معرفی
Shawnea S. P. TING is a Research Fellow at the Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, specializing in interdisciplinary healthcare communication research. Her work focuses on risk negotiation in emergency medical dispatch, English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in multilingual healthcare settings, and sociolinguistic dynamics in critical care contexts. Previously, she held roles as an Associate Lecturer in Sociolinguistics at Goldsmiths, University of London, and taught Applied Linguistics in Hong Kong universities.
Education:
- PhD in Linguistics, Goldsmiths, University of London
- MPhil in Applied English Linguistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor's degree in related fields (not explicitly stated)
Research Interests: Dr. Ting's research examines qualitative methods in healthcare communication, particularly exploring how ELF operates in multicultural clinical interactions. Her studies highlight communication strategies adopted by ethnic minority patients and healthcare providers in Hong Kong, emphasizing pragmatic challenges and intercultural mediation. Recent projects investigate discourse patterns in emergency medical dispatch systems across Wales and Hong Kong, analyzing how language use influences critical care decision-making.
Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, her research involves collaborative projects with institutions like MediWales, EUSEM, and the University of Essex. Funding sources include interdisciplinary grants for emergency healthcare communication studies.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Applied Linguistics at Warwick University and collaborates with medical sociology teams in emergency services research.
