The 14th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP) will be hosted by the Department of English and Communication at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University from 17th – 19th December 2024. The Pre-ALAPP Masterclass by Professor Srikant Sarangi is scheduled on Monday, 16 December 2024.

ALAPP 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.