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Biography

Amir earned his PhD in Applied Linguistics and Educational Linguistics from the University of Melbourne in 2014. He has conducted research projects on learner-learner interaction, second language writing development, and second language attrition. His publications have appeared in high-ranking Elsevier and Sage journals and he has received certificates for outstanding contributions in reviewing manuscripts from top-ranking Elsevier journals. Amir has taught Academic English to the local and international students in different educational programs at different universities and colleges in Australia and overseas. In his current role, Amir focuses on providing academic writing support for international students in the Department of Social Work and the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.

Office location: 23, Level 4, Building F.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 9903 2053

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

Applied Linguistics and Educational Linguistics , PhD, The nature of negotiations in computer-mediated and face-to-face modes with/without writing modality., University of Melbourne

15 Jun 201031 Jul 2014

Award Date: 31 Jul 2014

Research area keywords

  • Second language writing
  • Learner-learner interaction
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