Dr. Madeleine Clews

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Madeleine Clews is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, where she focuses on historical sociolinguistic analysis of 19th-century Australian English, particularly in Western Australia. Born in Canada, she graduated with a B.A. Honours in English from the University of Saskatchewan before moving to Australia to complete graduate studies in Old Norse at Linacre College, Oxford. Clews has a diverse background in journalism and public sector communications, returning to academia in 2019. Her current research investigates the evolution of post-colonial Englishes, including Australian Aboriginal English, and she also has an interest in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Clews completed her CELTA certification in 2016 and has taught research study skills at UWA's Centre for English Language Teaching. She is actively involved in PhD supervision and has participated in various academic projects.

Research Interests

Awards

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Susan Kaldor Scholarship

2024-07-14
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UWA Grand Challenges - Making a Difference Grant

2022-04-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.