Dr Biljana Scott was trained as a linguist (BA in Chinese, M.Phil and D.Phil in Linguistics, University of Oxford). She is a Senior Lecturer in Language and Diplomacy at DiploFoundation and an associate of the Chinese Institute at Oxford University. She workshops internationally on political rhetoric, diplomatic language public speaking. Her current research is on implicit communication and the ‘unsaid’.
The Power of the Unsaid – Diplomatic Communication in the AI Era (Workshop)
25 Apr 23 - 25 Apr 23Belgrade, Serbia
humAInism and Artificial Intelligence
20 Dec 19 - Belgrade
Workshop: Intercultural communication essentials
19 Mar 19 - 20 Mar 19Belgrade
Public Diplomacy: Language and Persuasion Workshop
21 Oct 10 - Pretoria, South Africa
Implicit communication in the digital era
30 Mar 17 - Geneva
Workshop: Diplomacy and the power of the unsaid
29 Mar 17 - 30 Mar 17Geneva
[WebDebate] Diplomats as Writers: Marrying the arts and diplomacy
07 Mar 17 - Online
Workshop on implicit communication
16 Dec 16 - 17 Dec 16Belgrade
New Diplo Workshop on Diplomatic English
29 Nov 11 - 02 Dec 11Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Part 3 – Speaking of futures: Presuppositions
In her third post on futures literacy, Dr Biljana Scott delves into presuppositions and their influence on how we perceive the future, especially regarding AI. [...]
05 Jun, 2024
Part 2 – Speaking of futures: Que será, será
In her second post on futures literacy, Dr Biljana Scott explores the influence of storytelling, logical fallacies, and archetypal themes on our perceptions of the future.[...]
29 May, 2024
Part 1 – Speaking of futures: Story-capsules
Diplo has launched a new futures literacy online course, aligning with the UN's 2024 Summit of the Future. Diplo faculty member and linguist Biljana Scott explores how language shapes our perception o[...]
22 May, 2024
Language during COVID-19: UK case study
Language has rapidly evolved during the COVID-19 crisis in the UK, evident in the creation of new terms, redefinition of existing words, and the use of metaphors. Tricolons are employed for rhetorical[...]
23 Mar, 2023
Has the coronavirus deprived us of choice?
The coronavirus has led to a shift from individualism to collectivism, highlighting the importance of a considered life and reevaluation of choices. It emphasizes the need for self-determination, not [...]
26 Mar, 2020
Humanising immigration: Taking the discussion further
The blog post discusses the importance of humanizing immigration by focusing on the human aspect often overlooked in discussions, the impact of terminology used, the role of diplomacy, and the potenti[...]
26 Apr, 2023
No true Scotsman
The text discusses the "No-true-Scotsman" fallacy, which involves defending a generalization by dismissing counter-examples as irrelevant. It illustrates how this fallacy is used in various contexts, [...]
25 Jun, 2018
Intercultural communication and logical fallacies
The text discusses intercultural communication through the lens of logical fallacies, particularly focusing on hasty generalizations and stereotypes. It questions the impact of generalizations in inte[...]
05 Sep, 2022
Diplomacy as poetry
The message explores the similarities and differences between poetry and diplomacy, highlighting how the two fields intersect in terms of values, redress, ambiguity, and ambivalence. It suggests that [...]
17 Jul, 2022
Implicit communication: upcoming two-day event
A two-day event led by Dr. Biljana Scott in Geneva will focus on implicit communication. The workshop on diplomacy will explore unsaid elements in communication on March 29-30, while a discussion on i[...]
23 Mar, 2017
Freedom of satire
The text emphasizes the importance of valuing the freedom of satire as a separate concept from freedom of speech. Satire provides a crucial avenue for challenging dominant narratives and promoting alt[...]
08 Jan, 2015
A two-track approach to Syria: unyoking civilians and politicians
To address the crisis in Syria, it is crucial to separate humanitarian efforts from political negotiations. The ambiguity in the Geneva 1 Communiqué has hindered progress, causing a collapse in talks[...]
26 Feb, 2014
2007
A Clash of Professional Cultures: The David Kelly Affair
"The Hutton inquiry therefore provides a uniquely well-documented and contemporary case study of both conditions mentioned above. This paper focuses b... Read more
2013
Framing an argument
Dr Biljana Scott’s article on framing an argument introduces the linguistic and rhetoric aspects of persuasion. The way in which we frame an issue l... Read more
2004
Multiculturalism for the masses: Social advertising and public diplomacy post-9/11
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 have brought an old problem into new focus: how to unite a population potentially divided along racial, ethnic and denom... Read more
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