A Fantastic exhibition opening!

I had an absolute hoot presenting excerpts of my thesis investigations to the greater Adelaide community during my exhibition of comic book linguistics at the Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair.

The exhibition presented visitors with an investigation of the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in early comic book literature and children's stories.

The comic book is a powerful medium for relaying a political or a social message to a readership of any age. By presenting a variety of media, and popular sources including period-specific comic book literature created in France and Belgium, as well as comic strips and children's books from the United Kingdom and the Americas, this exhibition permits the viewer to examine the linguistic, contextual, representational and stereotypical elements in early comic book literature while reflecting on the controversies surrounding their publications.

Special thanks to Noelia Carvajal Balbin from the School of Languages for attending the Cross-promotion for the School of Languages Languages Alive Holiday Program during the exhibition's run.

A successful day of marketing and promotion!

Fantastic weather at Brighton greeted visitors at the Rendezvous Market, a market promoting European businesses in Adelaide.

I received a steady flow of visitors to my expo stand during the event promoting my exhibition of comic book linguistics this coming April 24 at the Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair, as well as speaking about the School of Languages Languages Alive School Holiday Program. 

Teaching the Teachers!

I conducted a workshop about cultural awareness to a most receptive and enthusiastic group of teachers as part of their yearly staff professional development program.

Interacting with people from other cultures enriches your outlook on life. Reflection of your differences and your similarities help you view life through the eyes of many others in a global community.

When you learn about other cultures, you establish new methods of thought and solve problems from a different perspective.

Summer School Linguistic Program 2022!

Coucou!
The younger students I teach a tri-lingual linguistic program to are having an absolute hoot during their Summer School French, Indigenous (Barngarla), and English language block of study!

The duration of the program is six weeks, with the class participating in daily, 2-hours blocks of language education in preparation for the new school year commencing mid-February.

Students engage in fun, role-play-based classes related to each language designed to encourage socialisation and stimulate cultural awareness and language acquisition.

Appreciative thanks to Prof Ghil'ad Zuckermann from the University of Adelaide and the Barngarla People for their assistance and involvement in the linguistic program.

STEM Ignition Series, State Library of South Australia

Happy 2022 everyone!

There was a most inquisitive audience in attendance at the State Library of South Australia.

I was one of four keynote speakers during the STEM Ignition Series that formed a panel to discuss science fiction to science fact.

Do the two intertwine and meet?

Are they contradictory?

STEM focuses on one or more of the four disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. In an era when technical and scientific skills are increasingly important in the workforce, exposing children to STEM learning in the early years is the key.

I spoke about Artificial Languages, Universal Language Translators, and Computer-Assisted Language Learning.

With restrictions easing, I look forward to my next series of keynotes in the new year!