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Susan Hood is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on systemic functional linguistics, appraisal theory, semiotics, and their applications in academic writing and education. Key areas include the analysis of language in disciplinary contexts, multimodal communication, and pedagogical strategies in science and legal education.
Her work explores how language and paralanguage shape knowledge construction, particularly in live lectures and interdisciplinary settings. Notable publications include Modelling Paralanguage Using Systemic Functional Semiotics (2021) and contributions to Legitimation Code Theory in educational studies. Her research bridges linguistic theory with practical applications in academic discourse and teaching methodologies.
Publications span books, edited volumes, and journal articles, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to language analysis and knowledge-building. Collaborations with scholars like Karl Maton highlight her engagement with broader educational frameworks.
