Month: September 2024

  1. A Conversation with Dr Diane St Leger: Teaching Across Borders with UMOS in French Polynesia

    Xiaoyi Zhang Dr Diane St Leger, Senior Lecturer in French Studies at the University of Melbourne, recently returned from leading the University of Melbourne Overseas Subjects (UMOS) programme in French Polynesia. She shared her experiences and insights about this incredible program, which is designed to take learning far beyond the traditional classroom walls. What Is […]

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/soll-talk/2024/09/25/a-conversation-with-dr-diane-st-leger-teaching-across-borders-with-umos-in-french-polynesia

  2. The Intersection of AI and Language: An Interview with Dr. Lea Frermann

    In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing many fields, and languageresearch is no exception. We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. LeaFrermann, senior lecturer in Natural Language Processing (NLP) at the University ofMelbourne. Her interdisciplinary research spans cognitive science, computationallinguistics, and social sciences, giving her a unique perspective on how AI […]

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/soll-talk/2024/09/24/the-intersection-of-ai-and-language-an-interview-with-dr-lea-frermann

  3. Upcoming SoLL Event: SoLL Postgraduate Club’s Academic Reading Group Activity

    Hangyu Zhang The SoLL Postgraduate Club is organising the second academic reading group to allow thought-provoking discussions in terms of various topics in Applied Linguistics. On 27 September 2024, the reading group is going to hold its second event welcoming all PhD and MA students in Applied Linguistics from all institutions! Dive in, accumulating and inspiring new […]

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/soll-talk/2024/09/19/upcoming-soll-event-soll-postgraduate-clubs-academic-reading-group-activity

  4. A holistic experience in Berlin & Beyond: an Interview with Mr. Andreas Wiebel

    Mr. Andreas Wiebel is an internationally experienced lecturer in German as a foreign language. He coordinates the immersive overseas study course ‘Berlin and Beyond’. By enrolling in this course, students have the opportunity to explore German history, language, and culture firsthand during visits to Berlin and other significant locations like Tübingen in a three- or […]

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/soll-talk/2024/09/12/a-holistic-experience-in-berlin-beyond-an-interview-with-mr-andreas-wiebel-coordinator-for-an-intensive-overseas-german-studies-subject

  5. Taking Center Stage: SOLL Researchers’ Presentations at AILA 2024 in Kuala Lumpur

    Xiaoyi Zhang The AILA 2024 World Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was a significant event for applied linguistics, and the University of Melbourne’s School of Languages and Linguistics (SOLL) had a strong presence. This year’s congress celebrated the 60th anniversary of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) and brought together researchers from around the […]

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/soll-talk/2024/09/09/taking-center-stage-soll-researchers-presentations-at-aila-2024-in-kuala-lumpur