Academic writing and a politics of difference
Amanda French uses the idea of a 'politics of difference' to explore academic writing development in the context of diversity and inclusion.
Academic writing and a politics of difference
30 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 17:00
In this talk, Amanda seeks to open up a discussion about how a ‘politics of difference’ (Braidotti, 2013) could inform attitudes towards and assumptions about academic writing development practices for lecturers and students in higher education.
She will specifically link the idea of a ‘politics of difference’ to issues around diversity and inclusion, achievement and assessment using a critical appreciation of how and why academic writing and academic writing development play out differently for different groups of students in HE.
This event will be particularly useful for those interested in writing development, academic writing support, EAP and the politics of pedagogy.
Related links
- Tweet with #IOEWritingSeminar
- Academic Writing Seminar Series
- Academic Writing Centre
- Academic Communication Centre
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SeventyFour via Adobe Stock.
Amanda has worked in higher, further, adult education and the voluntary sector for over 35 years as a lecturer and researcher.
She advocates for transparency, equity and accessibility in academia and has a particular interest in academic writing processes with regards to professional lecturer and learner development.
Alex Kendall (Chair)
Professor of Education and Dean
College of Society and Professions, London Southbank University
Alex has worked as a teacher and researcher across a range of post-compulsory contexts, in the UK and internationally.
Her research focuses on the lived experiences of practitioners working in a wide range of settings (early years, schools, FE, HE, prisons) and makes use of creative, participatory methods framed by post-qualitative methodologies.
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Cost
Free
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Yes
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