We are delighted to announce the International Conference on Liberal Education, to be held at Thai Binh Duong University in Vietnam from October 26^th to 27^th, 2023. This conference aims to bring together scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to explore and exchange ideas on the diverse aspects of liberal education, with a specific focus on interdisciplinary perspectives and their practical applications.

A. Key Dates

• Conference Dates: Thursday, October 26, 2023 and Friday, October 27, 2023
• Early Bird Title Submission: before August 20, 2023
• Results of title review returned to authors: Generally within 2 days
• Abstract or/and Full Paper Submission Deadline: September 20, 2023
• Full Paper Submission (after the event) for Proceedings: before November 20, 2023

B. Conference Topics

We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit their original contributions on various topics related to liberal education, including, but not limited to:

• Philosophical foundations of liberal education
• Interdisciplinary approaches in liberal education
• Pedagogical innovations and best practices in liberal education
• Social and cultural aspects of liberal education
• Ethical dimensions and values in liberal education
• Role of technology in liberal education
• Assessing the impact of liberal education on student outcomes
• International perspectives and comparative studies on liberal education

C. Paper Submission Guidelines:

The conference welcomes submissions in both English and Vietnamese. Please send the Word file to the email address [email protected] (attn: Dr. Minh-Anh Nguyen) including the following information:

• Paper title: up to 20 words
• Abstract: up to 200 words
• Author’s brief bio-note: up to 200 words highlighting their academic background and research interests
• Full paper: up to 6,000 words for peer review and publication consideration

File format:

• Word
• Font and size: Arial 11
• Spacing: Before: 0 pt; After: Auto – Line spacing: Single

Selected papers presented at the conference will have the opportunity to be published in a conference proceedings book or a special issue of a reputable academic journal.

D. Conference Committee:

• Dr. Pham Quoc Loc, President, Thai Binh Duong University, Chair
• Dr. Nguyen Minh Anh, Director of the Institute of International Education and Center for General Education & Innovation, Thai Binh Duong University
• Dr. Mary Beth Marklein, George Mason University
• Dr. Le Anh Van, Vice Dean, Faculty of Laws and Governance, Thai Binh Duong University
• Nguyen Tran Bao Trinh, Vice Director, Center for General Education & Innovation, Thai Binh Duong University
• Nguyen Thuan Tuyet Suong, Deputy Head of the English Department, Thai Binh Duong University

E. Conference Highlights:

In addition to paper presentations, the conference will feature keynote speeches by distinguished experts in the field of liberal education, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions and establish collaborations with colleagues from different disciplines and institutions.

Keynote speakers – Fulbrighters:

Dr. Pham Quoc Loc, President, Thai Binh Duong University

Dr. Mary Beth Marklein, George Mason University, Fulbright Specialist serving at Thai Binh Duong University

Dr. Nguyen Minh Anh, Director of the Institute of International Education and Center for General Education & Innovation, Thai Binh Duong University

Workshops (onsite only)

Unlocking Assessment Excellence in Liberal Education: Dr. Mary Beth Marklein

– Enhance your understanding of assessment in liberal education

– Discover innovative approaches and best practices

– Gain practical skills to implement effective assessment strategies

Transforming Course Organization Methods based on Liberal Education: Dr. Nguyen Minh Anh

– Embrace the principles of liberal education in higher education

– Learn effective methods to organize courses based on liberal education philosophy

– Cultivate engaging and student-centered learning environments

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Minh-Anh Nguyen, 2015-2016 Fulbright Visiting Scholar to the US at email: [email protected] or cellphone +84-903-72-74-55 (iMessage/Telegram/Whatsapp).