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Marc Xu is a Senior Lecturer in the Linguistics and English Language program at Monash University, Australia. He is also an Associate Editor for English Today (Cambridge University Press). His academic journey includes degrees in Applied Linguistics, English Language Education, and Languages and Intercultural Education from Beihang University and Curtin University.
- PhD in Languages and Intercultural Education (Curtin University, 2006)
- MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) (Beihang University, 1992)
- BA in English Language Education (Beihang University, 1989)
His research spans World Englishes, Applied Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication. He investigates topics like Chinese English, translanguaging in multicultural contexts, and language education frameworks. Recent projects focus on creativity in online discourse and collaborative writing in transmedia communication.
His publications highlight trends in Virtual English as a Lingua Franca and transcultural translanguaging, with keywords reflecting interdisciplinary intersections between linguistics, cultural studies, and education. Awards include the Seed Scheme R1 for cultural metaphor decoding and invitations to speak at institutions like the University of Windsor.
- 2022: Seed Scheme R1 (Cultural Metaphors in Zhu Dake's Works)
- 2023: Invited Speaker Series (University of Windsor)
He actively engages in academic activities, including organizing workshops on collaborative writing and EMI challenges, and contributes to public discourse via media appearances (e.g., SBS Learn English Program).
