The special issue of the European Journal of Applied Linguistics
The special issue of the European Journal of Applied Linguistics
This special issue of the European Journal of Applied Linguistics (Miras, 2026 (Ed.)) explores the evolution and identity of European Applied Linguistics through the contributions of emerging scholars who participated in recent AILA Europe Junior Researchers' Meetings (JRM). This is the second special issue published by AILA-Europe (Gnach & Miras, 2022 (Eds.)). The volume reflects on the discipline's historical development in Europe and examines how early-career researchers are shaping a distinct European identity in the field. It builds on previous editions of the JRM, including those held in Belfast (2022), and Lyon (2023). The editorial of this issue exclusively presents the results of two survey conducted two decades apart by Karlfried Knapp, which has been updated to compare with more recent data. This work, spanning past and present, offers a reflection on AILA-Europe's position within AILA.
This issue brings together ten scientific contributions, most of which are long papers. It features research conducted across Europe – including Germany, Estonia, Italy, France, Ireland, Finland, Greece, and the United Kingdom – as well as from Tunisia and the USA. All contributions come from Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who critically engage with topics in applied linguistics related to European languages or linguistic practices in European contexts.
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