Dr. Kat Irwin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kat Irwin is a Lecturer in Modern Foreign Languages at the University of Glasgow. She specializes in feedback methods, particularly audio student-led feedback, and the use of lexical bundles in academic writing. Kat also conducts corpus research, utilizing corpus tools to enhance classroom learning and support independent study. With qualifications including an MA in Applied Linguistics with distinction from the University of Nottingham and a Trinity Diploma in TESOL, she is well-versed in advanced language teaching methodologies. Kat is actively involved in several educational programs, including as the course convenor for the International Bridging Programme for Master's in Biomedical Sciences. Her teaching repertoire includes pre-sessional English courses and in-sessional English classes focusing on business and social political sciences. Through her academic contributions, she aims to foster effective language acquisition and improve students' proficiency in English for academic purposes.

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