Dr. Sofia Di Giallonardo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sofia Di Giallonardo is a Lecturer in English for Academic Study at the University of Glasgow. Her work involves the design and implementation of pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses, as well as in-sessional undergraduate teaching and Master's dissertation supervision. Her research interests are eclectic, encompassing EAP teacher identity, peer observation, English Medium Instruction (EMI), Transnational Education (TNE), and Widening Participation. She supervises dissertations on a variety of topics, including transitions in English Language Teaching (ELT), teacher identity, and foreign language anxiety. She has presented at several notable conferences, including the BALEAP Biennial Conference and the IATEFL International Conference, addressing pertinent issues in EAP. Beyond her academic responsibilities, Sofia is involved in collaborative projects, including the development of professional development MOOCs for Indonesian higher education teachers. Her experiences and interests position her as a knowledgeable and influential figure in the field of EAP and language education.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2015-09-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Involved in designing and implementing EAP courses, teaching undergraduate courses, and supervising master's dissertations.

Courses

Writing Arts Humanities Speaking Arts Humanities Pre-sessional Programme