Prof. Sascha Stollhans' Inaugural Lecture “Watch your language! A linguist‘s tale of education, science and scholarship” Event Details This is a hybrid event, with the option to either attend in person or watch the lecture online via Microsoft Teams. Please register to attend either in person or online using the orange 'Reserve a spot' button above....
Abstract This presentation examines the dynamic evolution of World Englishes in the 21st century, with particular focus on the unique trajectory of English in China. Amidst profound influences of shifting geopolitical landscapes, technological advancements, and intensified globalisation, English has undergone significant transformations globally. China, with its distinct sociolinguistic milieu, offers a compelling case study of...
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, from 3-4 pm at Baines 2.08 for an interactive workshop Conducting Corpus analysis with Python led by Dr. Charles Lam, where you'll discover the potential of the cloud-based “ipython notebook” interface for conducting corpus analysis in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). No registration is needed—simply...
The Student Success Forums run every other month and provide an opportunity for staff and students to discuss, reflect and work collectively to maximise the impact of student success initiatives here at Leeds and across the sector. This forum's topic is 'Linguistic Diversity and Inequalities in Higher Education' and will include presentations from Gisela Tomé Lourido,...
Reception – Drinks reception held on the ground floor of the Michael Sadler Building until 7pm To book a place at this event, please go to the ticket source link below, where you will find further details of the lecture and a biography of Professor Muradás-Taylor. If you cannot attend this event in person, you can...
Speaker: Becky Muradás-Taylor, Professor of Languages and Linguistics Title: "Cold spots in language degree provision in England: findings and action". The talk, hosted by the Leeds Centre for Excellence in Language Teaching (CELT), will take place on Teams, and is open to all. You can find out more about the talk and register on the CELT website.