‘Memory Studies After the Transnational Turn’ - Postgraduate Masterclass
Lecture
In the past decade, Memory Studies, like many other fields, has been undergoing a ‘transnational turn’. With globalization, mass migration, and the diversity and increasing speed of new technologies, memory scholars have been shifting their focus from the nation as the predominant framework for…
From the Napoleonic venture to the current European malaise
Lecture
A progressive social thinker and advocate, Lionel Jospin is one of the most respected figures in French and European political life. Among his 21 years in politics, his five years as Prime Minister (1997-2002) are widely viewed as a decisive period for economic growth and social peace. Perhaps best…
Law and Love
Conference
A one day colloquium presented by the Humanities Research Centre. Image: L'Origine Matteo Arfanotti In our social imaginary, love has become the major existential goal of our times, which is capable of providing all of us with a sense of worth and a way of being in the world (Beck & Beck-…
Teaching and learning pronunciation in the FL/L2 class
Lecture
Presented as part of the ANU Language Teaching Forum After a period of neglect, the explicit –integrated– teaching of pronunciation is enjoying a revival. Initially championed by researchers in TESOL, the importance of this component (alongside core grammar, lexicon, pragmatics, reading, writing,…
The Sea is Rising: Visualizing Climate Change in the Pacific
Lecture
Public lecture jointly hosted by the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics (CASS) and the Department of Gender, Culture & Media Studies (CAP). >>Lecture Flyer (223KB) Twenty years ago, Epeli Hau`ofa published his influential essay "Our Sea of Islands," arguing that the legacies…
How to flip the language classroom using polls
Lecture
Presented as part of the Language Teaching Forum This presentation will assess some potential uses of polls for language teaching. I will explore how language teachers can use polls when introducing new material, in stand-alone teaching sessions or as a reflective tool to enhance learning. One…
ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language: Official Opening
Lecture
Please come along to the official opening of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language You must RSVP by Wednesday 12 November 2014 to coedl@anu.edu.au or online here.