The 2021 ANNUAL IRAAL CONFERENCE, APPLIED LINGUISTICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY will take place on Thursday November 25 (from 12pm GMT to 6pm GMT) and Friday November 26 (from 9am GMT to 3pm GMT).
The Linguistics department at the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics is honoured to host the annual conference of the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics, 25th–26th November 2021. The conference will be held virtually to ensure safety and ease of participation for all delegates. The two-day event will comprise panels of individual research papers, a distinguished keynote speaker, and the launch of Volume 28 of TEANGA: The Journal of the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics.
12th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP) University of Jyväskylä, 15-17 September 2022
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE:17 January 2022
We are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 12th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP) that will be hosted by the Department of Language and Communication Studies and the Centre for Applied Language Studies, University of Jyväskylä.
ALAPP aims to bring together scholars from different disciplinary backgrounds, especially language and communication research and professional domains (e.g. business, organization studies, education, banking, health care, therapy, journalism, law, social care and welfare, immigration and border control, police work, translation and interpreting) to share ideas and discuss innovations and interventions.
The ALAPP Masterclass is scheduled on 14 September 2022.
Plenary Speakers
Professor Laurent Filliettaz, University of Geneva, Switzerland Professor Rodney Jones, University of Reading, UK Professor Sanna Vehviläinen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
ALAPP 2022 is open to proposals that broadly fall within the scope of Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice Studies.
Special themes include:
Language, communication and the professions
Institutions and professions
Expertise and professional practice
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in professional contexts
Multimodality in professional practice
Professional practice, discourse and the new media
Ethics and professional practice
Interpreting and translation in institutional/professional settings
Language awareness and reflexivity in the professions
Communication training for professionals
Professional practice and communication in the age of globalization
Research Methodologies
Collaborative research across professional boundaries
Challenges in communicating research findings
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The submission for proposals opens on 1 December 2021 via the Kongressi platform. More information about submissions and access to the platform will be available on https://www.jyu.fi/en/congress/alapp-2022.
For all submissions, clearly indicate:
Abstract title, author names, and full institutional affiliations of the responsible (presenting) author and collaborating authors.
Contact e-mail address for the responsible author.
Up to three conference themes (feel free to indicate themes beyond the list above).
Proposals may include panels, individual oral/poster presentations and work-in- progress.
1) PANELS
Panels should address a common theme, content or methodological area, and will be scheduled for 90 minutes or multiples of 90 minutes.
Panel organizers should submit an overview description of no more than 300 words highlighting the panel’s content and objectives. They should also provide the names of the panel members as part of their submission.
In addition, each presenter in the panel needs to submit the abstract of their panel contribution (no more than 250 words). Choose “presentation as part of a panel” as presentation type, and indicate the name of the panel in the appropriate box.
2) INDIVIDUAL ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Proposals for individual papers (no more than 250 words) must choose either “oral presentation” or “poster” as their preferred presentation type. Following the peer review process, the organisers will determine whether a proposal is selected for oral or poster presentation. Poster presenters must be present to discuss their work during the dedicated sessions. Oral presentations will be allocated 30 minutes (20 minutes for presentation + 10 minutes for discussion).
3) WORK-IN-PROGRESS
Proposals for work-in-progress should be no more than 250 words targeted at oral presentation. Individual presentations will be allocated 30 minutes (15 minutes for presentation + 15 minutes for discussion). This format is particularly suitable for early career researchers and for experienced researchers undertaking/planning pilot projects or interested in reporting preliminary results. Please choose “oral presentation” as presentation type and indicate in the appropriate box if your proposal falls into this category.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 17 January 2022
PROPOSAL SELECTION CRITERIA
All proposals, except panel proposals, undergo a double blind peer-review process. The reviewers will have access to the names of panel coordinators and the panellists.
Please note that the ALAPP conference policy allows only one oral presentation per author. You may choose to submit more than one proposal, but normally only one proposal will be accepted for oral presentation. Any additional accepted proposals may be presented as poster(s).
There is no fixed template for writing proposals but authors are urged to consider the following criteria which will form the basis for peer review:
originality of the topic and its relevance to the conference
background contextualisation of the study
relationship between title and content
structural organisation
theoretical/methodological appropriateness
clarity of claims and relevance
Individual panels are reviewed in their entirety on the above criteria but also on the basis of their relevance to broader issues in applied linguistics and professional practice; the overall coherence of the proposal; and the usefulness of the panel to participants.
Decisions about acceptance/rejection will be communicated by 1 March 2022. Following formal acceptance, the responsible (presenting) authors must register participation prior to the finalisation of the conference programme.
ENQUIRIES
Please visit the conference website https://www.jyu.fi/en/congress/alapp-2022. For enquiries about abstract submission or other queries, please contact the Local Organising Committee:
At the moment, we are planning a physical event, but we are closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 situation, maintaining a readiness for a digital format.
Local Organizing Committee:
Esa Lehtinen, Tarja Nikula-Jäntti, Riikka Nissi, Anne Pitkänen-Huhta, Minna Suni, Taru-Maija Heilala-Rasimov, Terhi Paakkinen
ALAPP Founding Advisor:
Srikant Sarangi, Aalborg University
Intercultural Mediations in Language and Culture Teaching and Learning
Convenors:
In language teaching and learning intercultural mediation has become an important concept and much literature has argued that the ability to mediate between languages and cultures is one of the fundamental components of intercultural competence (Buttjes & Byram, 1991; Byram, 2002; Liddicoat & Scarino, 2013; Zarate, Gohard-Radenkovic, Lussier, & Penz, 2004). However, there is a need to consider more widely
how language and culture are constitutive elements of mediation in increasingly complex contexts of language learning and use.
how mediation functions in the processes of language teaching and learning and language use.
This ReN project is located within the framework of teaching and learning plurilingualism and pluriculturalism. The object of study is based on the relationships that languages have with each other: whether they are closely or distantly related, widely distributed or localized, widely taught or less taught. Pluralism in all these aspects is therefore the general framing for this project as befits a globalised world. The reciprocal relationships between a language and a culture are considered as an individual case of this general starting point. This pluralist approach is one of the distinctive features of this project, contrasting with studies of mediation based on a binary and exclusive relationship between two languages and cultures.
Mediation is central to the processes of creating and interpreting meanings across languages and cultures. A productive way to think about intercultural mediation is therefore to see it as a relational and interpretative activity. That is intercultural mediation is “an active engagement in diversity as a meaning making activity” (Liddicoat & Scarino, 2013, p. 54) that involves interpreting the meaning of diverse others for oneself and for others. That is, intercultural mediation is not solely the resolution of communication problems but also the development of shared understandings or even consensus between participants in communication. Irishkanova et al. (2004) therefore argue that intercultural mediators are involved in processes of recognizing, understanding, explaining, commenting, interpreting and negotiating phenomena. Intercultural mediators both analyse the meanings of others constructed within cultural framings and provide those who do not share a cultural framing with the means to understand diverse others (Gohard-Radenkovic, Lussier, Penz, & Zarate, 2004). In the field of translation studies, a similar view of mediation has been put forward by Katan (2004), who argues that translation as mediation involves representing both that which is explicitly expressed and that which is implicitly expressed – that is, the meaning of a text lies not only in the language but also in what the language means more broadly to a reader.
From this broad definition of the activity of mediation, the project aims to disambiguate le concept of mediation, which is widely used in other fields that relate to the management of social relations (law, politics, media, etc.). This concept usually involves the following accepted meanings in language teaching and learning:
products or the use of teaching materials in a general sense, or to new technologies in a narrower sense,
activities that “include spoken interpretation and written translation as well as summarizing and paraphrasing texts in the same language, when the language of the original text is not understandable to the intended recipient” (Common European Framework of reference for Languages, chapter 4, p. 87)
the interactions or reflexive practices associated with learning and assessment that aim to shed light on contradictory social representations of the Other.
the management of identity-based tensions associated with discriminatory or xenophobic attitudes, resulting in the breakdown of social ties.
Without rejecting any of these accepted meanings, the project will study the relationship between language and culture and the enactment of mediation viewed from these different perspectives from the point of view of the actors, strategies and plurilingual and pluricultural trajectories they involve.
The mediational role of the intercultural mediator goes beyond the expression of meaning through language to encapsulate the need to communicate the meanings that are present in text but which are expressed implicitly, through context. In this sense too, the mediator is an interpreter of meaning and a communicator of interpreted meaning. The intercultural mediator is therefore positioned between cultures as an interpreter of meanings and is therefore involved in a complex hermeneutic process.
Moreover, based on common languages of academic communication, English and French, and also other partly shared languages in the repertoires of network members, the participants in this project will be invited to adopt a reflexive stance in relation to the working of their mediational activities at to analyze the plurilingual and pluricultural strategies explicitly established or spontaneously put in place for their work.
TIRF – The International Research Foundation for English Language Education – is pleased to announce its 2021 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition. Grants of up to US $5,000 will be made to successful applicants investigating a range of topics in English language education. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
There are two types of grants offered through TIRF’s DDG program. Information about the two types of grants, as well as eligibility concerns, resource videos, answers to frequently asked questions, and much more can be found at: https://www.tirfonline.org/grants-prizes/doctoral-dissertation-grants/
TIRF and its Trustees are grateful to be working in partnership with Cambridge Assessment English and the British Council, as well as individual donors, in support of the 2021 DDG competition.
Please write to if you have any questions about this announcement, or visit the link above. Many thanks in advance!
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:
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
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
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
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.
in Past Events / ReN: Applications Report / Research
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:
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.
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.
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.
Educational Initiatives:
The summit’s focus on education aligns with our endorsed goal of promoting language education that supports sustainable development, diversity and inclusion.
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.
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.
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.
in featured stories / Past Events / UNESCO
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.
AILA World Congress 2024: A Historic Diamond Jubilee in Kuala Lumpur, 11th-16thAugust 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.
AILA Review is the official scholarly journal of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA). The journal publishes pioneering and state-of-the-art research in applied linguistics and is an excellent publication platform for peer-reviewed contributions addressing real life issues from which language plays a central role.
The first issue of AILA Review appeared in 1984. Up to Volume 15, the journal was published by AILA itself. From Volume 16, AILA Review is published by John Benjamins. AILA Review is a Scopus-indexed journal with two issues published each year, a themed issue and a truly open issue.
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The Editor-in-Chief and editorial board members for 2024-2027 are below:
Editor-in-Chief:
Prof. Dr. Chris Jenks
University of Utrecht, Netherlands
Editorial Board Members:
Prof. Dr. Tarja Nikula
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Dr. Hong Zhang
Beijing Foreign Studies University, China
For more information, please visit:
https://aila.info/research/aila-review/invitation-for-proposals/
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:
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.
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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
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 .
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
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
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
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 or on Instagram @iclhe2025conference.
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
GAL / AILA
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kühlwein April 20, 1940 - September 23, 2024
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
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
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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.
President, AILA International Association of Applied Linguistics
The 14th International Symposium on Bilingualism will take place on 26-30 June 2023 at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.
The theme of the conference is Diversity Now. The United Nations General Assembly has declared the period between 2022 and 2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages to draw attention to the critical status of many Indigenous languages across the world and to encourage action for their preservation, revitalisation, and promotion. ISB14 especially encourages submissions of work involving lesser-studied bilingual communities and interdisciplinary work examining bilingualism across cultures, societies, and the life-span.
ISB14 invites submissions in all areas of research on bilingualism and multilingualism, including but not limited to: linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, applied linguistics, neuropsychology, language acquisition, clinical linguistics, language and education, and multilingual societies.
Keynote speakers include:
Christos Pliatsikas (Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism, School of Psychological and Clinical Language Science, University of Reading)
Ingrid Piller (Centre for Workforce Futures, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University)
Kevin Kien Hoa Chung (Department of Early Childhood Education, The Education University of Hong Kong)
Kilian Seeber (Faculty of Translation and Interpreting, University of Geneva)
Leher Singh (Department of Psychology, National University of Singapore)
Ofelia Garcia (Urban Education and Latin American, Iberian, and Latino Cultures, City University of New York)
Sharynne McLeod (School of Education, Charles Sturt University)
We invite abstracts for two categories of submissions: individual papers and posters.
Individual papers are formal presentations on original research or pedagogy-focused topics by one or more authors, lasting a maximum of 20 minutes with 5 additional minutes for discussion.
Posters on original research or pedagogy will be displayed in sessions that offer the opportunity for individualised, informal discussion with others in the field. Posters are especially effective for presenting work-in-progress, fieldwork, and results of empirical research for which data can be presented visually. Posters will be available throughout an entire day of the conference with presenters in attendance for a 90-minute poster session.
Abstract submission will open on 5 September 2022 and end on 30 November 2022.
Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words in length, anonymised and submitted in English via the submission portal https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/3999/submitter.
Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously. Notification of acceptance will be sent by 28 February 2023.
Enquiries regarding the academic content of submissions should be addressed to the ISB14 Scientific Committee via . For general inquiries about the conference please email the Organisational Committee at .
The Department of Asian Studies at the University College Cork is pleased to announce the Third International Symposium on Chinese Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (ISOCTAL-3) to be held at Cork on 12th – 14th December, 2019.
The Symposium aims to promote worldwide collaboration on Chinese theoretical and applied linguistics by giving researchers an opportunity to share their work.
Papers are invited for ISOCTAL on any topics in Chinese linguistics – understood broadly as covering all Sinitic languages, e.g. Mandarin, Cantonese and all regional varieties – including syntax, morphology, phonetics and phonology, semantics, language variation and sociolinguistic studies, diachronic change, language contact, typology and comparative studies, child language acquisition, second language acquisition and teaching, applications of translation and code-switching to pedagogy.
2022 is the first year of implementing the strategy of national-wide educational digitalization in China. Report to the 20th CPC National Congress of the Communist Party of China explicitly requested to promote educational digitalization, making clear the guidelines for its future development. The Work Points of the Ministry of Education in 2022 clearly made the top-level design of the educational digitalization transformation strategy. In this context, English language education community conforms to the general trend of educational digitalization, reconstructs teaching concepts, innovates teaching and research models, and promotes the high-quality development of English education. The strategic action of digital transformation of English education has made some landmark achievements.
In order to further promote the theoretical development, curriculum practice and innovation of English education in China, China English Language Education Association will organize the 10th International Conference on ELT in China (ELT2023) in Chengdu on Oct. 13-15, 2023, with the theme of “Advancing Digital Transformation, Innovating English Language Education”. The conference is hosted by the College of Foreign Languages and Cultures of Sichuan University and co-hosted by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. The conference will take the form of keynote speech, symposium, individual paper, poster presentation, and so on.
Conference Theme Theme: Advancing Digital Transformation,Innovating English Language Education
Strands:
Innovative Foreign Language Education Theories
Moral Education in English Courses
College English Language Teaching and Research
English Language Teaching and Research for English Majors
English Language Teaching and Research in Vocational Schools and Colleges
English Language Teaching and Research in Primary and Secondary Schools
Teaching and Research of Country and Regional Studies
English for Specific Purposes Teaching and Research
Linguistics Teaching and Research
Literature Teaching and Research
Translation and Interpreting Teaching and Research
Cross-cultural English Teaching and Research
Digital Technology & English Language Teaching
Mixed Method English Language Teaching Research
English Medium Instruction (EMI)
Production-Oriented Approach
X Theory
Critical Thinking English Teaching and Research
Teaching Materials Development and Research
Second Language Acquisition Research
Foreign Language Teacher Development Research
Assessment and Testing Research
Psycholinguistics
Sociolinguistics
Other related topics
Forms of Presentation
We invite proposals for symposium, individual paper, and poster. An abstract can only be submitted to one form of presentation.
● Symposium
A symposium will be allocated a 2-hour block. Organizers may invite 4 to 6 panel members. Each symposium consists of an introduction, presentations, discussion (optional), Q&A, and conclusion. The symposium organizer needs to provide the title, symposium introduction and all the abstracts.
● Individual Paper
A block of 25 minutes will be designated for an individual paper presentation, in which 20 minutes are for the presentation and 5 minutes for discussion. Titles and abstracts of individual paper presentations, either in English or Chinese, need to be submitted. If the abstract is in Chinese, English title and abstract should also be provided, while indicating the presentation will be in Chinese.
● Poster
Please submit titles and abstracts, either in English or Chinese.
Proposals
Proposals for all presentations and posters should include a title (no more than 20 words), an abstract (no more than 250 words), and a shorter abstract (no more than 50 words) to be included in the conference program. Information about authors need include: name, title, education, affiliation, email and mobile number.
Symposium proposals need include the symposium title (no more than 20 words), a 350-word description, the titles (no more than 20 words) and abstracts (no more than 250 words) of all the speeches, as well as a brief 75-word description of the symposium and 50-word abstracts of all the speeches to be included in the conference program.
Submission: All proposals should be submitted online at the ELT 2023 official site: http://elt2023.aconf.org
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2023
Anonymous review will be conducted by the conference committee and the acceptance letter will be sent out by June 30, 2023.
You’re welcome to submit your full-length paper to the CELEA journal Chinese Journal of Applied Linguistics at http://submit.celea.org.cn/cjal.
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.
InJAL focusses on "working towards a truly international representation of work in applied linguistics, with equitable participation from different parts of the world" (Editorial 2007, 17/1, 1f.). This means on the one hand putting "particular emphasis on supporting authors and publishing papers from a wide variety of regions and cultures, thereby demonstrating that while the language of this journal is English (...), its concerns are by no means confined to what goes on in English-speaking communities", and on the other hand paying "particular attention in the reviewing process to the requirement that papers from diverse backgrounds make explicit how local issues in applied linguistics exemplify more global concerns". Since the issue 17.1, InJAL has published news from AILA: "InJAL will contribute to making the work of AILA better known to researchers, especially the opportunities this association creates for international networking and collaboration."
The International Journal of Applied Linguistics InJAL is published in co-operation with AILA. In 2007, AILA has given its official endorsement of InJAL. The union will promote the goal of encouraging international scholarship that both the Journal and the Association share. AILA members receive a 20% discount on InJAL.
Homepage: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14734192
The Indonesian Association of Applied Linguistics (IAAL) as one of AILA affiliates organized its 1st International Seminar of Applied Linguistics (ISIALING) successfully. The seminar was held over two days 26-27 October 2022 via an online mode presenting one keynote speaker, i.e. The President of AILA Prof. Azirah Hashim, ten plenary speakers, and 37 parallel speakers. The speakers were from Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, and the United States of America. The seminar was aimed at bringing together researchers and experts in the field of applied linguistics to share their ideas, experiences, and insights under the theme “Applied Linguistics in Digital Disruption: Decolonization, Reconstruction, and Transformation”. Via the seminar, IAAL proved its commitment to promote applied linguistic studies and practices in Indonesia while endorsing the continuity and importance of academic events. The President of IAAL, Susanto, extended his gratitude to the speakers for the high-quality papers presented in the seminar and sincerely appreciated the hard work of all members of the organizing committee.
June 3, 2021, 18:00–19:30 (Singapore time), via Zoom
Online, via Zoom (organized by SAAL)
https://www.saal.org.sg/
As the Singaporian Association of Applied Linguistics SAAL now has a sizeable group of school teachers amongst its membership, the Association has decided to invite three award-winning teachers to speak on topics ranging from their teaching experiences to the usefulness of applied linguistics in the Singapore classroom.
At the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, AILA serves in an advisory and participatory capacity when called upon concerning issues where a general applied linguistics perspective is considered valuable. For example, AILA played a key role when the European Centre for Modern Languages of the Council of Europe (ECML) established its multi-institutional Professional Network Forum in 2009. Another example of AILA’s direct involvement is a Launching Conference on „Building Inclusive Societies through Enriching Plurilingual and Pluricultural Education“ in May 2018.
The Organizing Committee of the International Conference on Language and Higher Education - ICLHE - invites you to their 8
th
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
During the last meeting of the European Affiliates in Applied Linguistics, Gregory Miras was elected as coordinator of AILA Europe following the work that had been done by Aleksandra Gnach for many years. This transition comes at a time when we are about to celebrate AILA's 20th Congress and AILA's 60th Anniversary, as the association was founded in Europe in 1964. Its creation was an international marker for the institutionalisation of Applied Linguistics with a focus on real world problems. Nowadays, the COVID crisis has taught us - and is still teaching us - that we can implement faster, more effective and more sustainable scientific links. We will take advantage of these tools to build a new way of working together and to promote the AILA Europe Junior Researcher Meeting in order to help PhD students to develop research in Applied Linguistics on burning issues by participating in an international network.
Guest-authored by Merima Osmankadic, President of SAALinBiH
The Society for the Advancement of Applied Linguistics in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SAALinBiH) may be a young association of applied linguistics, but it follows in the footsteps of a long and rich tradition of doing research in the broad field of applied linguistics, which started at an institutional level in 1973 in the once common state of South Slavic nations – former Yugoslavia, under the name of the Yugoslav Society of Applied Linguistics (transformed into an Association of Yugoslav Societies of Applied Linguistics in 1976).
The Association of Yugoslav Societies of Applied Linguistics broke up with the split of Yugoslavia in 1990-1991, which was followed by a brutal war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After several failed attempts to form an association of applied linguistics at the state level, SAALinBiH was eventually founded in September 2018.
Bearing in mind that the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Society of Applied Linguistics had once been one of the active societies within the Association of Yugoslav Societies of Applied Linguistics (its first President, distinguished Professor Ranko Bugarski, was Vice President of AILA in the period 1981-1984), it felt only natural for SAALinBiH to reunite with its global family of AILA and join AILA as a now new national affiliate.
We are grateful to our friends in AILA for all their support and encouragement, and for giving us a nudge in the right direction, most notably Professor Daniel Perrin, President of AILA, Professor Claire Kramsch, Past President of AILA, and Professor Bernd Rüschoff.[i]
As a new AILA national affiliate, SAALinBiH hopes to continue where its predecessor stopped many years ago, networking and collaborating with other national affiliates in trying to tackle the most current language and communication-related social issues and being socially responsible in doing academic research.
The world’s nations and their languages have never been closer in a global world as we know it today, and yet it seems as if there have never been more stereotypes and prejudices against those who are different and who speak a different language. It is therefore of pivotal importance for us as applied linguists to use our expertise and our research to challenge these stereotypes and prejudices.
The first activity of SAALinBiH is the organization of the 11th AILA-Europe Junior Researcher Meeting (JRM) at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo, on 26-28 September 2019. JRM 2019, under the title Multiperspectivity in Applied Linguistics, has invited early career applied linguists to Sarajevo to present and discuss their research findings, ongoing studies and projects in an interactive environment and exchange experience with other young scholars from all around Europe.
[i] On a more personal note, I want to use this opportunity and pay tribute to Professor Ranko Bugarski, the first President of the Association of Yugoslav Societies of Applied Linguistics, who sent me his paper Applied Linguistics in Yugoslavia: A Veteran’s Recollections, published in Jezik u upotrebi/Language in Use: primenjena lingvistika učast Ranku Bugarskom, ed. by Vera Vasić, Novi Sad: Društvo za primenjenu lingvistiku Srbije, 2011, pp. 45-51, as his contribution to the upcoming 11th AILA-Europe JRM in Applied Linguistics, which is to take place in Sarajevo in September 2019. In his personal communication with me he generously offered us to use the above mentioned text in any way we find appropriate for the purposes of the JRM 2019. It was this text that served as the main source of inspiration for the present text and of relevant information regarding the tradition of institutionalized research in the field of applied linguistics in the former Yugoslavia, of which Bosnia and Herzegovina was an integral part.
The IRAAL-SAALinBiH tandem initiative aims to promote and foster links and collaboration between linguists, applied linguists, and educational practitioners in Ireland and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The tandem initiative took its first steps in Sarajevo, with a brainstorming session on 28 September 2019, during the AILA Europe Junior Research Meeting. Merima Osmankadić, Izabela Dankić, Larisa Kasumagić-Kafedžić (SAALinBiH) and Susanna Nocchi (IRAAL) have initiated and discussed with their organizations’ members an actions plan that includes, e.g., organizing webinars by and for researchers from the two associations. Next steps are documented on the websites of both IRAAL and SAALinBiH: http://www.iraal.ie/tandem-initiative.html; http://www.saalinbih.org/category/activities/
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
