Prof Leila Kajee

Overview

Prof Leila Kajee's research interests span social justice and transformation through language, literacies, and identities. She has taught a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Applied English, Educational Linguistics, Literacies, Research Design, Online learning and Digital Literacy. Leila is full professor in the Department of Education & Curriculum Studies. She works predominantly with pre- and in-service teachers, and participates in and leads several funded local and international projects in her research area. She is currently working on projects in refugee and immigrant communities. She supervises postgraduates in areas of her research interests. UJ Pure Profile ORCiD Scopus ID Recent publications: Kajee, L. (ed.) Between two worlds: Mapping immigrant literacy practices and identity construction in South Africa. Codesria. Undergraduate modules: Methodology in English 4 Postgraduate modules and Supervision: Honours in Language, Literacies and Literature; M.Ed, PhD Committees: Senate Faculty Higher Degrees