As intern for the Applied Linguistics and English Language department this year, I was lucky enough to speak to one of our members of staff, Dr Jill Boggs who taught two of my modules, ALE108 Tools for English Language Teaching and ALE200 English Language Teaching. I enjoyed her modules and also look up to her…Continue Reading Dr Jill Boggs talks to Shawn Lee about ESL Learning and Teaching.
Molly Havard’s Favourite Module: History of the English Language
Welcome to August’s blog which is again a video interview, this time with student Molly Havard who talks to us about one of her favourite modules of the year: ALE229 History of the English Language. Interviewed by student intern Shawn Lee (2nd year BA English Language and Media), Molly gives us an overview of how…Continue Reading Molly Havard’s Favourite Module: History of the English Language
Staff Research at Swansea University: Interview with Prof. Nuria Lorenzo-Dus
Welcome to the July edition of the blog. This month we interview Prof. Nuria Lorenzo-Dus about her research. A discourse analysis specialist, links to her recent projects and articles about her work are below the embedded video. We hope you enjoy the interview. (Interviewed by Joe East, finalist BA English Language and Media, and produced…Continue Reading Staff Research at Swansea University: Interview with Prof. Nuria Lorenzo-Dus
CELTA at Swansea University: Interview with Vanessa Ku
Welcome to June’s blog which is a video interview carried out by student intern, Shawn Lee (Swansea University Applied Linguistics Department) and Vanessa Ku (also from Swansea University Applied Linguistics Department) about undertaking the embedded CELTA as part of Swansea Applied Linguistics undergraduate degree, enjoy!…Continue Reading CELTA at Swansea University: Interview with Vanessa Ku
Can applied linguistics help combat the spread of anti-vaccine misinformation online? by Milo Coffey.
We’ve all heard it. Whether it’s from a family member, a co-worker, or even just somebody in the queue outside the supermarket, at some point in the past year you’re bound to have come across at least one person who maintains that vaccines are harmful: “I’m not taking any experimental jabs,” they declare with conviction,…Continue Reading Can applied linguistics help combat the spread of anti-vaccine misinformation online? by Milo Coffey.
My First Online CELTA Teaching Experience – Shawn Lee
Shaw Lee is a second year student on the BA (Hons) English Language and Media Communications pathway. As part of her English Language degree, Shawn was successful in getting on to our embedded CELTA module offered on our BA programmes (you can read all about the CELTA programme at Swansea University, here) delivered in partnership…Continue Reading My First Online CELTA Teaching Experience – Shawn Lee
Employability Round Up! by Beatrice Massa
Employability Series: Here’s a recap of what happened last semester I am sure many of you are aware of the talk series run by Dr Alexia Bowler, our very dedicated Employability Officer. However, in case you are thinking of joining Swansea University next year and want to know more about this initiative or, due to the…Continue Reading Employability Round Up! by Beatrice Massa
“What’s Love Got to Do With It?” A Valentine’s Post
The month of February is traditionally the ‘season of love’. So, this month’s blog post takes a peek at the word ‘love’ and the many uses of this particularly flexible term. We’re sad to say that while it won’t answer the question ‘what is love?’, nor pave the way to finding love, we will explore…Continue Reading “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” A Valentine’s Post
Presenting my dissertation at a national TESOL conference: When not even Coronavirus can stop research from being shared!
My name is Beatrice Massa and I recently completed a master’s in TESOL at Swansea University. After graduating in July 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Applied Linguistics, I was very lucky to benefit from one of Swansea University’s Centenary Scholarships, which allowed me to continue my education and learn more about…Continue Reading Presenting my dissertation at a national TESOL conference: When not even Coronavirus can stop research from being shared!
Studying at Swansea University: What is it that makes us want to stay?
By Beatrice Massa I was a Student Ambassador at Swansea University for the past three years. If you attended one of the Open Days, I probably met you there. If you have just started looking into Swansea University and have just come across this blog, we never had the pleasure to meet. Or maybe, you…Continue Reading Studying at Swansea University: What is it that makes us want to stay?