The First International Symposium on Applied Linguistics Research (ALR2020)

Theme

Language Studies: Practical Implications for the Society.

About us

This symposium is organized and hosted by the Applied Linguistics Research Lab (ALLAB) at the College of Humanities, Prince Sultan University (PSU). It aims at promoting Applied Linguistic research in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Area through bringing together international names and high-quality research in various Applied Linguistic disciplines. These include, but are not limited to, Language Learning and Teaching, Second Language Acquisition, Assessment, Translation and Stylistics, Corpus Linguistics and Discourse Analysis, and Psycholinguistics and Bilingualism.

In 2020, ALR will feature language studies with an applied focus that support societal development. This comes in line with the first theme of the Saudi Vision 2030 with an eye on enhanced education and research opportunities. With international plenary speakers, carefully selected paper presentations / posters, and intensive workshops, we strive to offer an exceptional experience for researchers in Applied Linguistics. The symposium is organized with these objectives in mind:

To raise awareness of the recent research findings in language studies.
To enhance the quality and visibility of Applied Linguistics research in Saudi Arabia.
To establish a conducive platform for regional/ international research collaborations.
To support budding researchers to learn from prominent research figures.
To establish necessary linkages between Applied Linguistics research and its real-life applications, particularly in language teaching and translation.
To provide consultations to all individuals and institutions in relation to language studies, including banks, corporations, language schools and translation institutes.

Committees

Honorary Chair:

Dr. Ahmed Yamani, PSU Rector
Conference Chair:

Dr. Hind AlOtaibi, Dean, College of Humanities
Conference Co-Chairs:

Dr. Alia Mitchell, Vice-Dean, College of Humanities

Dr. Dina El-Dakhs, Leader, Applied Linguistics Research Lab
Organization Committees:

Steering Committee:

Chair: Dr. Hind AlOtabi, Dean, College of Humanities, Prince Sultan University

Journal Publishing Committee:

Chair: Dr. Muhammad Nurunnabi, Editor,PSU’s Research Review, Prince Sultan University

Quality Assurance Committee:

Chair: Dr. Alia Mitchell, Vice-Dean, College of Humanities, Prince Sultan University
Scientific Committees, Members:

Prof. James Milton, Swansea University

Dr. Marijana Macis, Manchester Metropolitan University

Prof. Mirosław Pawlak, Adam Mickiewicza University

Dr. Mustapha Taibi, Western Sydney University

Prof. Nicos Sifakis, Hellenic Open University

Dr. Noorchaya Yahya, King Saud University

Dr. Pawel Szudarski, University of Nottingham

Dr. Phil Durrant, University of Exeter

Dr. Phoebe Lin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Dr. Rabia Hos, University of Rhode Island

Prof. Răzvan Săftoiu, Transilvania University of Braşov

Dr. Rezan Alharbi, King Saud University

Dr. Safaa Eissa, Prince Sultan University Dr. Yen Dang, University of Leeds
Scientific Committees, Co-chairs:

Dr. Anna Siyanova-Chanturia, Victoria University of Wellington

Dr. Suhad Sonbul, Umm Al-Qura University
Organization Committees:

Media & Sponsorship Committee:

Chair: Dr. Mona Salem, College of Humanities, Prince Sultan University

Logistics Committee:

Chair: Ms. Jawaher Alhaqbani, College of Humanities, Prince Sultan University

Registration Committee :

Chair:Ms. Fatima Ambreen,ALLAB Investigator
Scientific Committees, Members:

Prof. Agnieszka Otwinowska-Kasztelanic, Warsaw University

Dr. Ahmed Masrai, King AbdulAziz Military Academy

Dr. Ana Pellicer-Sanchez, University College London

Dr. Beatriz Gonzalez-Fernandez, University of Sheffield

Dr. Benjamin Kremmel, University of Innsbruck

Dr. Burhan Ozfidan, Prince Sultan University

Dr. Hala Dalbani, Prince Sultan University

Dr. Hala Ismail, Prince Sultan University

Dr. Hasan Aydin, Florida Gulf Coast University

Dr. Hind AlOtaibi, King Saud University

Dr. Hmoud AlOtaibi, Shaqra University

Dr. Iman Mahfouz, Arab Academy for Science & Technology

Dr. Inas Hussein, Arab Academy for Science & Technology

Conference Recordings

Location Name	Title	Status
Room 1	Session 1: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 1	Session 2: Poster presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 1	Session 3: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 1	Session 4: Workshop	Event Ended	View

Room 2	Session 1: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 2	Session 2: Poster presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 2	Session 3: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 2	Session 4: Workshop	Event Ended	View

Room 3	Session 1: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 3	Session 2: Poster presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 3	Session 3: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 3	Session 4: Workshop	Event Ended	View

Room 4	Session 1: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 4	Session 2: Poster presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 4	Session 3: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 4	Session 4: Workshop	Event Ended	View

Room 5	Session 1: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 5	Session 2: Poster presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 5	Session 3: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 5	Session 4: Workshop	Event Ended	View

Room 6	Session 1: Opening and Prof. Norbert Schmitt	Event Ended	View
Room 6	Session 2: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 6	Session 3: Poster presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 6	Session 4: Prof. Christina Gitsaki	Event Ended	View
Room 6	Session 5: Paper presentations	Event Ended	View
Room 6	Session 6: Prof. Jeanette Altarriba	Event Ended	View

(ALR2020)