The PNU Applied Linguistics and English Language Education Society (PAL ELES), is a program-based organization of PNU graduate students/alumni who are specializing in Applied Linguistics, and English Language Education. OUR OBJECTIVES:
PALELES aims to:
1. promote unity and excellence amongst Applied Linguistics and English Language Education graduate students of the Philippine Normal University;
2. develop and maintain sustainability on the theories and practices in Applied Linguistics and English Language Education in both local and international levels;
3. provide an avenue for professional growth and development of the graduate students in but not limited to research presentations, research publications, extensions, and so on in the field of Applied Linguistics and English Language Education; and
4. encourage community engagement to the graduate students in the areas of Applied Linguistics, English Language Education, and other related areas. OUR LOGO:
(a) Icon. The icon is the logo of the PNU APPLIED LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION SOCIETY. The logo is an emblem of the societyโs motto: UNITE, EXCEL, SUSTAIN. (b) Torch and Stars. The golden torch with its vivid fire and golden stars at the center altogether embody EXCEL. The golden torch represents the societyโs relentless advocacy for constant excellence; Its fire, vibrant and burning, stands for the light that illuminates the stock of wisdom in Applied Linguistics and English Language Education, lighting and leading the path of graduate students for future generations; The golden stars symbolize the societyโs victory towards and of excellence in the fields. (c) People. The people with different colors holding each other represent UNITE. As the people have different colors, they personify the composition and amalgamation of graduate students specializing in Applied Linguistics and English Language Education who originate from the different regions of the Philippines, uniting for excellence; Equally significant, the people mean that any graduate student may come to imbibe excellence into the fieldsโ stock of wisdom. (d) Leaves. The laurel leaves, supporting the golden torch and stars, signify SUSTAIN. The two laurel leaves are an emblem of the sustainable achievement of unity and excellence for professional growth and development in Applied Linguistics and English Language Education. (e) Year. Twenty-sixteen (2016) is the founding year of the society.