Dr. Yifang Xu
Research Assistant/Associate Tutor
- Moray House School of Education and Sport, ECS
- University of Edinburgh
Contact details
- Email: yifang.xu@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
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Moray House School of Education and Sport
- City
- University of Edinburgh (Holyrood Campus)
- Post code
- EH8 8AQ
Background
My study investigates Chinese academics' language attitudes and experiences working in internationalised universities in the UK. I'm working as a part-time Associate Tutor supervising TESOL and Language Education Dissertations. I'm also working as a part-time Research Assistant for the PTAS project led by Dr. Omolabake Fakunle.
Research summary
- Language Attitude
- Internationalisation of Higher Education
- Global Englishes
- World Englishes
- Multilingualism
- Inclusiveness in Higher Education
Project activity
Research Assistant - Developing a framework for inclusiveness in internationalisation. Funder - Institute for Academic Development PTAS Award
Research Assistant - The effects of STEM and Sustainability on S5 and S6 learners' academic performance and on their attitudes towards STEM-related subjects. Funder - Regional Skills Program