Jemma F. Prior

Jemma F. Prior is a Lecturer in English for Specific and Academic Purposes (ESP/EAP) at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, where she has worked since 1998. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Aston University and teaches across multiple faculties, including Economics & Management, Design & Art, Science & Technology, and Computer Science. Her roles also include serving as an Adjunct faculty member in the School of Economics & Management and the Faculty of Engineering.

Education:

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, Aston University

Research Interests: Jemma’s work focuses on syllabus design, discourse analysis, cognitive approaches to language teaching, and gender-neutral language in education. She has conducted action research on curriculum development and student engagement, emphasizing learner-centered methodologies and the integration of gender equality principles into language materials.

Teaching: She designs and teaches advanced ESP courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including technical English for computer science, engineering, and economics. Her courses emphasize academic writing, technical language skills, and the use of English in professional contexts.

Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees are listed, her research projects involve collaboration with students and institutions on curriculum innovation and pedagogical practices.