The WEA education institution boasts a language program larger than any tertiary institution in Adelaide, with 25 languages on offer, and I'm delighted to coordinate the Constructed language program.
The first class for Conlangs ran from March 16 to April 27, and it was very popular, with a waitlist of students eager to register for the next course commencing in the second half of 2024!
The course analysed constructed languages. It classified them into Auxiliary Languages (Auxlangs), such as Esperanto, Ido and Volapük, and Artistically-Constructed Languages (Artlangs), such as Klingon, Quenya, High Valyrian, and Dothraki, providing knowledge in a language such as greetings; introduction, emotion, and a farewell; unique characteristics; and the influence of the language family on global society.
In the images above, I presented a linguistic workshop, Language in Action ©Stuart A Blair, where students learning a second language created a story sequentially and acted out their adventure using the target language.
Thanks to WEA Education Institution for the wonderful post-course testimony!
I am delighted to provide this testimonial for Stuart Blair and his recently concluded course The Wonder of Klingon! Stuart exhibits expertise, creativity, and dedication to his craft and he not only possesses a deep understanding of linguistic theory but also demonstrate a remarkable ability to translate complex concepts into engaging and accessible lessons.
Arathi Raghunathan
Course Coordinator, WEA Education Institution