Advancing the Scholarly Voice of Southeast Asia.
The Council of Teachers of Southeast Asian Languages (COTSEAL) is dedicated to excellence in language pedagogy, materials development, and cross-cultural research.
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SEALC-COTSEAL 2024: Digital Pedagogies
Join us for our upcoming virtual conference exploring the intersection of traditional linguistics and modern digital classroom tools.
SEASSI Language Teaching Conference
Annual summer conference jointly sponsored by SEASSI and COTSEAL on Southeast Asian language teaching and applied linguistics.
Journal of SE Asian Language Teaching
Submit your latest research to JSEALT, COTSEAL's peer-reviewed e-journal.AAS Annual Meeting
COTSEAL holds business meetings & panels at the Association for Asian Studies annual meeting each spring.
Featured Research Highlights
Southeast Asian Language Learning Framework
Published in JSEALT Vol. VIII — the first collaborative framework representing eight Southeast Asian languages, developed with the University of Hawaiʻi's Center for Southeast Asian Studies.
Heritage Language Pedagogy
Exploring innovative curricula, formal teacher training, and standards for heritage learners across Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Filipino, and other Southeast Asian languages.
Digital Archives for Language Preservation
Using modern tools to preserve and teach less commonly taught Southeast Asian languages, ensuring their legacy for future generations of scholars and learners.
Empower the Future of Language Education
Become a member of COTSEAL today and gain access to peer-reviewed journals, professional development opportunities, and a global network of specialized educators.