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Centre for Language and Social Justice Research at York St John
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Official Bsky account of the Centre for Language and Social Justice Research @yorkstjohn.bsky.social. Follow for news, updates and events! https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/research/centre-for-language-and-social-justice-research/
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New open-access article w/ my former MA student Lucy Frear bringing together recent studies on #queer #pedagogies in #TESOL! 🌈 We highlight the ways in which these can support #languagelearning amidst societal, institutional and personal #constraints: doi.org/10.1080/1750... @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
The benefits and challenges of queering TESOL: a qualitative research synthesis
This study presents a qualitative research synthesis of 14 empirical studies published between 2017 and 2024, examining queer pedagogies within international TESOL contexts. By synthesising recent ...
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September 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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My PhD research is now out open access: www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/10...! 🎉 On English–Italian late bilinguals 🇬🇧🇮🇹 showing #L1 #attrition as a natural, domain- & experience-dependent outcome of #bilingualism, involving a complex (possibly inverse) relationship between L1 & L2. @schoolofppls.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Recently reviewed @samillingworth.com's new book on bridging #research & #teaching in #HE: a practical, accessible must-read for #PGCAP + #PGCHE students, #ECRs & anyone aiming to embed meaningful #scholarship into their #pedagogy!

📖 50 free copies of my review: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/BWTA6...
Bridging scholarship and practice in higher education: fostering innovative research and enhancing teaching
Published in Educational Review (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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August 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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mattinshambles.bsky.social
Are you #British or #Italian, speak #English & #Italian + live in the #UK or #Italy? 🇬🇧🇮🇹

One of my students is researching #LGBTQ+ #slur perception and use in #English thru a quick #survey. All help appreciated – feel free to share! 🌈
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#linguistics #research
June 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Inspiring days at #ISB15 🌊☀️—huge thanks to the organisers! 📸 of our own @ccunninghamyork.bsky.social (& her team) presenting on #multilingual learners in (pre)primary #education & @mattinshambles.bsky.social (& Dr Meddegama) on #translanguaging at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social’s Community Language School
June 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Many thanks to all who came to our #research #showcase & #booklaunch yesterday! 📸

📘 “Language and Social Justice: An Introduction to Linguistic Activism” is out now:
www.routledge.com/Language-and...

@helensauntson.bsky.social @ccunninghamyork.bsky.social @johannaennser.bsky.social + Dr O’Brien 👏
May 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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📢 We're #hiring! 🚨

Join us at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social as a #Lecturer in #Linguistics & #TESOL (.6 FTE, grade 7, 2-year fixed term), and become part of our Centre for #Language & #SocialJustice #Research!

Apply by 15 June: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNF488/l...

Questions? l.clarke@yorksj.ac.uk 📧
Lecturer in Linguistics & TESOL at York St John University
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May 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
lsjysj.bsky.social
📢 Looking for a #PhD in #languageeducation & #socialjustice? Join us at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social to explore the impact of community language schooling on #languagelearning and #teaching with @mattinshambles.bsky.social & Dr Indu Vibha Meddegama!
🗓️ Apply by 9 June 25
🔗 www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/postgr...
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May 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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📣 Join us 28 May, 3–6pm, at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social's Creative Centre for our annual #research #showcase, featuring the #book launch of "Language and Social Justice: An Introduction to Linguistic Activism"!
🎟 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/language-a... #language #socialjustice #linguistics
'Language and Social Justice' book launch and CLSJR research showcase
Join us for this book launch and research showcase
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May 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Language and Social Justice: An Introduction to Linguistic Activism is now published! I loved writing this book with my wonderful colleagues @ccunninghamyork.bsky.social Dai O'Brien and Johanna Ennser-Kananen!

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Language and Social Justice: An Introduction to Linguistic Activism
Language and Social Justice provides readers with the knowledge and analytical skills required to explore why and how social inequalities and injustices are enacted through language, and how they may ...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Huge thanks to Dr Daniel Edmondson (he/him) for a brilliant #LGBTQ+ #historymonth talk on the nature of LGBTQ+ #slurs — their defining characteristics, how they’re processed, and their relevance today. Thanks to all who joined! 📸 #linguistics #sociolinguistics #psycholinguistics #queerlinguistics
February 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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📢 Happening TODAY! 🌈

Join us at 4:30 PM for Dr. Daniel Edmondson’s talk on #slurs, their formation and #reclamation. Don’t miss this insightful #LGBTQ+ #historymonth event! Last chance to book 🎟️ ⬇️ @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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🌈 Join us for this #LGBTQ+ #history month talk by Dr Daniel Edmondson (he/him) on #slurs, their formation and #reclamation, on Wed 19 Feb (4:30–6:00PM) @yorkstjohn.bsky.social!

🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/colourful-...

#linguistics #sociolinguistics #appliedlinguistics #Englishlanguage
Colourful Language: Understanding and Reclaiming LGBTQ+ Slurs
Join us for this event for LGBTQ+ History Month 2025.
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February 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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📢 Our latest video for the Community Language School
@yorkstjohn.bsky.social is live! 🎉 Discover how we foster #languagelearning among children, support volunteer #languageteachers and conduct #research — all in 1 place! More info: www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with... #appliedlinguistics #SLA #teaching
Our Community Language School
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January 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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New publication!

'An Investigation of Hate Speech in Italian', edited by Silvio Cruschina and Chiara Gianollo, contributes to the investigation of #hatespeech by adopting the methodological and theoretical tools of #linguistics.

The book is available in #openaccess at: doi.org/10.33134/HUP-27

December 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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Kicking off our journey on #Bsky with this exciting share! 🎉 Check out the latest publication by our own Dr Mattia Zingaretti (@mattinshambles.bsky.social)—a must-read for anyone interested in #hatespeech, #emotions and #bilingualism! 🇮🇹🇬🇧🗣️🧠 @yorkstjohn.bsky.social #language #appliedlinguistics #SLA
December 20, 2024 at 9:35 PM