[Note from editor (Ben): Unfortunately, technical issues with WordPress service led to a delay of all blogposts. This is now resolved!] As we now move into the autumn, teaching is underway and the months grow colder, Ben asked his fellow Applied Linguistics colleagues to reflect on all they got up to in the very busy…Continue Reading Staff research updates! (Autumn 2023)
Dylan Thomas School Voluntary Literacy Mentoring Placement: A Student Perspective by Thea Baumgartner & Victoria Miller
Two of our students Thea and Victoria recently worked with the Dylan Thomas Community School’s after-school MAT (More Able and Talented) group. This co-curricular placement was in partnership with Swansea University’s Reaching Wider who work with a variety of stakeholder groups, including school pupils and families, to increase participation in HE for people from underrepresented groups in Southwest Wales….Continue Reading Dylan Thomas School Voluntary Literacy Mentoring Placement: A Student Perspective by Thea Baumgartner & Victoria Miller
Sida Cong talks with Dr. Jill Boggs about her amazing Exchange Year in Swansea Uni
This month we have a student vlog coming to us from exchange student, Sida Cong. Sida Cong’s a Chinese student studying at Swansea University, who will graduate with an MA TESOL in Autumn 2024. The vlog features a short chat between herself and her academic tutor Dr. Jill Boggs about her wonderful experience studying at…Continue Reading Sida Cong talks with Dr. Jill Boggs about her amazing Exchange Year in Swansea Uni
Life After Swansea University Graduation: How university opens a world of possibilities! by Emma Choy
Hi, I’m Emma Choy, a former international student from Hong Kong. I completed my degree in English Language and TESOL at Swansea University between 2020 to 2022. I chose Swansea University for its excellent reputation in language and education studies, as well as its welcoming and supportive international community. During my time at Swansea University,…Continue Reading Life After Swansea University Graduation: How university opens a world of possibilities! by Emma Choy
Earth Day, Applied approaches and ecolinguistics by Benjamin A. Jones.
Linguistics and environmental analysis Earth Day (Saturday 22nd April) gives us pause to consider our relationship with the planet we call home. Now over fifty years old, themes have been numerous over the decades. From initially tackling pollution, global warming and promoting clean energy to providing decent water quality and combatting food management and ‘fast…Continue Reading Earth Day, Applied approaches and ecolinguistics by Benjamin A. Jones.
MFL Mentoring Schemes by Alex Wright
In first term of third year, I received an email from the University sharing an opportunity to be part of an MFL mentoring scheme funded by the Welsh government. I was intrigued by this email, however I had not participated in any active language learning since taking French at A level and German at GCSE….Continue Reading MFL Mentoring Schemes by Alex Wright
Studying abroad in South Korea: Abbie Campfield
Hello! My name is Abbie Campfield, I am studying English Language and TESOL in Swansea University and I have had the opportunity to study in South Korea this year! My year so far has been very eventful, and I would like to share my experiences of studying abroad. First and foremost, thanks to this year…Continue Reading Studying abroad in South Korea: Abbie Campfield
Language Research Centre’s (LRC) Applied Linguistics Seminar Series: A Summary by Chloe Williams (Autumn 2022)
Chloe Williams is a third year student studying BA English & Media studies. These views and readings are her own. Over the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, the LRC hosted another Applied Linguistics seminar series over Zoom. Intertwined every other week with AppLing Wednesday, the seminar series included a wide range of speakers…Continue Reading Language Research Centre’s (LRC) Applied Linguistics Seminar Series: A Summary by Chloe Williams (Autumn 2022)