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Dr. Heike Neumann is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education at Concordia University. Her research focuses on second language writing, language assessment, and English for academic purposes (EAP). She supervises graduate students in Applied Linguistics (MA) and Education (PhD) and teaches courses in language acquisition, testing, and pedagogical grammar.
- Education: PhD in Second Language Education from McGill University (2011), MA in Applied Linguistics from Concordia University (2002), MA in German and Hispanic Studies from the University of Edinburgh (1999), Certificate in French Language from Concordia University (2008), and studies in English Philology and Chemistry at the University of Heidelberg (1991-1993).
Neumann's research investigates academic language socialization, multilingual student identity, and the predictive validity of language proficiency tests. Current projects include developing an academic language self-assessment tool (2025-2030) and examining digital literacy in secondary education. Past work explored source integration strategies and collaborative prewriting tasks, often in partnership with institutions like York, UBC, and McGill Universities.
Her publications span journals such as the Journal of Second Language Writing and TESOL Quarterly, focusing on morphological development, academic acculturation, and critical engagement with sources. She actively presents at conferences like the Symposium on Second Language Writing and AAAL, addressing topics from justice-oriented EAP instruction to assessment extrapolation in language testing.
