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Stuart is a graduate of Flinders University in South Australia with a Bachelor of Languages Degree, an Honours Degree Bachelor of Arts, (languages and linguistics) and a Master of Language Studies Degree. (Research Higher Degree)

Stuart is pictured here with his thesis investigations of la bande dessinée franco-belge, specifically, the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in the early adventures of Tintin, his creator, period children's stories, and comic book literature

Keep up to date with the progress of Stuart's exciting bilingual graphic novel series, Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie. Book One on sale globally!

Stuart, an industry leader, actively participates in language and linguistics conferences and workshops to discover new techniques for teaching. Click to see Stuart's recent language teaching professional development conference workshop certificates!

Click through to read Stuart's article: Different Starting Points, Shared Goals: Teaching True and False Beginners.

Stuart is a 2026/27 financial member of the Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Français.  Aimed at French teachers worldwide, whether native, second-language, or foreign-language educators, and all passionate about the French language and Francophone cultures.

Stuart's Indigenous Linguistic Program received a nomination for the 2023 Reconciliation Awards in Educaton!

Click here to read an article about Stuart's thesis research tour of the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe!

Stuart is most appreciative of his supporter, JSA Accounting Reynella.

 

Friday
May162025

Presenting language in action at avcon!

AuthorStu Blair

Masterclass Presenter at AVCON, Adelaide's Japanese animation and manga convention, July 5 and 6!

A huge thank you to AVCON for the booking to present my Language in Action™ pedagogy! It was a joy sharing how anime and manga encourage intercultural understanding and language learning.

This session explored anime and manga as multimodal texts, analysing their semiotic richness, sociolinguistic impact, and pedagogical value in second-language acquisition. Drawing on contemporary scholarship, I highlighted how these art forms promote intercultural understanding and linguistic engagement, particularly among Japanese language students, while inviting the greater Adelaide community into dynamic cultural discourse.

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