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Lillie PadillaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Afro-Latinx Representation
• Discourse Analysis
• Language Ideologies
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Lillie Padilla is an Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Sam Houston State University's Department of World Languages and Cultures. Holding a Ph.D. and M.A. in Spanish Linguistics from Arizona State University alongside a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ghana, her research explores interdisciplinary connections between: Afro-Latinx representation in educational materials Discourse analysis and language ideologies Sociolinguistic studies in Equatorial Guinea Critical race theory applications in language teaching Her work focuses on Spanish subject pronoun expression patterns in multilingual contexts and curriculum development for inclusive pedagogy. Recent publications examine: Representation gaps in Spanish language textbooks Methodological challenges in Equatorial Guinea research Critical discourse analysis of Netflix's Elite series Intersectional representation of Afro-Latinx women Scientific achievements include: Finalist for American Association of Linguistics 2025 award for co-edited volume Representation, Inclusion and Social Justice in World Language Teaching Padilla's research continues to shape conversations about linguistic diversity and marginalized voices in language education through both empirical studies and theoretical frameworks.

Mohammad T. AlhawaryView profile

Professor

• Arabic Second Language Acquisition
• Arabic Language Pedagogy
• Bilingualism
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Mohammad T. Alhawary is Professor of Arabic Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition at the University of Michigan's Middle East Studies department within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. He serves as Director of both the MA Program in Arabic for Professional Purposes (APP) and the MA Program in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL). His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Georgetown University (1999). Prior to joining the University of Michigan, he contributed to developing Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies programs at various US institutions. Professor Alhawary's research spans both theoretical and applied Arabic linguistics, with particular focus on second language acquisition processes. His work examines how factors like age, input quality, output practice, and first language transfer affect Arabic language learning. He has made significant contributions to understanding Arabic language pedagogy, curriculum design, proficiency testing, and the application of technology in language learning. His research also extends to bilingualism, multilingualism, language impairment, and Arabic medieval grammatical traditions. His publications reflect a strong trajectory in Arabic linguistics research, with recent works focusing on practical language teaching applications, reading comprehension mechanisms, code-switching patterns in digital communication, and multilingual acquisition processes. The 2023 publication 'Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language' represents his latest contribution to language pedagogy methodology. 2019 AATA Book Award for 'Arabic Second Language Learning and Effects of Input, Transfer, and Typology' As an academic leader, Professor Alhawary serves as Executive Director of the American Association of Teachers of Arabic and edits both the Journal of Arabic Linguistics Tradition and Al-'Arabiyya journal. He continues to develop empirical research on Arabic second language acquisition to inform teaching practices both in America and globally.

• Language Acquisition
• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• Third Language Acquisition (L3)
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Pascale Trevisiol Okamura is an Associate Professor in Language Sciences and Language Teaching at Sorbonne Nouvelle University, affiliated with the DILTEC research team (EA 2288). Her primary role includes teaching language acquisition and foreign language didactics within the UFR of Literature, Linguistics, and Didactics (LLD). She co-heads the Master 2 program in Language Teaching (FLE/FLS) and holds administrative roles in departmental councils and educational committees. Education Background: Lecturer at Sorbonne Nouvelle University since 2015 Previously taught at Université de Poitiers (2010–2015) and Université Paris 8 (2007–2010) French teaching assistant at Hokkaido University, Japan Research Focus: Specializes in third language acquisition (L3), crosslinguistic influence, and the interface between language acquisition and didactics. Key themes include: Discourse construction in L3 French Input processing and initial language exposure Development of teaching materials for FLE Plurilingual practices among language teachers Current projects involve multilingualism in primary education, Tamil-speaking learners' L3 French acquisition, and reflexive training in research. Teaching & Supervision: Co-supervises doctoral research on topics such as L3 French acquisition in Chinese contexts, translinguistic discourse influences, and plurilingual teacher practices. Teaches advanced courses on language acquisition theories and FLE methodology. Labs/Teams: Member of the Second Language Acquisition Network (ReAL2) and part of the DILTEC team, focusing on language didactics and multilingualism research.

Hong HuaqingView profile

Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• Computer-Assisted Instruction
• Machine Translation
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Hong Huaqing is a Professor and doctoral supervisor at the Corpus Research Institute of Shanghai International Studies University. He holds roles as honorary director of the Chinese Corpus Linguistics Research Association and international expert at Peking University's Education Development Center. Formerly, he worked at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) in roles such as researcher at the Learning Research and Development Center and director of the e-Learning Center of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. His research spans machine translation, natural language processing, corpus linguistics, and educational technology. He supervises master's and doctoral students, co-supervises postdoctoral researchers, and focuses on smart education driven by big data analysis and innovative learning ecosystems. Research emphasizes corpus-based methods applied to language education, including computational frameworks for student engagement, wearable sensors in learning analytics, and cross-linguistic rhetoric studies. His work bridges technological innovation (e.g., AI-driven tutorial systems) with pedagogical practice, addressing challenges in non-English language education and teacher training.

Ares Llop NayaView profile

Lecturer

• Romance Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Microsyntactic Variation
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Dr Ares Llop Naya serves as an Affiliated Catalan Lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, while holding the Batista i Roca Fellowship at Fitzwilliam College. Her academic profile bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language pedagogy, focusing on Romance language structures and their educational applications. Her research centers on microsyntactic variation in Romance languages, particularly examining negation systems and syntactic phenomena in Catalan and Pyrenean varieties through both diachronic and synchronic lenses. She actively integrates theoretical insights into language teaching methodology, specializing in Catalan and Spanish pedagogy for both native and foreign language contexts. This dual focus manifests in her publications spanning syntactic theory, dialectology, and innovative language teaching approaches that address contemporary classroom challenges. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent thematic concentration on Romance microvariation, with recent work expanding into pedagogical applications. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity—combining linguistic atlas data, corpus analysis, and classroom research—while maintaining core focus on Catalan syntax and its implications for language acquisition theory. The Pyrenean linguistic corridor remains a persistent geographical anchor across her diachronic and synchronic investigations. Dr Llop Naya's scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Joan Solà International Prize in Catalan Philology for her monograph on Romance negation systems Her teaching portfolio encompasses advanced courses in Romance linguistics, historical syntax, and sociolinguistics, with particular emphasis on translating theoretical frameworks into practical classroom resources. While specific grant funding details aren't publicly documented, her work consistently addresses real-world language education challenges through collaborative projects like the Microvariació.cat initiative. She contributes to the Microvariació.cat project—a digital repository documenting syntactic variation across Catalan dialects—which serves as both research infrastructure and pedagogical resource. This initiative exemplifies her commitment to creating practical applications from theoretical linguistic research while preserving endangered dialectal features of the Romance continuum.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
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Professor Tony McEnery is a Distinguished Professor of English Language and Linguistics at Lancaster University, where he has held various senior roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (2008–2014) and Head of the Department of Linguistics and English Language (2000–2005). His research focuses on corpus linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics, with notable contributions to corpus-based analyses of historical medical discourse, media representation of Islam, and swearing in English. He has led major research projects, including the ESRC Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science (CASS) and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus. McEnery has secured over £10 million in research funding and holds visiting professorships at institutions worldwide, including Zhejiang University of Media and Communications and Shanghai International Studies University. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, Trinity College London, and the Royal Society for the Arts. Education: No explicit details provided, but his career trajectory implies advanced degrees in linguistics. Research Interests: Corpus linguistics applications in theoretical and applied linguistics, historical language analysis, and language as a socially situated phenomenon. McEnery’s work extends to interdisciplinary collaborations, including projects with the Environment Agency and the Home Office. His teaching includes summer schools in corpus linguistics and a Futurelearn MOOC, reaching tens of thousands globally. He advises on research funding for international bodies like the Irish Research Council and the Qatar National Research Foundation. Grants and Awards: Queen’s Anniversary Prize (2015), Changjiang Chair (2021), and multiple fellowships. Current grants include the Lancaster-Northern Arizona corpus and the Trinity Lancaster Corpus projects. Advising and Labs: Supervises postgraduate students in linguistics and collaborates with teams like the ESRC CASS Centre and UCREL (University Centre for Computer Corpus Research on Language).

• Corpus Linguistics
• Learner Corpora
• Translation Studies
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Şükrü Özbay currently serves as an Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Arts, Department of English Language and Literature. He earned his PhD and MA in Applied Linguistics from Karadeniz Technical University and holds a BA in English Language and Literature from Ankara University. Education : PhD (2015) and MA (2004) from Karadeniz Technical University; BA (1996) from Ankara University Dr. Özbay's research focuses on Corpus Linguistics , Learner Corpora , Academic Writing , Translation Studies , and Language Pedagogy . His work investigates lexical bundles, support verb constructions, and pragmatic markers through computational corpus analysis. Recent publications analyze four-word recurrent expressions in educational technology contexts, collocational priming in Turkish EFL learners' mental lexicon, and semantic prosody of intensifiers in academic corpora. He supervises theses on data-driven learning applications and corpus-based teaching materials. Dr. Özbay has held managerial roles including Deputy Head of Department (2019–present) and Assistant Coordinator for Erasmus+ programs (2017–2021). He actively participates in international conferences and has published in journals like Turkish Studies , Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics , and Hacettepe Eğitim Dergisi .

Marcella MenegaleView profile

Associate Professor

• Language Education
• Multilingualism
• Learner Autonomy
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Marcella Menegale is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She is affiliated with the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage. Her teaching responsibilities include courses on instructional design for language education, theories of language education, and multilingualism, across various degree programs such as Master’s in Languages and Civilizations, and Language Sciences. Her research focuses on multilingual education frameworks (CLIL, intercomprehension), learner autonomy, digital tools in language learning, and well-being in educational contexts. She has contributed to EU-funded projects like DigLit (combating social inequalities via digital tools) and EVAL-IC (evaluating intercomprehension skills). She has also served as an expert evaluator for the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 and ANVUR’s research evaluations. Key research areas include CLIL methodology, learner autonomy development, and the integration of technology in language pedagogy. She collaborates with international teams on projects like Transition from Secondary School CLIL to University EMI (funded by the British Council). Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in second-language teaching and digital-age curricula.

Ying WangView profile

Associate Professor

• English for academic purposes
• Applied corpus linguistics
• Second language writing
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Ying Wang is an Associate Professor in English linguistics at Karlstad University since 2020, specializing in English for academic purposes, applied corpus linguistics, and second language writing. She holds a PhD from Uppsala University (2013) and has taught courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels focusing on academic writing, second language pedagogy, and corpus methodology. Her research explores rhetorical structures in disciplinary genres, evaluative language resources, and the impact of extramural English activities on L2 writing development. Notable projects include the Swedish Learner English Corpus (SLEC) initiative and analyses of predatory publishing practices in political science. She has also examined government communication strategies during the UK's COVID-19 pandemic response through corpus-assisted discourse studies. Key research contributions span formulaic language use in ELF contexts, methodological innovations in corpus linguistics, and linguistic comparisons between well-established and predatory journals. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education and scholarly publishing ethics. Publications span prestigious journals like English for Specific Purposes , Text & Talk , and Journal of Second Language Writing , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to language studies. Current projects emphasize corpus-driven research on academic communication practices and their pedagogical implications.

Dominick LawtonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Russian Literature
• Intellectual History
• Cultural History
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Dominick Lawton is an Assistant Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Stanford University. He specializes in the literature, cultural history, and intellectual history of Russia and the former Yugoslavia, focusing on the 20th century. His research explores material culture, socialist domestic space, and experimental literary forms. PhD , University of California, Berkeley (2022) M.A. , University of California, Berkeley (2016) B.A. , Yale University (2013) His current projects include a book on material objects during the Russian Revolution and a study of domestic space transformations in Russia and the Balkans. His work has been supported by grants from the Association of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) and the Townsend Center for the Humanities. Recent publications and in-progress works analyze topics such as Mikhail Bulgakov's communal housing, Comintern aesthetics, and dialectics in Russian formalism. These contributions span journals like Slavic and East European Journal and edited volumes on material culture and global literary theory. Lawton co-teaches courses, including 'Dissent and Protest in Post-Soviet Spaces,' and leads initiatives like the Slavic Digital Humanities Collaborative Project. He directs undergraduate studies for his department and maintains office hours at Building 240, Room 107.

Dustin CrowtherView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• L2 Pronunciation Instruction
• Global Englishes
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Dr. Dustin Crowther is an Associate Professor in the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He holds a PhD from Michigan State University and currently serves as Director of the Center for Academic Spoken English (CASE), an initiative supporting non-native English speakers in academic oral communication. His primary research focuses on second language speech comprehensibility, global Englishes pedagogy, and listener perception dynamics. Dr. Crowther has held editorial roles for TESOL Quarterly (2019-2024) and will become Editor of the Journal of Second Language Pronunciation in 2025. Dr. Crowther's expertise includes L2 pronunciation instruction, program development in SLA, and methodological practices in second language research. He co-authored Shaping Learners' Pronunciation: Teaching the Connected Speech of North American English (2022) and co-edited Investigating World Englishes: Research Methodology and Practical Applications (2019). His research appears in top-tier journals like Applied Linguistics , Language Learning , and TESOL Quarterly . Education: PhD, Michigan State University Professional Roles: Editor ( Journal of Second Language Pronunciation ), Director (CASE), Affiliate Faculty in Linguistics His work bridges SLA research with pedagogical applications, emphasizing global Englishes' role in multilingual academic contexts. Dr. Crowther collaborates with international scholars through the CASE initiative and has developed innovative assessment methodologies for L2 speaking tasks.

Elvis WagnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Assessment
• Bilingual/Bicultural
• Language Comprehension and Development
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Elvis Wagner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Temple University's College of Education and Human Development, specializing in second language oral communicative competence and listening comprehension assessment. His research examines how L2 listeners process spontaneous spoken language versus scripted classroom materials. Research interests include: Assessment methodologies for language proficiency Bilingual/bicultural education dynamics Language comprehension and development in second language acquisition Authentic spoken text applications in testing His publication trends reveal sustained focus on language testing innovation (2020-2025), with 5 of 7 recent articles addressing L2 listening comprehension, pandemic-era testing adaptations, and technology-driven assessment tools like the Duolingo English Test. Key journals include Language Assessment Quarterly and Journal of Asia TEFL. Scientific recognition includes: International Language Testing Association's 'Best Article in Language Testing' award (2008) for 'Video Listening Tests: What are They Measuring?' Dr. Wagner actively advises TESOL and world languages students while teaching courses spanning undergraduate methods (MGSE 4427/4428) to graduate assessment (TESL 8636). His work demonstrates significant grant activity in language testing validation and pandemic-responsive assessment design, though specific grants aren't detailed in the source text. Current research addresses evolving challenges in language assessment, including AI-driven testing platforms and cross-cultural validation of listening comprehension metrics.

• English Language Teaching (ELT)
• Second Language Acquisition
• Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
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Zabitgil Gülseren, Özlem is an academic at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University specializing in English Language Teaching (ELT) and Second Language Acquisition . Her work focuses on integrating technology into language instruction, analyzing learner anxiety, and evaluating pedagogical methods. Research Themes : Technology-enhanced learning, vocabulary acquisition, formative assessment. Key Collaborations : Co-authored studies with Sıla Selver Akar, Enes Atay, and others. Article Trends : Recent works (2024) examine authentic video-based vocabulary instruction, while 2022–2020 studies explore online collaborative writing, digital storytelling, and formative assessment practices. Earlier works (2015–2019) analyze anxiety, gender factors in strategy use, and classical teaching methods. Advising and Grants : Supervised research on topics like digital tools in ELT and L1 usage in classrooms. No specific grant details provided in the text.

• Serbian as a Foreign Language
• Linguistics
• Serbian Language
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Biljana Babić serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Serbian Language and Linguistics at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, a position she attained in 2019 after progressive academic appointments since 2007. Her teaching portfolio spans core Serbian language domains including phonology, morphology, and specialized instruction in Serbian as a foreign language pedagogy, reflecting deep integration of theoretical linguistics with practical language education. Her academic foundation includes rigorous training within the same institution: Doctorate (2016): Focus on intralinguistic errors in beginner-level Serbian language acquisition Master's Degree (2010): Development of morphological-syntactic verb dictionaries for foreign learners Diploma (2000): Serbian Language and Literature specialization Babić's research program systematically investigates challenges in Serbian language acquisition by non-native speakers, with concentrated analysis on morphological errors, case usage complications, and verb prefixation patterns. Her work bridges theoretical linguistic frameworks with classroom applications, particularly through lexicographic innovations like minimal verb dictionaries that address specific learner difficulties at beginner proficiency levels. Publication analysis from 2007-2018 reveals consistent thematic evolution: beginning with diagnostic grammar testing (2007), progressing to detailed error taxonomy in present tense formation (2014) and accusative case usage (2018), while concurrently developing pedagogical resources like the "Let's Learn Serbian" dictionary series (2011). This trajectory demonstrates methodological maturation from observational studies to comprehensive error analysis integrated with practical teaching tools. No formal scientific awards are documented in the available records, though her scholarship appears recognized through publication in established venues like Contributions to Language Studies and peer-reviewed conference proceedings at the Faculty of Philosophy. Professional activities emphasize curriculum development and resource creation rather than grant-funded projects or graduate supervision. Her contributions center on refining Serbian language pedagogy through empirical analysis of learner challenges, particularly evident in the methodological applications course she teaches and the development of standardized testing materials for A1/A2 proficiency levels.

• Sociolinguistics
• Japanese Language Education
• Discourse Analysis
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Naomi Yanagida is a Professor at the Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics , Waseda University (since 2023). She holds a PhD in Linguistics and a Master's degree in Area Studies from the University of Tsukuba. Her career spans institutions like Hitotsubashi University, Kwansei Gakuin University, and Yokohama National University. Current affiliation: Waseda University (2023–Now) Previous roles: Hitotsubashi University (2015–2023), Kwansei Gakuin University (2010–2012) Research Interests : Symbiotic Language, Easy Japanese (Yasashii Nihongo), Discourse Analysis, Japanese Language Education Methodology, and Multicultural Communication. She focuses on how native Japanese speakers adapt their communication strategies when interacting with non-native speakers, particularly in discussion and explanatory contexts. Her scientific awards include the 2020 Japanese Language Education Association Encouragement Award and the 2020 'Japanese Language Education' Paper Award, both recognizing her work on native speaker explanatory strategies. She also received the 6th Hayashi Dai Memorial Paper Award in 2011 for early career research on contact situations. Research Trends : Yanagida's publications emphasize practical applications of Japanese language education, including syllabus design, intercultural discussion frameworks, and tools for improving communication between native and non-native speakers. Her work often intersects with policy development for multicultural societies and empirical studies on discourse behavior.