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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.
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 storybook adventure, The Adventures of Paris and Freddie. Set for release in 2025!
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 about teaching a second language class containing true and false beginners. What tasks would you utilise to keep the latter challenged without overwhelming the former?
Stuart is a financial member of the Modern Language Teachers Association of South Australia.
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 can be booked as a keynote speaker at your event via this website.
Stuart is most appreciative of his supporter, JSA Accounting Reynella.
I had a great time with the audience discussing the use of language in science fiction and fantasy literature.
I delved into language root stems and etymology during the Q & A session post-presentation with a most-receptive and enthusiastic audience!
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Included in this leg of the tour was a constructed language keynote to pop culture fans and language enthusiasts about languages explicitly created for the TV and film industry, for example; the Klingon language; where it is spoken and to which language family it belongs, number of speakers and percentage of children speaking it; basic knowledge in a language such as greetings; unique characteristics; and information about where it might be possible to continue to learn the language in Australia or online.
The constructed language presentation was a hit with the audience with plenty of interaction during the post-presentation Q&A!
My second presentation at CapriCon Rockhampton investigated the 'Politics of Tintin,' specifically the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in the early Tintin albums and period children's storybook adventures.
Special thanks to the audiences attending both presentations!
During the convention the first stage of marketing and promoting my exciting bilingual storybook adventure, The Adventures of Paris and Freddie, was undertaken. The adventure is written in the French and English languages, and set in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia!
I look forward to engaging with audiences during the next legs of the tour in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne!
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Click on the above image to view a report written by ABC Australia who covered the linguistic field trip!
I planned and coordinated the educational experience with a fellow teacher, and the guidance of Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann, Professor of Linguistics and Chair of Endangered Languages at the University of Adelaide Australia.
