Francisco Perlas Dumanig, Ph.D.
Chair & Associate Professor and TESOL Coordinator
English Department
University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 West Kawili St., Hilo 96720,Hawaii, USA


Education
Ph.D. in Linguistics                                             University of Malaya
                                                                            Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
                                                                            www.um.my
Ph.D. in Applied linguistics (academic units)      De La Salle University              
                                                                            Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines
                                                                            www.dlsu.edu.ph
 M.A. Education in English                                 Philippine Christian University  
                                                                           Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines
                                                                            www.pcu.edu.ph
 Bachelor of Science in Education (earned units)Philippine Christian University
                                                                            Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines
                                                                             www.pcu.edu.ph
Bachelor of Arts in English (Cum laude)              Saint Paul University Surigao
                                                                             Surigao City, Philippines
                                                                             www.spusurigao.edu.ph
 
Teaching Experience


Chair & Associate Professor/TESOL Coordinator
English Department, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaii, USA

Visiting Professor
De La Salle University Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines

Assistant Professor
Department, Buraimi University College, Buraimi, Oman 

Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
Head (English Department)
UCSI University, No. 1 Menara Gading, Taman Connaught, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
 
Senior Lecturer
UCSI University, No. 1 Menara Gading, Taman Connaught, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
Asst. Head of School (School of English)
INTI University College Sarawak, Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
 
Lecturer
INTI University College Sarawak, Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
 
Assistant Professor
Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes St., Manila, Philippines
 
Assistant Professor
University of the East, Recto Ave., Manila, Philippines
 
Assistant Professor
Mapua Institute of Technology, Intarmuros, Manila, Philippines
 
Assistant Professor
Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
 
English Teacher
Republic Institute, San Andres Manila

PUBLICATIONS

BOOK

Symaco, L., and Dumanig, F. (2021).  Education and language policy in the Philippines. Lexington/ Rowman & Littlefield.

JOURNAL ARTICLE AND BOOK CHAPTER

David, M.K., Ameer, A., Dumanig, F. & Muhammad, H. (2023). Exploring Teachers’ Reflections and Narratives of Negative Language Language. Journal of English and Applied Linguistics(2)2, https://doi.org/10.59588/2961-3094.1066.

Dumanig, F. Symaco. L. & Gan, A. (forthcoming). Triad of Cultures in English Language Teaching: L2 English-Speaking EFL Teachers' Perspectives. 

     Maher, R., & Dumanig, F.(2022). Pedagogical Implications of Stance-taking and Identity Construction in Lecturer-Student Interaction. Journal of International and Comparative Education Vol. 11. No. 1. DOI: 10.14425/jice.2022.11.1.0612.

David, M.K., Dumanig, F. & Ali, A.(2022). Creating Self-Pride and Cross-Cultural Communicative Competence among Pakistani and Indian Speakers of English through Speech Acts

Maher, R., Kaur, J., PLai, S.M.P., Dumanig, F.(2022). Self-Repair Practices in Pharmacist-Patient Interaction and their Role in Preventing Misunderstanding and Maintaining Medication Safety. Respectus Philologicus. 53-66.

Maher, R., Lai, SMP., & Dumanig, F.(2022). Improving Medication Safety in Pharmacist-Patient Interactions: Making a Case for the Use of Communication Accommodation Strategies. Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.10, No.1, pp.39-53.

Kaur, S., Gurcharan, SBS. David, M.K., Shanmuganathan & Dumanig, F.(2022). anguage Choice mong the Punjabi Sikh Community in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. IARS International Research Journal 12 (1).

Lumayag, L., Esteban, I., & Dumanig, F. (2021). Precarity Amidst ‘Ad-Hoc’ Access to Education for Second Generation of Youth Immigrants in Kudat, Sabah. Journal of Borneo-Kalimantan. Vol 7(1): 53-65.

David, M.K. & Dumanig, F. (2020). The Power of Language. In F. Floris & W. Renandaya, Inspirational Stories in the English Language Classroom. TEFLIN Publication

 Dumanig, F., David, M.K., & Manan, S.A. (2020). Transporting and Reconstructing Identities through Language Use in the Workplace: Focus on Filipinos in Malaysia. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development.

 Dumanig, F. & Symaco, L. (2020).  Internationalization of Higher Education in Malaysia and the Philippines: A Comparative Analysis of Mission and Vision Statements of Selected Universities. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, DOI: 10.1080/01434632.2020.1735401

 Manan, S., David, M.K., Channa, L. & Dumanig, F. (2020). The monolingual bias: A critique of idealization and essentialization in ELT in Pakistan. In The Complexity of Identity and Interaction in Language Education Eds. Rudolph, N; Selvi, A. F; and Yazan, B. Multilingual Matters. 

 David, M.K., Liaquat, C., Manan, S & Dumanig, F. (2020). Language Shift and Ethnic Identity: Focus on Malaysian Sindhis. IARS International Research Journal 10 (1).

 Dumanig, F. & David, M.K. (2019). Linguistic Landscape as a Pedagogical Tool in Teaching and Learning English in Oman. MJSELT, 1. 1-13.

 Dumanig, F. (2019).  Bilingualism and multilingualism in primary education in the Philippines. In Lorraine P.S., Maria Teresa T., & Ian M. (Eds.). Education and Childhood Studies. Bloomsbury Publishing. DOI: 10.5040/9781474209472.0016

Dumanig, F. (2019).   Bilingualism and multilingualism in lower and upper secondary education in the Philippines. In Lorraine P.S., Maria Teresa T., & Ian M. (Eds.). Education and Childhood Studies. Bloomsbury Publishing. DOI: 10.5040/9781350995932.0022

 Zainuddin, S., Pillai, S., Dumanig, F., & Philip, A. (2019). English language and graduate employability. Education + Training. DOI:10.1108/ET-06-2017-0089 

 Dumanig, F. (2018). Linguistic Landscape as a Tool in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. The Word. 27 (3). 4-6.

 Manan, S., David, M.K., Dumanig, F., & Chana, L.A (2017). An Englishized Linguistic Landscape: Glocalization of English in Pakistan. World Englishes. DOI: 10.1111/weng.12213

 14.  David, M.K & Dumanig, F. (2017). Language Policy and Research on Technological Advancement in English Language Teaching in Malaysia. Language in India. http://languageinindia.com/feb2017/dumaniglanguageteachingmalaysia1.html

Dumanig, F., David, M.K, Hanafi Hussin, Orcullo, D. & Jubilado, R. (2017).  Religious and National Identities represented in the Narratives of Migrant Filipino Muslims in Malaysia. Borneo Research Journal, 10. 93-110.

Dumanig, F, David, M.K & Ali Hubais (2016). Thematic Progression of Omani Students' Essay. Philippine ESL Journal 17, pp. 27-40.

Dumanig, F. (2016). Foreword. Philippine ESL Journal 17, p. 1.

David. M.K, Dumanig, F., Kuang, Ching Hei & Singhanat Nomnian. (2016) Cross-Cultural Encounters in Giving Compliments and Making Requests through Literary Texts: Pedagogical Ramifications. Malta Review of Educational Research 10 (1), pp. 5-22.

David, M.K, Dumanig, F.P & Manan, S. (2016).  National Languages- Medium of Instruction- Empowerment or Disempowerment? Linguapax. 1-18.

Manan, S. A., David, M. K., & Dumanig, F. P. (2015). A disjunction between language policy and children's socio-cultural ecology - an analysis of English-medium education policy in Pakistan. Language and Education. DOI: 10.1080/09500782.2015.1046882

Dumanig, F. (2015). Descriptive Analysis of the Surigaonon Language. Polyglossia 27:1-10.

Dumanig, F., David, M.K., Kais, A.K & Lumayag, L. (2015). Code-switching in Mixed Couples Interaction: A Conversation Analysis. Protagonist International Journal of Management and Technology (PIJMT) 2 (1). 1-26.

Manan, S. A., David, M. K., & Dumanig, F. P. (2015). The English-medium fever: Analysis of stakeholders' perceptions and resistance to mother- tongue-based education in Pakistan. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. DOI: 10.1080/13670050.2015.1080659

Manan, S. A., David, M. K., & Dumanig, F. P. (2015). Ethnolinguistic dilemma and static maintenance syndrome: A study of language policies and language perceptions in Pakistan. Language Problems and Language Planning, 39. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1075/lplp.41.1.04man

Gan, A., David, M.K., & Dumanig, F. (2015). Politeness Strategies and Address Forms Used by Filipino Domestic Helpers in Addressing Their Malaysian Employers. Language in India, 15:1 January 2015 www.languageinindia.com

Manan, S. A., David, M. K., & Dumanig, F. P. (2015). English Language Teaching in Pakistan: Language Policies, Delusions, and Solutions. In Robert Kirkpatrick English Language Education Policy in Asia Volume 11 of the series Language Policy pp 219-244

Delli, M., Abed, N. & Dumanig, F. (2015). Discourse Analysis of Rhetorical Structure of an Online Iraqi English Newspaper. International Journal of Foreign Language Teaching & Research 3 (9), pp. 10-16

Manan, S. A., David, M. K., & Dumanig, F. P. (2015). Don't speak local languages': shrinking ethnolinguistic diversity in education and marginalization of ethnic languages in Pakistan. Ethnic and Racial Studies.

Jubilado, R., Ingilan, S. & Dumanig, F. (2015). Expressing profanity in Cebuano and Bahasa Sug. Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (JATI), 20. 136-157.

Syed Abdul Manan, David, M.K, and Dumanig, F. (2014). Language management: A snapshot of governmentality within the English-medium schools in Quetta, Pakistan. Language Policy,15: 3–26

Hubais, A. & Dumanig, F. (2014). Form and Content Feedbacks in Foreign Language Writing: The Case of Omani Learners of English. Language in India 14, www.languageinindia.com.

Deborah Ashabai Fredericks John and Dumanig, F. (2014). Language Choice, Code-Switching, and Identity Construction in Malaysian English Newspaper Advertisements. Language in India, 14: August 08, 2014.

Syed Abdul Manan, David, M.K, Dumanig, F.P, and Khan Naqeebullah. (, 2014). Politics, economics, and identity: Mapping the linguistic landscape of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. International Journal of Multilingualism. DOI:10.1080/14790718.2014.905581http:// www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14790718.2014.905581#.U1V18fmSwcE

Dumanig, F. P., David, M. K., & Shanmuganathan, T. (2013). Language Choice and Language Policies in Filipino- Malaysian Families in Multilingual Malaysia. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 34(6), 582-596.

David, M.K., Dumanig, F., Abdul Latif Sukri Samsuri & Lumayag, L. (2013). Social Responsibility and Sustainability Programme: The Case of Malaysian Universities. CMU Journal of Science

Ashabai, D. & Dumanig, F.P. (2013). Identity Construction and Code-Switching in English Newspaper Advertisements. SEARCH The South East Asia Research Centre for Communication and Humanities pp.57-71.

Ong, S.N. Jubilado, R. Dumanig, F. Ahmad Hilmi. (2012). A contrastive analysis of the reduplication process in Bahasa Melayu and Japanese. Polyglossia 22. 67-71

David, M.K. DeAlwis, C., and Dumanig, F. (2012). A synergy of diversity through code-switching in a Malaysian movie. JATI 17: 255-270.

Hassan Fartoussi and Dumanig, Francisco. (2012). A Rhetorical Analysis of an Editorial: The Hoodies of NWO. Advances in Asian Social Science 1 (1) pp. 126-133.

Hassan Fartoussi and Dumanig, Francisco. (2012). Rhetorical Pattern of Conference Abstracts: (A Rhetorical Analysis of sampled Abstracts Presented at FISS Conference). Advances in Asian Social Science 1 (1) pp. 162-164.

Dumanig, F. & David, M.K. (2012). Thematic Progression of Malaysian and Philippine English Editorials: A Contrastive Analysis and Pedagogical Ramifications. SPELT Quarterly Journal 3 (3): 3-10.

Dumanig, F.P., David, M.K., Jubilado, R. & Hanafi bin Hussin. (2012). Attribution Resulting in Miscommunication between Malaysian Employers and Filipino Domestic Helpers. SEARCH: The Journal of the South East Asia Research Centre for Communication and Humanities 4 (2): 1-20.

Dumanig, F., David, M.K., and Symaco, L. (2012). Competing Roles of the National Language and English in Malaysia and the Philippines: Planning, Policy, and Use. Journal of International and Comparative Education, 1(2):104-115.

David, M.K. & Dumanig, F. (2012). Discourse of Leader in an Academic Setting: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Email Messages. IARS' International Research Journal (I'IRJ) 2(2). http://www.irj.iars.info/index.php

Rani Rubdy, T. Ruanni F. Tupas, Corazon D. Villareal, Maya Khemlani David, Dumanig, Francisco. (2012). Review of doctoral research in English language education in the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia (2007-2010). Language Teaching 45 (1).64-88

Dumanig, F., and David, M.K. (2011). Language Choice and Naming of Businesses as a Marketing Strategy: Focus on Malaysia and the Philippines. Language in India 11. 33-41

David, M.K. & Dumanig, F. (2011). Social Capital and Politeness Strategies in Fostering Ethnic Relations in Malaysia and the Philippines. IARS International Research Journal (I'IRJ)(1) 1.

Dumanig, F., and David, M.K. (2011). Analysis of form and content feedback in second language writing. SPELT Quarterly Journal 26 (4) pp. 2-9.

Dumanig, F., David, M.K., and DeAlwis, C. (2011). Conversion Narratives and Construction of Identity among Christians in Malaysia. Multilingua 30 (3-4): 319-331.

David, M.K., and Dumanig, F. (2011). National Unity in Multi-ethnic Malaysia: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Tun Dr. Mahathir s Political Speeches. RC25: Language, Discourse, and Society.

Dumanig, F. (2011). Social Class, Gender, and Speech: The Case of Filipino Children. JATI: Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. 53-60.

Manueli, M., Pillai, S., and Dumanig, F. (2010). Monophthong vowels in Malaysian and Philippine English: An exploratory study. Philippine Journal of Linguistics 41, 80-93.

Dumanig, F. (2010). Language choice in interracial marriages: The case of Filipino-Malaysian couples. Dissertation.com: Boca Raton              http://www.dissertation.com/book.php?method=ISBN&book=1599423677

Dumanig, F. et al. (2009). Topical Structure Analysis of American and Filipino Editorials. Academic Journal: Journal for the Advancement of Science and Arts (1): 63- 72

Harnisch, S. David, M.K, & Dumanig, F. (2009). Crosstalk and Communication Breakdown in Professional Interactions in English. Language in India. June 05 2009

David, M.K, and Dumanig, F. (2008). Nativization of English in Malaysia and the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Linguistics 39, 67-79

Dumanig, F. (2004). Phonological Differences of (f) and (v) Among Young Filipino Male and Female Students. INTI College Journal 1 (4), 318-330

Dumanig, F. (2003). A Comparative Analysis between Form Feedback and Content Feedback in L2 Composition Writing. Far Eastern University Review 6, 102-116

Dumanig, F., & David, M. K. (2014.) Miscommunication in Malaysian-Filipino Interactions: Intercultural Discourse in English. In Hajar Abdul Rahim & Shakila Abdul Manan (Eds.), English in Malaysia: Post-Colonial and Beyond. Frankfurt: Peter Lang. pp. 251-276.

Dealwis, C., David, M.K., and Dumanig, F.P. (2012). Contested identity: The transvestites in Malaysia. In Celine-Marie Pascale (ed.) Inequality & the Politics of Representation: A Global Landscape. Sage Publication: 243-254

Dumanig, F., and David, M. K. (2011). Malaysian-Filipino couples and Language Choice: International language or heritage language? In D. Mukerjee and M.K. David (eds). National language planning and language shifts in Malaysian Minority Communities: Speaking in many tongues: Language shifts in Malaysian minority communities and the effects of national language planning (pp.71-86). Amsterdam University Press: Amsterdam

Dumanig, F., and David, M. K. (2011). Language Use and Bilingual Consumers: Analysis of Print Advertisement in Multilingual Malaysia. In Lean, M.L, M.K. David, Ngeow, Y.M (eds.). Bridging the Gap of Cross-Cultural Communication, pp. 217-226. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press

Dumanig, F. (2011). Philippine and Malaysian Varieties of English: Miscommunication in Intercultural Interactions. In Lean, M.L, M.K. David, Ngeow, Y.M (eds.). Bridging the Gap of Cross-Cultural Communication, pp. 89-100. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press

Dumanig, F., and M. K. Manueli. (2009). Linguistic Accommodation and Cultural Assimilation of Filipino Married Women in Malaysia. In Manueli, MKS and Hanafi bin Hussin (eds.), Boundaries and Beyond: Language, Cultures, and Identity of Southeast Asia (pp. 79-88). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Department of Southeast Asian Studies, University of Malaya

 David, M. K., and Dumanig, F. (2009). Learning about cross-cultural encounters: Authentic texts in extensive reading (E.R.) programs at the university level. In Andrzej Cirocki (ed.). Extensive reading. (pp. 483-501). Menschen: LINCOM Studies in Second Language Teaching

PROCEEDINGS

Dumanig, F., David, M.K. & Jubilado, R. (2011). Computer-Mediated Reading and its Impact on Learners' Reading Comprehension Skills. 10th European Conference on e-learning ECEL-2011. Brighton. Brighton University

 Dumanig, F.P, and David, M.K. (2011). Competing Roles of the National Language and English in Malaysia and the Philippines: Planning, Policy, and Use. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of Southeast Asian Linguistic Society, Bangkok, Kasetsart University, May 11-13

Dumanig, Francisco, Gan, A. & Yeow, J. (2009). Internationalization of Education: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Vision and Mission Statements of Malaysian and Philippine Universities. INEC 2009.

Dumanig, Francisco. (2007). An Analysis of the Language Choice and Marital Typology of Southeast Asian Couples. Second Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies.

Dumanig, F. (2005). The Effects of Computer-Assisted Instructional Devices in Teaching Reading. In KMUTT and AIAER. ICLORD 2005, (pp. 352-364). Bangkok:

Dumanig, F., and Morel, R. (2020). Caregivers' Communication Strategies with Elderly Patients in Adult Residential Care Homes. HICELLS 2020, Hilo, Hawaii. March 13-14, 2020.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Dumanig, F. (2009). The Use of Demonstrative Pronouns. SFI Magazine 41. (April, May & June)

Dumanig, F. (2009). Simple Verb Tenses. SFI Magazine 42. (July, August & September)

Dumanig, F. (2009). Kinds of Sentences According to Form. SFI Magazine 43. October, November & December)

Dumanig, F. (2008). English: Language for communication in a globalised society. (July 25 2008). The Borneo Post.

 

INVITED SPEAKER

1.    Integration of Interpretive, Presentational, and Interpersonal Modes of Communication in Online Language Classes. 3rd LSP International Conference (LSPIC2021). March 11-13, 2021. The Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP), together with the University of Santo Tomas. Manila, Philippines

2.    Public Speaking for Teachers. November 3, 2020. Surigao del Sur State University. Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Philippines.

 3.    Communication Skills for Health Science. Webinar. October 10, 2020. St. Dominic College of Asia. Cavite, Philippines.

 4.    Technology-Based Learning (TBL): Challenges of Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 3rd Madayaw International Multidisciplinary Virtual Research Conference with the theme "Shaping the Future of Research Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic. October 2, 2020. San Pedro College. Davao City, Philippines.

 5.    Impact of Culture in Teaching English as a Foreign Language: Non-Native English Teachers' Perspectives. International Conference on Language, Literature, Stylistics, and Translation Studies - 2020 scheduled August 07 - 08, 2020. REd Talks Daily International H.Q. Andhra Pradesh, India.

 6.    Course Design and Development. Current Trends and Methods in English Language Teaching. July 1, 2020. San Pedro College. Davao City, Philippines.

 7.    Exploring the Institution's Resources. Current Trends and Methods in English Language Teaching. June 30, 2020. San Pedro College. Davao City, Philippines.

 8.    Teaching Online: Overview. Current Trends and Methods in English Language Teaching. June 29, 2020. San Pedro College. Davao City, Philippines.

 9.    Linguistic Landscape as a Pedagogical Tool in Teaching and Learning English. Special Lecture at De La Salle University Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education, Department of English and Applied Linguistics and Linguistic Society of the Philippines. July 20, 2019.  De La Salle University, Philippines.

 10.  Research Paper Writing and Publishing, July 14, 2018. De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.

 11.  Seminar Series on Language Studies, July 7, 2018, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas, Cavite Philippines.

 12.  Writing and Publishing Research Papers in High Impact Journals, June 5, 2018, Mapua University, Manila, Philippines.

 13.  Seminar-Workshop on Qualitative research: The Five Traditions. July 25, 2018, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Laguna, Philippines.

 14.  Two-Day Seminar-Workshop on research in Different Contexts, June 30- July 1, 2018. SSCT, Surigao City, Philippines.

 15.  Seminar-Workshop on Writing a Publishable Research paper, July 19-20, 2018. SDSSU - Main Campus, Tandag, Philippines.

 16.  Linguistic Landscape as Pedagogical Resource for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, University of Buraimi, February 2017

 17.  Language and Identity of Filipino Overseas Workers (OFW). Education in the 21st Century, Sohar, Oman, FILCOM, November 25, 2016

 18.  Linguistic Landscape as Pedagogical Resource for Teaching and Learning, Manila Philippines, DLSU Faculty Development Program Lecture Series, De La Salle University, July 12, 2016

 19.  Linguistic Landscape as Pedagogical Resource for Teaching and Learning, Language Symposium, Surigao Philippines, Surigao State College of Technology, July 2, 2016

 20.  L3 International Conference. Singapore. June  2015

 21.  Language Policy in Education in the Philippines. ASEAN Forum, October 2014. Mahidol University. Thailand.

 22.  Issues in Language Choice and Language Shift, International Symposium on Language Preservation and Promotion, August 04, 2014, to August 05, 2014, SSCT, Manunuyat, Surigao, Philippines

 23.  Language and Identity of Filipino Migrant Workers in Malaysia, 1st International Conference on Language and Linguistics 2014, August 07, 2014, to August 08, 2014, USEP and Linguistic Society of Mindanao, Philippines

 24.  Language and Identity of Filipino Migrant Workers in Malaysia, Regional Seminar on Language, Culture and Identity, August 17, 2013, to August 17, 2013, DLSU, Faculty of Arts

 25.  Hardware Issues: Procedures and Policies; Head and Heart Issues: Intellect, logic vs. Feelings, Research Collaboration in Research Supervision, July 20, 2013, to July 20, 2013, Segi University

 26.  Language Choice and Accommodation Strategies of Filipino Women Married to Malays, Malaysian Chinese and Malaysian Indians, Talk, February 12, 2013, to February 12, 2013, Department of Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures and Filipino and Literature Program,

 27.  Language Choice and Language Policies in Multilingual Families, 91st Anniversary Celebration: Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines, August 16, 2013, to August 16, 2013, Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines

 28.  Language Choice and Accommodation Strategies of Filipino Women Married to Malays, Malaysian Chinese and Malaysian Indians, Talk, February 12, 2013, to February 12, 2013, Department of Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures and Filipino and Literature Program. University of Hawaii, USA

 29.  Qualitative Research Seminar, Qualitative Research Seminar, July 16, 2012, Taylor's University, July 16, 2012, to July 16, 2012, Communication Department

 30.  English Language and Graduate Employability, Graduate Employability Enhancement Program (GEEP), January 19, 2012, to January 19, 2012, Technology Park Malaysia College

 31.  Cross-Cultural Communication, Diplomatic Training Course for International Participants, October 19, 2011, to October 19, 2011

 32.  Maintenance and Preservation of the Surigaonon Language in Cyberspace, LINGUAPAX ASIA International Symposium, December 03, 2011, Linguapax

 33.  Writing Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Applied Linguistics, International Seminar in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, January 07, 2011, to January 08, 2011, University of South-Eastern Philippines

 34.  Conversation Analysis and Selected Issues in Bilingualism/Multilingualism, Seminar on Linguistics, July 28, 2011, to June 29, 2011, College of Arts and Sciences at University of Southeastern Philippines

 35.  Cross-Cultural Understanding and Its Implications on Public Diplomacy, Workshop on Public Diplomacy and Media Skills, November 21, 2011, to November 21, 2011

 36.  Research Training Program. Linton University College. 2010-2011

 37.  Graduate Supervision. The University of Malaya. 2010

 38.  Qualitative Research. Intensive Training Program for College Teachers. Inti College Sarawak. 2004

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES)

 1.    Family Language Policy in Filipino-American Families in Hawaii. CLIC Annual Conference, 2020. October 10-11, 2020. Rice University, USA

 2.    Filipino Caregivers' Communication Strategies with Elderly Patients in Adult Residential Care Home. HICELLS 2020. March 13-14, 2020. The University of Hawaii at Hilo, USA

 3.    Identity Construction and Motivation of TESOL Practicum Students. Hawaii TESOL Conference 2020: Increasing Motivation, Accelerating Language Learning. February 15, 2020. Leeward Community College, Hawaii, USA

 4.    Impact of Culture in Teaching English as a Foreign Language: Non-Native English Teachers' Perspectives. The 36th International Conference on English Teaching and Learning. May 17-18, 2019. Tunghai University, Taiwan.

 5.    Hedges and Boosters in ENL Students' Scientific Reports. The 17th Asia TEFL and The 6th FLLT International Conference: ELT for Glocal Synergies across Disciplines and Multilingual Ambiences. June 27-29, 2020. Bangkok, Thailand

 6.    Language and Identity in Intercultural Encounter: Analysis of Malaysian and Philippine English. 23rd International Association for World Englishes Conference, May 31-June 2, 2018, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines.

 7.    Linguistic Landscape as a Tool in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Spring 2018 Conference, TESOL Hawaii, Hawaii Tokai International College, February 7, 2018; Honolulu, Hawaii.

 8.    Conversion Narratives of Filipino Converts in Malaysia, The International Linguistic Association 63rd Annual Conference, April 20-22, 2018, St. John's University, Queens, New York.

 9.    Varieties of English as a Resource in Intercultural Communication, 22nd Conference of the International Association for World Englishes, June 30-July 2, 2017, Syracuse, New York

 10.  Linguistic Landscape as Pedagogical Resource for Teaching and Learning, May 08, 2016, to May 09, 2016, SQU, Muscat. Oman

 11.  Thematic Patterns of Writing among Omani Learners of English, May 08, 2015, to May 09, 2015, SQU, Muscat, Oman

 12.  Form and Content Feedbacks in Foreign Language Writing, Oman 14th International English Language Teaching Conference, May 08, 2014, to May 09, 2014, SQU.

 13.  Language Choice and Language Maintenance of Bajau Tri-Generational Families in Malaysia, 7th international seminar on maritime culture and geopolitics, November 04, 2014, to November 05, 2014, FASS.

 14.  Language Choice and Ethnic Identity Construction of the Bajaus in Sabah, 7th International Seminar on Maritime Culture and Geopolitics, November 04, 2014, to November 05, 2014, FASS.

 15.  Attribution, Stereotyping, and Miscommunication between Malaysian Employers and Foreign Domestic Helpers, AILA World Congress 2014, August 10, 2014, to August 15, 2014, AILA.

 16.  Migration, Language, and Identity: Sandwich Generation of Filipinos in Hawaii, I MEAN 2013: Language and Identity, April 18, 2013, to April 20, 2013, UWE.

 17.  Higher Education in Malaysia and the Philippines: A Comparative Analysis of Mission and Vision Statements of Universities, Malaysia-Singapore Forum, December 09, 2013, to December 09, 2013, University of Malaya.

 18.  Religious and National Identity Construction of Filipino Muslims in Malaysia, I MEAN 2013: Language and Identity, April 18, 2013, to April 20, 2013, UWE.

 19.  Stance taking and Identity Construction of Supervisor and Supervisee, I MEAN 2013: Language and Identity, April 18, 2013, to April 20, 2013, UWE.

 20.  Health product advertisements and consumers consciousness of a healthy lifestyle: A discourse analysis, 3rd International Conference Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP 2013): Collaborating across Disciplinary and Professional Boundaries, December 12, 2013, to December 14, 2013, University of Malaya, (International)

 21.  Appropriateness and Politeness in Italian Requests: A Pragmatic Analysis, Discourse, and Society International Conference, June 27, 2012, to September 29, 2012, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, U.M.

 22.  Lexical Selectivity and Enforcement Strategies in Internet Email Scams in Malaysia, Regional Conference of the International Association of Forensic Linguists 2012, July 05, 2012, to July 07, 2012, University of Malaya.

 23.  Miscommunication Between Malaysian Employers and Foreign Domestic Helpers, The 6th Indonesia - Malaysia International Conference, July 10, 2012, to July 12, 2012, University of Malaya.

 24.  Maintenance of Filipino Language among Filipino-Malaysian Couples: A Domain Analysis, 3rd International Conference on Filipino as a global language, August 03, 2012, to August 05, 2012, University of Hawaii, Manoa.

 25.  Social Responsibility and Sustainability Programme: The Case of Malaysian Universities, ELLTA International Conference: Asian Perspectives on Transforming Societies through Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, December 11, 2012, to December 13, 2012, ELLTA.

 26.  Dual Identity Construction of Sex Workers in Malaysia, Discourse and Society International Conference, June 27, 2012, to June 29, 2012, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, U.M.

 27.  Miscommunication between Malaysian Employers and Foreign Domestic Helpers, The Second ELD Internal Seminar, February 09, 2012, to February 09, 2012, English Department.

 28.  Religious and National Identities of Migrant Filipino Muslims in Malaysia, International Conference on Religion and Society, October 31, 2012, to November 01, 2012.

 29.  The Effects of Computer-Assisted Instructional Devices in Teaching Reading, ICLORD 2005, April 01, 2011

 30.  Competing Roles of the National Language and English in Malaysia and the Philippines: Planning, Policy, and Use, The 21st Annual Conference of Southeast Asian Linguistics Society (SEALS XXI), May 11, 2011, to May 13, 2011, Southeast Asian Linguistics Society (SEALS).

 31.  Competing Roles of the National Language and English in Malaysia and the Philippines: Planning, Policy, and Use, 21st Annual Conference of Southeast Asian Linguistic Society, May 11, 2011, to May 13, 2011, SEALS.

 32.  Thematic Progression of Malaysian and Philippine Editorial: A Contrastive Analysis, 17th Conference of the International Association for World Englishes, November 23, 2011, to November 25, 2011, IAWE.

 33.  Homosexual Men" s Multiple Identities in Online and Face to Face Interactions: Focus on Malaysia, 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOUTHEAST ASIA (ICONSEA 2011), December 06, 2011, to December 08, 2011, Southeast Asian Studies.

 34.  Computer-Mediated Reading and its Impact on Learners' Reading Comprehension Skills, 10th European Conference on e-Learning ECEL-2011, September 01, 2011, to November 11, 2011, Brighton Business School, University of Brighton.

 35.  Integration of ASEAN Culture and History: The Case of Elementary and Secondary School Education in the Philippines, ASEAN Community Conference, December 13, 2010, to December 14, 2010.

 36.  Discourse of Leader in an Academic Setting: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Email Messages, Second Conference of the Asia Pacific Rim. LSP and Professional Communication Association, July 15, 2010, to July 17, 2010.

 37.  Use of Address Forms as Politeness Strategies in Fast-food Restaurants, International Conference on Entrepreneurship Across Boundaries, August 05, 2010, to August 06, 2010.

 38.  Form Feedback and Content Feedback in Filipino Essay Writing, Asian and European Languages Symposium, October 18, 2010, to October 19, 2010, Asian and European Department.

 39.  English Naming of Businesses and Advertising in Malaysia and the Philippines, International Conference on Entrepreneurship Across Boundaries, August 05, 2010, to August 06, 2010

 40.  Code-switching in Philippine Television Commercials: A Socio-cultural Analysis, 3rd ICONSEA, December 08, 2009, to December 09, 2011.

 41.  Crosstalk in Malaysian and Filipino Interactions: An Intercultural Discourse in English., IAWE International Conference on World Englishes, October 19, 2009, to October 21, 2009, IAWE.

 42.  A Critical Discourse Analysis of Vision and Mission Statements of Malaysian and Philippine Universities, Internationalization of Education: INEC 2010, November 11, 2009, to November 13, 2009, UCSI University.

 43.  Philippine and Malaysian Varieties of English: Miscommunication in Intercultural Interactions. International Conference on Cross-cultural Communication, August 13, 2009, to August 14, 2009.

 44.  Code-switching in Mixed Marriages: The Case of Filipino Malaysian Couples, MICOLLAC 2009, May 20, 2009, to May 22, 2009, UPM.

 45.  Language Choice and Accommodation Strategies: The Case of Filipino-Malaysian Couples. 8th ISGC Hawaii, February 16, 2009, to February 18, 2009, East-west Center.

 46.  Code-switching and Lexical Borrowing in Philippine and Malaysian Print Advertisement, English and Asia International Conference, November 10, 2008, to November 12, 2008, IIUM.

 47.  Malaysian English or Philippine English: The Language of Filipino Married Women in Malaysia, 2008 Conference and Meeting on World Englishes and Language Teaching and Learning, May 15, 2008, to May 16, 2008, Linguistic Society of the Philippines.

 48.  Nativization of English in Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, and the Philippines, as seen in English Dailies, 2008 Conference and Meeting on World Englishes and Language Teaching and Learning, May 15, 2008, to May 16, 2008, Linguistic Society of the Philippines.

 49.  Reading and Writing: The Case of Chinese Students in Malaysia, English, and Asia International Conference., November 10, 2008, to November 12, 2008, IIUM.

 50.  Linguistic Accommodation and Cultural Assimilation of Filipino Married Women in Malaysia, ICONSEA 2007, December 10, 2007, to December 11, 2007, University of Malaya.

 51.  Language Choice in Southeast Asian Mixed Marriages, MICOLLAC 2007, May 03, 2007, to May 05, 2007, UPM.

 52.  An Analysis of the Language Choice and Marital Typology of Southeast Asian Couples., 2nd Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies, July 12, 2007, to July 13, 2007, Asia Research Institute.

 53.  Conversation Analysis on Direct and Indirect Request in Filipino Discourse., Solls Intec 2007, May 16, 2007, to May 18, 2007, UKM.

 54.  Surigaonon Phonology: A Descriptive Analysis, South East Asian Linguistics Society XVI (SEALS), September 20, 2006, to September 22, 2006, SEALS.

 55.  Children s Speech: Its Relation to Sex Identification and Social Class Differences, MICOLLAC 2005, May 04, 2005, to May 06, 2005, UPM.

 56.  The Effects of Computer-Assisted Instructional Devices in Teaching Reading, AIAER. ICLORD 2005, April 20, 2005, to April 22, 2005, KMUTT.

 Other Research Activities

 1.    Session Chair, CAFNRM Student Symposium, November 30, 2018. U.H. Hilo

 2.    Session Chair, University of Hawaii at Hilo Humanities International Conference, April 26-27, 2019, U.H. Hilo

 3.    Conference Convener, University of Hawaii at Hilo Humanities International Conference, April 26-27, 2019, U.H. Hilo

 4.    Organizer and Chair, Hawaii International Conference on English Language and Literature Studies (HICELLS 2020) March 13-14, 2020.

 

AWARDS

 1.    IMRF Distinguished Inspiring Best Teacher Award 2020 in English and Literary Studies. Red Talks International Academic Excellence Awards, September 5, 2020. India

 2.    Pulama Ike Award, The University of Hawaii at Hilo, Spring 2020.

 3.    Outstanding Research (ICLORD 2005, Thailand)

 4.    Graduated as cum laude (March 1993) Saint Paul University Surigao



RESEARCH PROJECTS

Linguistic Landscape as Pedagogical Resource in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Oman, 2017

Translators Ideology and Superstructure in English- Arabic News Articles, Co-Researcher, 18/11/2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics), 17/11/2015

Sustainable Livelihood Practices, Immigration And Ecological Responsibilities In Coastal Communities: Case Studies From Sabah, Malaysia And Mindanau, Philippines, Co-Researcher, 20/12/2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society), 19/12/2015

English Language And Employability of Graduates In The Region, Principal Investigator(PI), 20/12/2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society), 19/12/2015

Transnational Identities in Southeast Asia, Principal Investigator(PI), 18/11/2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics), 18/11/2015

Domain Analysis On Language Choice And Language Maintenance Of Tri-Generational Families Of Bajau Speakers In Malaysia And The Philippiness, Principal Investigator(PI), 20/12/2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society), 19/12/2015

The Syrian Political Conflict in the Translation of BBC News into Arabic: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Co-Investigator, 2012-2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), National

Unemployment of College and University Graduates in Malaysia and other Developing Countries: Solution - Holistic Student Development, Co-Investigator, 2012-2013, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP), National

Kajian English Language and Employability in Malaysia, Co-Investigator, 2012-2013, PRGS

Religious and National Identities of Filipino Muslims in Malaysia, Principal Investigator(PI), 02/11/2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics), 02/11/2013

UNEMPLOYMENT OF COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY GRADUATES IN MALAYSIA & OTHER DEVELOPING COUNTRIES : SOLUTION - HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, Principal Investigator(PI), 02/07/2012, Flagship - HNE (Humanities & Ethics), 08/12/2014

The Syrian Political Conflict in the Translation of BBC News into Arabic: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Co-Researcher, 02/11/2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics), 02/11/2013

Miscommunication between Malaysian Employers and Foreign Domestic Helpers, Principal Investigator(PI), 2011-2012, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP), National

Representation of the Elderly in Malaysian and Philippine English Dailies, Co-Investigator, 2011-2012, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP), National

Border Ethnicities: The Bajau Diaspora, Co-Investigator, 2011-2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), National


Professional Affiliation and Expert Linkages

1.    International Advisory Board: The Asian Journal of English Language Studies (AJELS), 2020

2.    Associate Editor: Modern Journal of Studies in English Language Teaching, 2020

3.    Section Editor: PRISM, 2020

4.    Editor: The Social Science Journal. 2020

5.    Editor. JATI: Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. 2020

6.    Editor. Borneo Research Journal. University of Malaya, Malaysia 2020

7.    Editor. Manusya. Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2020.

8.    Reviewer, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development 2020

9.    Reviewer, Journal of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, 2020

10.  Reviewer, The Normal Lights, 2020

11.  Reviewer, Philippine Journal of Linguistics, 2020

12.  Editorial board. Philippine ESL Journal. 2020

13.  Reviewer, Multilingua 2019

14.  Reviewer, International Journal of Language, Literature, and Culture, 2014

15.  Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, 2015

16.  Reviewer. British Journal of Educational Research. 2015

17.  Reviewer. Journal of Media and Communication Studies. 2014

18.  Editor, Journal of Maritime Geopolitics and Culture, 2014

19.  Reviewer. International Academic Journal. 2010

20.  Reviewer, Langkit Journal, 2019

21.  Reviewer, CMU Journal of Science, 2019

22.  Reviewer, SDSSU Multidisciplinary Journal, 2018

23.  Reviewer. Reviewer, Studies in Literature and Language, 2012

24.  Reviewer. Inti Journal. 2004.


25. Contributor. SFI Magazine. 2008


Other Linkages

Member. International Linguistics Association, 2018
Lifetime Member. International Association of World Englishes
Member. TESOL Hawaii, 2018
Member. Linguistic Society of America
Member. Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (International)
Member. Linguistic Society of America. 2008. (International)
Member (lifetime). All India Association for Educational Research. 2005. (International)
Member. Linguistic Society of the Philippines. 2008. (International)

Administrative Duties

UH Hilo Representative, Faculty Congress 2018-2019
UH Hilo Advisory Committee, Center for Community Engagement, 2018 -2019
UH Hilo Commisioner, lgbtq + equality, 2018-2019
UH Hilo Selection Committee (English Instructor) 2018

CONSULTANCY 

Graduate Thesis Examiner, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India

Graduate Thesis Examiner, MSU IIT, Philippines

Graduate Thesis Examiner, Institute of Business Management, Karachi

Graduate Thesis Examiner, VIT University, India

Graduate Thesis Examiner, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Graduate Thesis Examiner, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Research Trainer, Trainer, 2010-2011, Linton University College

Panel Member for Proposal Presentation (Master), Consultant, 2011-2011, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya

Training, Trainer, 2011-2012, Institute of Diplomacy & Foreign Relations (IDFR) Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Panel for Proposal Presentation (Master), Consultant, 2012-2012, University of Malaya

Panel Member for Proposal Presentation (Master), Consultant, 2012-2012, University of Malaya

Panel Member for Proposal Presentation (PhD), Consultant, 2012-2012, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya

Professional Business Writing for Technology Park Malaysia Employees, Trainer, 2012-2012, Technology Park Malaysia

Reviewer, reviewer, 2012-2012, UCSI University

Intensive Grammar for Teachers, Trainer, 2012-2012, Politeknik Kota Bharu

Panel Member for Candidature Defense (PhD), 2012-2012, Asia-Europe Institute University of Malaya

Panel Member for Proposal Presentation (PhD), Consultant, 2012-2012, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya

Panel Member for Proposal Presentation (PhD), Consultant, 2012-2012, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya

Panel Member for Proposal Presentation (Master), Consultant, 2012-2012, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya

Panel member for candidature defense (PhD), Consultant, 2012-2012, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya

Postgraduate Research Methodology Course for Social Sciences 2013, Resource Person, 2013-2013, Faculty of Arts, University of Malaya

Postgraduate Supervisors Training, Trainer, 2013-2013, Segi University

Panel Member (MA proposal presentation), Consultant, 2013-2013, University of Malaya

Panel Member (PhD proposal presentation), Consultant, 2013-2013, University of Malay

Train the Trainers Program, Consultant, 2013-2014, London College of Clinical Hypnosis

Postgraduate Research Methodology Course for Social Sciences, Resource Person, 2013-2013, University of Malaya


PRESENTATIONS 
Keynote 

Language and Identity of Filipino Migrant Workers in Malaysia, 1st International Conference on Language and Linguistics 2014, 07 Aug 2014 to 08 Aug 2014, USEP and Linguistic Society of Mindanao, (International)

Issues in Language Choice and Language Shift, International Symposium on Language Preservation and Promotion, 04 Aug 2014 to 05 Aug 2014, SSCT, Manunuyat, (International)

Language and Identity of Filipino Migrant Workers in Malaysia, Regional Seminar on Language, Culture and Identity, 17 Aug 2013 to 17 Aug 2013, DLSU, Faculty of Arts, (International)

Language Choice and Language Policies in Multilingual Families, Language and Linguistics Seminar/Worskshop, 01 Aug 2013 to 02 Aug 2013, Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences, (International)
 
Others

Applied Linguistics, MAAL and SAAL Symposium 2014, 28 Nov 2014 to 28 Nov 2014, MAAL, (International)

Tolerance of health risks of RF-EMF radiation among Chinese community in Malaysia: A frame analysis of media text, 3rd International Conference Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP 2013): Collaborating across Disciplinary and Professional Boundaries, 12 Dec 2013 to 14 Dec 2013, University of Malaya, (International)

SUPERVISION 
 
Post Graduate Level 

Completed 

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Syed Abdul Manan, Mapping mismatches : English-medium education policy, perceptions and practices in the low-fee private schools in Quetta Pakistan, 2011/2015

Masters Degree, Wanitha, Language Shift in Malayalam Community in Malaysia: A Tri-generational Study, 2012/2013

Masters Degree, Ashraf Z.R. Tantish, A Critical Discourse Analysis of the News Coverage of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict in AJE and CNN News Websites, 2012/2013

Masters Degree, Deborah Ashabai A/P S. Fredericks John, Identity Construction and Code Switching in English Newspaper Advertisements, 2011/2012

Masters Degree, Hanan Bulgasim Salem, Language and Identity among Libyan Students in Malaysia, 2012/2013

Masters Degree, Royzal Bin Tami, L2 Learners Construction of Meaning of Figurative Expressions, 2012/2013

Masters Degree, Nadia Abed Shakeh, Thematic Progression and Rhetorical Structure in Opinion Articles of an Online Iraqi English newspaper, 2012/2013

Masters Degree, Rami Maher Delli, Stance Taking and Identity Construction between Supervisors and Supervisees, 2012/2013

Ongoing 

Masters Degree, Nurul Amilin Abu Talib, Systemic Functional Perspective on Thematic Choices and Progression in Advertorials, 2011/2012

Masters Degree, Liang Kaizhu, Academic Writing, 2014/2015

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Masturah Bt. Abdul Ghani, Ideological Effects and Persuasion in Media Discourse on Telecommunication Towers and Health Risk: A Critical Discourse Analysis, 2011/2012

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Chai Yee Ying, Interlanguage Pragmatics: Requests in Italian among Malaysian University Students, 2011/2012

Masters Degree, Sharmini A/P Muniandy, Sociolinguistics, 2012/2013

Masters Degree, Ahmed Zayed Deeb Razaiyneh, English Language and Employability, 2013/2014

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Mohammad Azannee Bin Saad, Discourse Analysis (Conversation Analysis), 2011/2012

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Nael Hijjo, Discourse and Translation, 2013/2014

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Rami Maher Delli, Discourse Analysis (Conversation Analysis), 2014/2015

Masters Degree, Nur Ilyani Binti Idris, Morphological Errors in Journal Writing, 2012/2013

Masters Degree, Sandra Asong, Sociolinguistics, 2012/2013

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Azadeh Shobeiri, Discourse Analysis, 2011/2012

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Seval Birlik, Discourse Analysis (Conversation Analysis), 2011/2012
 
First Degree/Diploma/Pre-Degree 

Completed 

Functions and Reasons of Code Switching Among University Students in Malaysia, 2007/2008, 1

Lexical Borrowing in Chinese English Newspaper, 2007/2008, 1

Linguistic Vitality in Trigenerational Chinese Families in Kuantan, Malaysia, 2008/2009, 1

Perception of Malaysians about Malaysian English, 2008/2009, 1

Euphemism on Cultrally Taboo Language in Malaysian English Newspaper, 2008/2009, 1

Gender Roles and swearing Behavior of Malaysian University Students, 2008/2009, 1

International Students' Perception Towards Their Native and Non-native English Teachers in Malaysia, 2009/2010, 1



PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND EXPERT LINKAGES


1.    International Advisory Board: The Asian Journal of English Language Studies (AJELS), 2020

2.    Associate Editor: Modern Journal of Studies in English Language Teaching, 2020

3.    Section Editor: PRISM, 2020

4.    Editor: The Social Science Journal. 2020

5.    Editor. JATI: Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. 2020

6.    Editor. Borneo Research Journal. University of Malaya, Malaysia 2020

7.    Editor. Manusya. Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2020.

8.    Reviewer, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development 2020

9.    Reviewer, Journal of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, 2020

10.  Reviewer, The Normal Lights, 2020

11.  Reviewer, Philippine Journal of Linguistics, 2020

12.  Editorial board. Philippine ESL Journal. 2020

13.  Reviewer, Multilingua 2019

14.  Reviewer, International Journal of Language, Literature, and Culture, 2014

15.  Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, 2015

16.  Reviewer. British Journal of Educational Research. 2015

17.  Reviewer. Journal of Media and Communication Studies. 2014

18.  Editor, Journal of Maritime Geopolitics and Culture, 2014

19.  Reviewer. International Academic Journal. 2010

20.  Reviewer, Langkit Journal, 2019

21.  Reviewer, CMU Journal of Science, 2019

22.  Reviewer, SDSSU Multidisciplinary Journal, 2018

23.  Reviewer. Reviewer, Studies in Literature and Language, 2012

24.  Reviewer. Inti Journal. 2004.

25.  Contributor. SFI Magazine. 2008

 GRANTS

 1.    SEED Ideas, HICELLS 2020, U.H. Hilo, March 3-4, 2020 ($5,000.00). Role: Organizer

2.    SEED Ideas, Sakada Living History, U.H. Hilo, October 30, 2018 ($2,000.00) Role: Co-organizer. 

 3.    CAS Faculty Research Small Grant, Impact of Culture in Teaching English as a Foreign Language: Non-Native English Teachers' Perspectives U.H. Hilo, March 28, 2019 ($1,500.00).

 4.    CAS Faculty Teaching Small Grant, 7. Hedges and Boosters in ENL Students' Scientific Research Report, U.H. Hilo, April 15, 2019 ($1,000.00). (Appendix 10.3)

 5.    Sustainable Livelihood Practices, Immigration and Ecological Responsibilities in Coastal Communities: Case Studies from Sabah, Malaysia, and Mindanao, Philippines, Co-Researcher, 20/12/2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - SBS (Equitable Society), 19/12/2014 (member)

 6.    Transnational Identities in Southeast Asia, Principal Investigator (PI), 18/11/2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics), 18/11/2015 (Principal Investigator)

 7.    Domain Analysis on Language Choice and Language Maintenance of Tri-Generational Families of Bajau Speakers In Malaysia And The Philippines, Principal Investigator (PI), 20/12/2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - SBS (Equitable Society), 19/12/2014 (Principal Investigator)

 8.    English Language and Employability of Graduates in The Region, Principal Investigator (PI), 20/12/2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - SBS (Equitable Society), 19/12/2014 (Principal Investigator)

 9.    The Syrian Political Conflict in the Translation of BBC News into Arabic: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Co-Researcher, 02/11/2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics), 02/11/2013 (member)

 10.  Religious and National Identities of Filipino Muslims in Malaysia, Principal Investigator (PI), 02/11/2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics), 02/11/2013(Principal Investigator)

 11.  Unemployment of College and University Graduates in Malaysia and other Developing Countries: Solution - Holistic Student Development, Co-Investigator, 2012-2013, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP), National (Principal Investigator)

 12.  Kajian English Language and Employability in Malaysia, Co-Investigator, 2012-2013, PRGS (member)

 13.  The Syrian Political Conflict in the Translation of BBC News into Arabic: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Co-Investigator, 2012-2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), National (member)

 14.  Miscommunication between Malaysian Employers and Foreign Domestic Helpers, Principal Investigator (PI), 2011-2012, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP), National (Principal Investigator)

 15.  Border Ethnicities: The Bajau Diaspora, Co-Investigator, 2011-2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), National (member)

 16.  Representation of the Elderly in Malaysian and Philippine English Dailies, Co-Investigator, 2011-2012, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP), National (member)

  

GRANTS SUBMITTED

 1.    National Endowment for Humanities. Understanding Indigenous Knowledge and Literatures in Mindanao, Philippines, December 4, 2019.

 2.    Seed Money Grant, Family Language Policy and Language Maintenance of Filipino Families in Hilo ($ 8,300.00).

 3.    SEED Ideas, Community Involvement, and Leadership Training for Filipino Students at U.H. Hilo, U.H. Hilo, October 30, 2018 ($2,000.00).



COURSES TAUGHT

 Postgraduate Level (Ph.D. and Masters)

  1. Research Methodology
  2. Psychology of Language Learning
  3. Second Language Acquisition
  4. General Linguistics
  5. Varieties of English


 Undergraduate Level
  1. ESL Teaching Practicum
  2. Second Language Acquisition
  3. Global Englishes
  4. Writing for Science and Technology
  5. Composition with Tutorial
  6. ESL Composition with Tutorial
  7. Technical Writing
  8. English for Specific Purposes
  9. Essay Writing
  10. Grammar and Composition Writing
  11. Research Methodology
  12. General English
  13. Study Skills
  14. Discourse Analysis
  15. Semantics and Pragmatics
  16.  Functional Grammar
  17. Sociolinguistics
  18. Ethnography of Communication
  19. World Englishes 


UHH and Campus Committees

 1.    Member, UHH Curriculum Review Committee (2020 – 2021)

 2.    Member, UHH Faculty Development Committee (2020-2021)

 3.    Chair, Search Committee for English Instructor (2020)

 4.     Member, Search Committee for Assistant Professor of English (2019).

 5.    TESOL Certificate Program Coordinator – Starting Fall 2019, I was appointed by the Department of English to take charge of the TESOL certificate program.

 6.    LGBT Commissioner – I was appointed as LGBT commissioner for UHH for two years from Fall 2018 – Fall 2022.

 7.    Member of the Faculty Congress – I was appointed as representative from the Humanities Division for two (2) years from Fall 2018 – Fall 2022.

 8.    Member, Search Committee for English Instructor (2018).

 9.    Member, Search Committee for English Instructor (2018).

 10.  Member, Advisory Board for the Center for Community Engagement.

 

Other Curricular Services

 1.    Judge, Speaker for Fall 2018 U.H. - Hilo Commencement Ceremony.

 2.    Committee Member, Filipino Diaspora, and Heritage Celebration, Gala and Coronation Night, December 2, 2018.

 3.    Kohala Filipino Festival, Performer of Filipino

 4.    Workshop for Hilo Intermediate, Language & Culture of the Philippines, October 25, 2018.

 5.    Moderators for Open Forum: Filipino Studies Spring 2018 Forum & Culmination Program, May 1, 2018

 6.    Moderators for Open Forum: Filipino Studies Fall 2018 Forum & Culmination Program, December 6, 2018.

 7.    Conferment: Filipino Studies Spring 2019 Forum & Culmination Program, May 2, 2019

 8.    Organizer, U.H. Hilo Safe Zone Training for Faculty, Staff, and Students, November 29, 2018

 9.    Supervisor, Science Olympiad, February 19, 2019.

 10.  Committee Member, Sakada Day Celebration 2018, December 16, 2018

 11.  Judge for the Hawai'i Island Fair History Day on March 10, 2018

 12.  Mentor-Mentee, Faculty Congress Professional Development Committee.

  

Professional Societies

 1.    Lifetime Member. International Association for World Englishes Inc. (IAWE)

 2.    Member. International Linguistic Association, 2018 

 3.    Member. Hawaii TESOL, 2018

 4.    Lifetime Member. All India Research Organization

 5.    Linguistic Society of America, 2015

 6.    Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics, 2015

 7.    Linguistic Society of the Philippines, 2003 



EVALUATION ACTIVITIES 

Master Proposal Presentation - Zou Xiaoqiong, proposal presentation ,  (2013-2013)

A Discourse Analysis of Malaysian University Rankings in a Local Newspaper, Thesis ,  (2013-2014)

Panel memeber for proposal presentation (PhD), proposal presentation ,  (2013-2013)

Master proposal presentation - Nur Aida Ahmad Nazeri, presentation ,  (2013-2013)

The Effects of English on the Construction of Identity among Malaysian Adults, Project ,  (2013-2013)

Role of Effective Communication to Ensure Community Participation in NGOs Projects: A Comparative Study of a Malaysian and a Pakistan NGO, Thesis ,  (2013-2013)

A Transitivity Analysis of Medical Brochures with a Focus on Cervical and Breast Cancer, Thesis ,  (2013-2014)

Proposal Presentation (Tanusha), proposal presentation ,  (2013-2013)

PhD proposal presentation, proposal presentation ,  (2013-2013)

A Study of China English and its Linguistic Features, Project ,  (2012-2012)

Systemic Functional Linguistics, Project ,  (2012-2012)

Code switching in blogs, Project ,  (2012-2012)

CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY 
Sakada Day, Marketing and Publicity Committee, December 16, 2018

Filipino Diaspora and Heritage Month, Committee Member, December 2,-6, 2018

     Judge for Student Commencement Speaker Audition, Fall 2018, October 26, 2018     


     Hawai'i History Day 2018. Judge. UH Hilo. March 10, 2018

Head of Education Committee, Filburaimi - 2017

Committee Member for ICONSEA, (International), 08-Dec-14 until 09-Dec-14

Surigaonon Language Center (Consultant and Core Group Member), (Community), 04-Aug-14 until 04-Aug-30

Committee Member for ALAPP 2013 Conference, (International), 01-Aug-13 until 14-Dec-13

Filipino Life Group Foundation, (International), 01-Jun-13 until 31-Dec-15

Paper Co-ordinator: 5th International Seminar on Maritime Culture and Geopolitics, (International), 22-Oct-12 until 23-Oct-12

Organizer: "FBL Talk on Philippine Studies" , (Department), 16-Oct-12 until 16-Oct-12

International Week- Asian and European Languages, (Department), 20-Feb-12 until 24-Feb-12

Convenor for the 4th Postgraduate Research Conference in FBL, (Department), 15-Feb-12 until 31-Dec-12

Perlantikan Sebagai Ahli Jawatan Kecil Program Doktor Fasafah FBL, (Department), 17-Jan-12 until 16-Jan-14


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