Dr. Peter Roger

Biography

Peter Roger is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University. He is a medical graduate from the University of Sydney, having received his PhD from the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Sydney in 2003. With a unique background that combines medicine and applied linguistics, his research interests broadly encompass health communication, with particular emphasis on linguistic diversity. Peter's supervisory profile for PhD candidates centers on language acquisition, with specific interests in the links between language learning, motivation, and identity, particularly in relation to the challenges posed by today's rapidly globalizing world. His teaching includes courses on Language Acquisition and Research Methods in the Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL program, alongside lectures focused on healthcare communication and interpreter-mediated healthcare encounters. Notably, he co-authored the book 'Communication Professional Relationships in Healthcare Practice' (Equinox, 2013) with colleague Sally Candlin. Active in research supervision, Peter has guided 32 graduate research candidates to completion, serving as the principal supervisor for 16 doctoral candidates. His recent research endeavors include a collaborative interdisciplinary project on telehealth general practices, funded by the Avant Foundation. In 2019, he was a featured speaker at the International KOTESOL Conference in Seoul.

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