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AIALA@CBLA by Anne Marie Guerrettaz


AILA Ibero-America Symposium at a Premier Research Forum — the Brazilian Conference of Applied Linguistics

Anne Marie Guerrettaz, PhD, Associate Professor of Multilingual Education, Washington State University, a.m.guerrettaz@wsu.ed 

In my 25-year career, I have lived and worked in seven different countries outside my home country (U.S.A.)—including five in Latin America—and have visited dozens of others. All are remarkable in their own unique ways. Still, based on my experiences at the Brazilian Conference of Applied Linguistics (Congresso Brasileiro de Linguística Aplicada, CBLA) this academic community stands apart. The conference occurred July 14-18, 2025 in Aracaju, Brazil. My conference and cultural experiences at CBLA are among the most invigorating that I have had the pleasure of participating in; and, the Brazilian Association of Applied Linguistics (Associação de Linguística Aplicada do Brasil, ALAB) is clearly a leader in Latin American and international applied linguistics scholarship. 

English-language scholarship still dominates our discipline, yet more fully engaging with multilingual applied linguistics communities, such as those in Brazil, other parts of Latin America, and beyond, is critical to the advancement of the entire field of applied linguistics. While this goes without saying for many scholars in our field, multilingual inclusiveness among applied linguists, in terms of the languages of publishing for example, is not yet a reality. Thus, we continue the call for more inclusive multilingual applied linguistics scholarship. 

This is precisely one of the main goals of AILA Ibero-America, AILA’s newest global regionalization effort (est. 2020), known as AIALA for its name in Spanish and Portuguese (Asociación Iberoamericana de Lingüística Aplicada / Associação Ibero-Americana de Linguística Aplicada). Indeed, AIALA operates almost exclusively in Spanish and Portuguese. AIALA organized a symposium for the 2025 14th CBLA conference in Aracaju, Brazil, marking the 14th national congress of the Brazilian Association of Applied Linguistics (ALAB), a semi-annual event that began in 1990. The AIALA symposium, organized by AIALA Coordinator, Kyria Finardi, and ALAB President, Doris Matos, welcomed applied linguists from Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay, United States and Switzerland. It showcased 12 presentations in Spanish, Portuguese and English, the working languages of AIALA, focusing heavily on original empirical research, some funded by important Latin American research agencies. The presentations appear below:

  • "Equidade, diversidade, inclusão e justiça social na e por meio da Linguística Aplicada: o papel da AIALA" — Kyria Finardi (UFES)
  • "Nivel educativo del colectivo migratorio no hispanohablante en Chile" — Valeria Sumonte Rojas and Lidia Fuentealba Fuentealba (Universidad Catolica del Maule, Chile)
  • "(Re)defining 'language pedagogy activity': a sociomaterial perspective" — Anne Marie Guerrettaz (Washington State University, U.S.A.)
  • "Linguagem e práticas identitárias na educação bi/multilíngue dos 'brasileirinhos' no exterior - relatos de uma falante e de uma professora de português como língua de herança" — Andrea Wehrli (Universidade de Ciências Aplicadas de Berna – BFH, Swizerland) and Jessika Rabello (Rede de Escolas de Português como Língua de Herança no UK - POLH-UK, England)
  • "Construyendo pedagogías situadas de L2: materiales didácticos para prácticas educativas desracializantes" — Ferney Cruz Arcila (Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Colombia), Vanessa Solano Cohen (Universidad Javeriana, Colombia) and Sandra Ximena Bonilla Medina (Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia)
  • "Un estudio de caso múltiple sobre intérpretes de servicios públicos y comunitarios en la Sierra Del Totonacapan" — Jesús Alberto Martell León (Universidad Veracruzana Intercultural)
  • "Perspectivas plurilíngues em contexto mexicano: interculturalidade e a educação superior indígena" — Doris Cristina Vicente da Silva Matos (UFS/ALAB/AIALA)
  • "Paisajes lingüístico y sonoro de la realidad multilingüe de la ciudad de Santa Rita, Paraguay" — Luis Eduardo Wexell Machado and Valentina Canese (Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay)
  • "(Re)conceptualizaciones e intentos que le dan forma a las prácticas de formación investigativa con educadores en una universidad pública de Colombia" — Yolanda Samacá-Bohórquez and Sandra Ximena Bonilla Medina (Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia)
  • "English language teaching issues: A call from TESOL Quarterly Journal to Latin American Applied Linguists" — Anne Marie Guerrettaz (Washington State University, U.S.A.) and Luciana de Oliveira (Virginia Common Wealth University)
  • "O papel das línguas na internacionalização do ensino superior como cooperação internacional" — Kyria Finardi (UFES), Gabriel Amorim (UFG), Simone Sarmento (UFRGS)

This AIALA symposium in Brazil (CBLA) advanced a diversity of cutting-edge topics in Latin American and international applied linguistics—including Indigenous language education, language teacher education, English as an international language, raciolinguistics, Latin American diasporans in Switzerland, and more. Readers of this AILA Newsletter are encouraged to find many of these authors related works in a diversity of journals online, published in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages.

This recent July 2025 conference in Brazil revealed for me personally the extent to which the Brazilian academic community (ALAB) is a jewel in AILA’s metaphorical crown. Faculty and student participants in this conference clearly and strongly conveyed not only a robust and rigorous applied linguistics research community and scholarly outputs, but also a highly collaborative and welcoming academic culture. The future of linguistics shines bright in ALAB’s affiliated university students. The Universidade Federal de Sergipe was the conference location, and its students were a constant, energetic, and welcoming force. They acted as expert interpreters for foreign faculty attendees, and engaged eagerly and professionally in diverse aspects of conference life.  

One need not travel to Brazil to see evidence of this regional academic contingency’s leadership in applied linguistics (though I highly recommend the trip). For instance, Brazilian applied linguists seem to have helped lead the way in written scholarship on Latin America and the Global South (e.g., Jordão, Figueiredo & Martinez, 2020), and on Latin American (critical) linguistics (Rajagopalan, 2005), among other topics. Notably AILA President Kyria Finardi is also Brazilian, and one of the very few Global South women scholars to assume leadership in AILA. Google Scholar reports Dr. Finardi’s 3,026 citations (as of August 2025), and an h-index of 30 (i10-index 87). These numbers surpass some full professors at R1 (research intensive) U.S. institutions, as just one of many examples of the great impact that Brazilian scholars are having on the field—often underrecognized in international English-centric applied linguistics, in my experience. 

What’s more, the CBLA AIALA symposium was just one example of how many applied linguists from across Latin America contribute eagerly and regularly to AIALA events. For instance, CBLA drew a large contingency of applied linguists from across the continent. Many whose home countries do not currently have a formal applied linguistics association (e.g., Colombia, Chile, Paraguay) are working diligently to create these as part of AIALA’s expansion. This is a testament to the positive impacts and draw that AIALA has had in the region, even as a young organization. 

To conclude on a personal note: Based on my experience at CBLA and through interactions with locals, Aracaju (Brazil) struck me as one of the warmest, genuinely caring, and vibrant cultural groups that I have ever had the honor of visiting. Taxi drivers altruistically went out of their way to help me when I was lost, restaurant servers treated me as though I were a friend and honored personal guest, museum guides made genuine personal connections with visitors such as myself, and countless other welcoming and bright experiences were constant throughout my visit. Professionally speaking, Brazilian applied linguistics is perhaps one of our international discipline’s best kept secrets, so to speak. I look forward with genuine excitement to seeing what more exciting and impactful work AIALA will generate.

References

Jordão, C. M., Figueiredo, E H. D. & Martinez, J. Z. . (2020). Trickstering Applied Linguistics 

with Pennycook and Makoni: Transglobalizing North and South. Trabalhos em 

Linguística Aplicada, 59(1), 834–843. doi.org/10.1590/010318136403415912020 

Rajagopalan, K. (2005). Language politics in Latin America. AILA Review, 18(1), 76-93.

 Data collection for the research presented was generously funded by the Spencer Foundation.

 I undoubtedly have inadvertently omitted influential Brazilian applied linguists from this brief list, for which I offer my apologies and commit to continue learning about from Brazilian colleagues and mentors.

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AI for VE and ELT

AI for VE and ELT

Authors in alphabetical order: Asuman Asik, Barbara Simoneli, Carlos Hildeblando, Ester Quiroz Uribe, Juliana Salvadori, Kyria Finardi, Lucas Kohnke, Luciana Cabrini Calvo, Marina Orsini-Jones

Division of labor:

AI - Lucas, Ester, Asuman

Implications for ELT - Carlos, Marina, Kyria

VE - Juliana, Barbara, Luciana 

Abstract

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and Virtual Exchange (VE) become increasingly integrated into higher education, their implications for English Language Teaching (ELT) and other languages warrant critical examination. This chapter explores how AI—particularly generative AI like ChatGPT—shapes language learning dynamics, intercultural communication, and linguistic equity within VE contexts. By examining the intersection of AI, language, and culture, the study investigates how AI tools can both facilitate and hinder meaningful cross-cultural exchange, language acquisition, and the production and dissemination of knowledge, particularly for underrepresented linguistic and cultural groups. Drawing on recent scholarship that addresses digital inequality, linguistic hegemony, and epistemic exclusion, the chapter reports on the authors’ experience with AI, VE, and ELT to uncover how AI can be leveraged to promote inclusive, multilingual, and culturally responsive VE initiatives. It also identifies potential risks of reinforcing existing power asymmetries and linguistic dominance in global academic interactions. Additionally, the chapter considers how AI-mediated VE projects can serve as a platform for exploring the complexities of language use in diverse cultural contexts, fostering more nuanced understandings of language learning and intercultural communication. Through targeted VE projects, the study aims to amplify marginalized voices, promote diverse linguistic representations, and inform pedagogical strategies that align AI use with equitable and inclusive ELT practices. By critically engaging with AI applications in language education, the chapter contributes to ongoing discussions about the ethical, cultural, and pedagogical implications of AI in the evolving landscape of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). It underscores the potential for AI to act as both a bridge and a barrier in the pursuit of more inclusive and accessible global academic networks, urging educators and researchers to consider how AI can be harnessed to foster greater linguistic diversity and cultural understanding in VE, ELT and education in general.

Introduction

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into educational contexts is rapidly transforming the landscape of higher education. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into education in general and in higher education in particular, the ability to effectively and critically engage with AI tools is becoming a crucial skill for teachers, students and researchers (Pessin & Finardi, 2025).

Notwithstanding the potential of AI for global development, there is a serious language and digital divide that must be addressed first.

The language divide refers to those who have access to English and other strong languages whereas the digital gap refers to access to technologies and digital literacy. AI works very well for certain languages but it may increase the language and digital divide for languages other than English (Zhu & Wang, 2025).

According to Zhu and Wang (2025), AI requires initiatives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education in general and in language education in particular, especially considering that Large Language Models (LLMs) may work very well for English but not necessary for low-resource languages. Zhu and Wang (2025) found that research on AI for language education has predominantly favored quantitative and mixed methods with a noticeable shortfall in qualitative research efforts. More qualitative studies are needed to shed light on the socio-cultural aspects of AI-assisted language learning to provide richer and deeper insights into the specific and individual learning processes and differences.

Results of Zhu and Wang (2025) showed that scholars have used different perspectives to investigate the role of teachers in AI-integrated language teaching and although there is an extensive discussion on the benefits of AI-integrated classrooms, there remains a notable paucity of empirical evidence outlining specific strategies for leveraging AI-human teacher collaboration to support teachers in enhancing their teaching efficiency. So as to address this gap, this paper argues that Virtual Exchange (VE) is one way to stimulate teacher collaboration across different contexts both for research and teacher education purposes.

According to O’Dowd (2018) VE refers to a range of online intercultural exchange and interaction activities that promote intercultural learning, language development, and global citizenship education among students from different countries and cultures. VE has a considerable potential for teacher education and intercultural development. During the COVID19 pandemic, VE was also used as a substitute to international academic mobility (Finardi & Guimarães, 2020) and it has been used since then as a strategy to calibrate relationships between the Global South and the Global North (Guimarães, Finardi & Amorim, 2021), as a way to develop Global Citizenship (Guimarães & Finardi, 2021, Finardi, Salvadori & Werhli, 2024), so as to promote Internationalization at Home (Finardi & Asik, 2024), as a way to promote digital critical literacy and intercultural development in teacher education (Orsini-Jones, Cerveró-Carrascosa & Finardi, 2021), as a Third Space to promote alternative ways of knowing, being and relating (Wimpenny et al., 2022), as a way to promote reflection and change in habitus in teacher education (Simoneli, Finardi, 2023), as a more cooperative and inclusive  internationalization (Mendes & Finardi, 2023) and as a postdigital, connected, embodied, relational socio material Third Space (Orsini-Jones et al. 2025).

Since the pandemic, VE is gaining momentum as a scalable, cost-effective, and inclusive alternative to traditional physical mobility and also as a relevant space for teacher and researcher collaboration. At the intersection of these trends the growing use of AI and VE in higher education lies both an opportunity and a challenge: how can AI be meaningfully leveraged to enhance VE experiences while promoting linguistic diversity, intercultural understanding, and equity? Following this intersection there are also important considerations for teacher education in general and English language teaching (ELT) in particular.

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have shown promise in facilitating language learning and intercultural communication, offering immediate feedback, customized practice, and simulated dialogues. However, their deployment in VE settings also raises critical concerns regarding linguistic hegemony, epistemic exclusion, and digital inequity. AI is often shaped by dominant linguistic and cultural norms, which may marginalize underrepresented voices and languages reinforcing global power asymmetries.

This paper examines the dynamic interplay between AI, language, and culture in the context of VE, focusing on the affordances and limitations of AI for fostering inclusive and culturally responsive ELT practices. Drawing from current scholarship in teacher education and informed by the authors’ experiences with VE projects and ELT, this study aims to contribute to the ethical and pedagogical discourse surrounding AI use in language education in general and in ELT in particular. It argues that, if critically and creatively harnessed, AI can act not only as a pedagogical tool but also as a transformative agent for inclusion and intercultural development in global academic collaborations.

AI - Lucas, Ester, Asuman

Implications for ELT - Carlos, Marina, Kyria

VE - Juliana, Barbara, Luciana

References

Finardi, K. R., & Guimarães, F. F. (2020). Internationalization and the Covid-19 pandemic: challenges and opportunities for the global south. Journal of Education, Teaching and Social Studies, 2(4), 1-15.

Finardi, K., & Aşık, A. (2024). Possibilities of virtual exchange for Internationalization at Home: Insights from the Global South. Journal of Virtual Exchange, 7, 1-22.

Guimarães, F. F., Finardi, K. R., & Amorim, G. B. (2021). From pandemic to paradigm shift: recalibrating Brazil’s relationships with the Global North. In EAIE Forum Magazine (Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 28-29).

Guimarães, F. F., & Finardi, K. R. (2021). Global citizenship education (GCE) in internationalisation: COIL as alternative Thirdspace. Globalisation, Societies and Education, 19(5), 641-657.

Guimarães, F. F., Mendes, A. R. M., Rodrigues, L. M., dos Santos Paiva, R. S., & Finardi, K. R. (2019). Internationalization at home, COIL and intercomprehension: for more inclusive activities in the global south. SFU Educational Review, 12(3), 90-109.

O'Dowd, R. (2018). From telecollaboration to virtual exchange: State-of-the-art and the role of UNICollaboration in promoting research and practice. Journal of Virtual Exchange, 1, 1-23.

Orsini-Jones, M., Jacobs, L., Finardi, K., & Wimpenny, K. (2025). Collaborative online international learning as a postdigital connected, embodied, relational & (socio) material Third Space: female voices. Higher Education Research & Development, 44(1), 237-252.

Wang, C., & Canagarajah, S. (2024). Postdigital ethnography in applied linguistics: Beyond the online and offline in language learning. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 3(2), 100111.

Wimpenny, K., Finardi, K. R., Orsini-Jones, M., & Jacobs, L. (2022). Knowing, being, relating and expressing through third space global South-North COIL: Digital inclusion and equity in international higher education. Journal of Studies in International Education, 26(2), 279-296.

Zhu, M., & Wang, C. (2025). A systematic review of artificial intelligence in language education: Current status and future implications. Language Learning & Technology, 29(1), 1–29.

https://hdl.handle.net/10125/73606

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Introduction to the Editors’ Group and today’s presentations: GRAEME PORTE

Introduction to the Editors' Group and today's presentations: GRAEME PORTE

 1 MARTA ANTON PRESENTING:  CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING A JOURNAL

  (to include getting to know what journals are most pertinent to the enquiry, Open Access journals, Scientific Rigor. A key indicator of journal quality is the scientific rigor of the publications published in the journal. ... Editorial Quality. ... Peer Review Process. ... Ethics. ... Editorial Board Members. ...Journal Reputation/Business Model. ...Author Rights and Copyright. ... Indexing Status.

 2 MARTIN EAST PRESENTING:  WRITING FOR A SPECIFIC JOURNAL OR SECTION IN THE JOURNAL

 (to include doing your homework on what typically gets accepted; tergetting tha readership specifically; examples of how certain journal strands require different approaches to presentation/style etc.) 

 3: WAYNE WRIGHT PRESENTING:  COMMON MISTAKES THAT CAN LEAD TO REJECTION

(to include Editorial (form and preparation) mistakes: Not paying attention to/ following guidelines in Information for Authors (IFA); Not using good grammar/proper English; Including poor quality tables/figures/illustrations; Submitting a topic that is outside the journal’s scope; Submitting a manuscript that lacks novelty/scientific significance; Using poor methodology and making poor/inappropriate statistical analysis; Ethical mistakes: Submitting your manuscript to more than one journal at once; Submitting a paper partially published elsewhere, etc.  REASONABLE USE OF AI. 

 4: JIM McKINLEY PRESENTING: REVIEWING FOR A JOURNAL. 

Based around Masatoshi's original request that “We could talk about the importance of peer reviews (academic citizenship?) so as to raise people’s awareness of and contribution to the academic publishing practices? I say this partly because I am aware that some universities bluntly discourage faculty members from reviewing papers (and instead encourage spending time on publishing, of course).” 

 5. MASATOSHI SATO PRESENTING: UNDERSTANDING JOURNAL DECISIONS (to include understanding how to re-submit and what to write in a cover letter, understanding rejection, resubmission and replying to feedback and SUBMISSION DANGERS/"WARNINGS" (to include similarity indices, ChatGPT attitude to, use of paper mills etc.). 

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Women and Female Voices in March

Call for participants for a research project

Are you a female student or academic (staff/faculty) who has taken part in a South-North Collaborative Online International Learning/Virtual Exchange project?

Would you be interested in being interviewed about your experience?

If so, please register at this link to provide informed consent to take part (more information at: Female Voices in the Third Space: Researching Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in South-North Collaborative Online International Learning-Virtual Exchange

The interview will last 35-40 minutes and will be on Teams and we will provide you with the questions in advance once you have enrolled.

The participant information sheet and the consent form are  included in the online enrolment survey at the links below.

Registration for female students:

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/coventry/female-voices-in-the-third-space-researching-equality-diversity

Registration for female academic staff/faculty:

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/coventry/female-voices-in-the-third-space-staff

The coordinators of this British Academy/Leverhulme-funded  project, Kyria Finardi (Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo, Brazil), Lynette Jacobs (University of the Free State, South Africa), Marina Orsini-Jones and Katherine Wimpenny (Coventry University, UK), would also like to invite you to a free webinar on their latest findings from interviews with staff involved in COIL-VE, that builds on their previous paper reporting of interviews carried out with female students from four different continents  - Collaborative Online International Learning in a Postdigital Connected, Embodied, Relational & (Socio) Material Third Space: Female Voices – on March 28th, 2-4 UK time (GMT) here is the Zoom link:

https://zoom.us/j/92219829201?pwd=jQDoeiEKvXBlUwWpYF0bT6bF7r5AGz.1

Meeting ID: 922 1982 9201
Passcode: 070882

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British Association of Applied Linguistics – BAAL

BAAL 2025 will be hosted by the University of Glasgow on the 4th, 5th and 6th September 2024. The conference theme is Applied linguistics in the face of global challenges and local needs, inviting scholars to reflect on the role of applied linguistics in the changing world, with fast technological advances and more interconnected societies on the one hand and challenges, such as the climate crisis or the rise of isolationistic politics worldwide, on the other. The theme is an opportunity for scholars to consider the implications of the changing conditions on individuals and communities. BAAL encourages submissions that engage with a range of applied linguistic issues and a variety of social and professional contexts.

Keynote speakers are:

  • Dr Lucy Jones
  • Dr Spencer Hazel
  • Dr Kamran Khan
  • Professor Angel Lin

Abstracts can be submitted for:

  • Poster presentations
  • Individual presentations for parallel sessions (25 minutes including questions)
  • Individual presentations for a Special Interest Group (SIG) track (25 minutes including questions)
  • Proposed Colloquia (120 minutes)

Deadline for receipt of Abstracts: 31 March 2025, 11.59pm UK time

To submit your abstract for individual presentations (300 words maximum), please use Oxford Abstracts using the following link:

If it is your first time to use Oxford Abstracts, please note that you will need to register to submit your abstract.

If you would like to propose a colloquium, please submit your proposal to the conference email address (baal2025@glasgow.ac.uk) by the same deadline. There is no fixed format for colloquia, and BAAL encourages organisers to think how to best use the allotted time. The colloquium slot may consist of thematically related conventional presentations, shorter flash-talks, discussion sessions. Please only submit one abstract (500 words) per colloquium.

BAAL Currently has 21 Special Interest Groups (SIGS):

  • Asian Language Education in Global Contexts
  • Corpus Linguistics
  • Health and Science Communication
  • Humans, Machines, Language (HuMaLa)
  • Intercultural communication
  • Language and Education for Social Justice (LESJ)
  • Language and New Media
  • Language and Race
  •  Language Curriculum
  • Language in Africa
  • Language Policy
  • Language, Gender and Sexuality
  • Language, Learning and Teaching
  • LEF (Linguistic Ethnography Forum)
  • LKALE (Linguistics and Knowledge about Language in Education)
  • Multilingualism
  • Literacies (formerly PAWBL Professional, Academic and Work-based Literacies)
  • Research Involving Children
  • Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics
  • Social Justice for Language Education
  • Testing, Evaluation and Assessment (TEA)
  • Vocabulary

If you have any queries, please contact the Local Organising Committee: baal2025@glasgow.ac.uk

Conference website here

Notifications of submission outcomes by 5 May

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European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML)

AILA cooperates with the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML), which is delighted to announce the launch of the new bilingual website “CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages”, now available in English and French at www.ecml.at/CLILLOTEtransitions.

The website is an output of the ECML programme “Inspiring innovation in language education: changing contexts, evolving competences” (2020-23). It illustrates how the professional community can promote continuity and deal with discontinuities in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) from primary to secondary and tertiary education.

What you will find and who can benefit

The website provides approaches and recommendations to support CLIL in general, and especially in languages other than English (CLIL-LOTE). It examines ways of doing so across educational levels, in the language classroom and in other subjects.
The recommendations are underpinned by guiding principles for CLIL and illustrated through examples of practice from various contexts offering a holistic view on curricula, teacher education, professional collaborations, teaching materials and formative assessment.

The website is structured according to the five thematic areas of the recommendations addressing different target groups concerned:

  • Curriculum – for curriculum designers and decision-makers
  • Teacher education – for teacher educators and decision-makers
  • Collaboration between institutions, teachers and/or students of different educational levels – for teachers and head of schools
  • Teaching materials – for teachers and teaching material designers
  • Portfolios and formative assessment – for teachers and teaching material designers

 

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Call For Papers: Language Use and Language Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, April 14-5, 2025

The Hungarian Association of Hungarian Applied Linguists and Language Teachers (HAALLT) 

and the Department of Hungarian Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities and Social  Sciences of the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek 

are organising the 

30th CONGRESS OF HUNGARIAN APPLIED LINGUISTICS, 

with the main topic as follows: 

Language Use and Language Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence on April 14-15, 2025 

at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of  Osijek 

(31000 Osijek, Jagerova ulica 9)  

Website of the congress: 

https://www.ffos.unios.hr/katedra-za-madarski-jezik-i-knjizevnost/xxx-manye/ 

PROGRAM COMMITTEE 

Ágota Fóris (Chair), Anna Lehocki-Samardzic (Secretary), Edita Andrić, Szilvia Bátyi, Attila Benő,  Judit Bóna, István Csernicskó, Nóra Csontos, Katalin Doró, Réka Eszenyi, Kinga Klaudy, Anna  Kolláth, Ágnes Kuna, János Péntek, Gábor Prószéky, Robin Edina, Csilla Sárdi, Olívia Seidl-Péch, Eszter Sermann, Réka Sólyom, Gizella Szabómihály, Orsolya Szentesi-Žagar, Szilvia Szoták, Eszter Tamaskó, Éva Vukov Raffai  

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 

Anna Lehocki-Samardzic (Chair), Tímea Bockovac (Co-Chair), Ádám Walkó (Secretary), János  Andócsi, Tünde Angszter Barač, Nándor Csapó, Diana Dorkić, Sonja Đelatović, Viktória Kelemen, Marko Kolić, Mónika Molnár, Andor Pajrok, Ilonka Ruzsicska, Kinga Samu-Koncsos,  Emma Sesvečan, Rea Tordi, Ivan Trojan, Erna Varga, Mario Varga 

REGISTRATION 

You can submit your application at 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vMv3mwZs8dy_t5kdFtm_qKT190iD8sZeqQeD4OLPxKo/view form?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true 

- as a presenter in Hungarian or English by: (1) filling out the Google form (registration and  abstract submission) and (2) paying the participation fee, or 

- as a participant by: (1) filling out the Google form (registration) and (2) paying the participation  fee. 

Detailed information about the registration steps and the abstract submission process will be  provided on the congress website:  

https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=30manye 

PROGRAM (PRESENTATIONS, ABSTRACTS) 

The congress aims to discuss the latest research findings in applied linguistics. We welcome  papers relevant to the topics of the congress: “Language Use and Language Teaching in the Age  of Artificial Intelligence” from all fields of applied linguistics. We welcome applications from  those wishing to participate in the congress from all fields of applied linguistics, with  presentations, posters, or workshops in Hungarian or English related to the theme of the  congress. 

The planned topics of the congress: 

  • Hungarian as a mother tongue,
  • Hungarian as a foreign language, 
  • Applied onomastics, 
  • Mother tongue pedagogy, speech  research, 
  • Discourse analysis, 
  • Finno-Ugric studies, 
  • Translation studies, 
  • Intercultural communication,
  • Bilingualism and multilingualism,
  • Minority languages, linguistic  minorities, 
  • Communication, 
  • Contrastive linguistics, 
  • Lexicology and lexicography,
  • Language pedagogy, 
  • Language policy, language planning,  linguistic rights, 
  • Pragmatics, 
  • Psycholinguistics, 
  • Specialized languages, 
  • Computational linguistics and  language technology, 
  • Sociolinguistics, 
  • Text linguistics, 
  • Terminology and terminography.

At the congress, plenary lectures will be presented, and participants will also have the  opportunity to hear the most recent recipient of the Brassai Sámuel Award. 

Plenary speakers:  

Prof. dr. Judit Bóna, full professor 

Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Applied Linguistics and  Phonetics 

Prof. dr. Csaba Pléh, professor emeritus 

Central European University, Department of Cognitive Science 

Prof. dr. Gábor Prószéky, Director-General 

HUN-REN Hungarian Research Centre for Linguistics 

Brassai presentation: Dr. habil. Orsolya Nádor, associate professor 

Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, Faculty of Humanities, Department  of Hungarian Linguistics 

Abstract submission: 

- Abstracts can be submitted for section presentations or poster presentations. Section  presentations will be in 20-minute slots (15-minute presentation + 5-minute discussion).  

  • The length of the abstract should be a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 250 words.  (This does not include the list of cited literature.) 
  • The abstract should include: the theoretical background, objectives, methods of the  research, and a summary of the expected or obtained results. 
  • At the end of the abstract, five keywords should be listed. 
  • The abstract should include 2-5 references. Their bibliographic data should be listed in  the “References” section following the abstract. 
  • Images, tables, and quotes should not be included in the abstract. 
  • The formal requirements for references in the abstract are the same as the formal  requirements of the HAALLT Congress Publications series  (https://manye.hu/kongresszusi-kiadvanyok/). 

- Abstracts can be uploaded via https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=30manye between  December 6, 2024, and February 28, 2025. Applicants will be notified about the acceptance of  their abstracts by March 17, 2025. The program committee reserves the right to decide on  allocating abstracts into section presentations.

REGISTRATION FEES AND DEADLINES 

HAALLT members  

The membership fee is 5000 HUF/year. The membership form can be downloaded from the  following website: https://manye.hu/szervezet/tagsagi-informaciok/ 

HAALLT membership entitles members to a discounted participation fee at the congress. The membership fee must be paid to the central account of HAALLT by February 15 of each  calendar year. 

PAYMENT OF THE PARTICIPATION FEE 

Registration fees should be paid by bank transfer. 

IMPORTANT! The congress bank account number is not the same as the HAALLT bank account  number. 

Congress Bank Account Details: 

  • Bank: ZAGREBAČKA BANKA d.d. Zagreb 
  • Congress Bank Account Number (IBAN): HR8423600001102484368, SWIFT Code:  ZABAHR2X 
  • Payment Instructions: When making the transfer, please indicate the participant's  name in the “Payment Reference” field. 

Cancellation: For cancellations made before March 14, 2025, 50% of the paid amount will be  refunded. For cancellations after this date, unfortunately, no refund can be provided. 

Invoice Request: Please indicate your invoice request during registration. If you require an  invoice before payment, please request a proforma (advance) invoice by emailing  manye.eszek2025@gmail.com. 

PARTICIPATION FEE 

HAALLT and AILA  members1 

PhD Students,  University students with HAALLT 

membership 

Non-members 

Early Until  

March 14,  

2025 

Regular Until  

March 21,  

2025 

75 EUR 55 EUR 87 EUR 85 EUR 75 EUR 97 EUR  

1 The discount is available to HAALLT members who pay their membership fee for 2025. Entry options and  membership fee payment: see the HAALLT website: https://manye.hu/szervezet/tagsagi-informaciok/.

University BA and MA students can participate in the conference for free. 

The registration fee includes the following: 

  • opportunity to present and participate in the congress, 
  • congress package and reception (first evening), 
  • coffee, refreshments, and pastries (during coffee breaks), 
  • publication of the written version of the presented lecture in the congress proceedings  (subject to positive review), 
  • an electronic version of the congress proceedings, including plenary, poster, workshop,  and section presentations. 

Information about the congress proceedings: 

The lectures given at the congress will be published in the book series “A MANYE Kongresszusok  Előadásai” (“HAALLT Congress Publications”) in the online system of the Akadémiai Kiadó  (https://mersz.hu/a-manye-kongresszusok-eloadasai) in the year following the congress. The  series has an ISSN number, and the volumes are assigned a DOI identifier.  

The written version of the presentations given at the congress must be prepared and submitted  in accordance with the editorial guidelines. The submitted papers will be reviewed, and only  those papers that meet the formal and content requirements and are supported by the reviewers  will be included in the editorial process and may appear in the volume of papers. Information and  editorial guidelines: https://manye.hu/kongresszusi-kiadvanyok/ 

Osijek, January 21, 2025 

Prof. dr. Gábor Prószéky 

President of HAALLT, 

HUN-REN Hungarian Research Centre for Linguistics 

Prof. dr. Ágota Fóris 

Chair of Program Committee, 

Vice-President of HAALLT,  

Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed  Church in Hungary 

izv. prof. dr. sc. Anna Lehocki-Samardzic Chair of Organizing Committee, J. J. Strossmayer University

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RECAL – Research & Educational Cultures in Applied Linguistics

Convenors:

  • Paola GAMBOA, Sorbonne Nouvelle, France, AFLA
  • Claire KRAMSCH, USA, AAAL

Scope:

The scope of this AILA Research Network RECAL - Research & Educational Cultures in Applied Linguistics, is to examine the cultural, political, epistemological and methodological diversity of applied linguistics research in various countries; as well as the diversity of institutional conditions in which the research is conducted. 

Adopting an interdisciplinary approach (applied linguistics, educational sciences, sociology), research in this ReN focuses on:

  1. Scientific culture. In order to know, how theories from Global North and Global South countries have been received, interpreted and put into practice in different countries with different intellectual, scientific and educational traditions.
  2. Educational culture. Education systems, history and heritage. Coloniality and decolonial perspectives.
  3. Editorial culture. To determine the opportunities and constraints of publishing in English. In particular, how to publish in English without losing the conceptual, epistemological and pedagogical specificity of a research often conceived in a language different from English.
  4. Didactic and pedagogical cultures. To find out, what are the socio-political bases, realities and constraints in language teaching and learning (bilingualism / multilingualism / plurilingualism) in different education systems.
  5. Pre-service and In-service teacher’s development. To understand the difficulties researchers and teachers have to face in order to adapt diversity policies into inclusive practices, but also to what extent they have been trained to reflect on identifying problems of diversity and inclusion.

This REN wants to feature both research and educational projects showing the challenges to overcome in: 

  • analyzing, understanding and questioning the colonial heritage, the systemic coloniality and the decolonial needs.
  • adopting transnational (such UNESCO) and national (specific to a country) policies and guidelines to implement diversity and inclusion.
  • promoting language value (equality and equity), maintenance or revitalization. 
  • implementing appropriate working conditions for researchers and teachers in order to meet the learners’ needs.

 

This REN welcomes projects describing the challenges mentioned above, but also the designing of educational solutions representative of social challenges, connecting classrooms with life experiences and recognizing the experiences and abilities of every student, in particular, those historically marginalized.

Keywords

Epistemological, research and educational cultures | Diversity & Inclusion | Teacher’s development, practices and social impact | Critical intercultural dimensions | Decolonial perspectives | Education policies.

If your research and teaching interests meet those of our network, do not hesitate to contact us in order to join us.

 

Highlight of 3 scientific ReN works during the previous period:

  • 2021: INVITED SYMPOSIUM - AILA INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 2022

Groningen. Netherlands, August, 2021. The dynamics of language, communication and culture in applied linguistic research in Latin America. Participants: English researchers and teachers in various Latin American countries. Objectif: To respond to changes due to globalization: inequalities and social justice; epistemological and ideological sequels of colonialism; deconstruction and postmodern theories concerning the language-identity-culture relationship; and the didactic foundations of language teaching. Coordinators: Claire KRAMSCH, Harold CASTAÑEDA PENA & Paola GAMBOA.

REN RECAL EDITED VOLUME

As organizers of the 2021 ReCAL symposium Claire KRAMSCH (Emerita Professor at Berkeley University), Harold CASTEÑEDA (PhD Professor at Universidad Distritital Francisco José de Caldas) and Paola GAMBOA (PhD Lecturer at Sorbonne Nouvelle University) have decided to coordinate a volume on the decolonization of research in applied linguistics in Latin America. In this volume, researchers from Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and the United States of America, were invited to report on their work, adopting as much as possible a reflexive stance, but also to offer a critical analysis of their efforts to decolonize their research projects. In particular, they would analyze, using Spanish or Portuguese and English, their own locus of enunciation / lugar de enunciación / lugar de fala.

Castañeda-Peña, H., Gamboa, P., & Kramsch, C. (Eds.). (2023). Decolonizing Applied Linguistics Research in Latin America: Moving to a Multilingual Mindset (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003326748 

  • 2024: CONPLA MULTILINGUAL SYMPOSIUM MARCH 2024

In the frame of the 5th Congreso Paraguayo de Lingüística Aplicada (CONPLA) preparation, Claire KRAMSCH, Kyria FINARDI and Paola GAMBOA were invited to held a conference on the edited volume Decolonizing Applied Linguistics Research in Latin America: Moving to a Multilingual Mindset. The invitation was made by Professor Valentina CANESE. Directora del Instituto Superior de Lenguas. Universidad Nacional de Asunción.

AILA INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AUGUST 2024

Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia, August, 2024. Hybrid symposium. Diversity and inclusion: from transnational and national policies to classroom realities, constraints and implementations. Objectif: To understand what is meant by diversity and inclusion (clearly identified typologies and the adoption of anticipatory and accurate responses). Coordinators: Claire KRAMSCH & Paola GAMBOA.

 

Some members: 

  • Maure AGUIRRE ORTEGA. Universidad de Antioquia. Colombia
  • Paula Tatianne CARRERA SZUNDY. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Brazil
  • Harold CASTAÑEDA PEÑA. Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas Colombia
  • Erica COACHMAN. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Brazil
  • Fotini DIAMANTIDAKI. University College London. United Kingdom
  • Haley DE KORNE. University of Oslo. Norway
  • Carina FERNANDEZ. Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Argentina
  • Jorge FROZZINI. Université de Québec à Chicoutimi. Canada
  • Carmen Helena GUERRERO NIETO. Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Colombia
  • Irene HEIDT. Universität Potsdam. Germany
  • Lane IGOUDIN. Los Angeles City College. United States of America
  • Tiechneg LI. Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong
  • Mario LÓPEZ GOPAR. Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca. Mexico
  • Yecid ORTEGA. Queen's University Belfast. United Kingdom
  • Janeth ORTIZ. Universidad de Antioquia. Colombia
  • Beatriz PEÑA DIX. Universidad de los Andes. Colombia
  • Nara TAKAKI. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul. Brazil
  • Gabriela TAVELA. Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Argentina
  • Rogerio TILIO. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Brazil
  • Diego UBAQUE CASALLAS. Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Colombia
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Newsletter December

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Newsletter

December 2024
Welcome to the December 2024 AILA Newsletter. Considering the current global scenario of enduring wars and crises, I would like to finish this year with a message of hope and an invitation to think together about ways in which we, applied linguists, can make a difference for a better world.
As part of its strategic collaborations, AILA has a longstanding relationship with UNESCO having endorsed its Sustainable Development Agenda https://aila.info/about/endorsements/policies-guidelines/un-2030-sustainable-development/. Moreover, we share an interest in the role of languages and intercultural competence for a more peaceful world. So as to stay tuned with the latest news by UNESCO, in this issue we share some highlights from the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences newsletter published recently by Dr. Darla K. Deardorff, UNESCO Chairholder. For those who would like to read the news in full or subscribe to its quarterly newsletter, please write to: unesco-icc@sun.ac.za

Highlights UNESCO Chair Intercultural Competences Newsletter

The newsletter highlights the UN Summit of the Future, emphasizing peacebuilding through intercultural dialogue, human rights, governance reform, and the role of multilingualism in global cooperation. The role of applied linguists is vital in fostering inclusivity, language accessibility, and ethical use of technology.

Read More

AILA Research Networks (ReNs)

AILA Research Networks (ReNs) https://aila.info/research/list-of-rens/ aim to tackle important matters and advance research on specific topics of applied linguistics through the collaborative effort of scholars working on innovative research perspectives. ReNs also synthesize knowledge, examine the state of art, stimulate collaborations and identify promising directions in research areas of worldwide significance for applied linguistics.
Currently AILA has 22 ReNs that tackle important issues for the aforementioned UN agenda and that include, but are not limited to: the role of English and other languages in education and implications for multilingualism, the importance of multilingual education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Language Policy and Planning, open scholarship, migration, content and language integrated learning, academic publishing, inclusive education, English as a lingua Franca and Virtual Exchange, to name but a few.
With an eye to further develop intra and inter-regional collaborations through AILA, we take this opportunity to share a report of submissions to AILA Research Networks for the period of 2024-2027. AILA Research Networks (ReNs) promote research and its dissemination in all academic areas of Applied Linguistics with a particular focus on areas that have the potential for new cross-disciplinary research. Typically, ReNs involve at least five members from at least three countries. Results of the application for ReNs will be out in January and a report can be seen here

Highlights Events and Call for Papers

BAAL

The 58th annual British Association for Applied Linguistics conference will be hosted by the University of Glasgow, between 4th and 6th September 2025. The conference theme is "Applied linguistics in the face of global challenges and local needs". Please look out for an official call for papers in January, with a deadline for proposals on 31 March. The conference team can be contacted on baal2025@glasgow.ac.uk.

LSPIC

The Linguistic Society of the Philippines has recently announced the Call for Papers for their upcoming international conference to be held on April 24-26, 2025.
Details can be found here: https://www.lsphil.net/post/536b624c

AESLA

The Spanish Association of Applied Linguistics (AESLA) and the Organizing Committee of this edition of the Association’s annual conference are pleased to invite you to the 42nd International Conference of the Spanish Association of Applied Linguistics (AESLA), organized by the Department of Spanish, Modern, and Classical Philology (English Philology), which will take place from April 2 to 4, 2025, at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB, Palma, Mallorca) on the UIB Campus (Spain).
The two cornerstones of this conference will be language acquisition and teaching and intercultural and multilingual communication in the digital age.
Each participant may submit a maximum of two proposals, in Spanish, English, or Catalan, from October 31, 2024, until the submission deadline of proposals on December 20, 2024 through the conference website platform (https://evaluaciones.aesla.org.es/). For more detailed information about the organization of AESLA 2025, visit https://aesla.uib.eu or contact aesla2025@uib.es

TAML2

Next edition of the Tense, Aspect and Modality in L2 (TAML2) conference, which we'll be hosting at the Complutense University of Madrid between November 27 - 28, 2025. Deadline for abstract submission: 19 January, 2025, by email to taml2ucm@gmail.com or visit their Website: https://eventos.ucm.es/122980/detail/tense-aspect-and-modality-in-l2-taml2.html

CELEA

The 2025 Annual Conference of the China English Language Education Association (CELEA) will be held in Chongqing on October 17-19, 2025. For a report of the 2024 event and other activities by CELEA in 2024, click here

ICLHE

The Organizing Committee of the International Conference on Language and Higher Education - ICLHE - invites you to their 8th edition, the ICLHE 2025 Conference themed "EMInclusion: Integrating Language and Content for Egalitarian Higher Education" that will take place from September 24 to 27, 2025, at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The conference focuses on the complexities of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) and Other Languages as a Medium of Instruction (OLMI), promoting dialogue on fostering inclusivity and linguistic diversity in higher education. Participants are invited to submit proposals in one of seven tracks, exploring themes such as linguistic inclusion, identity, language policies, and the role of languages in higher education. Contributions may take the form of papers, experience reports, posters, workshops, or colloquia. Submissions will be accepted from December 10th, 2024, to January 19, 2025, via https://www.even3.com.br/8thiclhe/ For detailed information about the conference, visit ICLHE 2025 or contact the Organizing Committee at iclhe2025@ufcspa.edu.br or on Instagram @iclhe2025conference.

Local Voices, Global Impact: Examining the role of English in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts of the Global South

This edited volume, "Local Voices, Global Impact," invites researchers from the Global South to explore the role of English in multilingual and multicultural education. It aims to decolonize educational practices by centering local knowledge and experiences while navigating the rise of English Medium Instruction (EMI) in higher education. The book welcomes diverse perspectives on theoretical frameworks, practical approaches, and policy analyses that address themes like decolonization, multilingualism, and equity in education.

Submissions are due by January 15th, 2025.

Further details click here

Obituary

GAL / AILA

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kühlwein
April 20, 1940 - September 23, 2024

Forthcoming Affiliates’ Conferences and Other Events

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Dec 14-15, 2024 Linguapax Asia 2024 Hiroshima, Japan
Dec 17-19, 2024 14th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP) Kowloon, Hong Kong
Jan 31, 2025 ANELA 2025 | Conference Jan 31 | Utrecht Utrecht, Netherlands
Feb 19-21, 2025 The 25th International Congress of the Italian Association of Applied Linguistics (AItLA 2025) Macerata, Italy
Mar 20-21, 2025 Conference Academia on Screen: The World of Higher Education in Film and TV Series Across Cultures Passau, Germany
Mar 22-25, 2025 AAAL 2025 Conference Denver, USA
Jun 9-13, 2025 The 15th International Symposium on Bilingualism (ISB15) Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
Jun 19-20, 2025 Advances in Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners (ATFLY) 2025 Online
Jun 19-20, 2025 CILIDI 3th International Conference on Digital Linguistics | June 26 and 27 | Valencia Valencia, Spain
Jul 2-4, 2025 AFLA 2025 Conference - The Natural and the Artificial in Applied Linguistics Nancy, France
Jul 14-18, 2025 14º Brazilian Conference Of Applied Linguistics Aracaju, Brazil

Holiday Greetings

Inspired by the words of the UNESCO Intercultural Chair and thinking about the wishes we had for 2025, the AILA Secretary General, Glenda El Gamal, created a message written in the languages spoken by our affiliates

Stay Tuned

 

To receive the AILA newsletter, register at https://aila.info/members/welcome/newsletter/ and please share it widely, keeping us up to date about relevant actions and events to be announced in the upcoming issues. We plan to publish newsletters in March, June, September and December every year and invite all affiliates to send us updates and news to include in them. To keep us up to date with news from your affiliate, please write to president@aila.info and to update us on your affiliate contacts please write to secretariat@aila.info
 

Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a peaceful 2025, we bid farewell with an image created with the languages of our affiliates, expressing our hope that these languages can contribute to the peace we all aspire to in the world.
Best wishes,
Kyria
Professor Kyria Finardi
President, AILA International Association of Applied Linguistics

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By Markus Bieswanger (Vice President of AILA and Past President of GAL)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague Wolfgang Kuehlwein on September 23, 2024, at the age of 84. We would like to express our sincere condolences to his family. Professor Kuehlwein was president of GAL, the German affiliate of AILA, from 1977 to 1986, and Vice President of AILA from 1981 to 1987. GAL and AILA are grateful for his service to the field of Applied Linguistics and will honor his memory!

A full obituary (in German) can be found by clicking here:

https://gal-ev.de/nachruf-auf-prof-dr-wolfgang-kuehlwein/

 

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Local Voices, Global Impact: Examining the role of English in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts of the Global South

We are pleased to invite researchers, educators, and advocates to contribute chapters to an upcoming edited volume titled “Local Voices, Global Impact: Examining the role of English in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts of the Global South”, for submission as an edited volume to Routledge. This volume is edited by Dr. Mona Nishizaki (University of Genoa), Dr. Rafael Timmermann (Federal University of Pará), and Prof. Dr. Kyria Finardi (Federal University of Espírito Santo) and aims to identify, interrogate and hopefully interrupt the ongoing legacies of colonialism that continue to shape education systems across the Global South, with particular focus on whose knowledge, experiences, and perspectives are centered and whose are marginalized. At the same time, as we observe a growth in English Medium Instruction (EMI) as the internationalization of higher education accelerates, we seek to highlight how the Global South can carve its own place in this evolving landscape while promoting multilingualism in situated, decolonized educational practices. This book will showcase local voices and experiences that connect to global trends, emphasizing the importance of multilingualism and decolonization in shaping  more inclusive and equitable educational futures. We welcome contributions that explore both theoretical frameworks and practical approaches from diverse contexts within the Global South. Submissions may include but are not limited to:

 

Original research studies

Conceptual/theoretical papers

Case studies of best practices

Policy analyses

Reflections on grassroots initiatives

 

We are particularly interested in chapters addressing one or more of the following broad themes:

Decolonizing Education: Reclaiming Knowledge and Epistemologies in the Global South

Multilingualism and Linguistic Justice in Postcolonial Contexts

English as a Global Language: Opportunities and Challenges for the Global South

Navigating Globalization: The Global South in the Internationalized Higher Education Landscape

Pedagogical Innovations: Bridging Local and Global Contexts in Multilingual Classrooms

Language, Power, and Identity in Higher Education: Whose Voices Are Heard?

Policy, Equity, and Access in Education in and for  the Global South

English Medium Instruction (EMI) and Its Impact on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Grassroots Educational Movements: possibilities and challenges for Local Voices and Global Advocacy

Technology in Education: exploring affordances and challenges in a Multilingual-Interconnected  World
 

We invite contributions that critically engage with these topics from local perspectives, emphasizing the ways in which educational practices in the Global South can influence and reshape global discourses. Contributors are encouraged to provide contextually grounded insights that reflect the realities of multilingualism, colonial legacies, and the push for decolonization in educational settings.
 

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit an abstract (300–500 words) that clearly outlines your chapter's focus, methodology (if applicable), and how it relates to the overarching themes of the volume. Please submit your abstract and biography to elinetbrazil@gmail.com


Key Dates:

Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2025 

Notification of acceptance: 15 February 2025

Full chapter submission deadline: 15 August 2025 

For inquiries, please contact the editors at elinetbrazil2024@gmail.com

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China English Language Education Association (CELEA)

  • The 2024 Annual Conference of China English Language Education Association was held in Dalian on October 18-20, 2024. It was hosted by Dalian University of Foreign Languages. The theme of the conference is Interdisciplinary Integration and Collaborative Innovation: Enhancing the Overall Quality of Talent Cultivation. Prof. Azirah Binti Hashim, Prof. Wen Qiufang, Prof. Chang Junyue, Prof. Xu Jinfen, and Prof. Liu Fengguang gave plenary speeches at the conference. Eleven symposia, one workshop and one editor-in-chief forum were held. Sixteen groups of individual papers were presented during the conference. More than 200 EFL scholars and teachers attended the conference on site and 30,000 people watched the plenary sessions on-line.
  • The 2025 Annual Conference of China English Language Education Association will be held in Chongqing on October 17-19, 2025.
  • CELEA delegates attended the 22nd AsiaTEFL International Conference held in Chiang Rai, Thailand on November 14-17, 2024. CELEA President Prof. Sun Youzhong was elected as the Vice President of AsiaTEFL, the Asian Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language. Some CELEA council members, including Prof. Sun Youzhong, Wen Qiufang, Jiang Jinlin, Duan Changcheng, as well as other CELEA members organized 3 symposia on the following topics:a) Language and Critical Thinking Integrated Teaching: Task Design, Pedagogies and Assessment
    b) Developing and Applying an Evaluation Framework for the Development of Learning Outcomes in a Cloud Community
    c) Examining Foreign Language Textbooks at Schools in China: Content, Utilization and Database
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ReN Applications Report

Report by Grégory Miras as AILA ReN Coordinator

The AILA Research Networks (ReNs) are enshrined in the statutes and by-laws of the Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée - AILA as a lever for  promoting research on burning issues in applied linguistics arising from real-world problems.

Although the statutes specify a number of 15 ReNs for periods of 3 years, the wording was changed in 2012 to allow greater flexibility according to needs. For the previous period 2021-23, there were 20 ReNs plus a special ReCAL on Research Cultures in Applied Linguistics. During this special period, ReN convenors had the opportunity to organise symposia at the two jubilee congresses, AILA 2023 (Lyon, FRANCE) and AILA 2024 (Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA).

With the return to a three-year cycle, the call for ReNs for the period 2024-27 has focused on finding a balance between renewing ReNs that have demonstrated their impact on the scientific field and allowing new ones to emerge. The idea is to come close to the numbers of ReNs set out in the By-laws, while at the same time proposing a framework that will allow us to build on existing promotional tools (for example, the publication of news in the International Journal of Applied Linguistics) and also to propose new formats (a focus in the President's Newsletter).

The call for proposals was sent out on 9 September, with a deadline of 13 October 24, and projects could be submitted until 16 October, in accordance to the AILA statutes, which stipulate a deadline for submissions up to two months after the end of the AILA Congress, which took place from 11 to 16 August 2024. The submission consisted of filling in a template describing the ReN project. 

The ReN Committee is made up of 4 members, one of whom is a member of the Executive Committee and three of whom are members of the International Committee:

  • Prof. Dr. María Luisa Carrió-Pastor, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
  • Dr. Anitha Devi Pillai, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 
  • Dr. Doris Cristina Vicente da Silva Matos, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Brazil
  • Dr. Caroline Tagg, The Open University, United Kingdom

The Committee met on 19 November 24 to consider each application according to the following criteria, as defined in the AILA by-laws:

  • at least 5 members
  • at least 1 new scholar
  • international team
  • produce a report on the previous year for renewals

but also on items such as :

  • the contribution of the topic to applied linguistics
  • a clear work programme for the period in question 
  • the strategic dimension of the theme for Applied Linguistics

In the end, 16 ReN proposals were accepted including 4 new projects and 12 renewals. They all present the diversity of approaches in applied linguistics.

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Highlights UNESCO Chair Intercultural Competences Newsletter

The newsletter reports on the UN Summit of the Future which happened in September in New York City, USA, with the theme “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow” where member states agreed on working on seven pillars: governance reform, climate action, technology for the common good, human rights, peace and security, and strengthened multilateral partnerships prioritizing the interests of future generations in global decision-making. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that while war is a choice, so is peace.

In what regards the role of applied linguists in the creation of conditions for this peace, we highlight some of the issues that were addressed in the summit that are of special relevance to us: 

  1. Emphasis on Intercultural Dialogue:
    • The summit stressed the importance of intercultural and intergenerational dialogue in peacebuilding and global cooperation, highlighting the role of language in fostering understanding across cultures.
  2. Focus on Human Rights:
    • Discussions around human rights included the protection of marginalized populations, emphasizing the need for linguistic accessibility in education and healthcare to ensure universal rights.
  3. Global Governance and Communication:
    • The call for global governance reform includes improving communication strategies within international frameworks, which is critical for effective collaboration among diverse language groups and populations.
  4. Educational Initiatives:
    • The summit’s focus on education aligns with our endorsed goal of promoting language education that supports sustainable development, diversity and inclusion.
  5. Technological Impact on Language:
    • The discussions on the use of technology for the common good, especially regarding AI, raised important questions about language representation, ethics, and the need for multilingual capabilities in technological solutions. It also stressed the need for global ethical guidelines and reinforced cybersecurity.
  6. Multilingualism and Global Identity:
    • The summit highlighted the idea of a global identity which recognizes multilingualism, and we underscore the role of applied linguists in promoting language diversity, inclusion and equity. Noting that this is the most fraught time since World War II, themes from the Interactive Dialogue on Peace and Security included the importance of focusing on shared values, particularly around human rights, the need to embrace inclusivity in peacebuilding efforts and the role of solidarity to address causes of conflict. The importance of intercultural and intergenerational dialogue was also stressed.
  7. Partnerships and Collaborations:
    • The emphasis on partnerships and collaborations suggests opportunities to engage in projects that contribute to global initiatives and dialogue that promote diversity in addressing these pressing global challenges.

The newsletter also reports on the UNESCO Chair Forum which took place in Ethiopia with the theme "Transforming Knowledge for Africa's Future," convening over 500 scholars, policymakers, educators, and stakeholders from 90 countries to discuss pivotal issues in education, culture, science, and sustainable development. The forum aligned with Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including discussions related to the recent Pact of the Future from the UN Summit. It emphasized the need for inclusive and principled dialogue to co-create visions for Africa’s future.

UNESCO Co-Chair Dr Divinia Jithoo also contributed with a report outlining her recent experiences and insights to international education, focusing on the importance of intercultural competence and equitable practices in higher education internationalization focusing on decolonial approaches. Her highlights include the need to address power dynamics in international partnerships and a discussion on the importance of languages, access to technology and virtual exchange for a more inclusive internationalization.

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China English Language Education Association (CELEA)

  • The 2024 Annual Conference of China English Language Education Association will be held
    in Dalian on October 18-20, 2024. The theme of the conference is Interdisciplinary
    Integration and Collaborative Innovation: Enhancing the Overall Quality of Talent
    Cultivation.
  • More than 70 titles of The Key Topics Library, edited by Prof Wen Qiufang，Prof Sun
    Youzhong et al., have been published by Foreign Language Teaching and Research
    Press(FLTRP) in China. Written by more than 100 Chinese top scholars, this large-scale
    systematic library consists of 5 series: linguistics, applied linguistics, literature studies,
    translation studies, and intercultural studies. Focusing on a key topic, each work serves as a
    research guide for young researchers and presents Chinese perspectives for readers. With
    agreement with FLTRP, Taylor & Francis is planning to publish the English version of the
    Key Topics Library in the next few years.
  • English Test for International Communication, a local English proficiency test developed by
    Beijing Foreign Studies University, has just implemented its 7th remote online testing from
    home in August 2024. Until now, more than 400,000 candidates have taken the test, most of
    whom are university students and professionals. The test aims to assess test candidates’
    global competence and promotes the college ELT reform in China.

 



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Report Congress Kuala Lumpur 2024

AILA World Congress 2024: A Historic Diamond Jubilee in Kuala Lumpur, 11th -16th August 2024

Global Delegates Celebrate 60 Years of Linguistic Innovation

The 21st International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) World Congress concluded with great fanfare in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking a pivotal moment in the association’s 60-year history. Drawing over 1,700 onsite and online participants from across the globe, the congress not only celebrated AILA’s diamond jubilee but also underscored its continued influence in shaping the future of applied linguistics. Hosted by the Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL), this milestone event at the iconic Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre reflected both the rich heritage and the forward-thinking vision of the global linguistics community.

Against the dramatic skyline of the Petronas Twin Towers, the congress took on the theme "Linguistic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability," sparking robust discussions on critical issues facing the field. With 14 thematic tracks, the event provided a platform for a wide range of research and ideas, making it a hub for academic exchange and collaborative innovation.

Bridging Cultures and Minds

Far more than just an academic symposium, the congress was a vibrant celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity. The opening ceremony featured a stunning showcase of Malaysian culture, with distinguished ambassadors, sponsors, and representatives from numerous countries in attendance. The congress was officiated by the President of AILA, Professor Azirah Hashim, the first Asian president of the Association. 80 successful recipients of the AILA Solidarity Awards were announced by the Chair of the Solidarity Awards committee, Prof. Kyria Finardi. The AILA Honorary Award was presented to Professor Wen Qiu Fang of the National Research Center for Foreign Language Education and the Consortium for Chinese Studies and Intercultural Communication, Beijing Foreign Studies University. 

More than 1200 papers were delivered in three modes - onsite, hybrid and online at the congress featuring an array of keynote papers, featured papers, symposia, workshops, individual papers and posters.  Six keynote papers were delivered onsite at the congress, featuring renowned applied linguists, Prof. Ingrid Pillar, Prof. Asmah Hj Omar, Prof. Catherine Nickerson, Prof. Enric Llurda, Prof. Low Ee Ling and Prof. Sinfree Makoni.  One of the highlights of the congress was the 60th Anniversary Plenary symposium on the ‘History of Applied Linguistics’ which was led by Prof. Richard Smith alongside a panel consisting of Prof. John E. Joseph, Prof. Azirah Hashim, Assoc. Prof. Ruanni Tupas, Prof. Cristine Severo, Prof. Claire Kramsch and Assoc. Prof. Ashraf Abdelhay. There was also UNESCO presence in the Special Symposium by the Asia-Pacific Multilingual Education Working Group comprising UNESCO Bangkok and UNICEF EAPRO on ‘Partnerships, Policies and Practices on First Language-Based Multilingual Education in Asia and the Pacific’.

Social gatherings were equally memorable. Delegates enjoyed an array of cultural activities, from a lively cultural welcome reception to the gala dinner at the Royale Chulan Hotel, which featured traditional fashion shows, music, and dance. The Malaysian satay evenings and city walkabouts offered attendees the chance to explore Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant cityscape while building lasting connections within the global linguistic community.

A Future of Collaboration and Impact

Chaired by Professor Shameem Rafik-Galea and co-chaired by Associate Professor Cecilia Yin Mei Cheong, the event supported by the MAAL Committee and members, MP Events (the professional congress organizer), and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre team, was a powerful reminder of AILA’s continued leadership in fostering innovation, research, and social impact within the field of applied linguistics.

AILA’s incoming president, Professor Kyria Finardi delivered her aspirations for the future of AILA under her leadership for the next chapter of AILA's journey. The congress concluded on a high note, with Professor Rafik-Galea presenting awards for the best poster presentations and delivering her closing speech, culminating in a celebratory end to the five-day congress.

The organising committee of AILA 2024 extends their heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, particularly ELS Language Centres Malaysia, the Sime Darby Foundation and the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, as well as to delegates, publishers, and contributors who made this event a resounding success.

 

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

The Opening Cultural Troup

AILA President, Azirah Hashim's Opening Address

AILA 2024 Chair's Welcome Address

Kyria Finardi's Speech as Incoming President

The Final Gathering

The AILA 2024 Team

Gala Dinner

 Opening Ceremony

Cake Cutting:  HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY AILA!

AILA EBIC

The China Delegates

The AILA 2024 Delegates - Coffee Break

AILA 2024 Audience

Snapshots of AILA Sessions and Delegates

Making New Friends

Making New Friends



AILA 2024 Sessions

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