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Krystyna Droździał-SzelestView profile

Professor

• Second language acquisition theory
• Foreign language teaching methodology
• Teacher education
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Prof. Krystyna Droździał-Szelest is a University Professor at the Faculty of English , Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, where she has served in multiple leadership roles including Head of the Department of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (1996-2005) and Coordinator of TEFL programs (1988-1997). She is based at Collegium Heliodori Święcicki, room 342. Education: MA in English, Poznań (1976) Ph.D. in English, Poznań (1983) D.Litt. in English applied linguistics, Poznań (1996) Research Focus: Prof. Droździał-Szelest's work centers on second language acquisition theory and foreign language teaching methodology , with particular emphasis on teacher education , ESP/CLIL instruction , and materials development . Her research spans language learning strategies , learner autonomy , and sociolinguistic/pragmatic aspects of language education. Publication Trends: Her extensive publication record (spanning 1993-2019) demonstrates sustained focus on language teaching methodologies , teacher professional development , and classroom-oriented research . Recent works explore motivational aspects of teacher development , innovation in language education , and CLIL implementation in technical universities . Scientific Recognition: AMU Rector's Prize for Research Achievement (1998) Medal of the Committee of National Education (2015) Professional Leadership & Service: Prof. Droździał-Szelest has held numerous influential positions including Head of Center for English Language Teaching Materials (1995-2000), Head of Postgraduate Studies for Teachers of English (2000-2005), and Vice-President of the Modern Language Association of Poland (2016-). She has served on national accreditation committees and editorial boards for multiple international journals including SSLLT and International Journal on Language, Literature and Culture in Education . International Engagement: She has been a Fulbright post-doctoral fellow at UCLA (1985-86), received British Council scholarships (London 1984, Canterbury 1990, Cambridge 1993), and participated in Erasmus/Socrates programs in Turkey and Germany. She has delivered invited plenary presentations at major conferences including IATEFL Poland and international classroom-oriented research conferences.

Jingsong MaView profile

Associate Professor

• Chinese Translation Studies
• Chinese Literature
• Chinese Linguistics
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Jingsong Ma serves as an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream within the Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto, where she is a core faculty member of the English-Chinese Translation program. Her academic profile integrates rigorous scholarship with pedagogical innovation across Chinese language, literature, and cross-cultural translation domains. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Chinese Literature, University of Toronto Dr. Ma's research traverses multiple intellectual frontiers with particular emphasis on: Chinese literary theory through Daoist philosophical frameworks Contemporary Chinese-Canadian literary production and diaspora narratives Second-language acquisition methodologies for Chinese pedagogy Cultural translation challenges between English and Chinese literary canons Her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with Sino-Western intellectual exchange, evolving from Western philosophical translations (2005) through musical scholarship (2013) to diaspora literary analysis (2017). Key thematic threads include Daoist literary aesthetics, cross-cultural adaptation of Western texts, and critical examination of immigrant identity in Canadian literary contexts. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through: Ontario Graduate Scholarship Award Ting Fang Chung Scholarship Award David Chu Travel Grant Award As a teaching-stream professor, Dr. Ma shapes curriculum development for translation programs while mentoring students in language acquisition and literary analysis. Her David Chu Travel Grant facilitated international research collaborations, and her co-authored textbook on Chinese-Canadian writers has become a foundational resource for diaspora studies courses.

Oliver MillerView profile

Lecturer

• History Didactics
• Special Education History
• Euthanasia Research
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Dr. Oliver Miller is a Lecturer at the Institute for Special Education , Faculty of Philosophy, Leibniz University Hannover , Germany. His roles include teaching, research assistance, and biographical research in special education, with a focus on historical traumas and inclusivity. Education: High school diploma (2000), military service (2000-2001), teacher training in Latin and History (2001-2007), legal traineeship (2008-2009), and doctorate in History Didactics (2014-2018). His research spans History of Special Education (until 1945), Euthanasia Research , and Inclusive History Didactics . He explores biographies of Nazi-era victims, film history, and educational policy continuities. Recent work includes the 2025 article on biographical learning in teacher training, 2022 contributions on National Socialism's impact on science, and exhibitions like Cinema Dinosaurs (2018) and Into Light (2020). Collaborations include the Hanover State Archives , Federal Archives Berlin , and GDSU Conference (2024 lecture).

Magda TigchelaarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Genre-based second language pedagogy
• Second language writing development
• Corpus-assisted language teaching
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Magda Tigchelaar is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in French Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. She specializes in second language writing pedagogy, assessment, and task-based instruction. Her educational background includes a PhD in Second Language Studies from Michigan State University, an MA in French Studies from the University of Guelph, and a BA (Hons) in French Studies from the same institution. Her research explores: Genre-based approaches to second language teaching Corpus-assisted writing instruction methodologies Integration of proficiency standards in curriculum design Self-assessment mechanisms for language learners Task-based needs analysis for French programs Publications primarily focus on second language writing development, task design validation, and cross-contextual applications of language pedagogy. Recent work emphasizes K-12 language task development, undergraduate writing needs, and generative AI applications for feedback. She directs multiple funded projects: French Writing Course Development (Writing Development Initiative, 2022-2026) French (FSL) Program Evaluation (Work Study Program, 2022-present) Liaisons Canada-Brésil (Global Classrooms Funding, 2022) Her teaching includes intermediate/advanced French writing courses and Francophone cultural studies, with emphasis on producing publishable student work for platforms like the OASIS database.

• History Education
• Gender Studies
• Masculinity Studies
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Bertrand Noblet is an Associate Professor in Education Sciences at the Institute of Teaching and Education (INSPÉ) of the University of Clermont Auvergne, France. He specializes in history education with a focus on gender representation in textbooks, particularly during the Francoist period in Spain. Since 2020, he has served as Co-Head of the "History-Geography" course for the Master MEEF program at INSPÉ. His research interests span across History Education, Gender Studies, Masculinity Studies, Textbook Analysis, Francoism, Spanish History, and Intersectionality. Noblet's work critically examines how history textbooks construct gender identities, with particular attention to masculine models and values in Spanish educational materials from 1931 to 1982. His research reveals how political regimes, particularly Franco's dictatorship, influence the representation of gender in educational materials, while also showing how certain long-standing representations persist despite official ideological pressures. Noblet's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of gender, education, and political power. His publications reveal a methodological approach that combines quantitative text analysis with qualitative historical interpretation. A recurring theme across his work is the tension between official state-promoted gender models and more enduring cultural representations that continue to shape educational materials. Among his notable achievements, Noblet received the 2020 Prize from Spanish University Presses for the best published work in legal and social sciences for his book "Virilidad nacional." This recognition highlights the significance of his contributions to understanding gender construction in historical educational contexts. Noblet maintains an active research profile with publications spanning multiple languages (French, Spanish, and English), reflecting the international significance of his work. His research contributes to broader scholarly conversations about the relationship between education, political power, and identity construction, with particular relevance for understanding how historical narratives shape contemporary understandings of gender.

• American Studies
• Canadian Studies
• Slavery History
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Sandrine Ferré-Rode serves as a Lecturer in American and Canadian Studies at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) and Director of the Graduate School of Humanities and Heritage Sciences at Paris-Saclay University. She is embedded within the Institute of Cultural and International Studies (IECI), Department of Languages, and affiliated with the Center for the Cultural History of Contemporary Societies (CHCSC) laboratory in Guyancourt, France. Her research spans four interconnected domains: Comparative History of Immigration, Ethnocultural Pluralism, and National Identity Construction in the United States and Canada History, Slave Narratives, and Literature of African Americans and African Canadians Representations and Memories of Slavery in North America History of Books and Publishing in the United States and Canada Her scholarly output reveals a sustained focus on racial narratives and transnational identity formation, exemplified by her critical 2018 edition of Henry Bibb's slave narrative and comparative analyses of US-Canada relations. This work consistently bridges historical documentation with contemporary cultural memory studies. Academic engagement includes active membership in key scholarly organizations: French Association for Canadian Studies (AFEC) French Association for American Studies (AFEA) Society of Anglicists in Higher Education (SAES) Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing (SHARP)

Shaoyan QiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Instructed Second Language Acquisition
• Chinese Language Pedagogy
• Task-Based Language Teaching
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Shaoyan Qi is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese at the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Columbia University. She has been teaching at Columbia since 2004, with prior experience at Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Princeton, and Middlebury Summer School. Education: EdD in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia University; MA in Education from Villanova University; MA in Linguistic and Socio-cultural Anthropology from SUNY Binghamton. Her research focuses on Instructed Second Language Acquisition , Chinese Language Pedagogy , and Task-Based Language Teaching . She has developed innovative curricula and authored the award-winning Discover China textbook series. Key publication themes include technology integration in language education (2011, 2024), task-based methodologies (2024), linguistic theory applications (2007-2015), and pedagogical resource design (2008). Scientific Awards: Recognition for Discover China textbook series

Charlotte HommerbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Discourse Analysis
• English Linguistics
• Metaphor Studies
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Charlotte Hommerberg is an Associate Professor and researcher in English Linguistics at Linnaeus University, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in discourse analysis, metaphor studies, and English for Academic Purposes, with a focus on luxury consumption (wine, perfume, and chocolate reviews) and healthcare communication in palliative cancer care. Her research includes the interdisciplinary Metaphors in Palliative Cancer Care (MEPAC) project (2015–present), funded by the Kamprad Family Foundation, and the PROFiLE project (Swedish Research Council). She leads collaborations between Linnaeus University, Lund University, and Lancaster University. 2023: Published the book Depicting the Consumer of Experiential Luxury (Palgrave Macmillan). 2020: Two high-impact articles on metaphor patterns in cancer blogs (BMC Palliative Care, Medical Humanities). 2016–2017: Key contributions to metaphor analysis in healthcare and education (CADAAD, ASLAS, RaAM). She supervises bachelor, master, and PhD theses and contributes to pedagogical development for English-medium instruction. Awards include the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities prize (2013) and the RaAM best poster award (2016).

Gulsev PakkanView profile

Professor

• English Language Education
• Language Teaching Methods
• Materials Development
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Gülsev Pakkan is a Professor in the Department of English Language Education at TED University, Turkey. With over 30 years of academic experience, he focuses on English language education , teaching methods , materials development , and 21st-century skills in language learning. He teaches courses like Approaches in English Language Teaching , Materials Development , and supervises Master’s and Ph.D. theses . Research Interests : English language education, materials development, teacher training, intercultural competence, educational evaluation, and 21st-century skills in EFL contexts. Publication Trends : His 15 most recent articles span intercultural competence (2024), mobile-assisted language learning (2023), EFL teaching methods (2023), 21st-century skills awareness (2020), curriculum evaluation (2014), and foundational works on translation studies (2000) and language materials (1997).

Olga PlakhotnikView profile

Researcher

• Gender Studies
• Queer Theory
• Post-Soviet Politics
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Dr. Olga Plakhotnik is a Researcher at the Chair for Ukrainian Cultural Studies , Institute for Slavic Studies , University of Greifswald . She previously held postdoctoral and research positions at the University of Alberta and National Aerospace University , with a Ph.D. in Sociology (2019) from the Open University (UK) . Education : Ph.D. in Sociology (2019), Open University (UK) MA in Sociology and Cultural Studies (2007), European Humanities University (Lithuania) Candidate of Sciences in Social Philosophy (2004), National Aerospace University (Ukraine) MA in General Psychology (1991), Kharkiv National University (Ukraine) Her research interests focus on gender studies , queer theory , and post-Soviet political sociology , particularly analyzing sexual citizenship , feminist protest discourses , and decolonial frameworks in Ukraine. Recent publications interrogate transphobia in militarized spaces , racial politics during war , and undisciplined queer knowledge production . She employs critical pedagogy and discourse analysis to challenge epistemic hierarchies in academia and activism. Her work with Feminist Critique journal and contributions to LGBT+ educational programs in Eastern Europe highlight her commitment to gender equity and epistemic resistance .

Karin MillesView profile

Professor

• Feminist Linguistics
• Gender Studies
• Sociolinguistics
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Karin Milles is a Professor in the Department of Culture and Learning at Södertörn University, specializing in feminist linguistics and gender perspectives in Swedish language research and pedagogy. Her research spans feminist linguistics, language ideology, and sociolinguistics, examining how language constructs gendered realities. She investigates contemporary feminist language activism—including neologisms like "vagina" and "clitoris" to expand women's sexual agency—and historical practices like suffragette meeting techniques. Current projects focus on feminist embroidery activism, pronoun usage in schools, and the "Killmiddag" method for fostering inclusive masculinity. Milles' publications reveal an interdisciplinary trajectory from language equality handbooks ("Jämställt språk", 2008) to historical biographies (Sophie Sager, 2021). Her work consistently bridges academic linguistics with public engagement through language columns in "Språktidningen" and textbooks on gender and language.

• Turkish Education
• Reading Fluency
• Writing Fluency
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Huzeyfe BİLGE serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education at Kafkas University's Dede Korkut Faculty of Education since 2023. Previously, he held positions as Doctoral Lecturer (2020-2023) and Research Assistant (2017-2020) at the same institution, with additional research experience at Gazi University (2016). His academic credentials include: PhD in Turkish Language Education, Gazi University (2019) Master's in Turkish Education, Erzincan University (2015) Bachelor's in Turkish and Social Sciences Education, Uludağ University (2012) Specializing in Turkish language pedagogy, BİLGE investigates reading fluency , writing fluency , and vocabulary development with particular focus on Turkish as a foreign language learners and bilingual students. His research examines methodological interventions like echo reading, analyzes curriculum evolution (2006-2019 programs), and explores relationships between fluency components and comprehension. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output with 15 recent articles spanning educational assessment, psychometrics, and language teaching methodology. Key trends include increasing emphasis on AI applications in language education (2024), cross-linguistic analysis of Arabic-Turkish learners (2022), and validation of fluency assessment tools using Rasch modeling (2022). No scientific awards are documented in available records. As an academic advisor, he currently supervises one Master's student (Betül Altundal Ökdem, 2025 thesis). His research is supported by two university-funded projects: The Effect of Fluent Reading Practices on Turkish Teacher Candidates' Views on Reading (2018-2021) and Developing Fluent Reading Skills of Students with Reading Difficulties in Middle School (2018-2020). BİLGE teaches 30+ courses including Initial Reading and Writing Instruction , Fluent Reading Skills , and Vocabulary Development across undergraduate and graduate programs. He maintains active professional development through 15+ methodology certificates from AYEUM (2022-2023) and holds membership in the American Psychological Association (2022-present).

• Turkish Language Education
• Language Skills Development
• Educational Technology
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Prof. Dr. Tazegül DEMİR ATALAY is a Professor in Turkish Education at Kafkas University's Faculty of Education, where she has served since 2020. Previously, she held positions as Associate Professor (2015-2019) and Assistant Professor (2011-2015) at the same institution. She also served as Department Chair from 2011-2017 and has been Head of the Department since 2017. Her academic journey began with research assistant positions at both Gazi University (2007-2011) and Kafkas University (2004-2007). PhD in Turkish Language Education from Gazi University (2007-2011) Master's in Turkish Language Education from Gazi University (2007) Bachelor's in Turkish and Social Sciences Education from Atatürk University (2000-2004) Prof. DEMİR ATALAY's research focuses on Turkish language education, with particular emphasis on language skills development, educational technology applications, curriculum design, and values education. Her work bridges theoretical linguistic concepts with practical classroom applications, especially in developing effective teaching methodologies for Turkish language instruction. She has extensively researched reading comprehension, writing instruction, and foreign language teaching methodologies. Her recent publications (2020-2024) show a strong focus on digital storytelling applications, grammar motivation measurement, self-regulated learning, and textbook analysis for Turkish language instruction. These works demonstrate her commitment to developing innovative teaching approaches that integrate technology with traditional language instruction methods. Her research particularly emphasizes middle school education contexts and Turkish as a foreign language instruction. Prof. DEMİR ATALAY has successfully supervised numerous master's students, with 11 listed as having her as their primary advisor. She has also led significant research projects including "Akıcı Okuma Uygulamalarının Türkçe Öğretmen Adaylarının Okumaya Yönelik Görüşlerine Etkisi" (2018-2021) and "Ortaokullarda Okuma Güçlüğü Çeken Öğrencilerin Akıcı Okuma Becerilerinin Geliştirilmesi" (2018-2020) as principal investigator.

Raphaela StrengView profile

Lecturer

• Holocaust Education
• Continuing Education
• Recognition of Foreign Degrees
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Raphaela Streng, MA, is a Lecturer at the Chair of Education within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Augsburg. Her work focuses on Holocaust Education, continuing academic education, and the recognition of foreign university degrees in Germany as an immigration country. Her research explores pedagogical approaches to topics like perpetrator studies, digital learning tools, and the integration of migrants through educational programs. She has contributed to publications on these subjects, often in collaboration with colleagues such as Prof. Dr. Eva Matthes. 2023: Co-authored study on academic continuing education for foreign degree holders. 2022: Critically analyzed educational responses to extremism and Holocaust pedagogy. 2021-2019: Explored digital learning materials and vocational training for migrants. 2014: Examined the use of documentaries (e.g., Lanzmann's Shoah ) in educational contexts.

• French Literature
• German Studies
• Intercultural Studies
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Dr. Isabelle Vacher is a Senior Lecturer in French Language Practice at the University of Duisburg-Essen. With a career spanning over two decades, she specializes in language pedagogy, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. Her work includes collaboration with the German-French Cultural Center in Essen, participation in workshops with authors and film directors, and coordination of Franco-German partnerships through Grenoble. She teaches advanced language courses covering translation, oral presentation techniques, and cultural integration in economic contexts. Education PhD in French Literature, University of Passau (2003-2008) Master’s in German Studies, University of Paris IV-Sorbonne (1998-2000) DEUG-License-Master’s in German, University of Paris III/Sorbonne-Nouvelle (1993-1998) Her research focuses on French writers’ perspectives on Germany from the 19th to 21st centuries, integrating historical analysis with modern intercultural studies. Recent publications explore graphic narratives, cultural spaces, and language teaching innovations. She coordinates Erasmus exchange programs and has implemented a three-module NRW Teaching Certificate. Her professional activities extend to organizing cultural events like readings and vernissages, leading tandem projects with schools in Essen, and contributing to German-French kindergarten initiatives. Key Awards NRW Certificate 'Lehren und Lernen' (Teaching and Learning) 2014