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Notes on research in progress, teaching, and the working life of a scholar. I write here to think in public and to leave a record that others can use. Posts appear by year; calls for papers and funding notices live separately under Field Opportunities.

2025

2024

The Pronoun Gap: Teaching Care and Clarity in Intercultural Contexts: A Reflection from the Intercultural Classroom

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In my intercultural communication courses, especially those focused on health communication, language regularly becomes the terrain where deep cultural differences surface—not just in content, but in form. One moment that continues to stay with me occurred during a session I taught on how to effectively and respectfully communicate in healthcare settings, particularly when caring for LGBTQ+ elders.