جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Second language acquisition
• Phonology
• Pronunciation teaching
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Cecilie Slinning Knudsen is a PhD student and research fellow at the Department of Teacher Education at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) from 2023 to 2027. She is currently on leave from her position as a senior lecturer in Norwegian didactics. Her academic work focuses on language education, particularly in the areas of reading and writing instruction, second language acquisition, and phonology. Dr. Knudsen holds a master's degree in linguistics from NTNU and a bachelor's degree in languages with English and Nordic languages from Volda University College. She has also studied Norwegian as a second language at NTNU. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her research in language education and second language acquisition. Her primary research interests include language education, the first reading and writing lesson, reading and writing difficulties, second language acquisition, phonology, pronunciation lessons, and linguistic awareness. She is particularly interested in how teachers' knowledge of phonology and the relationship between language phonology and orthography impacts reading and writing instruction quality. As a member of the research groups "Linguistic Diversity in School and Society" and "GrammaKIKK," she contributes to ongoing discussions about language education in multilingual contexts. Dr. Knudsen's publication record shows a consistent focus on pronunciation teaching, phonology in language education, and second language acquisition. Her work bridges theoretical linguistic concepts with practical classroom applications, particularly in Norwegian language teaching. She has authored textbooks, scholarly articles, and professional development materials that help teachers implement effective language instruction strategies. Dr. Knudsen has extensive experience supervising bachelor's and master's theses. Her professional activities include numerous presentations at conferences and professional development workshops for teachers across Norway. She has collaborated on various projects related to Norwegian pronunciation teaching and has served as a consultant for textbook development. She is actively involved in the "Phonology in teacher education" project and has previously worked on "Ten tips on how to support language learning" and the resource bank "uttale.no" for teachers and students working with Norwegian pronunciation.

• Discourse Analysis
• Corpus Linguistics
• Dependency Syntax
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Magdaléna Rysová is a researcher at the Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. Her work focuses on discourse relations, discourse connectives, dependency syntax, and corpus linguistics, with additional contributions to second language acquisition and sentence information structure. Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics, Charles University in Prague Research Interests: Her research explores how discourse connectives function in Czech, alternative lexicalizations for expressing discourse relations, and the annotation of textual phenomena in treebanks. She has developed computational tools for evaluating text coherence and contributed to multilingual discourse analysis frameworks. Projects: Notable projects include Automatic Evaluation of Text Coherence in Czech (NAKI II), TextLink: Structuring Discourse in Multilingual Europe (COST Action IS1312), and CorefDisk: Coreference and Discourse Relations (GA ČR). These span 2010–2019 and involve collaborations with institutions across Europe. Discourse Annotation: She has played a key role in annotating discourse relations in the Prague Dependency Treebank, including the Prague Discourse Treebank 2.0 (2016), which provides standardized corpora for language technology applications. Labs & Teams: She collaborates extensively with the Prague Czech-English Dependency Treebank team and contributes to international COST Action initiatives. Her work integrates functional generative description with computational linguistics and corpus annotation.

Lena Wetenkampمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• German literature 18th–21st century
• Realism and contemporary literature
• European discourses and intercultural literary studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Lena Wetenkamp is Junior Professor for Gender Studies in German Studies/Modern German Literature at the University of Trier, Germany. From 1 September 2025 she will move to KU Leuven in Belgium. She studied German, Journalism and Cultural Anthropology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, earned her doctorate in 2017 with the study “Europe narrates, locates, remembers. European discourses in contemporary German literature,” and has since held visiting and guest appointments in Lisbon, New York, Metz, Bydgoszcz, Sassari and Milan. Education 2005–2011: Studied German, Journalism and Cultural Anthropology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (German National Academic Foundation scholar) 2008–2009: Study abroad, Faculdade de Letras, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal 2009–2010: Internship, Cultural Department, Goethe-Institut New York, USA 2017: Doctorate, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Research Interests Her work spans German-language literature from the 18th to the 21st centuries, with particular emphasis on realism and contemporary writing. She investigates European discourses and intercultural literary studies , exploring how literature frames Europe as narrative, location and memory. A second major strand is gender research in literature and media studies , analysing representations and constructions of gender across textual and visual media. She also pursues memory, postmemory, violence and trauma studies , examining how collective and individual memories of war and displacement are mediated. Finally, she focuses on the mediality of literature , researching inter- and transmedia relations between literary texts and 19th-century visual technologies such as dioramas, magic lanterns and panoramas. Publication Profile Wetenkamp’s recent publications cluster around three topical nodes: (1) Realism and media history , analysing how 19th-century optical media shaped literary form; (2) Memory and trauma , combining narratology with Memory Studies to investigate Holocaust and post-socialist legacies in contemporary German-language literature; and (3) Gender, body and visibility , theorising the textual performance of gendered and racialised bodies across literature and film. Scientific Awards & Fellowships Scholar of the German National Academic Foundation (Studienstiftung) Member, Young Academy at the Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz (since 2020) UniGR Guest Professorship, Université de Lorraine, Metz (Sept–Nov 2024) Editorial & Organisational Roles She is Co-Editor of the Jahrbuch der Raabe-Gesellschaft and has co-edited special journal issues on “Memory and Literature” ( Journal of Literary Theory ), “Literature and Memory – Transphilological Analyses” ( PhiN ), and the volumes Text/Körper (2024), Fragilität (2023), Langsames Sehen (2024), and several essay collections on violence, realism and European literature. Labs & Research Groups Wetenkamp co-leads the interdisciplinary working group “Geschichte(n) des Sehens” within the Young Academy | Mainz, which investigates historical and theoretical models of vision and visibility. She is also a member of the working group “Higher-education teaching in the digital age”, producing policy papers on digital pedagogy.

• syntax / semantics interface
• lexical change
• corpus linguistics
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Dr. Lars Blöhdorn is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English Linguistics , Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel , with a focus on syntax/semantics interface , lexical change , and second language acquisition . He has been actively involved in academic roles since 2008, including positions as Research Assistant and Senior Academic Councillor. His research interests include corpus linguistics , grammar and lexicon , and language teaching methodology . His recent publications in the "Für Dummies" series address practical English applications in business, small talk, and specialized contexts like medical communication. He has also contributed to edited volumes on regional English varieties and cultural discourse . Blöhdorn teaches courses in semantics , morphology , and linguistic issues in SLA , hosted on the university's OLAT platform. He offers office hours for academic counseling and maintains an active role in program development and student support. His work integrates usage-based linguistics with pedagogical applications , emphasizing practical language acquisition, interactive learning , and cross-cultural communication .

Laura Ambrosioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Pedagogy
• Language Assessment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura Ambrosio is a Professor at the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), Faculty of Arts, University of Ottawa. Her expertise spans practical and theoretical aspects of second language acquisition, teaching, and evaluation, with a focus on French as a second language (FLS), immersion programs, and international accreditation standards like DELF and DALF. She also contributes to pedagogical tool development and multicultural language education inspired by the Council of Europe’s initiatives. M.A., Enseignement et apprentissages des langues, University of Ottawa (2006) B.Ed., Cycles intermédiaire et supérieure et Orientation, University of Ottawa (2002) B.A., Didactique des langues secondes et langue française, University of Ottawa (2001) Her research emphasizes experiential learning, community-based language education, and plurilingual approaches. She has coordinated the OLBI’s Summer University Program for FLS teachers and served as interim Director of Undergraduate Studies (2015–16). She is involved in initiatives like the Council of Europe’s CARAP framework and ECML’s “Pathways for learning/autonomous learning” program. Recent publications analyze linguistic norms in academic writing, curriculum design for FLS, and community-based learning strategies. She integrates experiential education into her teaching, including courses like “DLS 4504: Curriculum et matériel pédagogique en didactique des langues secondes” and “FLS 3773: Le mot juste.” She collaborates with the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) and contributes to the Faculty of Arts’ Francophonie and Bilingualism Working Group.

• Academic Writing
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Collaborative Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Baraa Khuder is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Language and Communication , Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on feedback-seeking behavior, collaborative writing regulation, and academic literacies for multilingual scholars, particularly in the context of AI-assisted writing and higher education pedagogy. Research Themes : Self-regulated learning, AI literacy, exile academic identity Departments : Language and Communication, Higher Education His recent publications (2025-2024) explore: Feedback-seeking as a pedagogical tool Social regulation dynamics in collaborative thesis writing Critical AI literacy frameworks for doctoral students Supporting multilingual exiled scholars in academic publishing Key methodological approaches include text history analysis, ethnography, and case studies. Collaborative projects with Raffaella Negretti and Wanyu Ou examine writing regulation in STEM education.

• Writing Studies
• TESOL
• Curriculum Design & Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Hadi Banat is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at UMass Boston. His research and professional contributions focus on transnational curriculum design, intercultural learning, and the role of English in global contexts. He is actively involved in collaborative research projects such as the Corpus and Repository of Writing and the Transculturation Pedagogical Research Group . Education : PhD and MA in English from Purdue University and American University of Beirut, respectively. Banat’s research bridges Writing Studies, TESOL, and pedagogical assessment, with a particular emphasis on curriculum development, grant writing, and ethical considerations in academic practices. His work explores intercultural competence, language policy, and identity negotiation in educational settings. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to writing programs, user experience design in assessment, and the application of corpus linguistics in K-12 education. Banat’s scholarship often intersects with themes of transnational collaboration and the sociopolitical contexts of language instruction. He serves as a reviewer for academic journals such as Composition Studies , Writing Center Journal , and TESOL in Action Journal , contributing to the evaluation of scholarly works in his field.

Anne Catherine Aubryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• French Philology
• Translation Studies
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne Catherine Aubry is an Associate Professor at Pablo de Olavide University , Department of Philology and Translation . Her research focuses on French Philology , Translation Studies , and Second Language Acquisition , with particular emphasis on Quebec literature , 19th-century French public reading , and gender dynamics in Franco-Maghreb narratives . Education : PhD in Philology from Universidad de Sevilla (2012), thesis on George Sand and Laure Conan's writing journeys Research Groups : ILA (Applied Linguistics), PLURILINGÜISMO (Multilingualism & Law) Her work analyzes educational policy evolution (LOE to LOMCE), virtual teaching supervision post-COVID, and francophone authors like Leïla Sebbar and Malika Mokeddem. Recent publications include studies on non-presential education frameworks and 19th-century French reading cabinets . She has supervised María Adelaida Porras Medrano 's doctoral research. Key article trends span from 19th-century print culture to modern educational technology , with recurring themes in Mediterranean spatial symbolism and postcolonial female identity . No formal awards are listed in available documentation.

Hanan Saleh Husseinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Translation Studies
• Arabic Language and Literature
• Spanish-Arabic Translation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hanan Saleh Hussein serves as a Permanent Labor Professor (Associate Professor) in the Department of Philology and Translation at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain, specializing in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Her institutional affiliations include doctoral programs in Philological Translation and Cultural Studies; Social, Legal and Political Analysis of Migration; and Human Development: Welfare State and Diversity Management. She earned her PhD from Universidad Pablo de Olavide in 2017 with the thesis "Pragmatic analysis of humorous discourse in the narrative of Naguib Mahfuz and its translation into Spanish," supervised by Dr. Saad Mohamed Saad. Her academic trajectory demonstrates deep integration between linguistic theory and practical applications in migration contexts. Her research spans Translation Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Spanish-Arabic Translation, Intercultural Communication, Pragmatics, Migration Studies, Gender Studies, and Islamic Studies. Hussein examines cultural parallels through proverbs and humor, analyzes gender representation in Arabic literature, develops linguistic resources for immigrants, and investigates conflict zone interpretation challenges. Her work consistently bridges academic theory with real-world migration and refugee support systems. Hussein's recent publications (2020-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: Mediterranean cultural studies examining historical connections between Arab and Spanish societies; translation in migration contexts addressing linguistic barriers for refugees; and gender-focused analyses of Arabic literary works. She has produced practical resources like the Sevilla immigrant language manuals while contributing theoretical frameworks for conflict zone interpretation and transcreation in tourism. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Hussein supervises doctoral candidates across three programs but specific advisee information wasn't provided. Her research demonstrates significant engagement with public service translation challenges and migrant integration frameworks, though grant details remain unspecified in available records. She previously contributed to INTERGLOSSIA (Intercultural Communication Processes) and ILA (Research in Applied Linguistics) research groups, focusing on cross-cultural communication dynamics and linguistic applications in real-world settings.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• English Philology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Francisco José Álvarez Gil is a Professor in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), where he conducts research in corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, and English philology with a historical perspective. His academic work spans multiple research groups including GIR Discourse, Communication and Society and GIR Linguistics Applied to Foreign Language Teaching. Professor Álvarez Gil's research primarily focuses on the Corpus of Women's Instructive Texts in English (CoWITE) , which examines women's writing from 1550-1899, revealing historical patterns of gendered language use. His scholarly contributions analyze modality in academic and historical discourse, intercultural communication in language learning, and translation phenomena. The analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) shows a consistent focus on historical linguistic analysis, particularly examining women's discourse in instructional contexts across three centuries. His work combines corpus-based quantitative methods with qualitative discourse analysis to investigate interpersonal meaning, evaluative language, and genre conventions in both historical and contemporary texts. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, gender studies, historical analysis, and language education, with particular attention to how social factors shape linguistic expression across time and context. Professor Álvarez Gil maintains an active research profile with numerous publications including book chapters, conference proceedings, and articles, often collaborating with colleagues within his department. His work appears in both Spanish and English academic venues, reflecting his engagement with international scholarly communities.

• Latin American Cultural Studies
• Latin American women's writing
• Latin American cinema
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. María Soledad Montañez serves as Lecturer in Spanish (Hispanic Studies) at the University of Glasgow, specializing in community-engaged research with Latin American migrant populations across the UK. Her institutional roles include co-convening the Glasgow Latin American Research Network and advising London's Southwark Latin American Network (SLAN), positioning her work at the critical intersection of academic scholarship and grassroots activism. Her research program integrates Latin American Cultural Studies, gender analysis, and decolonial methodologies to examine diasporic communities, cinematic narratives, and language creativity. Particular emphasis falls on inclusive pedagogical practices, arts-based community methodologies, and the sociopolitical dimensions of multilingualism—reflecting her commitment to transforming academic work into tangible community impact through civic participation frameworks. Publication trends since 2019 reveal sustained scholarly engagement with Uruguayan cinema (especially transnational horror narratives) and UK-based Latin American community dynamics, consistently bridging cultural analysis with decolonial praxis. Her output demonstrates methodological innovation through collaborative community projects rather than traditional laboratory settings. Scientific recognition includes: Dorothy Sherman-Severin Research Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers in Luso-Hispanic Studies Dr. Montañez actively supervises doctoral candidates while securing diverse funding streams including the Carnegie Trust Fund, Santander Fund, Glasgow Knowledge Exchange Fund, Chancellor's Fund, Learning and Teaching Fund, and Big Lottery Fund—primarily supporting community-engaged research and decolonial language pedagogy initiatives. Her operational ecosystem centers on the Glasgow Latin American Research Network and SLAN partnerships, facilitating cross-institutional collaborations between academic researchers, community organizations, and migrant-led activist groups throughout Scotland and London to advance decolonial community language projects.

• English for Academic Purposes
• Applied Linguistics
• Language Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Becky Passfield serves as a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) within the School of Modern Languages & Cultures at the University of Glasgow, focusing on equipping students with essential language skills for higher education success. Her research centers on English for Academic Purposes, Applied Linguistics, and Language Education, with specific emphasis on pedagogical methodologies for academic writing development, curriculum design for multilingual learners, and overcoming linguistic barriers in tertiary education contexts. This work directly supports international student integration and academic achievement. Dr. Passfield's professional activities include developing specialized EAP materials and implementing student-centered instructional strategies tailored to diverse disciplinary requirements across the university.

Franciele Spinelliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Applied Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Franciele Spinelli is a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at the School of Languages and Cultures, University of Queensland. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, educational technology integration, drama-based pedagogy, and student-staff partnership models in higher education. She actively collaborates with scholars from Australia, Chile, and international institutions. Key Research Areas: Generative AI applications in language pedagogy Proficiency-level grouping impacts on ESL learners Digital tools for multilingual education (Microsoft Flip, ChatGPT) Microtheatre for language revitalization Cross-cultural communication in L2 classrooms Her recent publications examine AI prompting in Australian schools, Latin American ESL learner interactions, and the use of TikTok-like platforms in academic settings. She engages in collaborative educational research with institutions across Australia and Chile. Spinelli’s work bridges digital innovation with traditional language teaching methods, emphasizing inclusive practices and student agency. She contributes to critical multilingualism studies and pedagogy-focused translations of educational theory into practice.

Patricia Salazar-Campilloمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
• Corrective Feedback
• Interlanguage Pragmatics
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Patricia Salazar-Campillo is a Lecturer at Universitat Jaume I , affiliated with the research group LAELA (Lingüística Aplicada a l’Ensenyament de la Llengua Anglesa). Her work focuses on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, corrective feedback, interlanguage pragmatics, and email discourse. Research Interests: EFL pedagogy, pragmatic competence, discourse analysis, corrective feedback, cross-cultural communication, academic email practices. Publications: Co-edited two books on pragmatic refusals and interlanguage learning (Rodopi, 2013; Brill, 2019), with research appearing in journals like Springer, Peter Lang, Ibérica, Rael, and Porta Linguarum. Collaborations: Frequently co-authored works with researchers such as Victòria Codina and Gloria Sánchez. Trends in her recent articles highlight cross-linguistic email analysis, pragmatics in CLIL education, and feedback preferences in EFL writing. Her work bridges theoretical pragmatics with practical language teaching methodologies.

• TESOL
• Second Language Writing
• Curriculum Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristin Homuth serves as an Adjunct Professor and Graduate Studies Language Support Specialist at College for Creative Studies. She has developed graduate communication courses and teaches multilingual undergraduate composition in Liberal Arts. MA TESOL, Eastern Michigan University BS in Education, Secondary Emphasis, Central Michigan University Her research focuses on multilingual graduate student writing, error correction pedagogy, and gamification in language education. Key areas include academic communication development, cross-cultural writing challenges, and interactive learning technologies. Professional experience spans teaching roles in Santo Domingo, private language school instruction in Michigan, and curriculum administration prior to joining CCS in 2017. She has presented at major conferences including TESOL International and the Consortium on Graduate Communication.