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Synchronous (Session) Linguistics Panel (45 min.)
Peace Linguistics and Peace (Language) Education in Korea
A fundamental goal of education for a sustainable future should be peacebuilding. This involves creating peaceful and just societies, at the heart of which are relationships shaped through our communication. Because English language teaching and research is about learning to communicate in a new language, there are endless ways to embed peace as process, outcome and experience for learners and teachers. In this 45-minute panel, three long-time and active KOTESOL members working in different contexts in South Korea will define key concepts then share observations from their research and practice in the areas of peace linguistics, peace education, nonviolent communication, and peace language education as a springboard for further discussion. It is hoped that participants will leave this dialogic session more aware and excited about fostering peace in their own environments. EASTER EGG 6
Video Abstract
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Jocelyn Wright is Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Mokpo National University. There, she teaches various graduate and undergraduate courses ranging from applied linguistics, intercultural communication and leadership, nonviolent communication, and critical pedagogy. She has facilitated groups on reflective practice, social justice, and currently peace linguistics, an interest that connects these diverse areas. Previously, she taught ESL in Quebec, where she majored in linguistics, and EFL in the Dominican Republic and France, where she studied education. While doing her CELTA in Jordan, she had the opportunity to work with refugees.
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Cheryl Woelk has taught English language learners and educators in community and university programs in Asia and North America. She is currently teaching English with business clients in Seoul, and working as an educational consultant for Collective Joy Consulting where she coordinates the Language for Peace project, integrating language and peace education curriculum. Cheryl holds a BA in English, a certificate in TESOL, an MA in Education, and a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Transformation. She has been active in TESOL International and is co-author of the book, “Teaching English for Reconciliation” (2018).
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Virginia Hanslien has been teaching at Korea University since 2006. She is completing a Masters of Education in TESOL and her interest in peace education is a recent development.