Dr. Hanna Torsh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hanna Torsh is a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University and a member of the Language on the Move research team. Her research focuses on language migration, multilingual families, language learning and teaching, and intercultural communication. Hanna completed her PhD in Linguistics, which explored the language learning trajectories of linguistically intermarried couples, and her thesis examined how gender and migration status affect participants’ constructions of language in relationships. Her thesis received the 2019 Michael Clyne Award from the Australian Linguistic Society for its contributions to immigrant bilingualism and language contact. In 2020, she published her book, Linguistic Intermarriage in Australia: Pride and Shame, with Palgrave Macmillan. Currently, Hanna is working on projects that explore language speakers in reality television shows and collaborating with colleagues from the Law department. She is active on Twitter, sharing insights from her research.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, involved in research and teaching.

Awards

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Michael Clyne Prize

2019-08-01
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Chitra Fernando Fellowship

2024-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).