Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Zhichang Xu (Marc) is Senior Lecturer in the Linguistics and English Language program at Monash University, Australia, and Associate Editor of English Today (Cambridge University Press). He has a disciplinary background in Applied Linguistics, World Englishes, Cultural Linguistics, and Intercultural Education. He has a BA in English Language Education and Translation Studies (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics), an MA in Applied Linguistics in TESOL (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics), and a PhD in Languages and Intercultural Education (Curtin University of Technology).
Research interests
- World Englishes (including Chinese English)
- English as an International Language (EIL)
- English as a Lingua Franca (ELF)
- Applied Linguistics
- Cultural Linguistics
- Intercultural Communication
- English Language Teaching (ELT)
- Self-translation Studies
Education/Academic qualification
Languages and Intercultural Education, PhD, Curtin University
1 Mar 2003 → 1 Jan 2006
Award Date: 1 Jan 2006
Applied Linguistics (TESOL), MA, Beihang University
31 Aug 1989 → 31 Jul 1992
Award Date: 1 Jul 1992
English Language and Translation, BA, Beihang University
31 Aug 1985 → 31 Jul 1989
Award Date: 1 Jul 1989
External positions
Associate Editor, Cambridge University Press
1 Jan 2019 → 1 Jan 2022
Research area keywords
- World Englishes
- Applied Linguistics
- Cultural Linguistics
- Chinese English
- English as a Lingua Franca
- English as an International Language
- Intercultural Communication
- Translation Studies
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Exploring the texts, contexts and paratexts of Zhu Dake’s works:《燃烧的迷津》(The Burning Maze) and 《大桶》(Datong/Big Barrel)
Xu, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Paulsen, H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
6/11/23 → 5/11/25
Project: Research
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Asian literature in English: Creativity, translanguaging, and language education
Angel, M. Q. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kelly, T. Y. N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Erni, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Seong, L. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bidisha, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lixun, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Daisy, Z. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hawk, C.T.-C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), April, L. Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wah, M. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chu, C. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Xu, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rongrong, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Crosthwaite, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/23 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
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Fieldwork, reciprocal learning, and growth mindset: sustained by Indigenous Spirit and 'Great Learning'
Xu, Z., 2024, Reciprocal Learning between Canada and China in Language and Culture Education. Xu, S., Yang, L., Deng, Y. & Fu, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 239-249 11 p. (Intercultural Reciprocal Learning in Chinese and Western Education).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Chinese English: Names, Norms and Narratives
Xu, M., 2023, 1st ed. Abingdon Oxon UK: Routledge. 301 p. (Routledge Studies in World Englishes)Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Exploring creativity and competence in online discussion forums using Virtual English as a Lingua Franca
Xu, M., 2023, Virtual English as a Lingua Franca. Pineda, I. & Bosso, R. (eds.). 1st ed. New York NY USA: Routledge, p. 109-128 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Exploring the use of English in Chinese social media
Xu, M. & Zhang, D., 2022, English in East and South Asia: Policy, Features and Language in Use. Low, E. L. & Pakir, A. (eds.). Abingdon Oxon UK: Routledge, p. 185-197 13 p. (Routledge Studies in World Englishes).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Unpacking pragmatic norms of Chinese speakers of English for English as a lingua franca (ELF) communication
Xu, M., 2022, Pragmatics in English as a Lingua Franca: Findings and Developments. Walkinshaw, I. (ed.). Boston USA: De Gruyter Mouton, Vol. 14. p. 203-220 18 p. (Developments in English as a Lingua Franca; vol. 14).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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Invited Speaker Series, Faculty of Education, Windsor University, Canada
Xu, M. (Recipient), 12 Sept 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Seed Scheme R1, 2022: Decoding Cultural Metaphors in Zhu Dake's Works
Xu, M. (Recipient), 13 Jul 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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University of Windsor
Xu, M. (Visiting researcher)
15 Jan 2024 → 19 Jan 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Workshop at Windsor University: Collaborative Writing for Publications
Xu, M. (Organiser)
15 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Lecture at Windsor University: World Englishes: Models and Translanguaging Practice
Xu, M. (Organiser)
18 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Seminar at Windsor University: Paradigm shift and transmedia(ted) communication: a tale of EMI in three cities: Seminar at Windsor University
Xu, M. (Organiser)
19 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Translanguaging and Bi-lingual/cultural Acquisition: A Narrative Inquiry into Young Chinese Visiting Students’ International and Cross-cultural Experiences between Canada and China
Xu, M. (Examiner)
12 Jan 2023Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
Press/Media
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Visiting linguist to deliver series of talks
12/01/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Interview by SBS, think/hq, for the podcast: The Idiom
19/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts