Short bio

Lynn Mastellotto works in sociolinguistics and educational linguistics, with a focus on the teaching and learning of the English language in formal educational settings from preschool to university. Her research interests have different foci, including language policy and planning, multilingualism in educational settings (including CLIL/ICLHE, EMI), teacher education and faculty development, conversation analysis of classroom interactions, and multimodality in literacy and learning, especially through children's picture books. She is also involved in the development of curricula for English for Specific and Academic Purposes (ESP/EAP).

Education:
BA & MA - McGill University, Canada
PGCE - Oxford University, UK
PhD - University of East Anglia, UK
 

Main Research Areas

Linguistic, pedagogical, and developmental aspects of language teaching & learning
Social identities, meanings, relationships, contexts and roles of language in teaching and learning
Plurilingualism & interculturalism
Teacher education & Faculty Development
Languages & multilingualism in South Tyrol
Language learning & processing - ERC SH4_8