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Department of Education

Heath Rose

Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director for People

College Affiliation: Linacre College

Heath Rose is Professor of Applied Linguistics, with a specialisation in language teaching research. He is Director for People at the Department and Vice-Principal of Linacre College.

After completing a PGCE in 1997, Heath started his teaching career in Australian and Japanese schools. He eventually moved into teaching in higher education, while completing a PhD in Education from The University of Sydney. Stemming from this professional background, Heath’s research interests are situated within the field of language teaching and language learning. His research has included self-regulation and language learner strategies, Global Englishes, teaching English as an international language, and English Medium Instruction. Publications include a number of books on Global Englishes, including Introducing Global Englishes (Routledge) and Global Englishes for Language Teaching (Cambridge) in addition to books on research methods, including the Routledge Handbook of Applied Linguistics (Routledge) and Data Collection Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (Bloomsbury). He is series co-editor of Cambridge Elements in Language Teaching.

He has published numerous research articles related to language education in journals such as Higher Education, Language Policy, Applied Linguistics, ELT Journal, TESOL Quarterly, System, and Modern Language Journal. Heath is the coordinator of the English Medium Instruction Research Group, and runs the wider EMI Oxford Research Network

 

Doctoral Applications

Heath welcomes doctoral applications from students interested in the following research areas:

  • Global Englishes and English as a lingua franca (with a particular interest in their pedagogical implications)
  • Teaching English as an international language
  • Pedagogical challenges associated with English Medium Instruction
  • Self-regulation and language learner strategies
  • Teaching and learning of Japanese and Chinese as a foreign language (with a particular interest in the written language).

Publications:

  • Books

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Global TESOL for the 21st Century: Teaching English in a Changing World (pp. 1-214). https://doi.org/10.21832/ROSE8182
      DOI: https://doi.org/10.21832/ROSE8182

    • Rose, H., McKinley, J., & BRIGGS BAFFOE-DJAN, J. (2020). Data Collection Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Bloomsbury Academic.

    • McKinley, J., & Rose, H. (2019). The routledge handbook of research methods in applied linguistics (pp. 1-530). https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367824471
      DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367824471

    • Rose, H., & Galloway, N. (2019). Global Englishes for Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316678343
      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316678343

    • Rose, H. (2017). The Japanese Writing System. Multilingual Matters. https://doi.org/10.21832/rose8156
      DOI: https://doi.org/10.21832/rose8156

    • Galloway, N., & Rose, H. (2015). Introducing Global Englishes. Routledge.

  • Book chapters

    • Rose, H., & Sahan, K. (2023). What ROAD-MAPPING adds to our understanding of english-medium educational policy research. In Researching English-Medium Higher Education: Diverse Applications and Critical Evaluations of the ROAD-MAPPING Framework (pp. 20-35). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003193852-2
      DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003193852-2

    • Sahan, K., & Rose, H. (2021). Translanguaging or code-switching? Re-examining the functions of language in EMI classrooms. In Multilingual Perspectives from Europe and Beyond on Language Policy and Practice (pp. 45-62).

    • Galloway, N., & Rose, H. (2021). The global spread of English and global Englishes language teaching. In Language Teacher Education for Global Englishes: A Practical Resource Book (pp. 11-19).

    • Rose, H. (2021). Students’ language-related challenges of studying through english: What EMI teachers can do. In Language Use in English-Medium Instruction at University: International Perspectives on Teacher Practice (pp. 145-166).

    • Simpson, K., & Rose, H. (2021). Complexity as a Valid Approach in ’Messy’ Classroom Contexts: Promoting More ’Ecologically Rich’ Research on the Psychology of L2 Listening. In COMPLEXITY PERSPECTIVES ON RESEARCHING LANGUAGE LEARNER AND TEACHER PSYCHOLOGY (pp. 136-151).

    • Sahan, K., & Rose, H. (2021). Problematising the E in EMI: Translanguaging as a Pedagogic Alternative to English-only Hegemony in University Contexts. In ENGLISH-MEDIUM INSTRUCTION AND TRANSLANGUAGING (pp. 1-14).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Initiating Change: An Invitation to Teachers and Teacher Educators. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 157-171).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Initiating Change: An Invitation to Researcher-Practitioners. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 172-186).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Language Norms in the Global TESOL Curriculum. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 45-61).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Learners’ Attitudes and EIL-oriented Activities. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 99-113).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Global Language and Identity. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 133-153).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Global TESOL for the 21st Century Teaching English in a Changing World Preface. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (p. XI - +).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Material Evaluation and Development in Teaching English as an International Language. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 62-83).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Models for Teaching English as an International Language. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 25-41).

    • Rose, H. (2020). Diaries and journals Collecting insider perspectives in second language research. In ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS (pp. 348-359).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Teachers of a Global Language. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 114-132).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Testing and Assessing a Global Language. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 84-96).

    • Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., Funada, N., Rose, H., Syrbe, M., Montakantiwong, A., & Funada, N. (2020). Theorising the Teaching of English in Global Contexts. In GLOBAL TESOL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: TEACHING ENGLISH IN A CHANGING WORLD (pp. 3-24).

    • Rose, H. (2019). Unique challenges of learning to write in the Japanese writing system. In N. Yigitoglu & M. Reichelt (Eds.), L2 Writing Beyond English (pp. 78-94). Multilingual Matters. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:6e128d89-f12a-4d48-9265-d44612099701
      https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:6e128d89-f12a-4d48-9265-d44612099701

    • Rose, H. (2019). RESEARCHING ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE. In Qualitative Research Topics in Language Teacher Education (pp. 131-136). https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429461347-22
      DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429461347-22

    • Rose, H., & Syrbe, M. (2018). Assessment Practices in Teaching English as an International Language. In J. Liontas (Ed.), TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0655
      https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:18502b12-a696-4d24-ad2e-b06a83fb2aa9

    • Rose, H. (2018). Popular approaches to EAL instruction: teaching English as an international language pedagogy. In J. Liontas (Ed.), The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0818
      https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:88dc2457-03a0-4ed0-aafe-7c765ec2a8af

    • Rose, H. (2017). 12. A Global Approach to English Language Teaching: Integrating an International Perspective into a Teaching Methods Course. In Preparing Teachers to Teach English as an International Language (pp. 169-180). Multilingual Matters. https://doi.org/10.21832/9781783097036-014
      DOI: https://doi.org/10.21832/9781783097036-014

    • Rose, H. (2017). A global approach to English language teaching: integrating an international perspective into a teaching methods course. In Preparing Teachers to Teach English as an International Language (pp. 169-181). Multilingual Matters. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:89f472ff-3c62-4b95-89eb-077020282612
      https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:89f472ff-3c62-4b95-89eb-077020282612

    • Rose, H., & McKinley, J. (2017). Realities of doing research in applied linguistics. In DOING RESEARCH IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS: REALITIES, DILEMMAS, AND SOLUTIONS (pp. 3-14).

    • Rose, H. (2017). Responding to theoretical shifts in research design. In DOING RESEARCH IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS: REALITIES, DILEMMAS, AND SOLUTIONS (pp. 27-36).

    • Briggs, J. (2016). Grappling with originality and grounding in qualitative data analysis. In J. McKinley & H. Rose (Eds.), Doing Research in Applied Linguistics: Realities, Dilemmas and Solutions (pp. 182-191). Routledge. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:61a61484-0b1d-4173-806c-30d66bf67cd6
      https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:61a61484-0b1d-4173-806c-30d66bf67cd6

    • Murphy, V., & Macaro, E. (2016). It isn’t child’s play: conducting research with children as participants. In J. McKinley & H. Rose (Eds.), Doing Research in Applied Linguistics: Realities, dilemmas, and solutions (pp. 103-113). Routledge. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:21fbd5c0-9633-45e4-a251-8eaaf2319df7
      https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:21fbd5c0-9633-45e4-a251-8eaaf2319df7

    • Rose, H. (2015). Researching language learner strategies. In Research Methods in Applied Linguistics: A Practical Resource. Bloomsbury Publishing. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:4e1c9c17-0426-49c7-8b4d-4ea1a5251f34
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    • Briggs Baffoe-Djan, J. (n.d.). Data Descriptive Statistics in Data Analysis. In H. Rose & J. McKinley (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Routledge.

  • Journal articles

  • Internet publication

    • XU, X., ROSE, H., & OANCEA, A. (2020). Publish Internationally or Perish? Incentive Schemes for International Publications in the Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The Network for Research into Chinese Education Mobilities. https://chineseedmobilities.wordpress.com/2020/02/03/publish-internationally-or-perish-incentive-schemes-for-international-publications-in-the-chinese-humanities-and-social-sciences-hss/

  • Reports

    • Murphy, V., Arndt, H., Briggs Baffoe-Djan, J., Chalmers, H., Macaro, E., Rose, H., Vanderplank, R., & Woore, R. (2020). Foreign language learning and its impact on wider academic outcomes: A rapid evidence assessment. Education Endowment Foundation. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:4e6f26ba-44b3-452c-b959-18150b9d4093
      https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:4e6f26ba-44b3-452c-b959-18150b9d4093

    • ROSE, H., McKinley, J., XU, X., & Zhou, S. (2020). Investigating policy and implementation of English-medium instruction in higher education institutions in China. British Council. https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/K155_Investigating_policy_implementation_EMI_China_web.pdf

    • Macaro, E., BRIGGS BAFFOE-DJAN, J., ROSE, H., di Sabato, B., Hughes, B., Cuccurullo, D., Coonan, C., Menegale, M., & Bier, A. (2019). Transition from secondary school CLIL to EMI at university: Initial evidence from research in Italy. British Council. https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/transition-secondary-school-clil-emi-university-initial-evidence-research-italy

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