Christopher Jenks

Prof. Christopher Jenks is a Professor in the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Utrecht University, specializing in Translation, Intercultural Communication, and Education. His academic career spans six geopolitical regions including the U.S., England, South Korea, Hong Kong, Denmark, and the Netherlands. He holds expertise in Discourse Analysis, Applied Linguistics, and Sociolinguistics, with a focus on the political and cultural impacts of English globalization.

Research interests include online communication dynamics, intercultural encounters, political discourse analysis, and identity construction through language. Jenks has authored/edited 12 books and serves on editorial boards of journals like World Englishes and TESOL Quarterly. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in education and global communication challenges.

• Editorial Roles: Co-Editor of AILA Review and Education Linguistics.
• Research Themes: Higher Education Research and Institutions for Open Societies (IOS).
• Key Contributions: Frameworks for 'Circular Applied Linguistics' and critiques of 'Native Speaker Saviorism' in ELT.

Publications emphasize discourse analysis in contexts ranging from classrooms to virtual exchanges, addressing topics like nationalism, ELF (English as a Lingua Franca), and translingual practices.