Teaching, Learning, Language, and Community Development in Higher Education: Bridging Knowledge and Society

This edited volume critically examines the evolving role of higher education institutions in knowledge production through the themes of learning and teaching in higher education, media, language, communication, culture and community development, and gender and society. It challenges the notion that universities are the sole creators of knowledge, highlighting the recognition of knowledge capital within communities and other sectors. The book advocates for moving beyond academic hierarchies by integrating diverse knowledge systems into research, teaching, and community engagement. It also examines how media, language, and communication influence public discourse, cultural identity, and social cohesion; how culture and community initiatives drive sustainable development; and how gender dynamics shape access to and participation in knowledge production. Through case studies and best practices, it demonstrates how interdisciplinary collaborations and inclusive knowledge systems can drive innovation, equity, and meaningful social change.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3032394163
• ISBN13: 9783032394163
• Release Date: January 2027
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan