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Ramzi Merabet is a Lecturer in EAP and Intercultural Studies at The Language Centre, University of Leeds, under the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. He holds a PhD in Languages, Cultures and Societies and has been teaching since 2018, initially as a PGR student and later as a full lecturer. He is also the Research Officer for the International Association for Languages and Intercultural Communication (IALIC), contributing to its annual conference and journal Language and Intercultural Communication.
Education:
- PhD in Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds
- MA in English
- BA in English
Ramzi's research centers on intercultural studies and the internationalisation of higher education, with a critical focus on how 'international' students are labeled, perceived, and institutionally managed. He investigates the ideological underpinnings of EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) discourses, the sustainability of internationalisation, and the impact of mobility on intercultural communication. His work challenges deficit narratives and examines the role of neoliberalism in shaping higher education policies and student experiences.
His scholarly contributions are reflected in his active engagement with IALIC and peer review activities, though specific publications are not listed in the provided text. He leads and co-leads several key modules, including ELU2001, LAW5222M, and MODL1162, and will co-lead a new MA TEAP module from 2024–25.
Professional Memberships:
- International Association for Languages and Intercultural Communication (IALIC)
- BAAL SIG in IC
Ramzi advises on PhD research opportunities in intercultural studies and EAP through the University of Leeds. He has held roles in Educational Engagement and Quality Assurance and has contributed to intercultural initiatives via podcasts and blogs. He is not involved in grant-funded research per the text, but his leadership in academic programming and international scholarly networks underscores his growing influence in the field.
Labs and Research Groups:
- The Language Centre, University of Leeds
- Intercultural Studies Postgraduate Research Group
