Tag: globalisation

Next in the Research Methods in Intercultural Communication seminar series, Edinburgh Napier

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This conference features alumnus Vivien Zhou  You are warmly invited to the third in the seminar series Research Methods in Intercultural Communication, hosted by the Languages Group at Edinburgh Napier. Wednesday 4th May, 3 – 4.30pm, Room 3/04, Edinburgh Napier Business School, Craiglockhart Campus, 219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH14 1DJ – map here   3 pm: John O’Regan (UCL, Institute of Education) Some reflections on method in intercultural communication education and […]

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Free 3-week MOOC on Multilingual Learning for a Globalised World, starts April 2016

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RM Borders–Linked MOOC Now Live for Sign-ups: “Multilingual Learning for a Globalised World” This free online course has been developed by some of the RM Borders team and our critical friend, Elwira Grossman in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.   The 3-week course freely available through the FutureLearn platform will explore multilingual education and how it can impact and […]

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Book launch event: Crossing Boundaries and Weaving Intercultural Work, Life, and Scholarship in Globalising Universities, University of London, February 2016

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Crossing Boundaries Jointly hosted by SIETAR UK and CMMR (Centre for Multilingualism and Multiculturalism, Birkbeck, University of London) on the 8th February 2016, 1800-2000. If you wish to attend you must register for a place on the Event Website. Event Description Globalization is a compelling force in universities worldwide. In striving to achieve the ideal of a truly international university, hiring the best scholars […]

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Special issue of L2 journal: Critical Perspectives on Neoliberalism in Second/Foreign Language Education

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Critical Perspectives on Neoliberalism in Second/Foreign Language Education With guest editors Katie A. Bernstein, Emily A. Hellmich, Noah Katznelson, Jaran Shin, and Kimberly Vinall   Accountability, competitiveness, efficiency, profit: While it is not surprising to hear these terms in corporate offices around the world, it is slightly alarming to hear these terms in reference to schools, teachers, and students. Second/foreign language […]

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Research seminar with Suresh Canagarajah: Theorizing a Language Competence for Negotiating Superdiversity, London

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This looks like an extremely interesting seminar from Suresh Canagarajah being held in London at the UCL Centre for Applied Linguistics on July 1st. Please see below for more details:  Theorizing a Language Competence for Negotiating Superdiversity   Suresh Canagarajah Pennsylvania State University 17:00-18:00 Wednesday 1st July 2015 Room 642, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL Abstract: Mary Louise Pratt (1987) initiated an […]

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