Centre for Language and Social Justice Research at York St John

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 ...

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

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

Bridging scholarship and practice in higher education: fostering innovative research and enhancing teaching Published in Educational Review (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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...

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! 🌈
yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#linguistics #research

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

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 👏

Lecturer in Linguistics & TESOL at York St John University Apply now for the Lecturer in Linguistics & TESOL role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

📢 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 📧

📢 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...

'Language and Social Justice' book launch and CLSJR research showcase Join us for this book launch and research showcase

📣 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: 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 ...

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!

www.routledge.com/Language-and...

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

📢 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

Colourful Language: Understanding and Reclaiming LGBTQ+ Slurs Join us for this event for LGBTQ+ History Month 2025.

🌈 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

YouTube video by yorkstjohnuni Our Community Language School

📢 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

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

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