A wonderful exhibition opening!

I enjoyed connecting with language-teaching professionals at the Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair on October 2.

It was a great opportunity to showcase the influence of cognitive linguistics on comic books and music to the greater Adelaide community.

Click through to view fantastic images from Stuart's April exhibition of world comic book linguistics!

During the exhibition, I discussed using comic books as a communication medium in the second language classroom, along with excerpts from my research at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, Brussels Comics Art Museum, and Musée Hergé in Belgium.

A big shoutout to my support crew for their assistance at the event!

A fantastic year thus far... Are you coming along for the ride!

¡Hola!

I received a wonderful testimony from the Latin American Society of South Australia regarding my work and colleagues with students studying English for professional and personal development as part of the society's English and Spanish programs.

 

Testimonial from the Latin American Society of South Australia

 Stuart, we cannot be thankful enough for your support and enormous dedication and professionalism. We are sure that the value offered by you and your colleagues to your / our students at LASSA has no comparison. We feel so privileged and when the numbers increasing in the overall to over 300 students and counting- we are so proud of the initiative that started humbly two years with ten students.

On behalf of LASSA our appreciation to you all. Great work.
Eduardo Donoso.
LASSA - Chairman

Thanks to the Latin American Society for their kind words and these beautiful photo banners demonstrating my work!

The language program I present incorporates a new methodology I created called ©Language in Action which I launched at the School of Languages in 2022 to great acclaim!

The lesson uses comic book literature in the target language as a communication medium challenging the learner to design a short comic strip and present their story to the group.

The result speaks for itself, with the entire class completing the exercise in the allocated time and presenting their adventure!

The methodology augments one's self-confidence and decreases inhibition in the language learner.

More keynotes on the way!

I had an enthusiastic attendance of scholars and aficionados of comic book literature during the presentation!

I'm seen here presenting excerpts of my thesis investigation of la bande dessinée franco-belge, specifically language, context, and stereotypes in period comic book literature and children's stories.

An amazing exhibition opening!

Thanks to all that attended my presentation and exhibition of language in context in world comic book literature and children's stories at the Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair on April 23.

It was fantastic connecting with the greater Adelaide community and fellow language teaching professionals during the exhibition's run and discussing the use of the comic book as a communication medium in the second language classroom.

Special thanks to my support crew for a smooth bump in and out of the event!

Series One of inspirational women of pop culture explored the lives of Bettie Page and Frida Kahlo, both icons of fashion and art are celebrated around the world by an ever-growing volume of admirers.

During this presentation, I investigated their influence on global society whetting the appetites of Frida Kahlo fans for the fast-approaching Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia.  

On the road again!

Capricon Pop Culture Convention, Rockhampton North Queensland, August 27

I had a great time with the audience at Capricon Pop Culture Convention in Rockhampton, North Queensland, during my linguistic presentation about languages created for the tv and film industry!

Included in this leg of the tour was a constructed language keynote to pop culture fans and language enthusiasts about languages explicitly created for the TV and film industry, for example; the Klingon language; where it is spoken and to which language family it belongs, number of speakers and percentage of children speaking it; basic knowledge in a language such as greetings; unique characteristics; and information about where it might be possible to continue to learn the language in Australia or online.

The constructed language presentation was a hit with the audience with plenty of interaction during the post-presentation Q&A!

My second presentation at CapriCon Rockhampton investigated the 'Politics of Tintin,' specifically the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in the early Tintin albums and period children's storybook adventures.  

Special thanks to the audiences attending both presentations!

During the convention the first stage of marketing and promoting my exciting bilingual storybook adventure, The Adventures of Paris and Freddie, was undertaken. The adventure is written in the French and English languages, and set in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia! 

I look forward to engaging with audiences during the next legs of the tour in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne!

Guest MC at the Adelaide opening night event of Thor, Love and Thunder!

I had ball as MC hosting the opening night event of Thor, Love and Thunder at the Palace Eastend Cinema tonight!

During the pre-screening presentation, I included a history of the character since its inception 60 years ago and insight into the Asgardian language spoken by Thor.

Appreciative thanks to the Palace Eastend Cinema for the booking, and to Greenlight Comics for their groovy prize packs given to two lucky winners during the presentation!

I look forward to the next stage of my speaking tour!