BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, Language and Gender Identity
- Submitting institution
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Goldsmiths' College
- Unit of assessment
- 23 - Education
- Output identifier
- 2806
- Type
- Q - Digital or visual media
- Publisher
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- Month
- February
- Year
- 2018
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Request cross-referral to
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Number of additional authors
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0
- Research group(s)
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- Proposed double-weighted
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- Reserve for an output with double weighting
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- Additional information
- Michael Rosen’s media work, notably on Radio 4, reaches a wide audience. It combines with his status as an author of children’s literature to make him one of the most well-known and respected public faces of education in the UK and beyond. This work has compelling value in the research evaluation terms formulated by REF. We are submitting one example here. Our rationale in relation to this piece on Language and Gender Identity is as follows: _x000D_
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In terms of originality, this programme addresses a relatively unexplored topic through interview with a writer in the field who identifies as trans. In particular, it draws out the linguistic implications of gender identity and the way these are played out culturally. It provides interpretations and insights that make an innovative contribution to the field. _x000D_
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The programme, broadcast twice on a BBC National radio network, is significant for addressing a topic of current and lasting importance and reaches a wide and varied audience. Through having a clear focus, in addition to providing a basis for developing understandings that could influence policy and practice, this output has the capacity to influence knowledge and scholarly thought. _x000D_
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With regard to rigour, through interview, this 28-minute programme presents a clear narrative with a coherent and connected series of questions that provide an in-depth and detailed exploration of language and gender identity and its consequences. Main points arising from the data are drawn together by the author in his role as interviewer at different stages during the programme as it progresses. In their interviewing capacity and as academics, Dr Laura Wright’s (University of Cambridge) presence and contribution to the programme in addition to that of Professor Michael Rosen’s, allows key points arising from the interview to be drawn together and contextualised.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
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- English abstract
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