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Clicking the buttons Affiliates, Associates, and Honorary Members will show the names, addresses, and - where applicable - the URLs and e-mail connections of organizations that are currently affiliated or associated members of AILA and of those persons who represent them.
Applications for membership as a Regular Affiliate Member, Temporary Affiliate Member or Associate Affiliate should be directed to the President. A decision on this application will be taken jointly by the Executive Board and the International Committee.
Application for Individual Members
Applications for membership as an Individual Associate Member should be made to the Secretary General:
Prof. Karlfried Knapp
AILA Secretariat
Angewandte Linguistik Universität Erfurt Postfach 900221 D-99105 Erfurt, Germany
phone:
+49 - (0)361 - 737 4320
fax:
+49 - (0)361 - 737 4329
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Department of Languages and Cultural Studies University of Limerick Limerick
Ireland
Jeffrey Kallen
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Israel
Israel Association of Applied Linguistics (ILASH)
http://www.tau.ac.il/~ilash/
Edna Lauden
Hebrew Studies Unit Tel-Aviv University Ramat Aviv 69978
Israel
Phone:
+972 3 6408947
Fax:
+972 3 6407426
E-Mail:
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Italy
Associazione Italiana di Linguistica Applicata (AItLA)
Augusto Carli
Dipartimento di Scienze del Linguaggio e della Cultura Largo S. Eufemia 19 41100 Modena
Italy
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Japan
Japan Association of Applied Linguistics (JAAL)
http://www.jalt.org/
Prof. Yasukata Yano
Department of English Language and Linguistics School of Education Waseda University Tokyo
Japan
Phone:
+81 3 5286-1549
Fax:
+81 3 3203-7395
E-Mail:
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Korea (South)
Applied Linguistics Association of Korea (ALAK)
http://www.alak.or.kr/
Sun Hye Hwang
Department of English Language & Literature Sookmyung Women's University Hyochangwongil 52, Yongsan-gu Seoul, 140-742
Korea (South)
Phone:
+82 2 710-9317
E-Mail:
Youngkyu Kim
Department of Korean Studies Graduate School of International Studies Ewha Womans University 11-1 Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-gu Seoul, 120-750, Korea
Korea (South)
Phone:
+82 2 3277-4641
Fax:
+82 2 3277-2899
E-Mail:
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Mexico
Asociación Mexicana de Lingüística Aplicada (AMLA)
Dr. María Eugenia Herrera Lima
Centro de Lingüística Hispánica Instituto de Investigaciones Filológicas Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Circuito Mario de la Cueva Cíudad Universitaria México, DF, CP 04510
Mexico
Phone:
+52 5 5954666
Fax:
+52 5 5954666
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Netherlands
Association Néerlandaise de Linguistique Appliquée (ANéLA)
Every three years, AILA holds its international World Congress. This congress is the biggest event in Applied Linguistics, bringing together - usually more than 2.000 - researchers and practitioners from all areas of Applied Linguistics for five days.
The Congress is characterized by high level presentations and discussions on key issues of the field. Its format includes keynote addresses, plenary speeches by outstanding scholars, invited symposia, symposia, individual papers and poster presentations.
The first AILA Congress took part in Nancy, France, 1964, presenting in its strands cutting edge findings from theory and practice of the time. Following this model, the programs of the Past Congresses represent the history of the discipline.
Each congress is organised by a different national or regional affiliate. The congress sites alternate between different areas of the world to reflect the global character of AILA.
AILA is the acronym for Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée or International Association of Applied Linguistics.
AILA is the international federation of national or regional associations of Applied Linguistics. Through its member associations, AILA currently has a membership of more than 8.000 individuals worldwide who as researchers, policy makers or practitioners are active in the field of Applied Linguistics.
Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field of research and practice dealing with practical problems of language and communication that can be identified, analysed or solved by applying available theories, methods and results of Linguistics or by developing new theoretical and methodological frameworks in Linguistics to work on these problems. Applied Linguistics differs from Linguistics in general mainly with respect to its explicit orientation towards practical, everyday problems related to language and communication.
The problems Applied Linguistics deals with range from aspects of the linguistic and communicative competence of the individual such as first or second language acquisition, literacy, language disorders, etc. to language and communication related problems in and between societies such as e.g. language variation and linguistic discrimination, multilingualism, language conflict, language policy and language planning.
AILA is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) enjoying Status B (mutual information and consultation) with UNESCO.
For everyone who takes a professional look at the subject of language training for business, Languages & Business 2008 offers a forum for the exchange of experiences, and the chance to get up-to-date with the matter. Selectively chosen experts will inform participants via practical workshops, up-to-the minute presentations and comprehensive plenary sessions about the benefits of foreign languages and intercultural communication skills for achieving success in business. In addition, the accompanying exhibition will allow both providers and users to come together in discussions, exchange ideas, and find relevant solutions for their individual requirements.
5. - 7.6.2008, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
http://www.sslw2008.org/
The Symposium on Second Language Writing is an international conference that brings together teachers and researchers who work with second- and foreign-language writers to discuss important issues in the field of second language writing. The Symposium on Second Language Writing began in 1998 at Purdue University as a way to facilitate the advancement of knowledge in the field of L2 writing and to build a sense of community among those who are involved in L2 writing research and instruction.
18. - 20.6.2008, Hong Kong, China
http://www.hku.hk/clear/conference08/
The Conference "Language Issues in English-medium Universities: A Global Concern" will provide a forum to discuss and debate language issues in English-medium universities internationally. The participation of tertiary teachers, researchers, applied linguists and ELT professionals from all regions and contexts is welcome.
The Conference is co-hosted by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education in collaboration with the English Centre, The University of Hong Kong, and funded as part of the University's Strategic Research Theme on "Languages, Media and Communication: Language in Education and Assessment".
26. - 29.6.2008, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
http://www.hku.hk/clear/ala
Main Objectives:
One theme that unites all those involved with language awareness, as researchers and/or practitioners, is engagement with language. The 9th International Conference of the Association for Language Awareness aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss and share research, theory and best practice relating to different aspects of engaging with language. The Conference will address language awareness in the learning and teaching of languages; in literature; and in broader educational, social, professional, and cultural dimensions. A particular aim of the 2008 ALA Conference is to promote language awareness research and practice within the region.
Main Areas: • Language Awareness in language learning • Language Awareness in language teaching • Language Awareness and language use • Critical Language Awareness • Language Awareness in the workplace
• Language Awareness and multilingualism
21. - 23.7.2008, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
http://www.iel.unicamp.br/3sepfe
Submissões de trabalhos até 31 de março de 2008.
O I Simpósio sobre Ensino de Português para Falantes de Espanhol ocorreu em março de 2003, na University of Arizona, nos Estados Unidos. Em março de 2006, na Stanford University, ocorreu a segunda edição. O III Simpósio sobre Ensino de Português para Falantes de Espanhol está sendo organizado pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), com a colaboração da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR), University of Arizona, Stanford University e Universidad de la República. A Comissão Organizadora reúne pesquisadores dessas universidades e tem a coordenação geral dos professores Matilde V. R. Scaramucci (presidente), Margarete Schlatter e Nelson Viana. O objetivo do encontro é dar continuidade aos debates na área de ensino e aprendizagem de português como língua estrangeira ou segunda língua e abrir novas oportunidades para a troca de idéias e construção conjunta de metodologias contemporâneas direcionadas a falantes de espanhol. Pelo fato de o evento estar sendo realizado no Brasil, esperamos contar com uma participação maior de pesquisadores e professores atuantes no Brasil e na América do Sul e, ao mesmo tempo, promover uma maior integração destes com aqueles que participaram dos dois primeiros eventos.
1. - 2.9.2008, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
http://www.uni-giessen.de/nel08
In this first international Symposium for Young Researchers on Educational Linguistics, we aim to discuss the concept of norms from different perspectives before the backdrop of cur-rent and innovative research concepts in linguistics, language teaching and the study of cul-ture. Norms and the related question of standards play a major role in the interplay of language, culture, society and education. The goal of this symposium is to describe, analyse and discuss the concept of norms on the basis of three topic areas:
* Language Policy as a Reflection of Cultural Norms * Norm, Standard, Deviation
* Target Norms in Foreign-Language Teaching
In each of the blocks, three young researchers from different academic backgrounds present their viewpoint on the concept of norms in a 15-minute position paper. There follows a ple-nary discussion about how the combination of theories and methods used in linguistics, teacher training and the study of culture can foster innovative research projects in Educational Linguistics. Each topic area is then rounded off by a plenary lecture from an internationally renowned scholar. The symposium closes with a panel discussion among the keynote speakers and associates of the Educational Linguistics research network at the University of Giessen.
Further current research projects from these and all other areas of Educational Linguistics can be presented as part of a poster session.
We are happy to welcome the following keynote speakers:
* Prof. Richard Hudson (London) * Prof. Frank Königs (Marburg)
* Prof. Bernard Spolsky (Ramat Gan)
The conference languages are English and German.
Please submit your abstract in English or German on our website:
http://www.uni-giessen.de/nel08. The deadline is 15 April 2008.
AILA News is a twice yearly newsletter with information on internal matters of AILA and its affiliates. It is edited by Richard Baldauf and Steward Campbell. They restarted the AILA News (New Series) as an electronic publication in 1998. It is distributed online to all AILA affiliates, associates and individual members.
AILA Review
AILA Review is a scholarly journal of AILA. Its first issue appeared in 1984, and from 1989, all volumes are guest-edited and thematically oriented. Up to volume 16, the journal was published by AILA itself. From volume 16 onwards, AILA Review is published by John Benjamins.
AILA Applied Linguistics Series (AALS)
AILA Applied Linguistics Series (AALS) is a book series published under the editorial responsibility of AILA at John Benjamins, Amsterdam.
Third Party Publications
The International Journal of Applied Linguistics (InJAL) publishes articles that explore the relationship between expertise in linguistics, broadly defined, and the everyday experience of language. Its scope is international in that it welcomes articles which show explicitly how local issues of language use or learning exemplify more global concerns. Homepage: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/IJAL
AILA is looking for researchers interested in organizing Research Networks (ReN) focused on special topic areas of Applied Linguistics. If you would like to work internationally on your area of research together with other scholars from all over the world, you might consider applying to be a ReN organizer.
Research Networks (ReNs) seek to promote the gathering and dissemination of information and the undertaking of research in all academic areas of AILA with a particular focus on areas that have the potential for new cross-disciplinary research.
ReNs exist for three years and can be renewed. At any point in time, there will be about 15 ReNs in existence. Generally, the life of an ReN is not expected to be longer than six years. Renewals beyond the six years would be determined by the criteria listed below.
For the formation of an ReN, the following criteria should be met:
at least five members, some of whom should be new scholars,
multinational composition,
participants are active in the research area of the ReN,
a program for research activities for the three years between congresses and a commitment to present at the upcoming AILA World Congress,
nominate from among their members one individual as the organizer of the respective ReN who liases with the ReN Coordinator.
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How to set up a ReN
For new applications, the ReN organizer must submit a proposal to the ReN Coordinator at least two months prior to the World Congress. The proposal should consist of
a statement concerning the scope of the ReN,
a list of the participants of the ReN and their affiliation,
a plan for ReN activities for the upcoming three years, and
a commitment to fill their ReN slot at the AILA Congress three years hence.
Each ReN organizer is responsible for a brief written report to the ReN Coordinator on an annual basis.
When possible, AILA will, upon written request, consider limited financial support for ReN activities.
Applications to set up a new ReN should be directed to the AILA ReN Coordinator.
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Research Networks Coordinator
Jean-Marc Dewaele
School of Languages, Linguistics and Culture Birkbeck College University of London 43 Gordon Square WC1H 0PD London, UK
E-mail:
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How a former Scientific Commission (SC) can continue as a ReN
If a current Scientific Commision (SC) of AILA has been demonstrably active, it may continue its research as an ReN by meeting the criteria listed in the section above.
For continuation as a ReN, the presently designated SC convener and, in future, the ReN organizer must submit to the ReN Coordinator no more than two months following the World Congress a proposal which demonstrates an active research profile in the preceding three years. In addition, at the most recent AILA Congress, they must have filled their SC/ReN slot with presentations relating to the domain of their ReN/SC.
Specifically, the proposal should consist of:
evidence of past activities including a description of the session at the most recent AILA World Congress and a statement of evolving research interests of the ReN/existing SC,
a plan for ReN activities for the upcoming three years,
a list of the participants of the ReN and their affiliation,
a commitment to fill their ReN slot at the AILA Congress three years hence.
The decision for renewal will be based on fulfillment of the above criteria as determined by the ReN-Committee as defined in the Bylaws of AILA.
It will be the task of the ReN coordinator to notify the ReN organizers of the specific submission date for proposals to continue and the criteria for continuation.
ReN organizers will be notified of the decision no later than two months after the proposal submission deadline.
Participation in international research and practice through its Research Networks (ReN)
Access to the triennial AILA World Congress at a reduced rate
Free news and report service through the twice-yearly AILA NEWS and this web site
Free issues of the annual AILA Review
Discounts for volumes of the AILA Book Series
Discounts for the subscription of various scholarly journals (see list of Journal Discounts)
There are various types of membership in AILA. Individuals can be a member of AILA by membership in a national or regional Association of Applied Linguistics affiliated to AILA or by becoming an individual member of AILA.
Every three years, AILA holds its international World Congress. This congress is the biggest event in Applied Linguistics, bringing together - usually more than 2.000 - researchers and practitioners from all areas of Applied Linguistics for five days.
The Congress is characterized by high level presentations and discussions on key issues of the field. Its format includes keynote addresses, plenary speeches by outstanding scholars, invited symposia, symposia, individual papers and poster presentations.
The first AILA Congress took part in Nancy, France, 1964, presenting in its strands cutting edge findings from theory and practice of the time. Following this model, the programs of the Past Congresses represent the history of the discipline.
Each congress is organised by a different national or regional affiliate. The congress sites alternate between different areas of the world to reflect the global character of AILA.
AILA is the acronym for Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée or International Association of Applied Linguistics.
AILA is the international federation of national or regional associations of Applied Linguistics. Through its member associations, AILA currently has a membership of more than 8.000 individuals worldwide who as researchers, policy makers or practitioners are active in the field of Applied Linguistics.
Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field of research and practice dealing with practical problems of language and communication that can be identified, analysed or solved by applying available theories, methods and results of Linguistics or by developing new theoretical and methodological frameworks in Linguistics to work on these problems. Applied Linguistics differs from Linguistics in general mainly with respect to its explicit orientation towards practical, everyday problems related to language and communication.
The problems Applied Linguistics deals with range from aspects of the linguistic and communicative competence of the individual such as first or second language acquisition, literacy, language disorders, etc. to language and communication related problems in and between societies such as e.g. language variation and linguistic discrimination, multilingualism, language conflict, language policy and language planning.
AILA is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) enjoying Status B (mutual information and consultation) with UNESCO.
This page is intended to provide Applied Linguists with information and tools that are relevant for their work. In particular, this page will contain:
A calendar of congresses and similar events
Tools that are available online such as
Dictionaries
Fonts
IPA-Transcriptions
Language corpora
Job opportunities
At this point, only the calendar of congresses and similar events is available. Fellow Applied Linguists are invited to suggest new congresses and events.
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