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Dr. Jessica Kruk is a Lecturer in Indonesian Studies at the School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, cultural identity, and marginalized communities in the Asia Pacific. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from Monash University (2018), an Honours degree in Linguistics and Indonesian Studies (2012), and a Bachelor of Arts (Languages) (2011), all from Monash University.
Her key research areas include the languages and identities of ethnic Chinese minorities in Indonesia, extreme metal musicians' use of non-English lyrics, and revitalizing Indonesian language education. She has published on topics such as multilingualism, linguistic subcultures, and deglobalization's sociolinguistic implications.
- Recent collaborations explore transnational linguistic landscapes and sign language program efficacy.
- Media engagements address Indonesian language education in Australia and generational language trends.
Her work bridges sociolinguistic theory with practical applications, aiming to combat cultural exclusion through language advocacy and pedagogical innovation.
