About Us

The School of Cultural and Language Studies works with students to develop an understanding of education in its broadest social, cultural and historical context, with a strong focus on equipping students to deal with current and future trends and practices in the educational workplace. A strong commitment to social justice and equity underpins the work of the School.

The School offers pre-service, in-service and postgraduate courses and conducts research in the following areas:

• The social and cultural context of education
• Global, cross-cultural and gender inclusive education
• Education policy
• Teaching English as a first and second language
• Adult and workplace literacy
• Teaching languages other than English (LOTE)
• Teacher librarianship.
• Children's literature and literacy development
• Visual and media literacy and popular culture.
• Information technology literacy
• Multiliteracies
• Curriculum studies in: Film and Media Studies, Business and Technology Education, Social and Environmental Education, Geography, History and Economics, Legal Studies Curriculum.

Academic staff in the school have a strong record in competitive research grants, published research, consultancies, and currently supervise more than 40 postgraduate students in masters and doctoral programs.