The Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics L’Association canadienne de linguistique appliquée

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The Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics / L’Association canadienne de linguistique appliquée, also known as ACLA, is an officially bilingual scholarly association with approximately 200 members from across Canada and elsewhere. ACLA’s overarching objective is the promotion of research and teaching in all areas of applied linguistics across Canada. Its specific objectives are to oversee the organization of the annual ACLA conference and the biannual publication of The Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics. ACLA is affiliated internationally with the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) and, on the national level, with the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (CFHSS) under the auspices of which it holds its annual conference.

News and Events

Call for Proposals: Bilingualism and Multilingualism Conference (BAM 2)

The BAM 2 (Bilingualism and Multilingualism) conference will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at the University of Saskatchewan Campus on May 9-11, 2025. The conference theme is “Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Adult and Child Bilingualism and Multilingualism.” The conference plenary speakers are: Maria Polinsky (University of Maryland, USA) Sviatlana Karpava  (University of Cyprus) Fangfang Li …

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Call for proposals: CCERBAL 2025

Bilingualism and multiculturalism: Diverse perspectives from diverse contexts May 8-10, 2025 Conference Format: Options to participate both in person or online will be available Plenary Speakers Confirmed to date:    Dr. Rahat Zaidi (University of Calgary) Dr. Fanny Meunier (Université Catholique de Louvain) Dr. Vanessa Taler (University of Ottawa) All speakers are bilingual. Conference Chairs:  Dr. Valia …

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Web Content and Server Administrator for ACLA

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Web Content and Server Administrator to join our team at ACLA, a non-profit organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating ACLA website’s key pages, ensuring seamless server operations, and generating insightful analytics reports. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, attention …

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