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THOMPSON Gene
Professor

BSocSc University of Waikato (Economics)

THOMPSON GeneProfessor

BSocSc University of Waikato (Economics)

Gene is a Professor of Language and Communication. His recent research explores the intersection between beliefs and behaviour on success in English medium instruction (EMI). He maintains an interest in teacher cognitions and practices for language teaching, alongside English as a lingua franca for business.

Specialized field

English Medium Instruction (EMI), English as a lingua franca for global business, learner and teacher cognitions about language learning

Current Position

Department of Global Business
Graduate School of Business, Master in International Business Program
Graduate School of Business, Doctoral Program in Business

Educational background

PhD
Queensland University of Technology (Education)
MA
University of Waikato (Applied Linguistics)
Postgraduate Diploma
University of Waikato (Second Language Teaching)

Major Research Achievements

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Award Funding

University of Oxford, Centre for EMI Research and Development (2017), Co-investigator of funded project “EMI Challenges in Japanese Universities”
Australian Association for Research in Education (2017), Nominee for AARE Ray Debus Award
Queensland University of Technology, Faculty of Education (2016), Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award
University of Waikato, Waikato Management School (1998), JT Ward Prize in Economics

Professional Activities

Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Education, University of Oxford
Research network member, Oxford EMI Research Group, University of Oxford

Books

Thompson, G. (2020). Exploring Language Teacher Efficacy in Japan. Multilingual Matters.

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