جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Xun Yanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language Testing and Assessment
• Educational Measurement
• Rater Behavior and Training
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Xun Yan is an Affiliated Associate Professor in Linguistics and Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , with additional roles in the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Their research focuses on speaking and writing assessment, scale validation, rater training, and assessment literacy for language teachers. Education : Ph.D., English (Second Language Studies), Purdue University, 2015 M.A., TESOL, Ohio State University, 2009 B.A., English, Wuhan University, China, 2008 Research Interests intersect with language testing, educational measurement, and second language acquisition. Key areas include: Accent perception in listening tasks Speech fluency metrics Assessment literacy training AI integration in testing Contextual adaptation of assessments Complexity-Accuracy-Fluency (CAF) frameworks 2025-2026 Publications highlight advancements in diagnostic language assessment, AI-assisted testing, and cross-linguistic fairness studies. Recurring themes include test-taker attitudes, rater behavior analysis, and corpus-driven scale development. Scientific Awards : LEAP Award , 2018 Grants and Funding include collaborations with institutions like CaMLA, British Council, and IELTS, focusing on lexico-grammatical complexity, CAF features, and cognitive-social aspects of speaking assessments. Professional Engagement spans editorial roles, conference contributions, and teaching courses such as Principles of Language Testing and Second Language Acquisition Theories .

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Digital Humanities
• Writing Pedagogy
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Scott Veder serves as Professor and Department Chair at the University of Central Florida 's Department of English , specializing in Rhetoric and Composition , Digital Humanities , and Technical Communication . With a focus on Human-Computer Interaction , his work bridges traditional writing pedagogy with emerging technologies. His research explores Digital Literacy , Virtual Learning Environments , and Algorithmic Writing Assessment , receiving funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities . Veder has pioneered the use of Blockchain for decentralized writing instruction and Virtual Reality for immersive composition. Charles Moran Award (2023) NCTE Richard A. Meade Award (2022) UCF Office of Undergraduate Research Award (2021) Veder's 15 most recent publications demonstrate an evolving focus on AI ethics , decentralized learning systems , and platform-specific composition . His article trends reveal increasing integration of machine learning and multimodal storytelling in writing instruction. Current PhD advisees include Maria Sanchez , James Carter , and Priya Shah , while former students like Emily Thompson and David Kim continue contributing to the field. Veder leads the Digital Writing Lab , fostering innovation in cloud-based writing environments and mobile composition .

Frédérique Sitriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Discourse Analysis
• Dialogism
• Reported Speech
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Frédérique Sitri is Professor of Language Sciences at Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC). Her research examines discourse production through the intersection of linguistic forms and contextual determinants, focusing on institutional and professional communication contexts. Research Focus: She specializes in discourse analysis methodologies with emphasis on: Dialogism and representation of others' discourse Discourse genres in professional settings University archives and institutional documentation Reported speech and concession patterns Her work analyzes corpora including meeting minutes, reports, and university governance documents. Research Leadership: Dr. Sitri coordinates several major initiatives: Co-leader of ArchivU project analyzing evolution of academic document genres (1971-present) Steering committee member for CORLI Consortium (Corpus, Languages and Interactions) Contributor to Fratext (multifractal text analysis) and RDA Annotation projects

Gianluca Spositoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Legal Rhetoric
• Forensic Communication
• Linguistics
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Gianluca Sposito is a legal professional and academic specializing in legal rhetoric and forensic communication. He serves as a Teaching Contract Holder at the Department of Law, School of Law, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, where he has taught Legal Argumentation and Forensic Rhetoric since 2004. As a cassation lawyer registered with the Rimini Bar Association since 2002, he brings practical legal expertise to his academic work. He is also the founder and Editorial Director of Edizioni Intra, a publishing house with over 850 titles in Italian, English, and Spanish. Professor Sposito's research interests focus on the intersection of law, rhetoric, and communication. His work explores how rhetorical techniques can enhance legal argumentation, courtroom persuasion, and judicial communication. He examines linguistic precision in legal writing, the psychological impact of rhetorical devices in legal contexts, and the historical evolution of forensic rhetoric from classical times to modern practice. His approach combines theoretical analysis with practical application, making his work valuable for both legal scholars and practicing attorneys. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on legal rhetoric and communication, with numerous books and articles spanning forensic rhetoric, public speaking techniques, linguistic precision in legal contexts, and the psychological dimensions of courtroom communication. Over the past decade, his work has evolved from foundational texts on rhetorical principles to increasingly specialized applications in legal contexts, with recent publications addressing digital communication challenges and cross-cultural aspects of legal rhetoric. As an educator, Professor Sposito has mentored numerous law students in the art of legal argumentation and courtroom communication. His teaching emphasizes practical application of rhetorical principles through simulated trials, speech analysis, and writing workshops. He has developed specialized training programs for legal professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills.

David Timmermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetorical Studies
• Classical Greek Rhetoric
• Argumentation Theory
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David Timmerman serves as Provost, Chief Operating Officer, and Professor of Rhetoric at Carthage College, demonstrating a dual commitment to academic leadership and scholarly research in rhetorical studies. His administrative responsibilities as Provost and COO position him at the highest levels of institutional governance while maintaining his active faculty status. Professor Timmerman's research interests center on Classical Greek Rhetoric , Platonic philosophical discourse , political rhetoric , and the intersection of religious beliefs with rhetorical practices . His scholarly approach combines historical analysis with contemporary application, examining how ancient rhetorical traditions inform modern discourse on race, democracy, and faith in educational settings. His work demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing how rhetorical strategies function within religious sermons across different historical periods. The trajectory of Timmerman's scholarly publications reveals a consistent focus on classical rhetorical traditions while progressively expanding into contemporary applications. His work shows increasing engagement with issues of race, religious identity, and democratic discourse, particularly in his more recent publications. He has made significant contributions to understanding how ancient rhetorical frameworks can illuminate modern social and political issues, especially regarding the role of faith in academic spaces and the rhetorical strategies employed in discussions of race and citizenship. As Provost and COO, Timmerman oversees academic affairs and institutional operations at Carthage College while maintaining an active research agenda. His leadership extends beyond traditional administrative duties to include scholarly editing, as evidenced by his co-editorship of 'Rhetoric & Democracy: Pedagogical and Political Practices' with Todd F. McDorman. His academic influence spans multiple disciplines including communication studies, philosophy, religious studies, and political science. Professor Timmerman's scholarly network includes collaborations with notable academics across various institutions, as indicated by his connections with scholars from State University of New York, York University, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and others. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in educational settings where he examines how religious convictions interact with academic inquiry and composition pedagogy.

Lee Bauknightمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Creative Writing
• Writing Studies
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Lee Bauknight is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Lehigh University's English Department (College of Arts and Sciences), serving as a First-Year Advisor since 2021. Previously, he taught at West Chester University, Penn State Berks, LSU, and USC. Education: MFA in Creative Writing, University of South Carolina, 2002 Research: His work spans rhetoric and composition, creative writing, and writing studies, with focus on writing program administration, teacher preparation, and information literacy instruction. He addresses contemporary issues like "fake news" in writing pedagogy. Scholarship: Co-author of three writing textbooks ( Present Tense , Food , Green ) and the short story "Semper Fi" (Yemassee, 2004). His conference presentations at CCCC and MLA examine pedagogical responses to misinformation and teacher professionalization. Teaching: Courses include Academic and Analytical Writing, Research and Argument, and creative writing. He advises first-year students and has expertise in preparing new composition instructors.

Erik Juergensmeyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetoric
• Writing
• Argumentation
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Erik Juergensmeyer is a Professor of English at Fort Lewis College, where he has taught since 2013 and serves as coordinator of the Peace and Conflict Studies minor. Education: Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English from the University of Arizona M.A. in English (Emphasis: Rhetoric and Composition) from Georgia State University B.A. in Political Science from Emory University His research centers on rhetoric and writing for public communication improvement , with expertise in argumentation , community-based learning , and conflict resolution . He integrates these through community-engaged pedagogy and the Peace and Conflict Studies minor to advance discourse for societal benefit. Dr. Juergensmeyer provides academic leadership as coordinator of the Peace and Conflict Studies minor, mentoring students in interdisciplinary approaches to societal challenges through community partnerships and experiential learning.

Martin Fog Lantz Arndalمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Gender and Queer Studies
• Romanticism
• Enlightenment
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Martin Fog Lantz Arndal is a Postdoc in the Department of Communication at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, researching conceptions of 'spiritual equality' in religious texts and paratexts with emphasis on historical gender equality debates. His work examines how biblical interpretations of Creation narratives inform arguments about intellectual equality between sexes in early modern Scandinavian Protestant contexts. His educational background includes: B.A. in Danish Literature and Philosophy from Roskilde University (2012-2015) M.A. in Philosophy from University of Copenhagen (2016-2018), thesis: 'The ‘Mansplained’ Enlightenment: Mary Astell’s and Mary Wollstonecraft’s Challenge to Jonathan Israel’s Radical Enlightenment' Academic Exchange at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (2017-2018) Ph.D. from University of Copenhagen (2019) Arndal's research spans Gender and Queer Studies, Enlightenment philosophy, Historical feminism, and Ecocriticism, with specific focus on Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Astell's critiques of gender inequality. He analyzes how Protestant theological frameworks shaped Scandinavian defenses of women's intellectual equality, demonstrating continuity between historical arguments and contemporary gender debates. His publications reveal consistent engagement with Enlightenment-era feminist thought, particularly how religious interpretations of Genesis inform political arguments about social equality. The work connects 18th-century Scandinavian contexts to broader European intellectual history while highlighting unique Protestant nuances in gender discourse. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations is not provided in current materials.

• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Writing Instruction
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Joan Brooke Moore serves as Writing Center Director and adjunct faculty at Northern New Mexico College, where she has been affiliated since 2005. Initially hired as a Writing Center tutor, she later transitioned to teaching roles in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS, now AHS) and currently teaches Creative Writing and Foundations in Liberal Arts for the Department of Language & Letters. Her academic credentials include: Master of Letters in Politics from the University of Oxford (thesis: “The politics of litigating discrimination: A case study of ‘Mandla vs. Dowell Lee’”) MFA in Poetry from Warren Wilson College MFA Program for Writers BA in Comparative Religion, summa cum laude, from Harvard-Radcliffe Colleges Moore’s interdisciplinary expertise bridges literary arts, political theory, and ethical inquiry. Her teaching emphasizes critical analysis of social structures through creative expression, evident in courses ranging from Comparative Religion and Ethics to Creative Writing. As Writing Center Director, she advances pedagogical approaches that integrate writing instruction across disciplines, fostering student development in argumentation and narrative techniques. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Moore has significantly shaped NNMC’s curriculum, contributing to the core framework for the Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies. Her decade-long instruction in Critical Thinking, Dialogue classes, and foundational humanities courses demonstrates sustained commitment to liberal arts education. Current teaching focuses on nurturing creative voices through poetry and writing pedagogy within the Language & Letters department.

Jacqueline M Herbersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Composition and Rhetoric
• Journalism
• Professional and Technical Writing
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Jacqueline M Herbers serves as Associate Professor in the Department of English and World Languages within Viterbo University's School of Humanities, with over ten years of service in the English department. She currently directs composition and core curriculum initiatives while supporting faculty development. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Language and Literacy from Cardinal Stritch University (2019) MEPD from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse BA from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Dr. Herbers' research examines intersections of media, gender, and political discourse, evidenced by her dissertation "The Role of News Media in Constructing Gender, Politics, and the Presidency." Her teaching portfolio spans first-year composition, Franciscan Values and Traditions, argumentation, journalism, and professional writing, reflecting expertise in rhetorical analysis and communication ethics across academic and public spheres. Administratively, she shapes institutional priorities through First-year Experience development and previously advised the student newspaper Lumen . No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Susanne Taneyevمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• German Language Didactics
• Digital Teaching Methods
• Literary Education
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Susanne Taneyev is a research assistant and doctoral candidate at the Institute for German Studies, Chair of German Language Didactics within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Rostock. She is actively involved in the "World Writers for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania" project while simultaneously serving as a senior teacher at the Alexander von Humboldt Gymnasium in Greifswald, demonstrating her dual commitment to academic research and practical classroom teaching. Her educational background includes German and history studies at Humboldt University in Berlin, complemented by a bachelor's degree in sports science completed in 2011. Taneyev passed her first state examination in 2010 and subsequently completed her preparatory service for the Second State Examination between 2011 and 2014, including periods of parental leave. Her academic journey continued with positions at the Institute for School Pedagogy (2013-2017) before her current dual-role appointment at the University of Rostock and secondary school. Taneyev's research centers on innovative approaches to German language education, with particular emphasis on digital teaching methodologies, emotional vocabulary development, and literary pedagogy. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical classroom applications, offering concrete strategies for educators across multiple educational levels. She has made significant contributions through publications exploring creative writing exercises, text-oriented learning techniques, and inclusive educational approaches that address diverse student needs. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on practical applications of German language teaching, with increasing attention to digital tools and inclusive methodologies. The trajectory of her research shows progression from foundational teaching methods toward more specialized areas including emotional vocabulary development and embodied reading experiences, reflecting evolving trends in language education research. Taneyev frequently collaborates with colleagues including Tilman von Brand, Annett Lehmann, Ronny Röwert, Bas Böttcher, Kristina Koebe, and Eileen Hage, demonstrating her integration within academic networks. Her collaborative approach spans multiple publications addressing digital teaching, inclusive education, and literary analysis, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary language education research. Her position straddling university research and secondary school teaching provides Taneyev with unique insights that inform both her academic work and practical applications. This dual perspective enables her to develop research that directly addresses classroom challenges while maintaining academic rigor, making her contributions particularly valuable to the field of German language didactics.

Kirsi Stjernaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Luther's theology and the Reformations
• Lutheran theology
• Luther and the Jews
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Kirsi Stjerna serves as the First Lutheran, Los Angeles/Southwest California Synod Professor of Lutheran History and Theology at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) in Berkeley, a position she has held since 2015. She also holds multiple significant appointments at the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), including Core Doctoral Faculty in both the Theology and Ethics department and Historical and Cultural Studies of Religion department (serving as Chair from 2022-2024), and as Faculty Chair for Women Studies in Religion starting in Fall 2024. Additionally, she maintains her docentship at the University of Helsinki's Theological Faculty since 2014. Stjerna's educational background includes studies at Helsinki University with Dr. Tuomo Mannermaa and at Boston University with Dr. Carter Lindberg. Her research focuses on critical examination of Martin Luther's freedom theology for contemporary relevance, with special attention to feminist hermeneutics and women's voices in Christian theology. She has made significant contributions to understanding Luther's relationship with Jewish people and has worked extensively to uproot antisemitism in Christian theological language. Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward making Reformation theology accessible and relevant to modern contexts while critically engaging with problematic historical elements. Stjerna's publications reveal increasing attention to intersectional approaches, particularly examining how gender, freedom, and theological interpretation intersect in both historical and contemporary settings. Her work shows a movement from foundational theological texts toward more specialized examinations of marginalized voices within Reformation history. The Provost Distinguished Scholar, 2024, California Lutheran University Stjerna has been deeply involved in mentoring through major collaborative projects like The Annotated Luther series, where she served as co-general editor. Her leadership extends to international scholarly organizations including the Lutheran World Federation taskforce on 'Lutheran Theologies of the Cross for the 21st Century' (2025-) and the Scientific Committee of The Fondazione per le scienze religiose in Bologna, Italy (2015-ongoing). She chaired the 14th International Congress for Luther Research in 2022 and is scheduled as a keynote speaker for the 2026 Congress in Aarhus, Denmark. Stjerna co-leads international research teams focused on Reformation scholarship, particularly through her work with the Lutheran World Federation and FSCIRE. She has cultivated collaborative networks that bridge academic theology with practical church concerns, notably through her partnership with Rev. Dr. Brooks Schramm on projects addressing Luther's relationship with Jewish people.

• Language assessment
• Applied linguistics
• English education
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Professor Yasuyo Sawaki is a distinguished academic in the Department of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences at Waseda University's School of Education in Tokyo, Japan. With a career spanning over two decades in language assessment and applied linguistics, she has established herself as a leading expert in English language testing, particularly focusing on the TOEFL iBT and Japanese language assessment contexts. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Education from Kumamoto University, followed by advanced degrees in the United States - an M.A. in teaching English as a second language and a Ph.D. in applied linguistics. Prior to joining Waseda University in 2009, she worked as a Research Scientist at Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey, where she contributed to major language assessment research. Professor Sawaki's research interests center on language assessment methodologies, cognitive diagnosis approaches in language testing, validity research, and how test results can provide meaningful feedback to learners and teachers. Her work often employs sophisticated statistical methods including factor analysis and structural equation modeling to examine the underlying constructs measured by language tests. Analysis of her 34 publications (with 792 citations and an h-index of 13) reveals consistent focus on TOEFL iBT validation, test score interpretation, and the practical application of assessment results in educational contexts. Her recent work has increasingly addressed formative assessment and how performance feedback can bridge the gap between testing and instruction. 2021 Language Testing Reviewer of the Year Award Professor Sawaki serves in leadership roles in major language assessment organizations, including as First Vice President of the Asian Association for Language Assessment (AALA) and as a Board Member of the Japan Language Testing Association. Her current research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science focus on developing tools for teaching English summary writing to Japanese university students and examining the effects of formative feedback. She teaches courses including Introduction to Applied Linguistics, Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers, and various English education seminars at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Japanese Language Education
• Modern Literature Pedagogy
• Contemporary Literature Instruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

BIYAJIMA Hideaki serves as a Part-time Lecturer at Waseda University's Faculty of Education (since October 2024) while maintaining his primary role as Teacher at Waseda University Junior and Senior High School (since April 2012). His professional identity bridges secondary education practice and university-level curriculum development, with active committee roles including Editorial Committee Member for Meiji Shoin High School Japanese Language Textbook and Steering Committee Member for Waseda University Japanese Language Education Society. His research focuses intensely on Japanese Language Education with specialized interests in: Criticism-based teaching materials development Haiku pedagogy and seasonal word analysis Urban theory applications in language classrooms Collaborative learning for speaking/listening skills Modern literature integration in secondary curriculum Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on practical classroom innovation. Key trends include adapting theoretical frameworks (Maruyama Masao, urban theory) for high school contexts, designing multi-activity units that connect literary analysis to real-world perspectives, and developing student-centered approaches to foster critical expression through haiku, logical writing, and media literacy. Professional Affiliations: Waseda University Japanese Literature Society Waseda University Japanese Language Education Association National Association of University Japanese Language Education Japanese Society for Language Teaching Scientific awards were not documented in available sources. No student advising relationships or research grant activities were specified in the institutional profile. No dedicated research laboratories or specialized teaching teams were associated with his academic activities.

Ines Boseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development of children's communication abilities
• Phonetically and rhetorically oriented conversation research
• Temporal structure of freely spoken utterances
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Prof. Ines Bose is a Professor of Speech Science and Phonetics at the Department of Speech Science and Phonetics, Institute for Music, Media and Speech Sciences (IMMS) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. She has held significant academic leadership positions including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts II (2010-2018) and Chair of the Doctoral Committee (2010-2018). Currently, she serves as a Member of the Academic Senate (2018-present) and remains actively engaged in multiple research initiatives focusing on speech science, phonetics, and communication studies. Prof. Bose completed her habilitation in 2003 with a thesis on speech expression in children's play communication and earned her doctorate in 1989 with research on phonetically oriented analysis of freely spoken language. She studied speech science with German studies from 1980-1984. Her academic journey includes leadership roles such as Head of the Vladimir Admoni Doctoral Program "Linguistics and Speech Science" (2020-2022) and she was offered a W2 professorship at Philipps University of Marburg in 2012 (which she declined). Prof. Bose's research spans multiple interconnected domains within speech science. Her primary focus is on the development of children's communication abilities, particularly examining argumentation skills and expressive capabilities in preschool settings through conversation analysis. She investigates temporal structures of spoken utterances and vocal-articulatory expression across various contexts including radio communication. Her work on rhetorical communication in radio explores radio aesthetics, voice characteristics, and news comprehension. Additionally, she develops practical applications of phonetics and rhetoric in foreign language teaching and analyzes the prosodic features of German language. Her recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on child communication development, media speech analysis, and practical applications of speech science. The publications reveal methodological diversity incorporating empirical research, conversation analysis, and cross-cultural comparisons. A notable trend is the increasing interdisciplinary nature of her work, bridging linguistics, psychology, education, and media studies to address complex communication phenomena, particularly in educational settings and media production. Co-editor of "Schriften zur Sprechwissenschaft und Phonetik" (SSP) since 2015 Co-editor of "Reflexionen des Gesellschaftlichen in Sprache und Literatur" since 2012 Board Member of German Society for Speech Science and Speech Training (DGSS e. V.) Her research is characterized by strong practical applications, particularly in educational settings and media production. She has developed training materials for reading aloud, conversational competence, and speech effectiveness in various contexts. Her work with childcare facilities demonstrates commitment to translating theoretical insights into practical communication strategies for educators and children, with ongoing empirical research on conversations between educators and children in kindergartens.