DELC Research Seminar Series: Élise Hugueny-Léger and Élodie Laügt In brief Date - 4 February 2026Venue - Room LG.11, 40 George SquareSpeakers - Dr Élise Hugueny-Léger and Dr Élodie Laügt (University of St Andrews)Title - Manoeuvring (in) Languages: Manœuvres Translingues - a Creative Writing Workshop About the eventThis workshop will explore ways in which translingualism, not only defined as operating across different languages but also in so far as it partakes in the fabric of any given language, has been used by women as a motif and a creative resource in their writings. More specifically, by means of a series of writing prompts, participants will be invited to reflect on their own translingualism in relation to the notion of ‘manoeuvre’/ manœuvre, a term whose various definitions and meanings have traditionally been associated with male dominated activities – from le manœuvre (masc.) on chantiers to la manœuvre (fem.) and ‘manoeuvring’ as in ‘controlling’, ‘operating’, ‘navigating’ or else ‘managing’. We will explore what manoeuvring (in) languages can mean and what strategies translingualism opens up both at individual and collective levels.The event follows an innovative format, blending a research element based off a recent joint article by the speakers and opening up to a creative writing/interactive workshop stemming from techniques used in these texts.About the speakersÉlise Hugueny-Léger and Élodie Laügt have experience in leading creative writing workshops with a range of audiences, including in community-based organisations and at poetry festivals. They have co-taught creative writing in French at the University of St Andrews since 2017, combining their expertise in contemporary literature, especially poetry and life-writing, as well as in the interface between literature and visual arts. Their teaching and research are informed by their own creative writing practices.How to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. No registration is required - just come along!About the seminar seriesThe DELC Research Seminar Series (DRSS) encourages collaboration and coproduction between staff and students across European Languages and Cultures and beyond.Entry is free and everyone is welcome. No registration is necessary.Are you interested in studying European Languages and Cultures?Our interdisciplinary environment brings together specialists in nine European languages, and the many cultures worldwide in which they're spoken, with experts in film, literature, theatre, translation and intermediality. Working with colleagues elsewhere in LLC, and across the wider University, we are able to support research which crosses boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about studying with us Tags European Languages and Cultures French and Francophone Studies Feb 04 2026 17.00 - 19.00 DELC Research Seminar Series: Élise Hugueny-Léger and Élodie Laügt An in-person seminar/workshop by Dr Élise Hugueny-Léger and Dr Élodie Laügt (University of St Andrews) exploring how the concept of 'translingualism' has been used by women as a motif in their writing, and inviting participants to personally reflect on the concept. Room LG.11 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9JX Find the venue: 40 George Square
DELC Research Seminar Series: Élise Hugueny-Léger and Élodie Laügt In brief Date - 4 February 2026Venue - Room LG.11, 40 George SquareSpeakers - Dr Élise Hugueny-Léger and Dr Élodie Laügt (University of St Andrews)Title - Manoeuvring (in) Languages: Manœuvres Translingues - a Creative Writing Workshop About the eventThis workshop will explore ways in which translingualism, not only defined as operating across different languages but also in so far as it partakes in the fabric of any given language, has been used by women as a motif and a creative resource in their writings. More specifically, by means of a series of writing prompts, participants will be invited to reflect on their own translingualism in relation to the notion of ‘manoeuvre’/ manœuvre, a term whose various definitions and meanings have traditionally been associated with male dominated activities – from le manœuvre (masc.) on chantiers to la manœuvre (fem.) and ‘manoeuvring’ as in ‘controlling’, ‘operating’, ‘navigating’ or else ‘managing’. We will explore what manoeuvring (in) languages can mean and what strategies translingualism opens up both at individual and collective levels.The event follows an innovative format, blending a research element based off a recent joint article by the speakers and opening up to a creative writing/interactive workshop stemming from techniques used in these texts.About the speakersÉlise Hugueny-Léger and Élodie Laügt have experience in leading creative writing workshops with a range of audiences, including in community-based organisations and at poetry festivals. They have co-taught creative writing in French at the University of St Andrews since 2017, combining their expertise in contemporary literature, especially poetry and life-writing, as well as in the interface between literature and visual arts. Their teaching and research are informed by their own creative writing practices.How to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. No registration is required - just come along!About the seminar seriesThe DELC Research Seminar Series (DRSS) encourages collaboration and coproduction between staff and students across European Languages and Cultures and beyond.Entry is free and everyone is welcome. No registration is necessary.Are you interested in studying European Languages and Cultures?Our interdisciplinary environment brings together specialists in nine European languages, and the many cultures worldwide in which they're spoken, with experts in film, literature, theatre, translation and intermediality. Working with colleagues elsewhere in LLC, and across the wider University, we are able to support research which crosses boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about studying with us Tags European Languages and Cultures French and Francophone Studies Feb 04 2026 17.00 - 19.00 DELC Research Seminar Series: Élise Hugueny-Léger and Élodie Laügt An in-person seminar/workshop by Dr Élise Hugueny-Léger and Dr Élodie Laügt (University of St Andrews) exploring how the concept of 'translingualism' has been used by women as a motif in their writing, and inviting participants to personally reflect on the concept. Room LG.11 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9JX Find the venue: 40 George Square
Feb 04 2026 17.00 - 19.00 DELC Research Seminar Series: Élise Hugueny-Léger and Élodie Laügt An in-person seminar/workshop by Dr Élise Hugueny-Léger and Dr Élodie Laügt (University of St Andrews) exploring how the concept of 'translingualism' has been used by women as a motif in their writing, and inviting participants to personally reflect on the concept.
