CENTRE FOR APPLIED ENGLISH STUDIES
| Researcher : Boynton SD |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Boynton S.D., Wakeland L.J. and Raquel M.R., Assessment of Medical Terminology, 40th Language Testing Research Colloquium. 2018. |
| Raquel M.R., Boynton S.D. and Zou X.T., Communication-intensive Courses Initiative @ HKU, Co-Constructing Excellence: Recognising, Scaffolding and Building Excellence in University Learning and Teaching. 2018. |
| Raquel M.R. and Boynton S.D., Enhancing the assessment literacy of teachers of English across the disciplines, 2nd International Conference on English Across the Curriculum. 2018. |
| Wakeland L.J., Boynton S.D., Choy Datwani D. and Castillo J.J.T., Wikipedia Assignments for Academic English Courses in Hong Kong, HKCPD Hub Continuing Professional Development Symposium. 2019. |
| Researcher : Castillo JJT |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Wakeland L.J., Boynton S.D., Choy Datwani D. and Castillo J.J.T., Wikipedia Assignments for Academic English Courses in Hong Kong, HKCPD Hub Continuing Professional Development Symposium. 2019. |
| Researcher : Chan CFS |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chan C.F.S. and Leung C.Y., Encouraging Student Participation in Classroom Using Various Hands-on Approaches to Text Analysis, Fifth International Conference on Linguistics and Language Studies. 2019. |
| Leung C.Y. and Chan C.F.S., Promoting Student Participation and Engagement Using Alternative Text Analytical Approaches, Continuing Professional Development Symposium 2019 for Hong Kong University Language Centres. 2019. |
| Researcher : Chau KF |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Smyth P.D., Leung C.Y. and Chau K.F., Developing Teacher Learning Communities In A Tertiary Language Centre, The Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub. 2019. |
| Researcher : Cheung LML |
| Project Title: | Enhancing a corpus-based approach to academic literacy and language learning in the fourth-year English-in-the-Discipline course in the new dental curriculum |
| Investigator(s): | Cheung LML, Loong YCW, McGrath CPJ |
| Department: | Centre for Applied English Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants |
| Start Date: | 09/2011 |
| Researcher : Chiba Mereu A |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chiba Mereu A., Sequential construction of disagreement in ELF academic discussion., International Pragmatics Conference. 2019. |
| Researcher : Choy Datwani D |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Wakeland L.J. and Choy Datwani D., Applying the assertion-evidence approach to the teaching of presentation skills to science-based degree students., ELTU Conference: Alternative Approaches to English Language Learning and Teaching. . 2019. |
| Wakeland L.J., Boynton S.D., Choy Datwani D. and Castillo J.J.T., Wikipedia Assignments for Academic English Courses in Hong Kong, HKCPD Hub Continuing Professional Development Symposium. 2019. |
| Researcher : Fong NSN |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Fong N.S.N., Wong P.M.T. and Lau K.K., Technology-driven Language Learning: Self-training Modules on Grammar for Academic English. , Paper presented at 2019 Continuing Professional Development Symposium for Hong Kong University Language Centres, “Higher education best practices – English teaching and learning in Hong Kong”, The University of Science & Technology, 5 June 2019.. 2019. |
| Researcher : Gardner DP |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lau K.K. and Gardner D.P., Disciplinary variations in learning styles and preferences: Implications for the provision of academic English, System. 2018. |
| Lee T...S...O..., Gardner D.P. and Lau K.K., The effects of L2 motivational strategies: within and beyond the L2 classroom, Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. 2019, 1-15. |
| Researcher : KWAN YH |
| List of Research Outputs |
| KWAN Y.H., A case study of the presentation of indirect complaints in an ELT textbook unit in Hong Kong: Its pedagogical implications, 2018 International Conference on Bilingual Learning and Teaching. 2018. |
| KWAN Y.H., A case study of the presentation of indirect complaints in an ELT textbook unit in Hong Kong: Its pedagogical implications, 2018 International Conference on Bilingual Learning and Teaching E-proceedings. Hong Kong, The Open University of Hong Kong, 2019, 63-68. |
| KWAN Y.H., Note of the book Language and culture at work, by S. Schnurr & O. Zayts., Language in Society. 2019, 48(2): 321-322. |
| Researcher : Lau KK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Fong N.S.N., Wong P.M.T. and Lau K.K., Technology-driven Language Learning: Self-training Modules on Grammar for Academic English. , Paper presented at 2019 Continuing Professional Development Symposium for Hong Kong University Language Centres, “Higher education best practices – English teaching and learning in Hong Kong”, The University of Science & Technology, 5 June 2019.. 2019. |
| Lau K.K. and Gardner D.P., Disciplinary variations in learning styles and preferences: Implications for the provision of academic English, System. 2018. |
| Lau K.K. and Wu L.Y., Language education policy in Taiwan, In: Andy Kirkpatrick and Anthony J. Liddicoat, The Routledge International Handbook of Language Education Policy in Asia. Routledge, 2019. |
| Lau K.K., Review of The Essential Hyland: Studies in applied linguistics, The Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics. 2018, 5: 265-267. |
| Lee T...S...O..., Gardner D.P. and Lau K.K., The effects of L2 motivational strategies: within and beyond the L2 classroom, Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. 2019, 1-15. |
| Researcher : Law LHL |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Law L.H.L., >>> print ‘How humanities teachers can go tech?’ + ‘ #Creativity’ + ‘#AppsGalore’, CITE Research Symposium 2019. The University of Hong Kong. |
| Law L.H.L., RIDCH 38th Seminar：Corpus Linguistics and Creativity in TV and Social Media English, RIDCH 38th Seminar. 2018. |
| Law L.H.L., When creativity meets systemic functional linguistics: The birth of an innovative 3D model, Linguistics and the Human Sciences. Equinox Publishing, 2019, 12: 25-46. |
| Matthiessen C.M.I.M. and Law L.H.L., Dramatised medical consultations: What are they like and how can we use them, International Symposium on Communication in Health Care 2019: The Human Dimension in Medicine and Health Care. Nanyang Technological University, 2019. |
| Researcher : Lee FKC |
| Project Title: | Case studies on how Chinese English learners in Hong Kong Secondary Schools mediate automated content feedback and related contextual learning elements for essay writing: Implications for pedagogy |
| Investigator(s): | Lee FKC |
| Department: | Centre for Applied English Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) |
| Start Date: | 02/2016 |
| Researcher : Leung CY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chan C.F.S. and Leung C.Y., Encouraging Student Participation in Classroom Using Various Hands-on Approaches to Text Analysis, Fifth International Conference on Linguistics and Language Studies. 2019. |
| Leung C.Y. and Chan C.F.S., Promoting Student Participation and Engagement Using Alternative Text Analytical Approaches, Continuing Professional Development Symposium 2019 for Hong Kong University Language Centres. 2019. |
| Leung C.Y. and Wang W., Systematic Scaffolding for Student Success: Effective Pedagogical Practices in Academic Literacy Classrooms, Co-Constructing Excellence: Recognising, Scaffolding and Building Excellence in University Learning and Teaching. 2018. |
| Smyth P.D., Leung C.Y. and Chau K.F., Developing Teacher Learning Communities In A Tertiary Language Centre, The Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub. 2019. |
| Researcher : Raquel MR |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Aryadoust V. and Raquel M.R., Co-editor, In: Aryadoust, V Raquel, M., Quantitative Data Analysis for Language Assessment Volume I: Fundamental Techniques. London, Routledge, 2019, 1: 1-288. |
| Boynton S.D., Wakeland L.J. and Raquel M.R., Assessment of Medical Terminology, 40th Language Testing Research Colloquium. 2018. |
| Crosthwaite P.R. and Raquel M.R., Validating an L2 academic group oral assessment: Insights from a spoken learner corpus, Language Assessment Quarterly. New York, Routledge, 2019, 6(1): 1-25. |
| Lockwood J.L. and Raquel M.R., Can subject matter experts rate the English language skills of customer services (CSRs) at work in Indian call centres?, Language Assessment Quarterly. New York, Routledge, 2019, 6(1): 87-104. |
| Raquel M.R. and Urmston A.U., An Investigation of DIF in the Assessment of English Listening Comprehension, Pacific-rim Objective Measurement Symposium (proms) 2018. |
| Raquel M.R., Boynton S.D. and Zou X.T., Communication-intensive Courses Initiative @ HKU, Co-Constructing Excellence: Recognising, Scaffolding and Building Excellence in University Learning and Teaching. 2018. |
| Raquel M.R. and Boynton S.D., Enhancing the assessment literacy of teachers of English across the disciplines, 2nd International Conference on English Across the Curriculum. 2018. |
| Raquel M.R., The Rasch measurement approach to differential item functioning (DIF) analysis in language assessment research, In: Aryadoust, Vahid Raquel, Michelle, Quantitative Data Analysis for Language Assessment Volume I: Fundamental Techniques. London, Routledge, 2019, 1: 105-131. |
| Researcher : Smyth PD |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Smyth P.D., Leung C.Y. and Chau K.F., Developing Teacher Learning Communities In A Tertiary Language Centre, The Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub. 2019. |
| Smyth P.D., Investigating teachers’ use of exemplars: Difficulties in managing effective dialogues, Assessment in Higher Education . 2019. |
| Smyth P.D., Sharing exemplars effectively to help students develop their writing skills, The Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub. 2019. |
| Researcher : Tsang WL |
| Project Title: | Doris Zimmern HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Fellowships 2011-12 |
| Investigator(s): | Tsang WL |
| Department: | Centre for Applied English Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Doris Zimmern HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Fellowships |
| Start Date: | 09/2011 |
| Researcher : Wakeland LJ |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Boynton S.D., Wakeland L.J. and Raquel M.R., Assessment of Medical Terminology, 40th Language Testing Research Colloquium. 2018. |
| Wakeland L.J. and Choy Datwani D., Applying the assertion-evidence approach to the teaching of presentation skills to science-based degree students., ELTU Conference: Alternative Approaches to English Language Learning and Teaching. . 2019. |
| Wakeland L.J., Boynton S.D., Choy Datwani D. and Castillo J.J.T., Wikipedia Assignments for Academic English Courses in Hong Kong, HKCPD Hub Continuing Professional Development Symposium. 2019. |
| Researcher : Wang W |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Leung C.Y. and Wang W., Systematic Scaffolding for Student Success: Effective Pedagogical Practices in Academic Literacy Classrooms, Co-Constructing Excellence: Recognising, Scaffolding and Building Excellence in University Learning and Teaching. 2018. |
| Researcher : Wong LLC |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Wong L.L.C., Curriculum design for innovation and change., Invited lecture. School of Foreign Language Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China. 2019. |
| Wong L.L.C., Data-driven learning for writing in the disciplines, Invited lecture. School of Foreign Language Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China. 2019. |
| Wong L.L.C., Disciplinary writing: Data-driven learning for postgraduate writing., Invited lecture, Beijing Normal University, School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Beijing, China. 2019. |
| Wong L.L.C., English for Academic Purposes: Curriculum design and materials development, Invited plenary, Academic English Teacher Workshop, organized by China English for Academic Purposes Association (CEAPA), Fudan University Press and Anhui Normal University School of Foreign Languages, Wuhu, China. 2018. |
| Wong L.L.C., English for Academic Purposes: Enhancing students’ academic literacy for university studies, Invited plenary, Academic English Teacher Workshop, organized by China English for Academic Purposes Association (CEAPA), Fudan University Press and Anhui Normal University School of Foreign Languages, Wuhu, China. 2018. |
| Wong L.L.C., Enhancing postgraduate thesis writing using a disciplinary data-driven learning approach, The 53th TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 2019. |
| Wong L.L.C., HKCPD Hub: Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub for University English Teachers, Invited speaker, The Learning and Teaching @EdUHK Festival 2019, The Education University of Hong Kong. 2019. |
| Wong L.L.C., Implementing disciplinary data-driven learning for postgraduate thesis writing, Specialised English: New Directions in ESP and EAP Research and Practice. London, Routledge, 2019, 195-213. |
| Wong L.L.C., Innovation and digital technologies in teaching specialised English: Data Driven Learning in postgraduate disciplinary writing, XVIII AELFE Congress 2019 “Envisioning the future in academic and professional languages: Emerging trends in teaching and research”, Institute for Culture and Society, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. 2019. |
| Wong L.L.C., Postgraduate students writing in the discipline: Challenges and support, 2018 International Conference on Teaching and Researching EFL Writing. Nanjing University, China. 2018. |
| Wong L.L.C., Christison M.A., Lopriore L., Karam F. and Baker L., Research Mentoring Workshop, The 53th TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 2019. |
| Wong L.L.C., In: Hyland, K. & Wong, L.L.C. , Specialised English: New Directions in ESP and EAP Research and Practice.. London, Routledge, 2019, 274. |
| Wong L.L.C., Thesis writing for academic success: Supervision and pathways, Invited lecture, School of Foreign Language Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China. 2018. |
| Wong L.L.C., Writing literature reviews: Challenges and strategies, Invited lecture. School of Foreign Language Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China. 2018. |
| Researcher : Wong PMT |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Fong N.S.N., Wong P.M.T. and Lau K.K., Technology-driven Language Learning: Self-training Modules on Grammar for Academic English. , Paper presented at 2019 Continuing Professional Development Symposium for Hong Kong University Language Centres, “Higher education best practices – English teaching and learning in Hong Kong”, The University of Science & Technology, 5 June 2019.. 2019. |
| Researcher : Yau AHY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Tsang A., Fung D... and Yau A.H.Y., Evaluating supplementary and mainstream ESL/EFL education: Learners’ views from secondary- and tertiary-level perspectives , Studies in Educational Evaluation . 2019, 62: 61-71. |
| Yau A.H.Y., Angus D..., Turnbull M... and Watson B..., Comparative analysis of English and Cantonese conversations in health care: Using visual analytic tools for multidimensional analysis, Panel: "Expanding horizons in health communication: empirical and comparative studies of communication, language and pragmatics in Asia". The 16th International Pragmatics Conference, , The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2019. |
| Yeung M..., Yau A.H.Y. and Au Yeung G..., “This year’s vaccine is only 10% effective”: an investigation of lay understanding of medicine in Hong Kong, The Communication, Medicine & Ethics Conference 2019, The University of South Australia. 2019. |
| Researcher : Yeldham MA |
| Project Title: | Remediating Chinese EFL speakers’ pronunciation difficulties |
| Investigator(s): | Yeldham MA |
| Department: | Centre for Applied English Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Seed Fund for Basic Research |
| Start Date: | 04/2017 |
| Completion Date: | 09/2018 |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Yeldham M.A., Does the presence of formulaic language help or hinder second language listeners’ lower-level processing?, In: Frank Boers, Hossein Nassaji, Language Teaching Research. 2018. |
| Yeldham M.A., Examining the impact of teaching Cantonese speakers to enhance the use of their abdominal region in pronouncing English consonant clusters, In: David Gardner, The Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics. Hong Kong, 2018, 5(2): 254-262. |
| Researcher : Yung KWH |
| Project Title: | Analysing English learners' experience in the transition from senior secondary mainstream and shadow education to university studies |
| Investigator(s): | Yung KWH, Fong NSN, Kwo OWY |
| Department: | Centre for Applied English Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) |
| Start Date: | 06/2016 |