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Margo Van Poucke is a Belgian-Australian linguist whose research is highly interdisciplinary. Her main objective is to demonstrate the versatility of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as an analytical model to explore dialogical interactions in socio-cultural contexts, as well as in (post-colonial) politics and higher education. Margo's work emphasizes the potential of social semiotics to provide in-depth computer-assisted descriptions and interpretations of language use in complex socio-cultural environments by integrating SFL theoretical frameworks, such as Appraisal and critical theory. Adopting a social justice approach, her work seeks to highlight potential disparities and foster critical thinking for social change. Margo has also worked as a Research Assistant at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, contributing to the enhancement of communication in cancer care services. Additionally, she teaches and coordinates various courses, including Academic Communication, English (literacy), Discourse Analysis, Systemic Functional Grammar, and European Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at Macquarie University and Macquarie University College.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).