Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies

The Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies (ACLALS) is an academic organization dedicated to promoting research and scholarship on literature and languages from countries that were part of the British Commonwealth. It encourages dialogue among scholars worldwide, fostering understanding of diverse cultural expressions, histories, and linguistic contexts within the Commonwealth. The organization hosts conferences, publishes research, and supports initiatives that explore how literature reflects and shapes identities, social issues, and post-colonial experiences across member countries. Its work helps deepen appreciation of Commonwealth cultures and advances literary and linguistic studies in a global context.