About
Fanny Chouc serves as Assistant Professor in Languages & Intercultural Studies at Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences, holding critical roles including Career Liaison Officer and Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions Officer. She coordinates LINCS's annual multilingual debate and co-organizes SWATI day, demonstrating deep institutional integration while maintaining an external affiliation with London Metropolitan University (2014-2017).
Her research pioneers pedagogical innovation through ICT-enhanced virtual learning environments and audio-visual materials for interpreter training. She investigates situated-learning strategies at professional venues like the Scottish Parliament, develops blended curriculum models, and designs employability frameworks connecting translation graduates with industry. This action-research approach consistently bridges theoretical instruction with real-world interpreting demands.
Publication analysis (2010-2024) reveals persistent focus on academia-profession gaps, with evolving emphasis from curriculum design (2010) to situated learning (2016) and contemporary conference interpreting challenges (2024). Her work integrates technology, experiential pedagogy, and employer collaboration across all output types.
Award recognition includes:
- Community Building Award (2019)
- Graduating Students Prize for Best Teacher (2006, 2011)
- Graduating students prize for best tearcher (2015)
- HWU Oscar - Community Award (2019)
Through employer-alumni engagement initiatives and roles like Career Liaison Officer, she operationalizes employability research via SWATI days and multilingual debates. Her 20+ professional activities (2005-2024), including ITI Conference talks and DGI SCIC trainer academies, demonstrate sustained knowledge exchange between academic and practitioner communities.
