It has been an era of ‘dislocation’, a term drawn from the social science tradition ( i.e., social dislocation where there is the loss and detachment from home and culture, and essentially significant facets of identity; see Alexander, 2000).  In an era marked by unprecedented dislocation and interconnected global dynamics, the significance of multilingualism emerges as a crucial element in fostering understanding and bridging cultural gaps amidst the complexities of our rapidly evolving world. ALWC 2024 aims to create rich opportunities to share research, insights, and teaching practices with specific focus on opportunities and challenges that have been brought about by unfolding contemporary events leading to significant dislocation of various groups and populations. We welcome topics include but not limited to:

• Multilingualism and Multiculturalism

• Language, Migration, and Education

• Teaching and Trauma 

• Multilingualism and Technology

• Multilingualism for Cultural Preservation

• Language Policies and Rights in Dislocated Societies

• Artificial intelligence and Language Acquisition

[2024. 04. 014] Thank you so much for joining ALWC2024!!!

What a wonderful event we had! Thank you so much for joining the conference. We look forward to meeting you next year!

[2024. 04. 02] Schedule is available!

Have you checked our schedule? We are proud to introduce our wonderful presenters! Click HERE. 

[2024. 03. 18] Registration is open!

Thank you so much for your patience! Our registration page is open now. Register TODAY here!

[2024. 03. 17] Acceptance Notifications have been sent out!

Have you submitted your proposals to ALWC2024? We have just emailed the result notifications. If you have not received the noficiation, please let us know!

[2024. 03. 04] Call for proposals is now closed. 

Thank you so much for your interest! We will send out acceptance notifications on March 17. 

[2024. 02. 06] Meet the ALWC2024 Planning team!

Meet our wonderful planning team HERE! 

[2024. 02. 05] Call for proposals is now open!

See our Call for Proposals page for more information and submission. 

[2024. 01. 08] ALWC2024 is looking for our conference planning team!

Are you passionate about organizing events and bringing people together? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? If so, we want you on our ALWC 2024 Conference Planning Team! We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us plan an unforgettable conference experience. Come and join our diverse and energetic team.

If you are interested, please submit the google form (https://forms.gle/mcXMDYwQa395MfT9A) by Jan 14, 2024 (Sunday). You don't have to be a TESOL/AL person to join the team. We welcome anyone (especially graduate students) with passion and dedication. :)

*No previous experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to learn!

*This is a volunteer position and all team members will be working remotely.