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Nicole ZieglerView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Task-Based Language Teaching
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Nicole Ziegler is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, holding a PhD from Georgetown University. Her research focuses on second language acquisition (SLA) in instructed contexts, with particular emphasis on task-based language teaching (TBLT), computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and maritime English communication. She investigates how corrective feedback in traditional and digital environments influences learners' perceptions and language development, while also exploring lexical and socio-pragmatic challenges in the commercial shipping industry. Her expertise spans interdisciplinary research methodologies, including mixed-methods and synthetic approaches to enhance SLA and CALL research quality. Dr. Ziegler collaborates with cooperating faculty such as Graham Crookes, Dustin Crowther, and others, contributing to the development of authentic teaching materials based on real-world maritime communication needs. Her work bridges theoretical SLA frameworks with practical pedagogical applications in digital and traditional settings.

Erika M. Nelson MukherjeeView profile

Associate Professor

• German Studies
• Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
• Narrative Medicine
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Erika M. Nelson Mukherjee is an Associate Professor of German Studies and Director of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program at Union College. Her work bridges academic and interdisciplinary realms, emphasizing the intersection of literature, culture, and social issues. She holds a B.A. in English and Comparative Literature (Classics, German, French) from Oberlin College, a Graduate Certificate in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, and M.A. degrees in Germanic Languages and Literatures from The University of Texas at Austin and in Psychology of Education from Teachers College Columbia University. Her Ph.D. in Germanic Studies is also from The University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests span Transnational German-Language Poetry and Film , Narrative Medicine , studies of Rainer Maria Rilke and Doris Dörrie , Modern Retellings of Myth in German culture, Buddhism and Spirituality , and Transformative Learning . She explores how artistic mediums like poetry and cinema reflect cultural, psychological, and transformative themes, particularly through lenses of gender and transnationalism. Her publications analyze diverse topics, including East Asian encounters in German cinema, urban landscapes post-reunification, and pedagogical strategies using film. These works highlight her engagement with cultural intersections and critical theory. Recipient of the GSWS Minerva Prize 2019 , she actively contributes to academic and creative communities. Her teaching and advising focus on German language, literature, and global citizenship, integrating eco-feminism and narrative medicine into her curriculum design. She leads Union College's Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and research initiatives in this field.

Steven AlvarezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Literacy Studies
• Composition and Rhetoric
• Ethnography
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Steven Alvarez is an Assistant Professor of English at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University, where he coordinates the first-year writing program. He holds a PhD and MPhil from The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (2012, 2009) and a BA from the University of Arizona (2003). His research focuses on literacy studies, bilingual education, and the experiences of Mexican immigrant communities. He teaches courses in autobiographical writing, ethnographic methods, and 'taco literacy,' exploring Mexican immigrant foodways. His work emphasizes translanguaging practices and community-based literacy initiatives. Alvarez is the author of two academic books: Brokering Tareas: Mexican Immigrant Families Translanguaging Homework Literacies (2017) and Community Literacies en Confianza (2017), as well as three poetry collections, including the award-winning The Codex Mojaodicus (2016). His research has been published in journals like Community Literacy Journal , Equity & Excellence in Education , and Language Arts . Alvarez’s work bridges creative writing and academic scholarship, often centering marginalized voices. He collaborates with bilingual communities in Kentucky and New York, advocating for culturally responsive pedagogies. His recent work examines translingual literacies, emergent bilingual learners, and the role of libraries in immigrant integration. Honors include the 2016 Fence Modern Poets Prize. He actively engages in public scholarship, such as his 'taco literacy' courses, which use food as a lens for cultural analysis.

Dee RutgersView profile

Research Fellow

• Bi/multilingualism in education
• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• Teacher professional development
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Dr. Dee Rutgers is a Research Fellow at the Sheffield Institute of Education Research and Knowledge Exchange (SIRKE), Sheffield Hallam University, since January 2022. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge (2014), with research focused on bilingual education and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Her expertise spans multilingualism in education, teacher professional development, and mixed-methods research. She has conducted studies across the Netherlands, Ecuador, the US, and the UK, addressing cognitive, psychological, and social implications of multilingualism. Education: PhD in Education (Cambridge, 2014), MPhil in Second Language Education (Cambridge), MA in Renaissance/Romantic Literature (Liverpool), MA in English Language and Culture (Groningen). Professional Experience: Postdoctoral roles at Cambridge University’s PEDAL Centre and MEITS project, Visiting Research Scholar at University of Florida, and teaching at Universidad de Las Américas (Ecuador). Research Interests: Multilingualism in education, CLIL methodologies, teacher training, and evidence-based policy. Her current projects include Education Endowment Foundation initiatives, DfE evaluations, and Wellcome Trust collaborations. She emphasizes the cognitive benefits of multilingualism and the design of effective professional development programs. Recent Contributions: Authored/co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and reports, including works on multilingual identity development, CLIL implementation in Ireland, and teacher language awareness. Active in international conferences such as World CLIL 2025 and the British Educational Research Association. Teaching & Supervision: Contributes to MA TESOL programs and supervises doctoral students in languages education. Teaches modules on multilingualism and language pedagogy.

Meghann PeaceView profile

Associate Professor

• Heritage Language Learning
• Spanish Dialect Contact
• Spanglish
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Meghann Peace, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages at St. Mary’s University. She specializes in heritage language acquisition, Spanish dialects, and Spanglish. Research examines identity negotiation among Mexican-American students, dialect contact in study abroad, and critical pedagogy. Articles focus on sociolinguistic justice and community-based language reclamation. She developed the innovative course 'Spanish for Immigration, Human Rights and Community Engagement' and is a frequent media commentator on Spanglish.

• Chinese Pedagogy
• Second Language Acquisition
• Cross-Cultural Education
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Guangyan Chen is Associate Professor of Chinese at Texas Christian University's AddRan College of Liberal Arts. She holds a PhD in Chinese Pedagogy from Ohio State University (2011), MA in Asian Civilizations from University of Iowa (2005), MA in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from Nanjing University (2001), and BA in Chinese Language and Literature from Anhui Normal University (1998). Her research focuses on culture-oriented language pedagogy, second language acquisition, and technology integration in Chinese instruction. She teaches all levels of Chinese language and culture courses, including Business Chinese and Chinese Civilization & Culture. Dr. Chen's publications demonstrate consistent focus on pedagogical innovations, assessment methods, and technology applications in Chinese language education. Her work emphasizes cultural integration and practical teaching methodologies.

Daniel JarvisView profile

Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Technology in Education
• Teacher Professional Learning
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Dr. Daniel Jarvis is a Professor at Nipissing University's Schulich School of Education within the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, specializing in mathematics education and technology integration. His educational background includes a BA from the University of Waterloo, BEd and MEd from Nipissing University, and PhD from Western University. Research interests focus on mathematics pedagogy, instructional technology, interdisciplinary studies, and teacher professional learning. Key projects include SSHRC-funded international research on Computer Algebra Systems and collaborative initiatives like GeoVisage and the Mathematics Knowledge Network of Ontario. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on educational technology implementation, mathematics competency development, and innovative teaching approaches across diverse educational contexts. Research frequently examines technology integration in STEM education and professional development models.

Luisa CanutoView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Educational Technology
• Service Learning
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Luisa Canuto is an Associate Professor of Teaching and Associate Head of Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (Faculty of Arts). She serves as Language Program Director of Italian and has taught at UBC since 1994. Dr. Canuto founded UBC Continuing Studies' Italian Program and developed its curriculum, later receiving the Killam Teaching Prize (2000) for teaching excellence. Her educational background includes: Laurea in Storia (cum laude) from Cà Foscari, Venice, Italy Master of Publishing from Simon Fraser University MA in Second Language Acquisition from Cà Foscari PhD in Applied Linguistics from Cà Foscari Research focuses on: Technology-enhanced language learning (WebQuests, micro-blogging) Service-learning pedagogy for linguistic/metacognitive development Curriculum design and language program evaluation Italian medieval/Renaissance history applications in teaching Publications emphasize technology integration in language education, service-learning frameworks, and Italian pedagogy innovations. Research demonstrates consistent focus on experiential learning methodologies and digital tools for enhancing cultural and linguistic competence. Awards include the prestigious Killam Teaching Prize recognizing outstanding pedagogical contributions. Administratively coordinates the Peer Review of Teaching program and co-leads UBC's Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Community of Practice. Previously managed faculty development programs at UBC's Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth.

Mela SarkarView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Sociolinguistics
• Indigenous Language Revitalization
• Second Language Acquisition
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Dr. Mela Sarkar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) at McGill University's Faculty of Education. She holds a Ph.D. from Concordia University (2000), with prior degrees from McGill and Concordia. Her research focuses on critical sociolinguistics, Indigenous language revitalization, and second language pedagogy, emphasizing marginalized communities' communicative practices. She has been actively involved with the BILD/LIDA research community since 2014, curating its blog and advising the J-BILD journal. Expertise: Multilingualism, hybrid identities, Mi’gmaq language preservation, Hip-Hop linguistics Key Projects: 10-year Mi’gmaq revitalization work in Listuguj, Quebec 'welcome class' studies, South Asian women's French learning Her work bridges applied linguistics with social justice, exploring how language policies intersect with cultural identity. Recent publications examine Ukrainian language learning during the pandemic and decolonial approaches to knowledge production. She has supervised doctoral programs but is currently not accepting new students. Dr. Sarkar’s research has been published in journals like the Canadian Modern Language Review, Journal of Language, Identity and Education, and International Journal of Qualitative Methods. She advocates for pedagogical innovation that centers marginalized voices in academic publishing and curriculum design.

Debra TitoneView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Bilingualism
• Language Processing
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Debra Titone is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Language & Multilingualism (Tier I) at McGill University's Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on bilingualism, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral neuroscience, examining how bilingual experiences influence language processing, cognitive control, and brain function across lifespan. She employs methodologies like eye-tracking, neuroimaging, and social network analysis to address questions about language ambiguity, executive function, and sociolinguistic factors affecting language use. Her research interests span figurative language comprehension, neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, dyslexia), and the impact of multilingual environments on cognition. She leads the McGill Language and Multilingualism Laboratory, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to understanding language in diverse contexts. Key findings include the role of bilingualism in modifying brain connectivity and cognitive resilience. Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Language & Multilingualism (Tier I) Advising & Grants: Guided graduate and undergraduate trainees in experimental studies, including Palma, Gullifer, and Tiv. Focuses on grants related to bilingual cognition, aging, and clinical applications. Labs/Teams: McGill Language and Multilingualism Laboratory.

Jennifer CulbertsonView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Typological Universals
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Professor Jennifer Culbertson is a faculty member in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding how linguistic patterns emerge from cognitive biases and learning processes, particularly through experimental methods involving artificial language learning and computational modeling. She investigates typological universals, word order preferences, and morphological systems, emphasizing their cognitive and communicative foundations. Her current research explores how speakers' cognitive representations of gender and number morphology influence cross-linguistic tendencies in morpheme order, as well as the interplay between communicative efficiency and social biases in language learning. She supervises PhD students in areas including experimental syntax, language evolution, and cognitive linguistics. Culbertson has published extensively in top journals such as Cognition , Language , and Cognitive Science . Publications include studies on word order universals derived from silent gesture experiments, the role of simplicity in linguistic evolution, and experimental evidence for cognitive biases shaping morpheme order. Recent work (2024) highlights a universal bias in word order preferences even among speakers of non-harmonic languages.

Joan CuttingView profile

Research Fellow

• Applied Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Intercultural Pragmatics
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Dr. Joan Cutting is an Honorary Fellow at the Moray House School of Education and Sport , affiliated with the Institute for Education, Teaching and Leadership (IETL) at the University of Edinburgh. She teaches on the MSc TESOL program and supervises PhD students, with extensive experience in applied linguistics and language teaching.

Sihui WangView profile

Lecturer

• Internationalisation of Higher Education
• International Students' Intercultural Experiences
• Transnational Education
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Sihui Wang is a Lecturer in Education Studies at the University of Glasgow, specializing in internationalisation of higher education. She holds a PhD in Higher Education with interdisciplinary expertise in English Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Previously, she served as Deputy Programme Director for MA in Education and TESOL at Keele University and led the Ethnography Stream for Methods North West at the University of Manchester. Her research focuses on intercultural experiences of international students, pedagogical practices, and transnational education dynamics. She advocates for inclusive learning environments and has contributed to policy discussions through edited volumes and peer-reviewed articles. Education: PhD in Higher Education (interdisciplinary focus on English Applied Linguistics & TESOL) Research Interests: Internationalisation strategies in higher education Cross-cultural classroom interactions Language policies for international students Transnational education systems Role of silence in intercultural communication Publications and Impact: Her work bridges theory and practice, examining how pedagogical approaches can foster integration of international students. She co-edited an upcoming Routledge volume on re-conceptualizing international students in East/Southeast Asia. Teaching & Leadership: Delivers modules on Comparative Education, Global Education Issues, and Research Methods Former Deputy Programme Lead for MA Education/TESOL Championed ethnographic methodologies through regional leadership roles Supervision: Guides PhD students exploring intercultural pedagogy, technology in language teaching, and comparative education systems.

• Curriculum Studies
• Pedagogy
• Critical Theory
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Dr. Kevin Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on reconceptualist approaches to curriculum and pedagogy, emphasizing dynamic, socially constructed educational processes. He employs methods like currere (autobiographical reflection), narrative analysis, and critical discourse analysis to explore themes such as social justice, decolonization, and climate change in education. His work bridges critical theory, poststructuralism, and post-humanism, with a particular interest in Wales' educational landscape while engaging globally through research in Pacific nations like Tonga and Fiji. Smith's research themes include cultural studies, education policy, and the interplay between place and learning. He has contributed to the development of the Curriculum Cymreig, examining its impact on Welsh identity formation. His blog (blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/drkevinsmith) reflects on contemporary educational challenges, including anti-racist pedagogy and climate crisis responses. He holds a PhD and has taught internationally, combining academic rigor with outdoor activities like long-distance hiking that inform his thinking on place and experiential learning. His external affiliations include ORCID and social media engagement, reflecting a commitment to public scholarship.

Lucia Cardenas CurielView profile

Assistant Professor

• Multicultural Education
• Bilingual Education
• Literacy Studies
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Lucia Cardenas Curiel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University's College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on literacy practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students, particularly Latina/o bilingual children, emphasizing multicultural literature, social justice, and identity development. Dr. Curiel explores innovative pedagogical strategies rooted in community language practices and teacher preparation for diverse classrooms. She is affiliated with the College of Education and Department of Teacher Education. Her work bridges theory and practice through studies on translanguaging, multiliteracies, and bilingual education. Recent research includes community-based learning initiatives, linguistic identity exploration, and critical pedagogies in multilingual settings. She has published widely on topics such as dual-language classroom practices, preservice teacher development, and historical analyses of bilingual education materials. Dr. Curiel’s publications span translanguaging in science education, art museum co-teaching, and sustaining bilingual identities. Her work consistently advocates for culturally responsive teaching and equitable educational practices. She actively prepares teachers to engage linguistically diverse learners through field experiences and community partnerships.