Where is the “Classroom” in our Study of Englishes—And Why?
In this talk-conversation, Dr. Ruanni Tupas will examine the often-overlooked role of the classroom in the sociolinguistics of Englishes. Typically positioned as a mere recipient of sociolinguistic knowledge, the classroom—like the broader field of education—is rarely recognized in the field as a site of knowledge production in its own right. We usually frame our work as having ‘implications’ for the classroom; what about the implications of the classroom for our sociolinguistic work and theorising? He has mapped a particular configuration of this unequal relationship through his years of professional engagement with teacher development in Southeast Asia and explore ways to address it. More importantly, he will invite discussion on how we might rethink the role of classrooms as active contributors to the theorization and study of Englishes.
Date: Thursday 5th June 2025
Time: 17:00-19:00
The event is free of charge but attendees must register in advance at https://forms.office.com/e/f1n8iAf4Lu
In person location: King’s College London, Waterloo Campus, Franklin Wilkins Building (FWB) Room 4.63
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Meeting ID: 312 349 459 159
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