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Jane Ahlstrand

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20202025

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Biographical Details

Jane joined UNE in 2018 as a Lecturer in Indonesian. Jane has a passion for teaching and learning the Indonesian language, as well as the arts of Indonesia. She is an advocate for transculturalism and sees the importance of meaningful interpersonal engagement between people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Jane conducted her PhD research at the University of Queensland, where she examined the use of language in the Indonesian online news media to represent female politicians and their dynamic relationship with power during a period of political and social transition. Specialising in Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), Jane’s research interests include power relations, political discourse, media discourse, Indonesian studies and gender studies. In addition to teaching Indonesian at UNE, Jane teaches and performs Balinese dance in Australia and overseas.
 

Education/Academic qualification

Honours, Humanities, Curtin University

Bachelor, Asian and International Studies, Griffith University Queensland

Bachelor, Languages and Applied Linguistics, Griffith University Queensland

Doctorate, University of Queensland

Research Interests

  • Critical Discourse Analysis
  • Indonesian Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Media Studies
  • Film and Media

Approved to Supervise

  • Approved PhD/HDR supervisor

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  2. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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