We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker and workshop leaders for 2024:
Keynote: “Applied Linguistics and Social Justice”
Dr. Caroline L. Rieger, The University of British Columbia
In various disciplines, including applied linguistics, the study of social in/justice and the pursuit of social justice have emerged as critical research foci, with the potential to contribute meaningfully to fostering awareness and social change. This presentation explores several recent studies conducted within various applied linguistic sub-disciplines and related fields — such as sociolinguistics, anthropological linguistics, raciolinguistics, discourse analysis, health communication, language instruction, language revitalization, environmental linguistics, language planning and more. Together, these studies highlight the ways in which language use can both contribute to social inequities and support the dismantling of systemic biases, the adoption of inclusive practices and policies, the promotion of linguistic rights, and the advancement of equitable access.
In line with the theme of this conference, this talk foregrounds applied linguistic contributions to more equitable and just outcomes for migrants in diverse social and linguistic landscapes.
Workshop: “Teaching Intersectionality with Moving Images”
Dr. Mary Hennessy & Dr. Zach Ramon Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin-Madison
This workshop will offer participants a chance to learn about teaching intersectionality with moving images, focusing particularly on the overlapping categories of gender, class, race, and sexuality in German screen cultures. The presenters will situate their own research and teaching in relation to these topics and offer a chance for participants to work with examples and resources to develop their own ideas for teaching with film and television.