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

08/06/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

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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New volume of English Today

08/06/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

English Today http://journals.cambridge.org/ENG Volume 31 / Issue 02 , June 2015, pp 2 – 64 Published Online on 28th May 2015 Contents

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Sage online catalogue of research methods

04/06/2015 Gary Motteram One comment

I just got this in my inbox and thought it a good way of seeing what’s new in the world of RMs from Sage, who are strong in this area. Thought the book itself that is highlighted might be helpful for people getting into coding. Our new, interactive Research Methods catalogue is now available to browse online! Simply click on the catalogue […]

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Call for papers: Special Issue of Language Teaching Research on Intercultural citizenship in the (foreign) language classroom

03/06/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

Language Teaching Research announces a call for abstracts for a special topic issue on intercultural citizenship in the (foreign) language classroom. The issue will address empirical, conceptual, and theoretical concerns related to the development of critical cultural awareness, which is of special importance particularly in the field of English language education, considering the status of English as a global language […]

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Article: Lingua not so Franca

03/06/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

An interesting article from the Inside Higher Ed website about the increasing use of English in universities worldwide. It would be interesting to hear comments from around the world on the issues raised in the article.

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Council of Europe: Citizenship and Human Rights Education

01/06/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

According to the Council of Europe ‘Citizenship and human rights education is about learning to live together and respect each other. It is also about knowing and understanding your rights in order to play an active role in decisions that concern you’. Here is the link to a children’s version of the charter, which gives a (very) simplified overview of […]

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One day conference: Multilingualism in the digital age, Reading

30/05/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

The Department of English Language an Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading will be hosting a one day conference on Multilingualism in the Digital Age. The conference will take place on the 19th of June and the plenary speakers are Professor Alexandra Georgakopoulou (King’s College London) and Professor Yaron Matras (University of Manchester). The event is free, but due to a limited amount of spaces, booking is […]

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

29/05/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

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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Andy Kirkpatrick on ‘English as a Lingua Franca in Asia: Suggestions for ELT/ELF Policy and Pedagogy’, Bath

28/05/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

Andy Kirkpatrick, Visiting Professor in the Language and Educational Practices research cluster of the Department of Education, University of Bath, will give his first research seminar presentation at Bath on Tuesday 16th June. Title: English as a Lingua Franca in Asia: Suggestions for ELT/ELF Policy and Pedagogy Time: 2pm Place: CB 4.1, Chancellors’ Building, University of Bath main campus, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY Abstract: In this […]

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Indonesia: Exploring the improbable nation (Elizabeth Pisani, 2014)

25/05/2015 Richard Fay 2 comments

As part of a new resolution to learn more about the contexts of each (of my) doctoral researcher(s), I am now reading Pisani’s account of travelling around Indonesia in 2011-2012. As I do so, I am mindful of everything Fitri has told me about her professional and personal world over the years. And I am aware that I am responding […]

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Call for research proposals: TESOL Research

24/05/2015 Susan Dawson 2 comments

Below are details of a TESOL research award. I note that you need to be a member of TESOL to apply, but it looks like an interesting proposition for anyone at the stage of wanting to take their research interests further. Here is some brief information from the website about the TESOL International Association Research Agenda and the award: TESOL research may […]

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Celebrating 50 years of Applied Linguistics at Birkbeck: Last event in the year

14/05/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

On 12 June 2015, Department of Applied Linguistics and Communication, Birkbeck College, University of London will be hosting a one day conference as a finale to our year-long series of events to celebrate 50 years of Applied Linguistics at Birkbeck. The conference will consist of talks by former and current colleagues and a Roundtable discussion where eminent scholars will […]

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Job opportunity: Tutors/Markers required for Distance MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL

12/05/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

The School of Education, University of Leicester are seeking to expand our team of experienced postgraduate tutors and markers for our large, well established distance Masters programme. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience of working in distance, online education and with a broad range of expertise in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. For further information about the programme, please […]

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A humorous look at ‘writer’s block’

12/05/2015 Susan Dawson Leave a comment

Have a look at this and let us know what you think: Writer’s Block Does it resonate?

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Manchester GRADschool 2015

11/05/2015 Duygu Candarli 2 comments

Please note that I first published this post on my blog on 4th May, 2015. As a PhD student, my day normally starts with a cup of coffee and creating a daily to-do list, and it continues with writing and reading in front of the computer. Last week, at Manchester GRADschool, I stepped out of my PhD routine and had […]

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