The Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics (HAAL) and Hong Kong Association for Self-Access Learning and Development (HASALD) International Conference 2027
4-5 June 2027
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
The Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics (HAAL) and the Hong Kong Association for Self-Access Learning and Development (HASALD) invite proposals for their joint conference, to be held on 4 and 5 June 2027 at the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre (CMC), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
It is a broad conference with no specific theme. It brings together researchers, teachers, and practitioners working in applied linguistics, language education, learner autonomy, and self-access learning and development. We welcome contributions that advance scholarship, inform practice, or connect the two.
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Rodney Jones
Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics
University of Reading, United Kingdom
Invited Speakers
Prof. MA Qing, Angel
Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies
The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Prof. WU Xiaoping, Alice
English Language and Literature Studies
Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, China
Prof. Jenifer Ho
Department of English and Communication
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conference Details
Presentation Formats
The conference will feature one format only:
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Paper presentations (25 minutes), which may be research-focused or practice-focused.
Papers may report original research, classroom or centre-based practice, curriculum or materials development, programme evaluation, or other work of interest to the HAAL and/or HASALD communities.
Submission rules
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Each person may submit only one proposal as first presenter and only one proposal as co-presenter (Maximum 2 submissions per presenter)
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The conference language is English. All titles and abstracts should be in English.
How to submit
Proposals should be submitted via [submission portal: TBC] by 31st January 2027. Results will be available on or before 9th April 2027, with registration and payment of HAAL/HASALD Membership fees and conference fees by 30th April 2027.
Each submission should include:
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Abstract: (Max 200 words unstructured abstract)
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Author name(s), affiliation(s), and email address(es),
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A brief biographical note for each presenter (50 words per presenter)
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An indication of whether the paper is research-focused or practice-focused
Registration
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To register for the conference, you must be a current member of both HAAL and HASALD.
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Conference registration fee: HK$800
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The fee includes lunch on both days and tea breaks. Vegetarian options will be available.
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Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and transport arrangements.
Registration opens: 9th April 2027
Registration and payment deadline: 30th April 2027
Details of how to join or renew membership of HAAL and HASALD are available via the associations’ websites (www.haal.hk and hasald.org).
Sponsors
HAAL would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong for their kind support and sponsorship.
Contact Details
All questions about submissions should be emailed to:
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Cheryl Ho (HAAL/HASALD Conference Secretary)
Dr Mable Chan (President, HASALD / Secretary, HAAL)
Prof. Benjamin Luke Moorhouse (President, HAAL)
Dr Max Diaz (Secretary, HASALD)
