Tag: Languages and Culture
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Building Bridges, One Word at a Time: A Chat with Dean’s Award Winner Dr Bill Forshaw
Words by Matt Absalom and Bill Forshaw In the academic world, the word partnership gets thrown around a lot. But true partnership – the kind that is built on deep trust, shared goals, and genuine reciprocity – is a craft in itself. This year, the Faculty of Arts recognised that craft by presenting Dr Bill […] -
Walking with Wurundjeri Elder Chris Hume: A Journey Through Country and Memory
Written by Professor Adrian Hearn Enabled by an Arts Firestarter grant, a team from SOLL experienced an enlightening walk through urban Country alongside Wurundjeri elder Chris Hume. It was not just a tour of the land, but an immersion into layers of memory, language, and ecological wisdom that have historically shaped our city. Each stop […] -
From Italian Studies to Global Leadership: Nina Zepcan’s Journey as a McCall MacBain Scholar
How studying Italian at SoLL shaped an alumna’s path to one of the world’s most prestigious scholarships. Words by Matt Absalom and Nina Zepcan Introduction Nina Zepcan’s academic journey is a testament to the transformative power of language and culture. As an alumna of Italian Studies and Linguistics within the School of Languages and Linguistics […] -
An Interview with Matt Absalom: Cultivating a critical understanding of Italian language and culture with UMOS in Florence, Italy
Hangyu Matt Absalom, Lecturer in Italian Studies at the University of Melbourne, led the University of Melbourne Overseas Subject (UMOS) programme, Italian Cultural Studies A, in Florence, Italy this winter, hosted by our partner, the International Studies Institute (ISI Florence). He was ably assisted by Elisabetta Ferrari (week 1) and Riccardo Amorati (remainder of the […] -
Arts Global Languages Scholarship: an Interview with Cerys Evans
Felicia interviewed Cerys about her experience during her exchange programme in Trento, Italy. Ceryls also shared the process of applying for the Arts Global Languages Scholarship. -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Beatrice Venturin is a senior tutor at the School of Languages and Linguistics, University of Melbourne. Her research interests lie in multilingualism, intercultural communication and emotionality in language. She is also a polyglot and a sports enthusiast. Felicia interviewed Beatrice about her experience as Senior Tutor at SOLL, and how she navigates her academic life teaching and doing research at the same time.
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Upcoming SoLL Event: SoLL Postgraduate Club’s Academic Reading Group
Hangyu Zhang The SoLL Postgraduate Club is organising an academic reading group to allow thought-provoking discussions in terms of various topics in Applied Linguistics. On 30 August 2024, the reading group is going to hold its first event welcoming all PhD and MA students in Applied Linguistics from all institutions! Dive in, accumulating and inspiring new insights! […]
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