Finding Your Authorial Voice In Academic Writing
Tuesday 31st May 2022, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (London Time)
Drawing on the field of Applied Linguistics, this workshop examines stylistic devices used to enable an authorial voice in academic writing. The stringent rules at play in the academic field can paralyse the writer.
This workshop will:
- Explore the purpose of citation and examine different disciplinary approaches to citation
- Explore the tension between humility and originality
- Examine paradigm influences on the writing process
- Explore the relationship between the author and the writer
- Important Stylistic devices such as
- Hedges
- Boosters
- Evidential Markers
- Attitude Markers
- Self mentions
- Engagement markers
- Framing
- Code glosses
Debbie Winter
Debbie Winter (LLB Hons, MA) lectured in Law and sang professionally on the jazz scene before deciding to change careers and become a vocal coach. She noticed a...
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We have plenty of upcoming short courses coming soon. See details of some of them below or look at the full list of short courses.
Tuesday 21st January 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Introduction to gender-affirming voice coaching
Gillie Stoneham
This introductory short course is aimed at those who work in voice coaching and/or therapy who wish to develop some basic knowledge and skills in working with trans and gender-diverse people to support voice and communication exploration.
Tuesday 21st January 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
From Broadway to the West End: Teaching Musical Theatre in a Modern Era
Melanie Tapson
In this engaging two-hour workshop, Melanie Tapson—a professional performer, interdisciplinary voice specialist and clinical voice therapist— focuses on equipping voice educators with practical tools to help their students thrive at every stage of their career, all the way to Broadway, the West End, and beyond.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
(London Time)
The Acting Through Song Toolkit: a 3-part course
Louisa Morgan
Do you work with students who struggle to connect their acting skills with their singing skills? Are your students currently auditioning for professional work, drama schools or entering competitions? Perhaps you are a singing teacher needing to work on performance, but you don’t have a background in acting.