Dr Hannah Anglin-Jaffe

About me:

My main area of research is the experience of learners labelled with disabilities and Special Educational Needs. In particular I am interested in the intersections between language, difference and belonging as experienced by individuals who are deaf and who use sign language. I have published on my work exploring the relationship between Deaf Culture and inclusive education. I am currently conducting a British Academy funded research project about the importance of schools for the deaf for Deaf people: The Deaf School: Bastion of Deaf Culture or Institution of Exclusion?

I am the Pathway leader for the Masters in Special Educational Needs and I am module leader for modules that focus on international perspectives on inclusive education and approaches to teaching and learning for learners with special educational needs.

I currently supervise doctoral students on a range of topics related to Disability Studies and Special Educational Needs and particularly welcome enquiries from students interested in exploring issues around sign language and education.

Interests:

• Disability Studies
• Deaf Studies

Career:

I joined the University of Exeter in 2010. Previously, I lectured at the University of Plymouth and gained my doctorate from the University of Reading.