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Natassia Schutz is a researcher at the University of Namur (UNamur), affiliated with the Department of Modern Languages and the Namur Institute of Language, Text and Transmediality. She holds a PhD in English Linguistics from the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), focusing on 'Verbs in English for Academic Purposes: a cross-disciplinary corpus-driven study' under the supervision of Prof. Sylviane Granger. Her expertise spans English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Corpus Linguistics, Lexicography, Applied Linguistics, and Phraseology.
Dr. Schutz has led and contributed to numerous projects, including 'It's Not Rocket Science' (since 2022) and initiatives related to the reform of English Language Teaching (ELV) at UNamur. She has been recognized with awards such as the John Sinclair Award (2011) and the Moodlemoot 2018 prize for educational contributions. Her work emphasizes collaborative pedagogical approaches, leveraging digital tools like Moodle to enhance language learning autonomy and transversal skills.
Her research explores disciplinary variations in academic discourse, focusing on verb usage, epistemic modality, and corpus-driven methodologies. She actively engages in academic outreach, presenting at international conferences and workshops on topics such as ESP teaching, science communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Education: PhD in English Linguistics (2017), UCL
- Awards: John Sinclair Award (2011), Finaliste LUDOVIAEXPRESS (2023), Moodlemoot Prize (2018)
- Projects: 6 active/completed projects since 2017, including ELV reform initiatives
- Activities: 23+ presentations/workshops since 2018, emphasizing science communication and pedagogical innovation
- Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at UNamur, focusing on digital pedagogy and language policy
