November 26–27, 2021
University College Dublin, Ireland
http://www.iraal.ie/events.html
The Irish Association of Applied Linguistics (IRAAL) annual conference brings together researchers in all areas of linguistics working in Ireland or internationally. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Applying Linguistics in the 21st Century’.
This theme was chosen to represent the changing face of Applied Linguistics in Ireland and abroad. Applied Linguistics is sometimes understood as being restricted to language learning and teaching, but as the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us, we are doing much more than teaching and learning languages. Through discussions, we can learn much more about the globalisation of language learning and how we are reimagining the traditional paradigms of Applied Linguistics. The 2021 IRAAL Annual Conference will reflect the broadness of our experiences and the myriad areas of cognate disciplines to which we contribute. In this spirit, the Organising Committee wishes to invite you to the 2021 IRAAL Annual Conference. We intend to meet live online for the conference beginning on Friday morning, November 26th and continuing on Saturday afternoon, November 27th to accommodate as many time zones as possible.
The topics for papers may include, but are not restricted to:
Bilingualism; Classroom Language Use; Corpus Linguistics; Discourse Studies; EAP; First and Second Language Acquisition; Forensic Linguistics; Language Policy; Linguistic Landscapes; Multilingualism; Pedagogy; Phonology; Second and Foreign Language Learning; Sociolinguistics; TESOL; Teaching Methodology; Translanguaging; and Translation Studies.
Submissions from postgraduate students and early career researchers are particularly welcomed.
The languages of the conference are English and Irish.
We invite submissions for three types of presentation: INDIVIDUAL PAPERS: Oral presentations on original research by one or more authors within a 30-minute period for presentation and questions. THEMATIC PANELS: Thematic Panels on original research consisting of three or four papers, presented within a 90–120 minute period (including presentations, questions and panel discussions), may be submitted.
POSTERS: Posters will be displayed during a dedicated poster session where the presenters will introduce their posters and will be available to answer questions from delegates. Posters of standard A0 size should be submitted to the registration desk on the morning of the conference.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia
September 10–12, 2020
The 12th International Conference on Third Language Acquisition and Multilingualism will take place at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia, on September 10–12, 2020. For the first time, the conference will be preceded by a doctoral workshop on September 9, 2020.
We welcome original and previously unpublished papers on research in all areas of multilingualism and the acquisition or use of three or more languages. The language of the conference is predominantly English, but contributions in other languages will also be considered.
Keynote speakers
Danuta Gabryś-Barker, University of Silesia in Katowice Jason Rothman, University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway Vesna Mildner, University of Zagreb
Types of presentations
We welcome abstracts in four categories: individual papers in parallel sessions, posters, thematic symposia, and doctoral student workshops.
Individual papers will be allotted 30 minutes: 20 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for questions and discussion. Posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference with alloted poster session time. Thematic symposia will focus on one specific topic and will bring together key contributions to the topic. They will take place in 2-hour slots (4 papers) parallel to the other sessions.
Doctoral Student Workshop
The doctoral student workshop is intended to serve as a platform for discussions of ongoing PhD research, and for obtaining feedback from senior researchers (discussants) and other scholars. Doctoral student papers will be assigned 30 minutes: 15 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes for the discussion. Doctoral students, whose proposals are accepted, are required to send their abstracts, presentation and specific questions to a discussant before the conference (deadline TBA). The doctoral workshop will take place on September 9, in the afternoon.
Abstract submission
All abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by the scientific committee and evaluated in terms of the quality of content, clarity, contribution to the field and thematic relevance. Notifications of acceptance will be sent before 31 January 2020.
An individual may appear as first author only once on the programme, in addition to a possible role as thematic symposium organiser or co-author of another paper.
Abstracts for individual papers and posters should be sent in English or in the language of presentation, accompanied by an English translation. The abstracts (max 300 words, excluding title and references, in Times New Roman, 12 pt.) should be submitted no later than 19 November 2019 via EasyAbs (http://linguistlist.org/easyabs/iaml3conf2020).
The proposals for the themed symposia should include the following: name and affiliation of the convener(s) and other authors, e-mail address of the first convener/ author, title and goals of the symposium (100–150 words), titles and abstracts (max 300 words) for each of the constituent papers. The proposals should be sent to (subject line: IAM2020_symposia proposal) no later than 19 November 2019.
Abstracts for the doctoral student workshop (max 300 words, excluding title and references, in Times New Roman, 12 pt.) should be sent to subject line: IAM2020_doctoral workshop) no later than 19 November 2019.
We invite papers on third language acquisition and multilingualism in relation to:
- acquisition of L3, L4, Ln
- multiple language acquisition in multilingual contexts;
- psycho- and neurolinguistics of multilingualism;
- speech processing in multilinguals;
- affect (attitudes, emotions);
- multilingual families;
- mobility and migration of multilinguals;
- multilingual cultures;
- language policies;
- educational language policies;
- literacy in multiple languages (pluriliteracy);
- multilingualism in educational settings;
- standards, assessment and evaluation;
- education and immersion in multiple languages;
- languages and globalization;
- languages and economics;
- translation, interpreting, and mediation.
Organising Committee
Stela Letica Krevelj Jasenka Čengić Renata Geld Marina Grubišić
Mateusz-Milan Stanojević
This ReN brings together established language educators: teachers, teacher trainers and researchers, who have been working on ICT and (self-)empowering methods of CPD. By first taking stock of existing training programs and approaches and collecting and comparing these approaches internationally across several continents (Europe, South America, North America, Asia), we intend to explore the beliefs and underlying ideals which inform the training and self-training of language teachers, with the aim of ascertaining trajectories of professional development, as defined in a wide variety of teaching and learning cultures.
The specific objectives of this Research Network are:
- To collect information about CPD programs which focus on ICT
- To collect information about CPD programs focusing on self-empowerment of teachers
- To compare different, international approaches to CPD
- To compare different beliefs about teachers (“ideal” teachers) from an intercultural perspective
- To develop a detailed picture of the landscape of language teacher training in terms of digital skills development, according to target culture, culture of origin, teaching and learning cultures, etc.
October 7–8, 2021
University of Eastern Finland, Campus Joensuu, Finland
https://mamp2020.school.blog
The conference considers all aspects of the linguistic and sociolinguistic competences and practices of bi-/multilingual speakers who cross existing social and linguistic boundaries, adopting or adapting themselves to new and overlapping linguistic spaces.
We invite papers in all areas of research in bi-/multilingualism, whether or not linked directly to the overarching conference theme, including, but not limited to, linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, clinical linguistics, education, bi-/multilingual societies.
Topics will include: (multiple) language acquisition and learning (L3, L4, Lx); psycho- and neurolinguistics of multilingualism; translanguaging; early bilingualism and heritage language development; speech processing in bi-/multilinguals; trans/multilingual language use in different contexts; multilingual education; bi-/multiculturalism; bi-/multilingual language policies; literacy in multiple languages (pluriliteracy); intercultural and globalisation issues related to multilingualism; multilingual issues in literature and translation.
Confirmed keynote speakers are:
Pieter Muysken (Radboud University, The Netherlands)
Sari Pöyhönen (University of Jyväskylä, Finland)
Ad Backus (Tilburg University, The Netherlands)
Proposals:
The two categories of proposals are: (1) individual papers and (2) posters. Abstracts should be up to 300 words in length (including 2-3 references). The language of the conference is English.
Submission is already open and will close on 15 July 2021. Presenters are requested to submit their abstracts and include their name, affiliation, email address in an MS-Word document. All proposals should be sent to:
Convenor:
Laura Gurzynski-Weiss
The ReN on Interlocutor and Instructor Individual Differences in Cognition and Second Language Acquisition
- create awareness of existing and ongoingresearch on this topic;
- encourage additional study and collaboration; and
- support the development and exchange of ideas on projects that explore how interlocutor and instructor individual differences influence cognition and behavior related to acquisition, and what this means for both theory and practice.
We welcome new members to our growing community. For more information please see the ReN website, www.individualdifferencesinsla.com or contact the ReN Convener, Laura Gurzynski-Weiss.
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August 12, 2020
Groningen, Netherlands
AILA Europe and the Dutch Society for Applied Linguistics (Anéla) are organizing the 12th AILA-Europe Junior Researchers' Meeting in Applied Linguistics in Groningen, August 12, 2020.
The 12th Junior Researchers' Meeting (JRM) will be part of the AILA World Congress, which takes place 9-14 August, in Groningen, the Netherlands. The JRM will be held in the form of a two-slot-symposium. In this symposium, we would like for junior researchers to present their papers on any topic within applied linguistics, but preferably on the conference theme "The dynamics of language, communication, and culture in a changing world."
Presenters will be asked about the kind of feedback or help they need, and the organizers will invite designated senior researchers as commentators to foster questions and discussion.
The aim of JRMs is to promote young researchers in applied linguistics from all over Europe by providing a platform in which they can present and discuss their research findings, ongoing studies, and projects in an interactive and informal international environment. Junior Researchers include those working on their Master’s and PhD theses, as well as those who have graduated within the last three years.
Abstract Submission
Please submit an abstract of maximum 300 words, with a maximum 50-word summary, directly to the AILA 2020 website by November 30, 2019 (extended deadline for junior researchers)
https://www.aila2020.nl/call-for-papers (Symposium Number: S008)
We will accept contributions for standard multimodal presentations (15-20 minutes).
Registration Fee
Junior Researchers' Meeting: Euro 185 AILA Conference and Junior Researchers' Meeting: Euro 350
The fee covers refreshments during coffee breaks and lunch.
AILA now offers the AILA App in addition to its homepage and newsletter. Register now at https://aila-net.app/ and specify your national affiliate. No download is necessary – you can use the app in any web browser.
The AILA app offers AILA members tangible benefits:
- accessing special offers for AILA members (e.g., Multilingual Matters)
- finding peers working on the same topics
- organizing research networks
- discussing hot topics (as launched, e.g., by the AILA Review)
- receiving push-up news that matters in our field
- browsing and managing events
- conducting and participating in surveys
In short: the app makes an important contribution to connect applied linguistics internationally.
December 11–12, 2020
Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
http://www.diele.org/
Inclusive education aims to create equity in the classroom and raise attainment for all students, regardless of the challenges they may experience. In inclusive English language classrooms, curricula are accessible to all learners, instruction is innovative and differentiated, teachers ensure that the diverse community of learners feels welcome and valued, and the individual learners receive indispensable support to develop their inborn and new talents, and successfully achieve their goals.
This conference is an excellent opportunity for discussing key issues and current trends in promoting inclusive education in classrooms where English is taught as a foreign, second, additional or international language. A real strength of this event is that it brings together a diverse audience comprising academics, teacher educators, teacher-researchers, researchers, policy makers and materials developers, who are keen on promoting and utilising theory, research and practice to make English language education more attractive, effective, inclusive and innovative.
Conference aims
The aims of the conference are as follows:
- To offer a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusivity in English language education, and the benefits and challenges they bring to the teaching-learning process.
- To create a forum for sharing current and innovative practices that promote diversity and inclusivity in the English language classroom.
- To reflect on current English language courses and the extent to which they integrate the constructs of diversity and inclusivity into their curricula, and suggest improvements if need be.
- To promote interdisciplinary research of particular relevance to diversity and inclusivity in English language education and, more specifically, to enable teacher-researchers to present their empirical findings about specific pedagogical questions they have investigated and academic researchers to not only showcase their findings, but also enter into a dialogue about the implications of their studies for classroom practice.
- To bring together researchers and research scholars to exchange their experiences, discuss challenges and promote new approaches to researching diversity and inclusivity in English language education.
- To build a global network of experts that seeks to publicize the topics of diversity and inclusivity in English language education, and leads to the creation of two high-quality publications:
- an edited volume on Exploring Inclusivity in English Language Education: International Perspectives (edited by D. Bao, D. O’Reilly and M. Barnes); and
- a special issue of The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL on Diversity and Representation in the ELT Classroom (edited by A. Cirocki and H. Motschenbacher).
Significance of the conference
This conference will bring together academics, researchers, policy makers and materials developers to make preparations for diversity and inclusivity to become permanent in schools. The conference is a response to the significant gap in English language education and is hoped it will give prominence to the two concepts in question, thus addressing their noticeable insufficiency in current:
- debates at local and international levels;
- research, both pure and applied;
- publications that link theory, research and practice; and
- English language policies and curricula.
Call for Submissions
The Conference Committee invites conceptual and empirical papers on one or more of the following topics. The topics relate to promoting diversity and inclusivity in classrooms where English is taught as a foreign, second, additional or international language, and include, but are not limited to:
- teaching students from marginalised groups
- teaching students with special educational needs
- learner experiences and voices
- teacher experiences and reflections
- current educational policies
- curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
- assistive technologies, accessible resources and diverse instructional materials
- critical pedagogy
- parental/family engagement with schools
- identity, gender and equality
- student mental health and well-being
- teacher beliefs, attitudes and practices
- teacher education and continuing professional development
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Registered Office
AILA International Association of Applied Linguistics c/o Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Applied Linguistics Theaterstrasse 15c
CH 8401 Winterthur
Postal Address
AILA International Association of Applied Linguistics c/o Prof. Dr. Christina Gitsaki Center for Educational Innovation Zayed University Dubai 19282 United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-56-6569906
Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin, Germany
June 8–10, 2020
http://www.languages-media.com
The 2020 edition of Languages & the Media, the 13th International Conference on Language Transfer in Audiovisual Media, will be riding the wave of recent trends that are fast becoming reality in audiovisual localisation.
New working conditions are rolling in faster than ever before. Innovation is the order of the day. The industry is consolidating while new entrants are disrupting the conventional workplace. Platforms are proliferating. Immersive environments are becoming more pervasive. New workflows are emerging. Concurrent translation and post-editing are gaining ground. Language tools are being integrated and experimentation and reinvention abound.
The need for research has never been greater. With the validity of older norms and standards under scrutiny, new models of good practice are emerging, forcing the audiovisual localisation industry to take stock and re-examine audience needs. Legislation and regulation are also whipping up the wind of change. As our 2018 keynote speaker David Padmore pointed out, our shared goal is to break down language and sensory barriers to audiovisual content that educates, informs and entertains the world. To achieve this, all stakeholders must come together and collaborate to address our industry’s challenges with responsible, comprehensive and fair strategies. And what better place to do this than at the 13th Languages & the Media International Conference which will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin from June 8 – 10, 2020 under the overall theme “Riding the Wave”.
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Throughout its 25-year long history, Languages & the Media has established itself as Europe’s leading conference in the AVT industry and is a vibrant hub for exchange, learning and discussion. At the Languages & the Media 2020, broadcasters, OTT platforms, language service providers, researchers, trainers, professionals, practitioners and all those who produce, market or distribute audiovisual content for information, entertainment or educational purposes will come together to address issues on how to thrive in this dynamic mediascape.
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