Mr. Bhagirati Bhan

Discipline: Linguistics and Languages

Email: bhan_b@usp.ac.fj

Expertise / Activities
Hindi studies and English for Academic Purposes,
Online course development, online teaching and assessment

Educational Background/ Qualifications
MA Linguistics (2021), Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (2018), Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (2017), Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics (2013), BA Language and Literature (2011), Diploma in Pacific Vernacular Languages (Hindi) (2009)

Biography
I have always been interested in the connections between language, literature, culture, education and society and have always considered authentic learning as a way to holistic development of our people and nation. As a teacher, I remain committed to and enthusiastic about the learning of my students and prioritize their learning needs.

Research Interests
Sociolinguistics, Bilingualism and Multilingualism in Education, Online Learning, Traditional Knowledge and Climate Change.