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Iris Ludewig-Rohwer serves as a Lecturer in German Studies within the Discipline of European Languages and Cultures at the School of Humanities, The University of Western Australia. With over two decades of teaching experience, she instructs German at all proficiency levels across various educational settings throughout Western Australia and serves as an accredited examiner overseeing Goethe-Institut language examinations in the region.
Her educational background includes studies in Education, Sign Language, and Business at the University of Hamburg, followed by a PhD in German Studies and Language Learning at UWA. Her doctoral research focused on the use of online role-plays as a method for language acquisition.
Ludewig-Rohwer's research centers on innovative language education methodologies, particularly the application of online role-plays in language acquisition, and the history of German-speaking migrants to Western Australia. She strongly advocates for foreign language learning as a foundation for multicultural exchange and mutual understanding, with passionate commitment to facilitating student learning and well-being.
Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on interactive language learning techniques, particularly examining how role-playing and performance methods enhance language acquisition. Her work bridges educational theory with practical classroom applications, emphasizing student engagement through creative, technology-enhanced methodologies.
- Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2024)
As an active community stakeholder, Ludewig-Rohwer maintains strong connections with German-speaking language and cultural clubs, businesses, and teacher associations throughout Western Australia. Her volunteer work includes multiple committee positions and a lengthy tenure as chair of the Goethe Society WA, demonstrating her commitment to fostering cultural exchange beyond the classroom.
She operates at the intersection of academic instruction and community engagement, applying her research on language acquisition methods directly to both university teaching and broader community language initiatives across Western Australia.
