Stu's Bio
Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:13AM Stuart is a language specialist who teaches French, Indigenous languages, and English to speakers of other languages. He is a renowned educator credited with bringing a new level of energy and enthusiasm to lecture halls and classrooms.
Stuart is seen here teaching French language to reception to year 6 children at the School of Languages Languages Alive program. He presented his dynamic new class Language in Action™, teaching teachers and children how to use the comic book as a communication medium in the second language classroom!
Stuart, a respected leader in the field of education, has developed innovative teaching techniques incorporating sequential art, language meditation, and drama in second-language classrooms. His exceptional coordination skills are put to good use as he currently oversees the trilingual linguistic program (French, Indigenous & English languages) at a prestigious private educational centre in Adelaide. His passion for education and commitment to creating engaging and dynamic learning environments have made him a beloved figure in the world of education.
Stuart presented excerpts of his thesis investigation of linguistics in comic book literature in Rockhampton, Queensland during his national speaking tour.
Stuart's areas of specialisation are classic European comic book literature, 1950s and 60s pulp fiction, television, and film, and languages created for the entertainment industry.
Stuart was guest lecturer at the Adelaide Language Festival. His lecture featured in the SBS TV National News report of the event! Click on the image to view the SBS National News report!
Stuart has undertaken two formal thesis investigations of comic book literature investigating the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and human rights in comics, as well as the controversies surrounding the creator of the Tintin character and his employment as an illustrator during the Second World War.
Stuart is seen here presenting a linguistics keynote at Supanova Comic-Con and Gaming
Stuart is currently conducting research for his PhD in Revivalist Linguistics, explicitly focusing on the revitalisation of endangered Indigenous languages, and working on his book project, which is an extension of his thesis investigations of the creator of Tintin and the controversies surrounding his life and career during The Second World War.
Stuart is creating a bilingual storybook adventure; The Adventures of Paris and Freddie, in French and English, which is set for release in early 2025!
Stuart is a graduate of Flinders University with a Bachelor of Languages Degree, an Honours Degree Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Linguistics), and a Master of Language Studies Degree, which culminated with the submission of his thesis in French Language and Culture in the field of French literature, specifically, la bande dessinée franco-belge. (Franco-Belgian comic book literature)
Stuart is seen here teaching improvisation to students during his language class, Language in Action™!
Stuart, a highly sought-after Keynote Speaker, is a regular feature at language schools, academic conferences, literary events, French festivals, pop culture, and comic conventions around Australia. His engaging speaking style and insightful presentations have garnered him a large following. He is on his national speaking tour, a series of events that promise to be informative and exciting.
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Stuart is seen here lecturing in the topic, 'The Wonder of Language' to students at the University of Adelaide in South Australia.