معرفی
Louisa Willoughby is an Associate Professor (Research) in Linguistics at Monash University, Australia. Her work focuses on sociolinguistics and applied linguistics, particularly multilingualism in multicultural societies. She explores how institutions engage with non-English speaking communities, emphasizing language and identity interconnections. Her research includes studies on Deaf sign language users, migrant language communities, and adolescent language behavior.
**Research Interests:**
- Language Policy and Institutional Engagement
- Deaf Education and Tactile Sign Languages
- Migrant Language Maintenance
- Language Attitudes and Social Cohesion
- Adolescent Communication Practices
**Key Projects:**
- Acquiring Physical Skills: Exploiting Games Technology to Teach Sign Language (2011–2014)
- Research Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap in Sign Language Teaching (2015–2021)
- Adapting Sign Languages for Deafblind Communication (2016–2020)
- Transforming Auslan Education in Australia (2024–2027)
**Awards:**
- Monash Postgraduate Association Supervisor of the Year (2016)
- Dean's Award for Impact and Engagement (2022)
- Michael Clyne Prize (2008)
**Engagement:** Collaborates with government agencies like the Victorian Deaf Education Institute and the Australian Federation of Deaf Societies. Serves on advisory boards for policy development in language education and accessibility.
