Paul Throssell
University of Wollongong
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The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies | 2013
Paul Throssell
Research is often utilised as being the basis for key areas of change in the world. These include knowledge development, the basis for changes in national governmental policies world-wide and (seemingly) the answer to a variety of world problems. With research valued so highly it can be argued that researchers should have independence in carrying out their sacred mission: to question values and to contribute to knowledge. Consequently, research should not be influenced detrimentally by the politics of institutional or governmental decision makers. Research energy can be drained by research involvement that is ‘side-tracked’ or deflected from a clear and transparent research focus towards the aims of those who seek to control research choices, activities and results for their own benefits. This paper critically examines differing levels of research activity and linkages to the influence of politics. The relationship between research and politics is complex and ever-changing. As a result of the shifting nature of the interaction there are elements of conflict and tension inherent in the relationship. However, politics acting in a unconstructive manner upon research can create tension and dissonance among research communities. It is suggested that the value of the research that is currently being encouraged within the hegemonic research community needs ongoing questioning. Intellectual curiosity in regard to seeking knowledge about learning is being restricted or even stifled leading to a need for a deeper understanding of how this is occurring.
International Conference on Critical Discourse Analysis | 1997
T Le; M Short; Paul Throssell
The international journal of learning | 2008
David R. Cole; Paul Throssell
Language, Culture and Society | 2011
Paul Throssell; Y Zhao
Theory and Practice in Language Studies | 2012
Jiang Han; Jinjin Lu; Paul Throssell
Journal of the World Universities Forum | 2011
Paul Throssell; Y Zhao
International Education Research Conference | 2001
Paul Throssell
The international journal of learning in Higher Education | 2013
Jinjin Lu; Han Jiang; Paul Throssell
The international journal of learning in Higher Education | 2013
Han Jiang; Paul Throssell; Jinjin Lu
International Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging World | 2012
L Morgan; Paul Throssell