Dr. Maria Dasli

Biography

Maria Dasli is a Senior Lecturer in Intercultural Education at the University of Edinburgh, where she has contributed significantly to the field since joining in 2011. She specializes in intercultural language education and critical discourse analysis, focusing on the ethical implications of language education in diverse cultural contexts. Previously, Dasli was a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University where she led the MSc Intercultural Business Communication program. She founded the Institute of Language Education at the University of Edinburgh, enhancing the institution's interdisciplinary teaching and research profile. Dasli's work has been published in numerous international journals and edited volumes, addressing themes of cultural identity, critical pedagogy, and social justice in education. An active member of the academic community, she has held several key roles including Co-Director of the Centre for Education and Racial Equality in Scotland (CERES) and has participated in various international conferences and editorial boards. Her ongoing research interests include the impact of intercultural communication on educational practices and the role of language in fostering inclusive societies.

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