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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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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PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHINESE LIBRARY IN BALLARAT: EXPLORING THE TEXTS, CONTEXTS AND PARATEXTS OF ZHU DAKE’S WORKS
Xu, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Paulsen, H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
6/11/23 → 5/11/25
Project: Research
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Developing World Englishes: New Approaches for a Transmedia World
Manns, H. & Xu, M., 5 Jan 2026, Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. 236 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Exploring transcultural translanguaging strategies in English literature of a bilingual Chinese author: a corpus-based study
Ma, Q., Su, X., Erni, J. N. & Xu, Z., 2025, In: Asian Englishes. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Worldliness of English in ELT material and curriculum development: a cultural linguistics approach
Xu, Z., 2025, Cultural Linguistics and ELT Curriculum. Alemi, M. & Tajeddin, Z. (eds.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 111-127 17 p. (Cultural Linguistics).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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An Antipodean case of South and Southeast Asian students’ reflections on the realities of real English in an EMI course
Xu, Z., 2024, Equity, Social Justice, and English Medium Instruction: Case Studies from Asia. Giri, R. A., Padwad, A. & Kabir, M. M. N. (eds.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 49-63 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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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
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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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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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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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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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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SBS Learn English: Embrace Your Accent
Xu, M. (Contributor)
2 Nov 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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