How can other disciplines such as oral history be informed by the model of World Englishes? In what ways does AI technology aid or hinder the pursuit of preserving voice and individuality?

In this episode, hosts Sweta and Aieshah speak to university archivist and oral historian, Lauren Kata. They discuss their collaborative project, reflecting on the cross-disciplinary applications of postcolonial Englishes on oral history, writing and transcription, and the role it plays on the use of AI in and out of the classroom.

English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on decolonising the language and learning.

This podcast is a product of the research project Perceptions and Positions of Postcolonial Englishes under the Writing, Languages and Pedagogy Research Kitchen at New York University Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the project,click here.

What is language justice? How can educators address prejudice and provide legitimacy to the full linguistic ecology of today’s society?

In this episode, host Aieshah Arif speaks to Shyam Sharma, Associate Professor in the Writing and Rhetoric Program in Stony Brook University, New York. Based on his extensive experience in a multicultural community and classroom, Shyam highlights the importance of overcoming language injustice, and capitalising on diverse linguistic backgrounds to align with the social reality of the present and future.

English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on decolonising the language and learning.

This podcast is a product of the research project Perceptions and Positions of Postcolonial Englishes under the Writing, Languages and Pedagogy Research Kitchen at New York University Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the project,click here.

How are international or multilingual English language speakers perceived or categorised in English-dominant societies and institutions such as NYU? What are the complexities of using AI technologies in negotiating these stigmas?

In this episode, hosts Sweta and Aieshah speak to the Writing Program at NYU. They reflect on the communicative burden of international and multilingual students when navigating English-speaking contexts, and the role of AI literacy in such academic settings.

English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on decolonising the language and learning.

This podcast is a product of the research project Perceptions and Positions of Postcolonial Englishes under the Writing, Languages and Pedagogy Research Kitchen at New York University Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the project,click here.