Handbooks of
Applied Linguistics 2
de Gruyter

Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL]

Communication Competence. Language and Communication Problems. Practical Solutions

 

Mission & Activities

AILA pursues the following objectives:

  • Actively contributing to the development of all subject areas of applied linguistics
  • Promoting the exchange of scientific knowledge and practical experience
  • Stimulating international cooperation
  • Fostering language pluralism
  • Supporting applied linguistics in developing countries

AILA pursues these objectives by:

  • Holding a triennial world congress
  • Establishing and supporting Research Networks (ReNs)
  • Promoting the dissemination of scientific information by a variety of means, including this web site and various publications (a scholarly journal, a book series and a newsletter)
  • Collaborating with other organizations with related objectives and goals
  • Making available Solidarity Awards to support the attendance of academics from developing countries at the World Congress