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Overview
Background
The continuing interest underpinning my research is that of the self-presentation of the non-native speaker, in different genres. This has led me to work on: culturally determined practices; cross-cultural comparisons; and on intercultural behaviour, how this is conceptualized and how, in practice, encounters between different expectations of appropriate behaviour play out.
One focus of my attention has been the proliferation of new intercultural encounters which are made possible by online technologies. In particular, Juliana de Nooy and I undertook a project examining discussion fora on media websites, culminating in our 2009 book. The pedagogical implications of this work, and my own teaching practices have allowed me to develop expertise in language learning and technology which I have extended through other collaborations (e.g. Cowley & Hanna, 2013 on Wikipedia) research supervisions and publications which derive from it (Gao & Hanna, 2016, on instructional software; work with Khosravi, Gyamfit et al; and a forthcoming paper with Aljohani).
One current project focuses on another critical area of intercultural contact: Study Abroad experiences. Many institutions encourage Study Abroad participants to share their experiences online with other students, with a view to publicizing the opportunities and providing advice - such testimonials are the primary source for my current work. I am looking at the ‘selves’ which these online testimonials hold up as exemplary (see Hanna 2016 on food; also Hanna & de Nooy 2003 b; 2006). What, the student reader of these testimonials might ask, will I feel like? How will I change? What counts as successful life as a Study Abroad student? How can I be successful too? In order to tackle these questions, I draw on theories of learner motivation and imaginary or ideal selves.
This interest in self-presentation underpins a current project on employability and language students (SLC funded project, undertaken with Alicia Toohey).
Availability
- Dr Barbara Hanna is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Research), Université de Franche Comté
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Language Learner identity (school/university/ workforce transition; online; incountry).
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Study Abroad experiences
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Computer applications for language learning
Works
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2010
Book Chapter
Visions and revisions: Language learning for cultural mediation
Hanna, Barbara and Toohey, Alicia (2010). Visions and revisions: Language learning for cultural mediation. Explorations and encounters in French. (pp. 195-214) edited by Jean Fornasiero and Colette Mrowa-Hopkins. Adelaide, Australia: University of Adelaide Press.
2009
Book Chapter
Towards Intercultural Discussion: Getting Off on the Right Foot(ing)
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Towards Intercultural Discussion: Getting Off on the Right Foot(ing). Towards Intercultural Discussion: Getting Off on the Right Foot(ing). (pp. 135-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2009
Book Chapter
Learning Language and Culture via Public Internet Discussion Forums Introduction
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Learning Language and Culture via Public Internet Discussion Forums Introduction. Learning Language and Culture via Public Internet Discussion Forums Introduction. (pp. 1-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2009
Book Chapter
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Learners' Participation Strategies
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Learners' Participation Strategies. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Learners' Participation Strategies. (pp. 104-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2009
Book Chapter
Debate or Conversation? French and British Public Internet Discussion
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Debate or Conversation? French and British Public Internet Discussion. Debate or Conversation? French and British Public Internet Discussion. (pp. 50-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2009
Book Chapter
Using Public Internet Forums to Develop French Argumentation Skills
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Using Public Internet Forums to Develop French Argumentation Skills. Using Public Internet Forums to Develop French Argumentation Skills. (pp. 155-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2009
Book
Learning language and culture via public internet discussion forums
Hanna, Barbara E. and De Nooy, Juliana (2009). Learning language and culture via public internet discussion forums. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1057/9780230235823
2009
Book Chapter
Plus ca change ...: Are Online Cultural Differences Fading Over Time?
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Plus ca change ...: Are Online Cultural Differences Fading Over Time?. Plus ca change ...: Are Online Cultural Differences Fading Over Time?. (pp. 73-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2009
Book Chapter
Culture and Online Communication
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Culture and Online Communication. Culture and Online Communication. (pp. 19-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2009
Book Chapter
Face Off: Identity in Online Debate
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Face Off: Identity in Online Debate. Face Off: Identity in Online Debate. (pp. 119-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2009
Book Chapter
Public Discussion Forums as a Tool for Language Learning
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Public Discussion Forums as a Tool for Language Learning. Public Discussion Forums as a Tool for Language Learning. (pp. 85-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
2006
Journal Article
The Seduction of Sarah: travel memoirs and intercultural learning
Hanna, Barbara Elizabeth and De Nooy, Juliana (2006). The Seduction of Sarah: travel memoirs and intercultural learning. Portal: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies, 3 (2), 1-17. doi: 10.5130/portal.v3i2.117
2005
Journal Article
Cross-cultural skills: Crossing the disciplinary divide
Cowley, Peter and Hanna, Barbara E. (2005). Cross-cultural skills: Crossing the disciplinary divide. Language and Communication, 25 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.langcom.2004.05.002
2005
Journal Article
Soi-disant: Writing, screening, theorizing the self in French (vol 41, p g 1, 2004)
De Nooy, J., Hardwick, J. and Hanna, B. E. (2005). Soi-disant: Writing, screening, theorizing the self in French (vol 41, p g 1, 2004). Australian Journal of French Studies, 42 (1), 5-5.
2005
Journal Article
Review of Michael Byram, Adam Nichols and David Stevens(eds), Developing intercultural competence in practice. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters (2001)
Hanna, Barbara E. (2005). Review of Michael Byram, Adam Nichols and David Stevens(eds), Developing intercultural competence in practice. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters (2001). Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 28 (2), 83-86.
2005
Book Chapter
Writing the self in French: (P)actes autobiographiqes
Hardwick, Joseph B., De Nooy, Juliana and Hanna, Barbara E. (2005). Writing the self in French: (P)actes autobiographiqes. Soi-disant: Life Writing in French. (pp. 1-11) edited by J. De Nooy, J. Hardwick and B. E. Hanna. Newark DE: University of Delaware Press.
2005
Book
Soi-disant: Life Writing in French
De Nooy, Juliana, Hardwick, Joseph B. and Hanna, Barbara E. eds. (2005). Soi-disant: Life Writing in French. 1st American ed. Monash Romance Series, Newark DE: University of Delaware Press.
2005
Conference Publication
When internationalization meets assessment
Hanna, B. and Toohey, A. (2005). When internationalization meets assessment. Social Change in the 21st Century 2005, Brisbane, Australia, 28 October 2005. Brisbane, Australia: Centre for Social Change Research, School of Humanities and Human Services, Queensland University of Technology.
2004
Journal Article
Face off: Identity in French on-line debate
Hanna, Barbara E. (2004). Face off: Identity in French on-line debate. Australian Journal of French Studies, 41 (3), 102-114. doi: 10.3828/AJFS.41.3.102
2004
Journal Article
Soi-disant: Writing, screening, theorizing the self in French
de Nooy, J., Hardwick, J. and Hanna, Barbara E. (2004). Soi-disant: Writing, screening, theorizing the self in French. Australian Journal of French Studies, 41 (3), 1-9. doi: 10.3828/ajfs.41.3.1
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Barbara Hanna is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Study Abroad Experiences of Australian Language Students
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Language learner identity: motivation and agency (particularly of Australian students of French)
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The influence of mediated mobile-based dynamic assessment on EFL students' writing
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The influence of school based additional language education on learner's perspective of themselves, others and the world
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adriana Diaz
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Empirical investigation of the impact of strategies for the development of students evaluative judgement in a learner-sourcing context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hassan Khosravi
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Using profiles to understand learning behaviours of language students in the big data era
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hassan Khosravi
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Beyond and within the NS/NNS Discourses: English Teaching in the Saudi PYPs
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adriana Diaz
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
An Investigation of the Integration of Synchronous Online Tools to Deliver Task-Based Language Teaching: The Example of SpeakApps
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Compliment responses at Higher Education Institutions: A comparative study of Omani and Australian speakers
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Developing intercultural competence with Web 2.0 technologies in an EFL context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Caroline Steel
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2014
Master Philosophy
Interculturality and "Les arbres en parlent encore" by Calixthe Beyala
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Joe Hardwick
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2013
Master Philosophy
Affordances of ICTs: An environmental study of a French language unit offered at university level.
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
A corpus linguistic approach to intercultural education in the foreign language course: Reflecting on multicultural France with Australian students
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Trabajo vs descanso: análisis isotópico de lecturas escolares en Argentina desde una perspectiva en valores
Associate Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Rating behaviour and rater cognition: The case of an English Speaking test
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Noriko Iwashita
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The French influence on the Middle English expression of possession
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Felicity Meakins
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Portraits of Vietnamese Teachers of English: An Inquiry into Their Language Proficiency Development
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Noriko Iwashita
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Vietnamese and Australian Interpretations of Silence: Similarities, Differences and Accommodation
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Transfer of L2 English Rhetorical Structures of Writing to L1 Indonesian by Indonesian EFL Learners
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
STRATEGIES OF CULTURAL TRANSFER IN SUBTITLING AND DUBBING
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Joe Hardwick
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