Special issue on Digital Humanities and International Chinese Language Education

Call for papers

 

Guest Editors

Yamin Wang, Peking University

Yueming Du, Nankai University

Shuai Bin, Peking University

 

Background

Digital Humanities (DH), as an emerging interdisciplinary field bridging digital technologies and humanities research, utilizes computational tools, data analytics, and visualization methods to enhance the scope, depth, and expressive potential of traditional humanities disciplines—including history, literature, philosophy, and the arts. This paradigm has spurred a methodological transformation, shifting humanities research from singular close reading of texts to large-scale distant reading across digitized corpora, thereby redefining knowledge production in the digital age.

 

DH is simultaneously opening new horizons and posing complex challenges for International Chinese Language Education (ICLE) in this era of digital globalization. On one hand, DH is driving innovation across multiple dimensions—from corpus linguistics and data-driven acquisition studies to AI-powered pedagogy and digital cultural transmission. On the other hand, it necessitates careful consideration of emerging issues such as learner data protection, algorithmic transparency, and ethical implications of educational technology. Collectively, these advancements are reconceptualizing both theoretical frameworks and classroom practices of ICLE.

 

To promote deeper integration of digital technologies and language education, facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration, and explore new research frontiers, we invite submissions for this special issue on Digital Humanities and International Chinese Language Education.

 

Topics of Interest

This special issue aims to promote the deep integration of DH and ICLE. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

 

Digital Humanities and Chinese Linguistic Research, such as:

- Application of machine learning methods in linguistic feature analysis

- Diachronic evolution characteristics of Chinese based on large-scale corpora

- Computational analysis and variation studies of Chinese stylistic patterns

 

Big Data-Driven Research on Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) Acquisition, such as:

- Big data-based studies on CSL acquisition patterns

- Multimodal data-driven analysis of CSL learning behaviors

- Characteristics of CSL usage in digital media environments

 

Digital Technology-Enabled Innovations in Chinese Language Teaching, such as:

- Generative AI and the transformation of Chinese language pedagogy

- Virtual reality technology and the development of immersive Chinese language instruction

- Dynamic generation of teaching resources driven by large-scale corpora

 

Digital Dissemination of Chinese Language and Culture, such as:

- Innovative digital storytelling in Chinese across intercultural contexts

- Big data-based analysis of the global reception of Chinese culture

- Digital construction and interaction in global Chinese learning communities

 

Ethical Reflections on ICLE in the Digital Age, such as:

- Data privacy and ethical considerations in Chinese language learning

- The digital divide and its challenges to Chinese cultural transmission

- Algorithmic bias and equity issues in Chinese language education

 

Important Dates

- Abstract submission deadline: 30 September, 2025

- Notification of abstract acceptance: 15 October, 2025

- Full paper submission deadline: 15 December, 2025

- Notification of full paper acceptance: 15 January, 2026

- Revised manuscript submission deadline: 15 February, 2026

- Publication date: April 2026

 

Submission Instructions

- Empirical studies are particularly encouraged, but meta-analyses, literature reviews, and innovative theoretical articles are also welcome.

- Papers may be submitted in English or Chinese.

- Word limit: 8,000 English words or 10,000 Chinese characters (including notes and references).

- For formatting guidelines, please refer to the journal’s style guide and recently published papers at: www.clt-international.org

- For inquiries, abstracts, or full paper submissions, please contact: dhchineseeducation@yeah.net

 

“数字人文与国际中文教育”专刊

征稿启事

 

专刊主编

王亚敏，北京大学对外汉语教育学院

杜月明，南开大学汉语言文化学院

宾帅，北京大学对外汉语教育学院

 

征稿背景

数字人文（Digital Humanities）作为融合数字技术与人文学科的新兴交叉学科，旨在借助计算工具、数据分析、可视化技术等手段，拓展历史、文学、哲学、艺术等传统人文研究的深度、广度与表达方式。这一范式推动了人文学科的方法论转型，实现了由单一文本“细读”（close reading）向基于海量数据的“远观”（distant reading）的拓展。

 

在全球化数字浪潮的推动下，数字人文为国际中文教育带来了范式转型的新机遇，同时也带来了数据隐私、算法公平与技术伦理等新挑战。从基于语料库的语言分析到大数据驱动的习得研究，从数字文化传播到AI赋能教学创新，数字技术正深刻重塑国际中文教育的理论与实践。

 

为推动教育技术与语言教学的深度融合，促进跨学科对话，拓展研究视野与实践路径，本刊特发起“数字人文与国际中文教育”专刊征稿。

 

征稿主题

本次征稿旨在推动数字人文与国际中文教育的深度融合，主题包括但不限于：

 

数字人文与中文语言学本体研究，例如：

- 机器学习方法在语言特征分析中的应用

- 基于大规模语料库的中文历时演变特点

- 中文语体风格的计算分析及其变异研究

 

大数据驱动的中文二语习得研究，例如：

- 基于大数据的中文二语习得规律研究

- 多模态数据驱动的中文学习行为分析

- 数字媒体环境下的中文二语使用特征

 

数字技术赋能中文教学创新研究，例如：

- 生成式人工智能与国际中文教学模式重构

- 虚拟现实技术与中文沉浸式教学创新发展

- 大规模语料库驱动下的教学资源动态生成

 

中文语言文化的数字化传播研究，例如：

- 跨文化语境下的中文数字叙事创新研究

- 基于大数据的中华文化海外接受度分析

- 全球中文学习社群的数字化建构与互动

 

数字时代下中文教育伦理与反思，例如：

- 数据隐私与中文学习伦理探讨

- 数字鸿沟与中华文化传承挑战

- 算法偏见与中文教育公平问题

 

重要日期

- 摘要提交：2025年9月30日

- 摘要接受通知：2025年10月15日

- 全文提交：2025年12月15日

- 全文接受通知：2026年1月15日

- 修改稿提交：2026年2月15日

- 刊出日期：2026年4月

 

稿件要求

- 特别鼓励严谨的实证研究，也欢迎元分析、研究综述和创新的理论性文章

- 论文可用英文或中文撰写

- 篇幅限8000英文单词或10000汉字（含注释及参考文献）

- 文稿格式要求请参阅期刊体例及近期刊出的论文，详见网址：www.clt-international.org

- 专刊咨询、摘要和全文提交，请联系：dhchineseeducation@yeah.net