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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 2024!

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 Stuart's page on the Klingon Language Wiki!

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.

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Oct082024

Major Tom to Ground control!

Stu Blair

I had a fantastic time engaging with the greater Adelaide Community at The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair curating an exhibition of languages and linguistics in science fiction comic book literature.

The exhibition provided the greater Adelaide Community an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of languages and linguistics in science fiction comics, featuring a collection of comics, characters, and memorabilia from the 1940s to the present day.

Thanks to all the teachers and language students who joined in the conversation at my expo stand about the new language class I developed using sequential art, improvisation and drama in second-language classrooms.

Exhibitions of comic book literature play a crucial role in language education. Comic books are a valuable resource for language learners as they combine visual elements with written text, making learning processes more engaging and effective.

By incorporating comic books into language education, students can improve their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and language skills in a fun and interactive way. Comic book exhibitions allow students to explore different cultural perspectives and storytelling styles, broadening their understanding of language and literature; they are a dynamic and creative tool for enhancing language education.