معرفی
Ali Safivand is an Instructor in the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program at the University of Rochester. His role focuses on supporting students' development of academic writing and communication skills. He is based in Rush Rhees Library, Room G-138R, and can be reached at asafivan@ur.rochester.edu. His research emphasizes feedback strategies in second language acquisition, particularly for English as a New Language learners, and explores how formulaic expressions and teacher feedback influence writing proficiency.
Research interests include the intersection of motivation and autonomy-supportive feedback, the role of formulaic language in EFL writing, and the differences between high-stakes testing environments and general writing practices. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his work contributes to pedagogical strategies in language education. Advising and lab affiliations are not detailed in available information.
