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. We have recently completed a project entited 'Deaf Role Modeling in a Community of Practice: A participatory approach towards social capital building and widening participation in higher education', which was funded by the Social Mobility Centre.  I have previously conducted a British Academy funded research project about the importance of schools for the deaf for Deaf people: The Deaf School: Bastion of Deaf Culture of Institution of Exclusion?

Skills

• Level 3 British Sign Language

Interests:

• Sign Language
• 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. I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Cambridge.