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Associate Professor Kerry Mullan is a faculty member in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) at RMIT University, specializing in French language pedagogy, cross-cultural communication, and humor studies. She holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-9078-0383) and is actively engaged in research and community initiatives. Her work bridges sociolinguistics, intercultural pragmatics, and language education, with a focus on French-Australian cultural dynamics and humor in social interactions.
- Affiliations: ISFAR (President), Australasian Humour Studies Network (Chair), Social Equity Research Centre, and multiple academic societies.
- Teaching Interests: French language, cross-cultural communication, discourse analysis, and humor in social interaction.
- Research Projects: Includes studies on transnational humor during the pandemic, humor in French/English interactions, and teacher education in community languages.
Her research emphasizes societal and educational applications, such as language policy, multiculturalism, and the role of humor in intercultural dialogue. She has authored/co-authored numerous articles in journals like Journal of Pragmatics and European Journal of Humour Research, and serves as Book Review Editor for Journal of French Language Studies.
Awards: Over a decade of recognition, including the 2023 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Engagement, 2020 Research Excellence Leadership Award, and France’s Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2016).
Community Engagement: Convenor of The Melbourne Salon (cross-cultural dialogues) and actively involved in organizations like the Alliance Française de Melbourne and Réseau Francophone de Politesse.
