14th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice
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The 14th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP) was hosted by ENGL from 17 – 19 December. The conference aims to bring together scholars from different disciplinary backgrounds, especially language and communication research and professional domains (e.g., business, organisation studies, education, banking, health care, therapy, journalism, law, social care and welfare, immigration and border control, police work, translation and interpreting) to share ideas and discuss innovations and interventions.
Prof. Li Ping, Dean of the Faculty, delivered a welcoming speech at the start of Day 2 of the conference. He emphasised that ALAPP presents an excellent opportunity to strengthen existing networks and establish new collaborative relationships that can lead to impactful research initiatives.
Four distinguished, high-profile plenary speakers were invited: Prof. Janet Holmes and Dr Bernadette Vine (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand); Prof. Jonathan Crichton (University of South Australia, Australia); and Prof. Hans Ladegaard (PolyU ENGL). The plenary speakers shared their scholarly work and insights on the topics of microaggression in the workplace, communicative expertise in a legal context, and the relationship between identity positions and workplace narratives.
The conference attracted over 140 participants from nearly 20 countries and regions. There were more than 90 parallel and poster presentations, as well as 11 panel presentations.
