Study at York
Jeannette Kadia: Associate Lecturer, Language and Study Skills
Area(s) of Responsibility:
I am an Associate Lecturer in Language and Study Skills at the International Pathway College. I serve as Module Leader for the Pre-Sessional courses, with responsibility for curriculum design, assessment, and course coordination across on-campus and online provision.
I teach academic language and study skills across Foundation, International Year One, and Pre-Masters programmes, supporting international students in developing the linguistic, academic, and intercultural competencies required for successful progression to degree study.
Alongside my teaching responsibilities, I am actively engaged in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives within the University. As the department’s EDI Champion, I contribute to inclusive practice and development. I am also a Dignity Contact for the University, providing confidential guidance and signposting support where appropriate. In addition, I contribute to University support networks for racially minoritised and international communities, offering guidance and advocacy to help foster an inclusive academic environment.
Professional Interests:
My professional and scholarly interests centre on the sociocultural aspects of English language use and learning. I am particularly interested in how cultural context, identity, and power relations shape language practices and the development of World Englishes. My work is informed by a strong background in linguistics and intercultural perspectives on education.
Drawing on this background, I am especially interested in how students navigate academic conventions across cultures and how institutions can better support diverse linguistic backgrounds within higher education.
Further Information:
I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and a BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics. I also hold a TEFLQ qualification and have taught in both UK and international contexts across higher education and language school settings.
I have previously contributed as a guest lecturer within Erasmus exchange programmes, reflecting my commitment to international collaboration and intercultural academic exchange.
