Message from conference co-chairs

Welcome to the web site for the 11th conference of the Association for Language Awareness, to be held at Concordia University, Montreal, from July 8-11, 2012. The theme of the conference is Language Awareness for our Multicultural World.

The setting for the Language Awareness conference is especially fitting as Montreal is a quintessentially multilingual and multicultural city. Montrealers move between two and sometimes three languages in their daily lives and, consequently, there is a high level of awareness of language learning, language use, and linguistic accommodation. The linguistic and cultural environment of Montreal has stimulated exceptional research in language and cultural awareness at all four universities in the city: Concordia University, McGill University, Université de Montréal, Université du Québec à Montréal.

Montreal is a city of international stature. Its summer festivals, restaurants and night life make it a popular destination for travelers from around the world. As a transport hub, Montreal has many direct flights to and from Europe, the United States, Latin America and other Canadian cities, and easy connections to many other flights originating from Toronto. Montreal is served by train and bus service from the United States and the rest of Canada and is an obvious starting point for international travelers who wish to visit other parts of North America.

We look forward to seeing you in Montreal in July, 2012!

Joanna White and Sara Kennedy, co-chairs.

For more information send an email to ala2012@education.concordia.ca