Adriana Diaz

Research interests and Current projects:

My current research interests and ongoing research projects have two main strands: a) (critical) intercultural language teaching, and b) hybrid/blended language learning pedagogies. My primary area of research interest is the development and implementation of critical intercultural language teaching (ILT) approaches. I am currently involved in three projects that centre on the ‘critical’ turn in ILT; these projects study – from different perspectives – the development of cosmopolitan speakers and what it means to be a socially responsible, critically aware citizen of this world. The development and implementation of hybrid/blended language learning pedagogies has become my secondary interest area of research. At present, I am exploring the complementary nature of face-to-face and online learning with a view to progressing toward mixed-mode deliveries. I am particularly interested in exploring ways of optimising current use of technology-enhanced language teaching (TELL), specifically through the use of active learning tools and how they may support language learners’ individual learning paths and empower them.