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Emilia Djonov specializes in language literacy in early childhood education, with a focus on multiliteracies, multimodal critical discourse analysis, social semiotics, educational linguistics, and multilingualism. Her research explores the use of various modes—such as language, visual design, gestures, and 3D space movement—in communication and learning. Djonov contributes significantly to multimodal discourse studies, particularly concerning young children's literacy development and language learning through new technologies. Her current projects include Language Learning - MQ TaLK, which investigates the features of infants' language environments in early childhood centers, and MQ Toddler TaLK, which examines the developmental trajectories of toddlers' learning-oriented talk. She also integrates her research into teaching, promoting active learning with digital technologies and diverse assessment methods. As an Associate Editor for the journal Linguistics Education, she has been instrumental in advancing professional learning resources for early childhood educators. Djonov supervises various Higher Degree Research students, guiding their projects on language and literacy innovations.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Emilia Djonov has been contributing to the academic community at Macquarie University since completing her PhD, focusing on the intersections of language, literacy, and technology in early childhood education.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).