Centre for Language and Social Justice Research
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The Centre for Language and Social Justice Research explores why social inequality and injustices are largely enacted through language. Challenging and offering alternative language practices is a key means of achieving positive language change. Applied linguistics plays a key role in research to increase understanding and challenge inequalities and injustices in society.
Language and social justice are at the heart of York St John University’s inclusive and socially transformative ethos. The Centre works to enhance students' experience through the teaching and learning process, with staff and visiting scholars providing curriculum content and expertise in research methodology and skills.
The Centre also works for and in partnership with the communities intended to be the key beneficiaries of its activities, engaging in collaborative activities with these communities, thereby seeking to contribute positively to their wellbeing. In doing so, the Centre ultimately maintains a broad reach, conducting research with participants in diverse regional, national and global contexts.
The Centre replaces the Language and Identities in InterAction Research Unit, which was the main platform for research activity in languages and linguistics at York St John University for almost ten years.
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No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.
Founding year
2019
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Lord Mayors Walk
York
YO31 7EX
United Kingdom
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York St. John University
Lord Mayors Walk
York
YO31 7EX
United Kingdom
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2024-09-21 00:00:05