Mario Saraceni

Mario Saraceni is an Associate Professor in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Portsmouth, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. His research focuses on English as a transnational, de-anglicized language, examining its political, ideological, and sociocultural dimensions. He teaches on BA and MA programs, emphasizing English as a global language and textual analysis.

His work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and global citizenship. Collaborations include projects in Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Europe, with a focus on language pedagogy and decolonization.

Research Outputs: He has 41 publications, including works on World Englishes, language ideologies, and decolonization. His 2021 co-authored chapter on decolonizing Englishes and 2020 analysis of Brexit's linguistic implications highlight his critical approach. He contributed to the Routledge Handbook of World Englishes and The Handbook of Asian Englishes.

Scientific Awards: Recipient of the 2016 British Association for Applied Linguistics Book Prize for his contributions to English language research.

Activities: He has participated in conferences like IAWE 25 (2023), edited Bloomsbury World Englishes volumes, and organized events such as the BAAL SIG Annual Conference (2019). His projects include CPD courses on teaching methodology and research skills for PhD students.