News: School of Humanities
Film experts recap the Oscars 2024
Film experts from the University of Adelaide’s School of Humanities have recapped the 2024 Academy Awards/Oscars.
Musical condolences mark anniversary of JFK tragedy
A selection of condolence letters and never-before-heard musical compositions will be revealed at a special event at the University of Adelaide to commemorate the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
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Study shows beach signage education could save lives this summer
A new beach safety study aims to prevent accidental beach drownings of young people through the identification of their understanding – and misunderstanding – of common beach signs.
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New head for School of Humanities
The University of Adelaide has appointed a new Head for its School of Humanities.
Cassie Ackerman shares about her Adelaide Festival internship
Last year Bachelor of Media (Marketing) student Cassie Ackerman was an intern at the Adelaide Festival. This year, she has a job as the Marketing Coordinator at the Adelaide Festival Centre – before she’s even finished her degree.
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Participants Wanted: Study of Audience Perceptions of Vlogging
Seeking participants aged 18-34 years old, who are frequent viewers of YouTube videos and fluent in English. Participants will be asked to take part in one 2-hour focus group with snacks provided.
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VR students continue to impress
Students with a passion for future technologies – especially those who want to develop and create them – can now combine their artistic and technical skills in a cutting edge Virtual Reality Design and Development course offered by the University of Adelaide.
John West-Sooby: National University French Teacher of the Year 2020
John West-Sooby has been awarded the prestigious "professeur de l'année" for the tertiary sector by the Federation of Associations of Teachers of French in Australia (FATFA).
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Linguistics in tandem with another subject at the University of Adelaide
Linguistics can complement, or can be complemented by, studies in a wide range of Arts, Sciences and Professions at the University of Adelaide.
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What can we do about reviving languages and why it matters
Professor Ghil’ad Zuckermann is the is Chair of Linguistics and Endangered Languages at the University of Adelaide and is the world’s expert in language revival.
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