Join members from INCHE and the Society of Christian Scholars (SCS) for the Thursday, 15 April 2021 webinar at 1400 GMT/UTC

The English language today is the lingua franca of the academic world. Non-native English-speakers who publish in the English-language are often promoted with greater frequency and have increased influence as a result. Yet non-native speakers face unique challenges in their efforts to write and publish in English.

Dr. Kumiko “Jean” Takeuchi, Japanese native, will share her experiences and practical tips for writing and publishing as a non-native English writer. She has earned PhD degrees in two very different fields in two different English-speaking countries: chemistry in the USA and theology and religion in the UK. Jean will focus in detail on areas of English communication, specifically writing for publication, where non-native speakers often struggle, for example, common grammar errors and the temptation to plagiarize from native speakers’ publications.

The webinar is aimed at non-native speakers but will be beneficial to native speakers as well, especially those who assist colleagues for whom English is a second language.

Immediately after the webinar, INCHE supports a follow-up small group discussion for participants who seek further reflection on the topic. Dr. Susan Felch, Calvin University Professor of English emeritus, will facilitate this discussion. A Zoom link will be provided during the webinar.

Register here for the April 15 webinar.