PNU Applied Linguistics and
English Language Education Society
Founded in 2016
NEWS & EVENTS
Amarles, Hernandez of PALELES publish papers in the Philippine Journal of Linguistics
January 09, 2017
Hjalmar Punla Hernandez
Dr. Arceli M. Amarles, Adviser of the PALELES, and Mr. Hjalmar P. Hernandez, President of PALELES, had their papers published in the Philippine Journal of Linguistics (PJL) 2016, Volume 47. PJL is the official scholarly internationally peer-reviewed journal of the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP), established in 1969 and affiliated with the International Association of Applied Linguistics.
With respect to multilingualism, MTB-MLE (Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education), and the English language, Dr. Amarles’s study argues that public school teachers’ voices must be heard in order to meet an effective operation of any language policy. Filling-in the lacuna between sociolinguistics and computer-mediated communication, Mr. Hernandez’s paper scrutinizes the speech acts of academic debating on Facebook, and analyzes its merits and complexities.
The said articles are now available at http://www.lsphil.net/2016-index. Hard copies can be purchased via linguisticsocietyphil@gmail.com.
Hernandez, Belleza, Collamar of PALELES present papers at the International Conference on Education 2016
December 15, 2016
Hjalmar Punla Hernandez
Mr. Hjalmar P. Hernandez, Ms. Maribel V. Belleza, and Mr. Ronelo G. Collamar attended and presented papers at the International Conference on Education (ICED) 2016 with the theme, Innovation and Education: Meeting Point for Development held at Crown Regency Hotel and Convention Center, Boracay Island, the Philippines on December 9-11, 2016.
Mr. Hernandez, from PhD AL and is currently President of the PNU Applied Linguistics and English Language Education Society, presented a paper on OBE EAP-EOP Model: A Proposed Instructional Design in English for Specific Purposes. Ms. Belleza, a member of PALELES and also from PhD AL, presented about Strategy Instruction for Improving Reading Comprehension of High School Students. Mr. Collamar, also a member of PALELES and from Ph ELE, presented his paper entitled, Questions Students Ask as Indices of their Comprehension Levels. They also served as session chairs. Their participation was sponsored by the College of Graduate Studies and Teacher Education Research (CGSTER).
The CGSTER, and Faculty of Science, Technology, and Mathematics of the Philippines Normal University in partnership with Suratthani Rajabhat University, and the School of Education of the University of New England convened the ICED 2016. The conference was attended by more than more than 150 educators, industry practitioners, and students from different countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and Australia.
The PNU Applied Linguistics and English Language Education Society (also known as PALELES), a program-based graduate student organization at the Philippine Normal University, spearheaded its launching, and first ever general meeting and orientation on November 19, 2016 at the PNU main auditorium.
The program formally started with opening remarks of the society’s adviser, Dr. Arceli M. Amarles. As steering committee, the officers highlighted the following: Introduction of the Organization by Mr. Hjalmar P. Hernandez (President), Membership by Ms. Riza S. Reyteran (Secretary), Terms and Conditions by Mr. John Paul O. Dela Rosa (Public Relations Officer), Committees by Ms. Ma. Theresa B. Carandang (Internal Vice President), Funding by Mr. Ace Christian M. Dilag (Treasurer), Ms. Ailene F. de Leon (Business Manager), and Ms. Mary Ann J. Tinay (Auditor). and Amendments and Projects by Mr. Hjalmar P. Hernandez (President). Selection of representatives from the Applied Linguistics, English Language Education, and English Language Teaching programs was also conducted. Near the end, the officers coxed an open forum.
The event concluded with the closing remarks of Mr. Leonardo O. Munalim (External Vice President). It was emceed by Ms. Ma. Theresa B. Carandang, and attended by PNU graduate students under the Applied Linguistics and English Language Education programs.
Philippine Journal of Linguistics, 2016, Volume 47 (Photo credit: Linguistic Society of the Philippines
Ms. Maribel V. Belleza (1st from the left), Mr. Ronelo G. Collamar (2nd from the right), and Mr. Hjalmar P. Hernandez (1st from the right) Photo credit: Hjalmar Punla Hernandez
Dr. Zenaida Q. Reyes (4th from the left), Dean of CGSTER, and some of the presenters and participants of the ICED 2016 had photo op after the Session: Assessment/Educational Outcomes on Day 2. Photo credit: Hjalmar Punla Hernandez
PALELES launches organization, holds 1st general meeting and orientation
November 30, 2016
Hjalmar Punla Hernandez
The members of the PNU Applied Linguistics and English Language Education Society (PALELES) attended its launching, and 1st general meeting and orientation on November 19, 2016. Photo credit: Leonardo O. Munalim
Dr. Arceli M. Amarles (at the lectern), Adviser of PALELES, opens the program in the launching, and 1st general meeting and orientation of the PNU Applied Linguistics and English Language Education Society (PALELES). Photo credit: Leonardo O. Munalim
PALELES PRO publishes paper in AsTEN Journal
February 22, 2017
John Paul O. Dela Rosa
An academic paper on language education was published in the current issue of AsTEN Journal of Teacher Education by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of PALELES, John Paul O. Dela Rosa, from the Linguistics (Applied Linguistics) Program. Dela Rosa, together with his co-author from Holy Angel University, Pampanga, published an article featuring a proposed instructional design model in teaching argumentative writing guided by the discursive features of Facebook. The journal where the paper was made available is the flagship publication of AsTEN (Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network) and is under the management of PNU Publication Office (PNU-PO). As a peer-reviewed international journal, it aims to highlight relevant and emerging topics and issues on teacher education.
The PNU Applied Linguistics and English Language Education Society participated through a panel presentation entitled, the Emma S. Castillo Special Colloquium on English Language Teaching at the 2017 Linguistics Society of the Philippines – National Conference and General Meeting on April 6-8, 2017 at Far Eastern University, Manila.
Besides being the title of the society’s panel presentation, it also served as tribute for Dr. Emma S. Castillo of the Philippine Normal University for her invaluable contribution in the fields of linguistics and language education in the Philippines. Dr. Castillo is currently one of the Board of Advisors and has been an active lifetime member of the Linguistic Society of the Philippines. She is also one of the protégés of the late Dr. Bonifacio P. Sibayan, LSP’s first president.
The conference presenters were John Paul O. Dela Rosa (PRO), Riza S. Reyteran (Secretary), Ace Christian M. Dilag (Treasurer), Juland D. Salayo (Member), Ronelo Gamayon Collama (Member), and Dr. Rachelle Ballesteros-Lintao (Graduate Faculty). Dr. Arceli M. Amarles, Program Adviser, convened the special colloquium. Hjalmar P. Hernandez, President, moderated the event.
Applied Linguistics and English Language Education cluster elects founding officers
October 01, 2016
Hjalmar Punla Hernandez
The Applied Linguistics (AL) and English Language Education (ELE) cluster elected its founding officers on September 17, 2016 at BPS 209B, Philippine Normal University. The election was attended by representatives from various applied linguistics and English language education graduate classes in the first term of 2016-2017.
The eight elected founding officers are: President - Mr. Hjalmar P. Hernandez from PhD AL, Internal Vice President - Ms. Ma. Theresa B. Carandang from MAEd English Language Teaching (ELT), External Vice President - Mr. Leonardo O. Munalim from PhD AL, Secretary - Ms. Riza S. Reyteran from PhD ELE, Treasurer - Mr. Ace Christian M. Dilag from PhD ELE, Public Relations Officer - Mr. John Paul O. Dela Rosa from PhD AL, Business Manager - Ms. Ailene F. de Leon from MAEd ELT, and Auditor - Ms. Mary Ann J. Tinay from MAEd ELT.
The officers will serve for two years, from 2016 to 2018. Dr. Arceli M. Amarles, the program coordinator of AL and ELE, headed the election.
Dr. Arceli M. Amarles, Adviser of PALELES (5th from the left), Hjalmar P. Hernandez as President (4th from the right), Ma. Therese B. Carandang as Internal Vice President (2nd from the right), Leonardo O. Munalim as External Vice President (4th form the left), Riza S. Reyteran as Secretary (3rd from the right), Ace Christian M. Dilag as Tresurer (1st from the right), John Paul O. Dela Rosa as Public Relations Officers (1st from the left), Ailene F. de Leon as Business Manager (3rd from the left), and Mary Ann J. Tinay as Auditor (2nd from the left) Photo credit: Ma. Therese B. Carandang
Mr. Hernandez (1st from the left), Dr Lintao (3rd from the left), Mr. Dela Rosa (7th from the left), Mr. Dila (8th from the left), Mr. Collamar (6th from the right), Mr. Salayo (5th from the right), Ms. Reyteran (4th from the right). Photo credit: Hjalmar Punla Hernandez
PALELES holds 1st Lecture-Workshop via EdCamp
April 21, 2017
Hjalmar Punla Hernandez
The PNU Applied Linguistics and English Language Education Society held its first lecture-workshop through EdCamp with the theme 21st Century Technology in Language Education on April 21, 2017 from 8am to 12nn at PNU Main Auditorium. Mr. Charles Lavin, English Language Fellow of the US Embassy, was the special guest speaker.
The EdCamp was divided into two. The first part was the lecture proper of the speaker. The second was the break-out sessions where attendees had the chance to select themes on which they can communicate their ideas on technology in language education. More or less than a hundred members participated in the event. Free books on English language teaching courtesy of the US Embassy were given to participative members.
Mr. Charles Lavin (on stage), talking about 21st Century Technology in Language Education. Photo credit: Ma. Theresa B. Carandang
PALELES holds the Emma S. Castillo Special Colloquium on ELT at the 2017 LSP-NCGM
April 06, 2017
Hjalmar Punla Hernandez