Curriculum
vitae of
Ania Barbara Lian
(PhD)
(http://www.anialian.com/)
Languages
spoken:
Polish,
German, English. Some knowledge of French and Russian.
Academic
qualifications:
PhD
in
Applied Linguistics, University of Queansland. (available
online)
Bachelor
of Arts (Hons. First class in German Linguistics) University of
Queensland
1989.
Studies in German at the University of Lodz (Poland, 1980-1984, incl.
Diploma
of Education),
Attended University of Göttingen, (Germany, 1984-1985).
Enrolled for MA (research) degree in Applied Linguistics, Centre for
Language
Teaching and Research, University of Queensland (1990-1992).
MA candidature converted to PhD (1993). \Title of the PhD
thesis: A dialogic model of inquiry in
second language teaching research: Toward a critical pedagogic approach.
Academic
Distinctions:
Holder
of Australian Postgraduate Research Award, 1990-1994
Membership
of professional associations
Applied Linguistics
Association of Australia
AARE
– Australian Association of Research in Education
CALICO -
Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Instruction Consortium, USA
Queensland Modern
Language Teachers' Association
APACALL (Asia Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted
Language-Learning).
ASIACALL (Asian Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning),
ALT (Association for Learning Technology),
EuroCALL (European Computer Assisted Language Learning).
Employment History:
In charge of at least 50% of the postgraduate course in applied linguistics. Taught in the areas of general theory of applied linguistics (foreign/second language teaching/learning methodology) and in the use of technology in language-learning. Supervised a number of research projects at Diploma and Master levels, giving advice as to structure, academic content and organisation
Publications
and research papers:
URL:http://www.anialian.com/Freedom_Education.html
'Critical pedagogy: What's that?' URL: http://www.anialian.com/What_is_Critical_Pedagogy.html
Current
projects 2004-2005
Materials
and software development
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Dialog, a prototype
dialogue practice system for second language learning, Department of
Modern
Languages, James Cook University, 1994.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): AVI2, a sampler of
international satellite television based on digitised video technology,
Department of Modern Languages, James Cook University, 1994.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Audiovisual database,
Department of Modern Languages, James Cook University, 1994.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): IBMREG answer-evaluation
and lesson presentation system (Multimedia Toolbook version),
Department of
Modern Languages, James Cook University, 1995.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): AC1, French listening
comprehension development system (Multimedia Toolbook version),
Department of
Modern Languages, James Cook University, 1995.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Mmbrowse, audiovisual
listening comprehension development program, Department of Modern
Languages
James Cook University, October 1995.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Mmbauth, authoring
program for Mmbrowse, Department of Modern Languages James
Cook
University, October 1995.
·
(with
Oram, P.
G., Dixon, M., Lian A-P..): MMstory,
a multimedia storyboard program, Department of Modern Languages
James Cook
University, October 1995.
·
(with
Oram, P.
G., Dixon, M., Lian A-P.): Mmstauth,
authoring system for MMstory, Department of Modern Languages
James
Cook University, October 1995.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Mmbrowse, (integrated
authoring version) audiovisual listening comprehension development and
exploration program, Department of Modern Languages James Cook
University,
April 1996.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Grads01 - Grads06, prototype
audiovisual listening comprehension development program for German,
Department
of Modern Languages James Cook University, April 1996.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Intonation Patterns of
French (lesson 2 sensitisation), prototype pronunciation program
for
French, Department of Modern Languages James Cook University, April
1996.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Intonation Patterns of
French (lesson 2 reinforcement), prototype pronunciation
program for
French, Department of Modern Languages James Cook University, April
1996.
·
(with
Lian, A-P.
and Zhang, F. Z.): Intonation
Patterns of Chinese, prototype pronunciation program for Chinese,
Department of Modern Languages James Cook University, April 1996.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): WWTLab, a prototype
dialogue practice system , Department of Modern Languages, James Cook
University, July, 1996.
·
Hit , listening
comprehension lesson on a
Hitler speech incorporating an analysis system for examination of
strategic
manipulation of discourses, February 1997.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): Mmbrowse, (integrated
authoring version) (upgrade) audiovisual listening comprehension
development
and exploration program, Department of Modern Languages James Cook
University
and A&A software, 1997.
·
(with
Lian,
A-P.): MMgen, a
proof-of-concept demonstration of a learning environment based on the
principles enunciated in ‘The Secret of the Shao-Lin Monk' and other
articles.
The system generates, on-demand and under learner-control, lesson and
other
materials for language-learning. The demonstration focuses on work with
intonation patterns.
·
(with
Lian, A-P.
and Dolan, D): Dialog
(a dialogue practice system for second language learning), Dialogue
exercises designed for ESL
·
(with
Lian, A. B. and Puakpong, N.): MMexplore, audiovisual
listening
comprehension development and exploration program, Critical Pedagogy
and
Technology Consultants Pty Ltd, 2003.
Grants/Awards/Contracts
Highlights
for 1992-2005
·
Centre for
Language Teaching and Research, University
of Queensland (1990-1992)
Although enrolled
for a research Master degree
in Applied Linguistics, participated in the coursework Masters degree
in
Applied Linguistics. Sat informally for examinations in several
subjects. These
subjects were in the fields of Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Second
Language
Teaching Methodology, Computer-Enhanced Language Learning.
·
Centre for
Language Teaching and Research,
University of Queensland (1992)
Participated in the development of the infrastructure, tutoring and
monitoring
of LOTE teachers enrolled in an in-service seminar on uses of
technology in
language learning. The seminar was part of a consultancy funded by the
Queensland Department of Education.
·
Centre for
Language Teaching and Research,
University of Queensland (July-October 1992)
Organised a university-wide series of research seminars relating to Language.
The seminars brought together scholars from various disciplines in the
University e.g.. psychologists, philosophers, psycholinguists,
sociolinguists,
semioticians, applied linguists.
·
Department of
Modern Languages, James Cook
University (August 1993)
Contributed actively to exhibits for the Department of Modern
Languages, James
Cook University, Open Day. This involved software development for
laser-video
presentation, designing lessons for Indonesian and Italian,
demonstration of
the technology and its applications in a modern language learning
environment
as well as explanations of the methodology behind the lessons.
·
Queensland LOTE
EXPO, Brisbane, on behalf of
JCU's Department of Modern Languages (July 1993)
Contributed
actively to the Department's presence. This involved presentation
(predominantly to primary and high-school students) of applications of
modern
technology to language learning such as the use of communication
channels, e.g.
E-mail or IRC (IRC: Internet Relay Chat), as well as the use of audio,
video,
laserdisc and answer-evaluation systems. Methodological justification
behind
the environments presented was provided in ways appropriate to the
interests of
the EXPO visitors.
·
Department of
Modern Languages, James Cook
University (1994 - 1995)
Participated in and actively contributed to seminar presentations,
bibliography
organisation and general infrastructure support for the Postgraduate
Seminars
in Applied Linguistics.
·
Canberra (May
1994)
Funded keynote speaker at a conference organised by the Modern
Languages
Teachers' Association of the ACT. Asked to offer two plenary sessions
on the
uses of technology in language learning.
·
Department of
Modern Languages, James Cook
University
Together with
Professor A-P. Lian, was
commissioned by the National Languages and Literacy Institute of
Australia to
run two in-service seminars for LOTE teachers on behalf of the
Queensland Department of Education (ILOTES grants scheme). The focus of
the
seminar was the use of electronic mail and communication systems in
second
language learning and teaching. Sydney - on behalf of JCU's Department
of
Modern Languages (July, 1994)
·
March, 1995,
Sydney
Active
contribution to a three-day National
Language EXPO event organised by the National Languages and
Literacy
Institute of Australia. This involved assisting with the development
and
presentation of learning systems utilising a combination of satellite
technology and computer audio- and video- recording in pedagogically
appropriate, methodologically-justified and interesting ways. Materials
relevant for the popularisation of language-related computer newsgroups
and
professionally oriented listserv lists were collected and displayed.
Also
assisted in the setting-up and organisation of JCU's Department of
Modern
Languages stand. Department of Modern Languages
·
James Cook
University (1995)
Innovative
organisation of an IML course in German
(for beginners) which involved incorporation of the Macrosimulation
teaching model developed in 1981-1983 by A-P. Lian and M-C. Mestre
(University
of Queensland) and its adaptation to the IML environment. The
innovative
aspects of this course lie in the solutions adopted to offer the
students a
learning environment stimulating the development of learners'
communicative
needs resulting in high motivation levels in students. A major
difficulty faced
by all IML courses is the very limited number of hours that students
spend
learning the language. The challenge is to offer learners an
environment which
allows students to relate to German through communicative needs rather
than
through an arbitrary structural progression which will, in turn, adapt
to their
personal communicative needs as well as to the amount of time they wish
to
spend on learning German.
·
(James Cook
University, April, 1995)
Participated in the formulation of a technology-based project aiming to
investigate pronunciation problems of Australian students of Chinese.
The
project intended to develop a series of corrective procedures designed
to help
Australian learners of Chinese. The methodology of the project is based
on the
research on perception (corrective phonetics) developed by Croatian
psycholinguist Guberina, P. and further investigated in France, US and
Australia (Menot, O., Fidelman, C. Lian, A-P.).
·
Middlebury
College, Vermont, USA (June 1995)
Read a paper at the refereed CALICO 95 international conference on
computers in
language learning. In the presentation a demonstration was given of an
audiovisual database for second language learners. Apart from the
ability of
the database to give students very rapid access to the information
required, it
is also possible quickly to contrast discourses from different cultures
and to
analyse and contrasting gesture systems in various cultures/languages.
·
Canberra,
Australian National University
(September 1995)
Read two papers to the 1995 National Conference of the Applied
Linguistics
Association of Australia. One paper discussed the methodology
underlying the
structure of the experimental German course for the Institute of
Modern
Languages, and used video tapes to illustrate students'
performances.
The second paper outlined work in progress in my doctoral research.
·
Brisbane, (July
1996)
Participated in the 1996 National Language EXPO sponsored by the
National
Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia. As for 1994 EXPO in
Sydney,
developed software, participated in demonstration of materials and
generally
contributed to the public relations work of the Department of Modern
Languages.
Also co-authored and presented (with A-P. Lian) a paper on the uses of
technology in second language learning.
·
University of
Western Sydney, Sydney (October 1996)
Read a paper to the National Conference of the Applied Linguistics
Association
of Australia on the question of discourses in conflict on the area of
foreign/second language teaching and learning.
·
University of
Southern Queensland, Toowoomba
(November 1996)
Attended the Internationalizing Communities Conference.
·
Melbourne
(December 1996)
Attended, as part of the Reference Group, the National Workshop
of the
Australian Research Council Discipline Strategy Review of Languages and
Literacy,
Melbourne, December 1996.
·
School of
Languages, Literature and
Communication. James Cook University (March 1997 - November
1997)
Development of an Applied Linguistics Web site using WebCT.
·
School of
Languages, Literature and
Communication. James Cook University (March 1997 - November 1997)
Creating a library of teaching resources by videotaping lecturers and
students'
exchanges within the MA degree in Applied Linguistics. The aim was to
facilitate local and Distance Education students with resources which
help them
to review their own learning experiences. A video-library also was
meant to give D. Ed. students a feel for the kinds of discussions that
occur in
the seminars. The library was the first step in the
development of a more sophisticated learning environment which was
created by
Ania Lian and Andrew Lian in later years in the University of Canberra
(2000-2002).
·
Read
a paper to the National Conference of the Applied Linguistics
Association of
Australia examining the research and practice direction in L2-pedagogy,
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba (November 1997)
·
CALICO
conference, San Diego, 1998
Attended CALICO
conference on computer-enhanced
language-learning, San Diego, USA (July 1998)
·
University of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
(July 1998)
Co-leader (with
A-P. Lian) of a
seminar/demonstration of a lesson-generation system for second
language-learning,
·
University of
Canberra (1999)
Organised an electronic petition in support of the East Timorese.
·
University of
Canberra (2000-3)
(with
Lian, A-P.) Within the Technology Enhanced Language Learning-degree
(TELL),
developed a web-based system that helped to integrate face-to-face,
group-based
and on-line learning and discussion spaces.
·
(with
Lian, A-P),
UCARDI (Asia Research and
Development Institute) seminar, Universiti Kambansaan, Kuala
Lumpur,
Malaysia (25.01.2000), 'Using technology to facilitate exploratory
second/foreign language-learning.
·
Organised
Interdisciplinary Seminars
·
(with
Scotarello,
Dolan and Lian, A-P) Organised
an experimental teaching model in which overseas postgraduate students
created
a radio broadcast for the Community Radio in Canberra, Australia.
·
(with
Maliwan
Buranapatana, Khon Kaen
University, Thailand), Organised an experimental teaching model in
Critical
Reading. In the project, students created Thai News Network
Unincorporated. The project was a success. Students from Khon Kaen
University will continue
the project once the semester commences. Also other Universities in
Thailand
have shown interest in the project and would like to share the
experience of
creating similar teaching environments. URL: http://www.anialian.com/TNN_project.html
·
Supervise
PhD
projects in Critical Thai
Reading, in Assessment in English language and Communication (English
as first
language), in creating integrated learning environment with the support
of
technology
Advisor on a
number of PhD studies ranging from
a project in the development of curricula in second language teaching
in
Thailand to projects in corrective phonetics for Thai and Korean
students of
English
Participated in
seminars conducted by various
Schools within the University of Canberra. These involved the fields of
Languages, Education, Management, and Science.
·
2003
Working on software development dealing with pronunciation
problems of
Thai students of English.
·
I continue
my collaboration with a number of
PhD students from the Division of Communication and Education. We
either work
together on new projects, and/or they seek my advice regarding their
PhD
progress.
·
I
was consulted
by UC lecturers/teachers such as
Debbie Dolan, or Grazia Scotellaro and assisted them to a lesser or
greater
extent in the development of the courses that they taught for the
university.
I also wrote papers with them, or advised them on their own
research
work.
·
University of
Limerick, Ireland, August,
2003
I attended the EuroCALL conference in technology and second language
teaching
·
University of
Sheffield, UK, September, 2003
I attended ALT-C conference in computers and education
·
Rice University,
Houston, USA, 2003
I attended various research seminars at Rice university.
Together with Professor Lian, A-P., I helped to create a link for The International Conference on Computers and
Philosophy,
between the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia and
Rice
University, Houston, Texas, USA
·
2004
Khon
Kaen Unniversity
I
attended the Thai TESOL conference, for English teachers in Thailand
and
abroad.
·
Khon Kaen
University, Thailand, April,
2004
Invited
by
the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities
and Social Sciences, Associate Professor Sripanya Chaiyai
I
led a workshop conducted for academic staff from the Faculty of
Humanities and
Social Sciences and other sectors of the university. The workshop was
the
official launch of the Critical Reading and Critical Writing Project.
The
project seeks to involve the Faculty in devising ways for enhancing
critical
thinking skills in the university's teaching methods. For more see http://www.criticalpedagogy.com/cptc/html/index.php
·
Rajabhat
Institute (Teachers' College) in Nakhon
Ratchasima (Korat), Thailand, April 2004
Invited
by the Directors of Language Programs: La-Ortip Weerarak and Pisit
Puangmaliwan
I led
a workshop conducted primarily for ESL teachers on the uses of
technology and
fostering critical thinking skills in language classes.
·
Dhurakijpundit
University, Thailand,
April 2004
Invited
by the Associate Professor Dr Peansiri Vongvipanond, Director of
the
English Language Institute at Dhurakijpundit University in Bangkok, and
Deputy
Director of Research Harald Kraus
I
gave a seminar for the Faculty of Communication and Language Studies on
technology and the fostering of critical thinking skills across the
curriculum.
·
Dhurakijpundit
University, Thailand, April
2004
Invited
by the Associate Professor Dr Peansiri Vongvipanond, Director of
the
English Language Institute at Dhurakijpundit University in Bangkok, and
Deputy
Director of Research Harald Kraus
I taught a show-class for teachers of different subjects to illustrate
how the
use of the Internet with the objective of fostering critical thinking
skills in
a classroom.
·
University of
Technology, Sydney
2004
I am a regular participant in
OVAL (Organisational, Vocational and Adult
Learning) seminars conducted at the University of Technology, Sydney.
The
seminars seek to relate pedagogic concepts to the context of workplace.
Participating in these seminars helps me to broaden my focus as a
pedagogue
concerned with issues which extend beyond the classroom context.
·
AARE Melbourne
December, 2004
I have presented
a research paper on the Thai
New Network project and its implications to the concept of critical
thinking
skills.
· ANU, Canberra, the University of Sydney and Dhurakijpundit University (DPU (2004)