu.edu.cn

Dr. Behzad Anwar 
Department of English, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Email: behzad.anwar@uog.edu.pk