CESS Faculty-Researchers Advance Philippine Perspectives on Applied Linguistics at Thailand Conference
Mindanao State University at Naawan strengthened its international research visibility as two faculty researchers from the College of Education and Social Sciences (CESS) presented their scholarly work at the 2nd TAAL (Thai Association for Applied Linguistics) International Conference 2025. The conference, held on November 14–15, 2025 at Mae Fah Luang University in Chiang Rai, Thailand, centered on the theme “Landscape of Applied Linguistics Research: Shaping GloCal Impact.”
Representing MSU at Naawan were Ms. Charry G. Altamia of the Integrated Developmental School and Asst. Prof. Rovi Nofel A. Patadlas of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities. Their research presentations contributed significantly to ongoing academic conversations in applied linguistics and communication studies, underscoring the University’s commitment to producing knowledge that is globally relevant while firmly anchored in local contexts.
Throughout the conference, the MSU Naawan delegates actively engaged with various sessions and forums. They attended keynote presentations exploring translanguaging as an instructional strategy for reducing foreign language anxiety and enhancing learner motivation. They also participated in the ASEAN Forum, which examined structural issues and contextual challenges that shape applied linguistics research across Southeast Asia.
Their participation broadened CESS’s international footprint and reaffirmed MSU Naawan’s role as a meaningful contributor to regional academic discourse. By showcasing Philippine-based research on an international stage, the presenters demonstrated the University’s sustained dedication to research excellence, one that champions community-rooted insights while contributing to global conversations in the evolving field of applied linguistics.
