- Multilingualism
- Literacy Studies
- Migration Studies
- +۵ مورد دیگر
Chatwara Suwannamai Duran is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of English at the University of Houston, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on language and literacy practices in transnational contexts, particularly among immigrant and refugee families. Education: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction/Language and Literacy, Arizona State University M.A. in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, The University of Texas at San Antonio B.A. in English, Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, Thailand) Her research explores the intersections of migration, multilingualism, and literacy development, emphasizing how ideological tensions between sending and receiving countries shape linguistic experiences. She has published extensively on Karenni refugee families and immigrant women in Houston, examining their negotiation of language ideologies, generational shifts, and digital literacies. In her recent work, Duran analyzes sociolinguistic dynamics in refugee-background education, language brokering, and multilingual capital reconstruction. Her publications include the book Language and Literacy in Refugee Families (Palgrave Macmillan, 2017) and studies on agency in language learners and critical applied linguistics. Scientific Awards & Grants: Finalist, Teaching Excellence Awards (UH, 2018) Research Progress Grant ($6,000), CLAIS (UH) Hobby Center Collaborative Project ($10,000) New Faculty Research Award ($6,000, 2014-2015) Provost Travel Awards (2013-2019) Early Career Presidential Fellowship (AAA, 2013-2014) Albert Mackwardt Memorial Fund (TESOL, 2010) She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in sociolinguistics, language education, and community engagement, and serves as a faculty advisor for honors programs. Her work bridges applied linguistics, educational anthropology, and refugee studies to advocate for marginalized voices in transnational contexts.












