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Setting the Tone for a Gender Inclusive Classroom – The Introductory Questionnaire

Though the first day of class is often bogged down with dry syllabus details, the first day is best used to set the tone and rhythm for a class. My teaching philosophy is grounded in viewing the classroom as a learning community, and the first day is instrumental in building an authentic community. Not only do we engage in target-language community building activities, but I … Continue reading Setting the Tone for a Gender Inclusive Classroom – The Introductory Questionnaire

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Gender Neutral French

For this year’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Conference, I decided to direct my presentation in a new direction, away from analysis and towards more practical workshop information. As a linguist, I have been fascinated by changes in language that reflect our changing concepts of gender. Language is a fluid cultural artifact, and studying a language throughout different points in time provides insight into the evolution … Continue reading Gender Neutral French

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