CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAIL 

Name
 Prof. Dr. Maya David Nee Khemlani
Designation
 Professor
Department
 Department of English Language
Faculty
 Faculty of Languages & Linguistics
Tel. No. (Office)
             03-79675410      
Fax No.
 03-79675427 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            03-79675427      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
E-mail Address
 mdavid@um.edu.my
Address(Office)
 Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages & Linguistics Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION 


PHD, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
MPA, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
MAAPPLING, ESSEX UNIVERSITY, ESSEX, UK
Certified executive coach, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
BA, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
DIPLOMA, WESTERN AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF ADV. EDUCATION PERTH
(Tesl)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP



Linguapax, Speaker, 2011, (International)

University of Asia and the Pacific, Speaker, 2011-2011, (International)

The University of Western Australia, Examiner, 2011, (International)

International Journal of Research Studies in Language Learning, Editorial Board, 2011, (International)

Journal of English and Cultural Studies, Editorial Board, 2011, (International)

Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution, Reviewer, 2011, (International)

Postgraduate Research Supervision Workshop, Trainer, 2011, (International)

The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, Editorial Board, 2011, (International)

IOLC International Conference, Consultant, 2009-2009, (International)

CURRENT ISSUES IN LANGUAGE PLANNING, Reviewer, 2008-2008, (International)

Journal of Multicultural Discourse, Reviewer, 2008-2008, (International)

The Asociation for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism (ASEN), Member, 2008-2009, (International)

International Sociological Association, Member, 2008-2010, (International)

RC 25 SOCIOLINGUISTICS, CHAPTER OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, Member, 2008-2010, (International)

RC 25 Sociolinguistics Newsletter, Reviewer, 2008-2010, (International)

PHILLIPINE JOURNAL OF LINGUISTICS, Editorial Board, 2008-2012, (International)

Universiti Sabah Malaysia, Reviewer, 2008-2009, (National)

Catholic Teachers Association Malaysia, President, 2008-2010, (National)

Pertanika (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Reviewer, 2008-2010, (National)

Reading Research Quarterly, Reviewer, 2007-2007, (International)

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, Reviewer, 2007-2008, (International)

JOURNAL OF GENDER & SOCIAL ISSUES, Editorial Board, 2007-2009, (International)

MULTILINGUAL & MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, Reviewer, 2007-2009, (International)

RELC Alumni, Vice President, Exco Member, 2007-2009, (International)

JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION PRACTICES , Editorial Board, 2007-2010, (International)

Chartered Institute of Linguists, United Kingdom, Honorary Member, 2007-2020, (International)

FOUNDATION OF ENDANGERED LANGUAGES (FEL), Honorary Member, 2007-2020, (International)

AMERICAN MALAYSIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (AMCHAM), Associate Member, 2007-2009, (National)

The International Scope Review, Exco Commitee Member, 2007-2010, (International)

International Reading Association, Reviewer, 2006-2008, (International)

Gerontological Association of Malaysia, Research Group, 2006-2010, (National)

Hong Kong Linguist, Editorial Board, 2005-2006, (International)

THE INTERNATIONAL SCOPE REVIEW , Chief Editor, 2005-2006, (International)

Malaysian Reading Association, Exco, 2004-2009, (International)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES



Member, 09-Mar-11

Member of Research,Publication and Presentation Committee (RP&P), Department Of English Language, Faculty Of Languages & Linguistics, 01-Jan-10 - 31-Dec-10

Ahli Jawatankuasa Projek Agenda Kritikal (CAPs) Di Bawah Pelan Strategik Pengajian Tinggi Negara (PSPTN)- , University Malaya, 01-Jan-10 - 31-Dec-10

Jawatankuasa Mesyuarat Audit Prestasi Akademik , University Malaya, 01-Jan-10 - 31-Dec-10

Jawatankuasa Akademik Penerbit UM, University Malaya, 01-Jan-10 - 31-Dec-10

Member of supervision committee, University Malaya, 01-Jan-09 - 31-Dec-10

Head, Section On Curricular, External Faculty Elective & Titas Course (Sket), Chancellory, 15-Nov-06 - 31-Aug-09

CAREER HISTORY



Professor, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM , 01/06/2004

Deputy Dean (Post Graduate And Research), Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM, 01/01/2003 until 31/12/2004

Associate Professor, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM, 01/01/1998 until 30/06/2003

Lecturer, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM, 01/05/1988 until 31/05/1997

Language Teacher, Pusat Bahasa, University of Malaya, 01/04/1985 until 30/04/1988

Documentor, Pusat Bahasa, University of Malaya, 01/03/1980 until 31/03/1985

Journalist, MALAY MAIL, 01/10/1979 until 01/03/1980

Document Control, London Stock Exchange, 01/01/1978 until 01/04/1979

Education, Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman, 16/07/1971 until 16/07/1977

AREAS OF EXPERTISE 



Cross-Cultural Communication

Discourse Analysis

English For Specific Purposes

Language Maintenance And Language Shift

Language Of The Elderly

Language And Human Rights

AREAS OF RESEARCH



Linguistic Strategies Employed By Lawyers in Malaysian Court Cases, Co-Investigator, 2008-2009

English Language Skills for Law, Co-Investigator, 2007-2008, Vot F

Professional Skills for Law, Co-Investigator, 2009-2010, UMRG

Code-switching Among Malaysian Families of Different Ethnic Backgrounds, Co-Investigator, 2005

Political discourse of Malaysian Prime Ministers and leaders: Focus on national and communal sentiments, Co-Investigator, 2009-2011

Factors Influencing the Perception of Sexual Harassment among female workers in Malaysia., Co-Investigator, 2008-2009

Evaluation of the Ethnic Relations Module in Public Universities, Co-Investigator, 2008-2009

Silence Communication of Malaysia Society, Co-Investigator, 2009-2010

Attitudes towards English language in local universities, Principal Investigator(PI), 2004-2005, Ministry of Education

Language Maintenance or Language Shift? Focus on an Orang Asli Kampung in an Urban Setting, Principal Investigator(PI), 2004-2005, Vote F

Language Maintenance or Language Shift -the Punjabi Community in Kuantan?, Principal Investigator(PI), 2006-2006, Vote F

Language Choice in Malaysian Courts, Principal Investigator(PI), 2003-2004, Law Faculty (UM)

Encultration or Assimilation of the Malaysian Indian Community, Principal Investigator(PI), 2004-2006, UPSI

Inter-generational Transmission of Values Across Ethnic Groups, PROJECT LEADER, 2004-2007, MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

Discourse in Malaysian Families: Book 2 Focus on Politeness, Principal Investigator(PI), 2006-2006, Fundamental, UM

Discourse in Malaysian Families, PROJECT LEADER, 2006-2006, Fundamental

Grandparenting in Selected Asian Societies, Principal Investigator(PI), 2004-2006, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Perception Of The Other: View of Malaysian Pre- Scholars Towards Other Ethnic Groups, Principal Investigator(PI), 2007-2008, Vote F

Bahasa Orang Asli/ Bumiputra Bahasa Mah Meri, -Member of team, 2001-2003

Media Discourse as a Double-Edged Sword in Ethnic Integration: Media as Jekyll or Hyde?, Co-Investigator, 2008-2009, Vot F

The Creation of a Conflictual Environment in Multilingual Malaysia: Focus on Parliamentary Discourse., Co-Investigator, 2008-2009, PJP

Producing of "Visible" Minorities: A Content Analysis of Ethno-cultural Diversity in the Malaysian Press., Co-Investigator, 2008-2009, PJP

The Creation of A Conflicting Environment in the Malaysian Parliament, Co-Investigator, 2008-2009

Miscommunication between Malaysian Employers and Foreign Domestic Helpers, member, 2011-2012

The Indian Community in Kuching, East Malaysia: Accommodation or Assimilation?, Member, 2011-2012

CONSULTATION PROJECT/CONSULTANCY 



Facilitator and Examiner Kursus Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan PTK 3,4,5 & 6, Facilitator and Examiner, 2006-2007, University of Malaya

External Examiner Thesis UPM, External Examiner, 2006-2009, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Examiner Kursus Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan PTK 4, Examiner, 2007-2007, Ministry of Education Malaysia

Evaluator for Promotional Excercise, Evaluator, 2006-2006, Universiti Sains Malaysia

External Examiner Thesis University of Brunei, External Examiner, 2009-2009, University of Brunei

Evaluator, Evaluator, 2010-2010, Universiti Sains Malaysia

upskill programme, Speaker, 2011-2011, University of Malaya

External Examiner Thesis UIA, External Examine, 2009-2009, UIA

External Examiner Thesis, External Examiner, 2008-2009, University of Hong Kong

External Examiner of Hamdard University Pakistan, External Examiner, 2008-2009, Hamdard University Pakistan

Facilitator and Examiner Kursus Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan PTK 3, 2007, -Facilitator and Examiner, 2007-2007, Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia, Kuala Terengganu.

Invited to Provide Expertise at Bengkel Penulisan Akademik, organised by the Faculty of Languages, UPM 19-21 Julai 2007. Hotel Corrus Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Expert Advisor, 2007-2007, University Putera Malaysia

Evaluating Abstracts for Conference Foundation of Endangered Languages Conference, Committee Member, 2007-2009, Foundation of Endangered Languages

Evaluator for Promotional Exercise, Evaluator, 2007-2007, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

English for International Post-graduates, Consultant, 2007-2008, UMCCED

Convincing Your Audience at the Medical Ethics, Conduct and Medico-legal Issues in Orthopaedic Surgery, Presenter, 2006-2006, University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)

Degree BA Honous in TESL, Consultant, 2006-2006, UPSI, Tanjung Malim

Evaluating CD-ROM English Form 3, Project Leader, 2005-2005, Textbook Bureau, Ministry of Education, Malaysia

Evaluating Form 4 English textbooks for Malaysia, Project Leader, 2005-2005, Textbook Bureau, Ministry of Education, Malaysia

English for Students from China, Consultant, 2005-2005, UMCCED

External Examiner Thesis UKM, Examiner, 2005-2005, UKM

Presenter "Networking Skills", -Presenter, 2005-2008, Science and Technology Management Training Course for Researches in OIC Countries

External Examiner Thesis USM, Examiner, 2004-2004, Universiti Sains Malaysia

IPTA project on attitude towards English Language in Higher Institutions of Learning, Consultant, 2001-2002, IPTA, Malaysia

University of Malaya team of examiners, Project Leader, 2000-2001, Matriculation Division, Kementeriaan Pendidikaan Malaysia

Coordinator for GTEB AM and GTEB KHAS (Semester Khas) Program Pendidikan Jarak Jauh UM., Coordinator, 2000-2001, University of Malaya

Cross-cultural communication, Consultant, 1998-2003, Institute of Diplomatic and Foreign Relations, Malaysia

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 



Anugerah Khas Penerbitan Jurnal Terujuk, Universiti Malaya, 2007, (University)

Award for Excellent Service , University of Malaya, 2008

Bronze Award, Expo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta dan Inovasi, University of Malaya, 2006, (University)

Entry in Who's in Science and Engineering, Marquis Who's Who, America, 2007, (International)

Honarary Membership Foundation of Endangered Languages , Foundation of Endangered Language, 2007, (International)

Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, UK, Chartered Institute of Linguists, 2004, (International)

Honorary membership of the Linguistic Society of the Philippines, Linguistic Society of the Philippines, 2010

Linguapax Award 2007, UNESCO BARCELONA, 2007, (International)

Perdana Research Foundation Research Scholar Grant 2007, Perdana Foundation, 2007, (National)

Toastmasters Badge, Toastmasters, 2007, (International)

PRESENTATIONS 


 
Pleanary/Keynote Speaker

David, M.K. 2008. Language Policies - Impact on Language Maintenance and Teaching. Focus on Malaysia, Singapore and The Philippines., Foundation Endangered Languages, 01 Oct 2008 to 03 Oct 2008, FEL
 
Invited Seminar

Public Speaking Module, BENGKEL SEMINAR KEBANGSAAN DAN PENULISAN MODUL KEJURULATIHAN KURSUS KOKURIKULUM BERKREDIT 2011, 10 Feb 2011
 
Invited Speaker

Code Choice within and across Ethnicities in Multilingual Malaysia: Implications and Ramifications, Discourse in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts / Intercultural Communication, 30 Nov 2007 to 02 Dec 2007, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya, (International)

Conflict Management, Conflict Management Workshop, 13 May 2010, (University)

Conflict Management, Conflict Management, 04 Aug 2009 to 04 Aug 2009, (University)

Differences in cross generational talks in Malaysian homes, Workshop on Alternate Generations in the Family: The Asian Perspective, Singapore, 20 Oct 2005 to 22 Oct 2005, Singapore, (International)

Introduction to Research Supervision, Introduction to Research Supervision Workshop., 21 Jun 2010 to 21 Jun 2010, (University)

Invited speaker, 52nd Teflin International Conference, 07 Dec 2004 to 09 Dec 2004, Universitas Tridinanti, Indonesia, (International)

Invited speaker, English in the Multilingual Environment, 08 Oct 2004 to 10 Oct 2004, British Council, Sri Lanka English Language Teachers Association (SLELTA), (International)

Invited speaker, International Conference on Pragmatics, 15 Dec 2006 to 17 Dec 2006, Institute of Advanced Studies in English, Pune, India, (International)

Invited speaker, International Social Sciences Conference, 10 Dec 2004 to 12 Dec 2004, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Islamabad, Pakistan, (International)

Invited speaker, Malaysia International Conference on Languages, Literature and Culture 2003 Seminar, 28 May 2004, Universiti Putra Malaysia, (International)

Invited speaker, International Conference at East West University, 15 Apr 2006 to 16 Apr 2006, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, (International)

Invited speaker, Language Culture and Identity: Issues and Challenges, 16 Jul 2005 to 17 Jul 2005, Aga Khan University. Karachi, Pakistan, (International)

Knowledge of Psycholinguistics and Language Teaching, Annual Conference by Bangladeshi, English Language Teachers, 01 Dec 2007 to 02 Dec 2007, Bangladeshi English Language Teachers, (International)

Komunikasi (Kemahiran Jalinan Hubungan (Networking Skill), Kursus PTK Pensyarah DS45, UTem, Melaka, 08 Nov 2007 to 09 Nov 2007, UTEM Melaka, (University)

Komunikasi (Kemahiran Jalinan Hubungan (Networking Skill), PTK TK5 Pensyarah Universiti Gred DS52, Terengganu, 02 Nov 2007 to 02 Nov 2007, Univeristy Terengganu, (University)

Learning Discourse Norms through Literary Texts: Pedagogical Implications, BICOLL, 08 Jun 2010 to 09 Jun 2010, (International)

Networking skills, The Science and Technology Management Training Course for Researchers in OIC Countries, 05 Jul 2010 to 05 Jul 2010, (International)

Pencemarah Bagi Kursus PTK Pensyarah Pencemarah Bagi Kursus PTK Pensyarah, Pencemarah Bagi Kursus PTK Pensyarah, 05 Jul 2010 to 05 Jul 2010, (National)

Research Possibilities, Graduate Research Workshop, 17 Aug 2009 to 18 Aug 2009, (National)

Research Supervision, Introduction to Research Supervision, 17 Mar 2010, (University)

Soft Skills and the Pre Employment Programme: Focus on the University of Malaya, Persidangan Pengajaran & Pembelajaran di Peringkat Institusi Pengajian Tinggi, 12 Dec 2007 to 12 Dec 2007, UPM / Kementerian Mosti Pengajian Tinggi, (National)

The Importance of Studying Language in Society, Readings @ Lakeside, 28 Feb 2011, Taylor's University, (National)

The Importance of a Historical Perspective in Language Shift Studies: Focus on Minority Groups in Kuching, Indian Cultural Seminar Kuching, Sarawak., 29 Apr 2009 to 30 Apr 2009, (National)
 
Presenter

Bahasa dan Perhubungannya untuk Interaksi dalam Masyarakat Multilingual., Seminar Kebangsaan Ketamadunan, Hubungan Etnik dan Ko-kurikulum., 20 Mar 2007 to 20 Mar 2007, Univesity of Malaya

Code Shifting and Switching - A Lingua Franca in Multilingual Malaysia?, Asian Association of Psychology Conference., 11 Dec 2009 to 14 Dec 2009, Asian Association of Psychology, (International)

Code Switching and Shifting Codes: Politeness Markers in GP\'s Language Choice in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Meaning and Interaction, 23 Apr 2009 to 25 Apr 2009, University Of Bristol

Conceptualization of Nationalism Through Language and Symbols, Nationalism, East and West: Civic and Ethnic Conceptions of Nationhood., 15 Apr 2008 to 17 Apr 2008, University of London, (International)

English Language Skills for Law, Curriculum, Language and the Law. Croatia, 18 Sep 2008 to 21 Sep 2008, Croatia, (International)

How are the Chinese perceived in multilingual Malaysia?, 3rd International Conference on Multicultural Discourses, 27 Aug 2010 to 29 Aug 2010, (International)

Media Discourse as a double-edged Sword in Ethnic Integration: Press as Jekyll or Hyde?, TSCF Conference, Malta, 11 Sep 2008 to 13 Sep 2008, The International Scope Review, (International)

See-sawing between Languages in Professional Contexts, Second Conference of the Asia-Pacific Rim LSP and Professional Communication, 15 Jul 2010 to 17 Jul 2010, (International)

Tolerance and Communication in Multi-ethnic Malaysia., World Civic Forum, 05 May 2009 to 08 May 2009, UNESCO, (International)
 
Others

A Needs Analysis for a Law Course, Language for Specific Purposes Conference, Second Conference of the Asia-Pacific Rim LSP and Professional Communication, 15 Jul 2010 to 17 Jul 2010, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics and the LSP Association, (International)

Abused in Interpretation, Multiculturalism and the Law, Law Faculty, University of Malaya, 06 May 2008 to 07 May 2008, University of Malaya, (International)

Bridging Ethnic Groups, Conference Solls, 01 May 2007 to 01 May 2007, UKM, (International)

Code Switching & Bilingual Consumers: Analysis of Print Advertisements as Marketing Strategy in Malaysia, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACROSS BOUNDARIES, 05 Aug 2010 to 06 Aug 2010, (International)

Code-Switching in Mixed Marriages: The Case of Filipino-Malaysian Couples., Language, Literatures, and Cultures: Universals, Distinctions and Cross-disciplinary Perspectives., 28 Apr 2009 to 30 Apr 2009, University Putra

Communication Strategies in Social Interaction Between Arab and Iranian Postgraduate Student, International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, 19 Aug 2009 to 20 Aug 2009, (International)

Cross-Cultural Differences in Media Representation of a Sensitive Issue, International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, 19 Aug 2009 to 20 Aug 2009, (International)

Crosstalk in Malaysian-Filipino Interactions in English: An Intercultural Discourse in English, 15th IAWE Conference, 22 Oct 2009 to 24 Oct 2009, IAWE

Deconstruction of a magazine focusing on the older woman: uncovering ideological bias-western and Asian perspectives, 1st International Conference on Multicultural Discourses, China, 09 Oct 2004 to 12 Oct 2004, China, (International)

Discourse of Leaders in an Academic Setting: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Email Messages, Second Conference of the Asia-Pacific Rim LSP and Professional Communication, 15 Jul 2010 to 17 Jul 2010, (International)

Empowering Self-Disclosure: The Active Post-retiree Life Accounts of Malaysian and Singaporean Senior Citizen, 8th Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Beijing, 22 Oct 2007 to 24 Oct 2007, 8th Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, (International)

Expressing Disagreements Among Malaysians: Words or Silence, 9th Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, Hawaii, 02 Jun 2010 to 05 Jun 2010, University of Louisville-Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods, (International), 9th Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, 02 Jun 2010 to 05 Jun 2010

Identity Reflected in Male Spoken Discourse - A Malaysian Chinese Perspective., Second International Conference on Multicultural Discourses, 22 Jun 2007 to 24 Jun 2007, China, (International)

Impolite Discourse in Malaysian Parliamentary Discourse, Second International Conference on Multilicultural Discourses, China, Bangi, 06 Apr 2007 to 06 Apr 2007, China, (International)

Inspiring Youths to Greater Heights: A Case Study of Pre-Employment Programme in University of Malaya, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACROSS BOUNDARIES, 05 Aug 2010 to 06 Aug 2010, (International)

Inter-Ethnic Tolerance & Cross-Cultural Communication: Its Relationship & Importance in a Multicultural Society, International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, 19 Aug 2009 to 20 Aug 2009, (International)

Knowledge of Psycholinguistics Vital for teaching and Learning Vocabulary, Asia TEFL International Conference, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, 08 Aug 2007 to 10 Aug 2007, Asia TEFL, (International)

Language Choice and Identity of Malaysian Indians, Language Policy and Language Reality, 24 May 2007 to 26 May 2007, Split, Croatia, (International)

Language Choice of Dayak Bidayuh Undergraduates in the friendship domain, XVII ISA World Congress of Sociology, 11 Jul 2010 to 17 Jul 2010, (International)

Language and Identity of Mak Nyah (Transexuals) in Kuching, XVII ISA World Congree of Sociology, 11 Jul 2010 to 17 Jul 2010, (International)

Local Lexical Instrusions In English Dailes: A comparison of Malaysian, Singapore and Pakistan Newspapers., 18th International Congress of Linguistics, Seoul, Korea, 21 Jun 2008 to 26 Jun 2008, International Congress of Linguistics, (International)

Local Lexical Intrusions in Local English Dailies, International Conference on Language in the Realm of Social Dynamics, Bangkok, Thailand, 08 Mar 2006 to 10 Mar 2006, Bangkok

Media Representations: New Images of Men as seen in Malaysian Magazine., Contemporary Roles and Challenges- International Conference On Communication and Media 2008 (UUM), 04 Jun 2008 to 05 Jun 2008, UUM Malaysia, (International)

Name Calling in Parliamentary Settings, International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, 19 Aug 2009 to 20 Aug 2009, (International)

Nativization of English In Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan and the Philippines as seen in English Dailies, Linguistic Society of the Philippines 2008 International Conference and General Meeting, 28 Jun 2008 to 28 Jun 2008, Linguistic Society of the Philippines, (International)

Nativization of English in Newspapers in the Peninsular & East Malaysia., UPALS ICL - Rejuvenating The Passion for Teaching & Learning of Languages., 27 May 2009 to 28 May 2009, UiTM, (National)

Pedagogy for Better Inter-Ethnic Interaction, The 3rd Redesigning Pedagogy Conference, 01 Jun 2009 to 03 Jun 2009

Pencemarah Bagi Kursus PTK Pensyarah 3, 15 Dec 2007, Effective Communication, 15 Dec 2007 to 16 Dec 2007, (National)

Politeness From The Use Of Openings and Closings in Service Encounters in Malaysian Hospitals, 19th AMIC Annual Conference Technology and Culture: Communication Connectors and Dividers, 21 Jun 2010 to 23 Jun 2010, (International)

Politeness Strategies: Address & Request Forms Used by Filipino Helpers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, 19 Aug 2009 to 20 Aug 2009, (International)

Professional Goals: Use of Mixed Discourse In Interviews, First International Sociology Forum in Barcelona, Spain, 05 Sep 2008 to 08 Sep 2008, International Sociological Association, (International)

Representation of the Indian Community in the Media, The 4th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 08 Jul 2009 to 11 Jul 2009, The 4th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, (International)

Routines of Request in an Academic Setting, International Conference on Culture, Communication and Pedagogy: Building Bridges and Meeting Challenges Hong Kong, 29 May 2001 to 31 May 2001, Hong Kong, (International)

Routines of Request in the Private Sector, International Conference on Language Teaching and Language Learning in a Multilingual Society, New Zealand, 24 Sep 2001 to 26 Sep 2001, New Zealand, (International)

Sensitivity to Code Selected for Discourse: Focus on the Bidayuh, Bau District, Sarawak., Foundation for Endangered Languages: Working Together for Endangered Languages: Research Challenges & Social Impacts, 26 Oct 2007 to 28 Oct 2007, University of Malaya, (International)

Shifting Language Policies in Malaysia, Language Policies and Effects in Malaysia, 21 Nov 2007 to 24 Nov 2007, University of Waikato Hamilton New Zealand, (International)

Sociocultural Competence as a Concept of Languages Education: Limits & Perspectives of Euphemisms as a Code-Switching, All-Russia Sociological Congress, 21 Oct 2009 to 24 Oct 2009, All-Russia Sociological Congress, (International)

The Important of a Historical Perspective in Language Shift Studies: Focus on Minority Indian Communities in Kuching, Malaysia., Foundation of Endangered Languages XIII 2009, 24 Sep 2009 to 26 Sep 2009, FEL

The Relationship Between Language Proficiency and Inter-Ethnic Relationships, CUASEAN Conference Secretariat, Bangkok, 04 Aug 2008 to 05 Aug 2008, Bangkok, (International)

The Representation if the Orang Asli Community in the Media., International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, 19 Aug 2009 to 20 Aug 2009, (International)

The Use of Address Forms as Politeness Strategies in Fast Food Restaurants, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACROSS BOUNDARIES, 05 Aug 2010 to 06 Aug 2010, (International)

SUPERVISION 


Post Graduate Level 

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Ibtisam Naji, Attitudes of Malaysian Students Towards the Learning of Arabic, Completed

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Mohana Kumari Nambiar, Language Shift in the Malaysian Malayalee Community: A Study of Intra-group Variations, Completed

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Ravichandran A/L K. Dhaksinamoorthy, A Sociolinguistics Study of Multiparty Negotiations among Diplomats from Third World Countries, Completed

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Francisco Perlas Dumanig, Language Choice in Interracial Marriages: The Case of Filipino-Malaysian Couples, 2009/2010, Completed

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Kuang Ching Hei, Simultaneous Acquisition of Mandarin and English: A case study, Completed

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Ehsan Barzegar, Sociolinguistics, 2008/2009, Ongoing

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Mumtaz Ali, Sociology and Cultural Studies, 2010/2011, Ongoing

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Gan Kah Hui, Gay Speech Community: Self representation and other representation, 2010/2011, Ongoing

Doctoral Degree (PhD), Caesar Delwis @ Dealwis, Language Choice Among Dayak Bidayuh Undergraduates, 2005/2006, Completed

Masters Degree, Chu Geok Bin, Language Accommodation in Doctor-Patient Interaction, Completed

Masters Degree, Warinthip Kaenin, Metacognitive strategies used by Thai university students while reading an english text, 2006/2007, Completed

Masters Degree, Elham Shahban, Communication Strategies in Social Interaction between Arab and Iranian Postgraduate Students, 2008/2009, Completed

Masters Degree, Lim Chin Chye, Languages choices of Malaysian youth: a case study, 2006/2007, Completed

Masters Degree, Serina Ann Doss A/P A. Santhana Doss, The Representation of Masculinity in a Malaysian English Magazine, Completed

Masters Degree, Gan Kan Hui, Cici-cici Wacana Orang Tua (Discourse features of the elderly), Completed

Masters Degree, Saidah Binti Ismail, Pemilihan Bahasa di kalangan Komuniti Bugis, 2006/2007, Completed

Masters Degree, Aries Dahan Gan, Politeness Strategies Address Forms and Request Forms Used by Filipino Domestic Helpers, 2008/2009, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Ng Siok Hiong, Role of Interpreters As Defenders of Human Rights, 2008/2009, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Nur Izyani, Psycholinguistics, 2008/2009, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Poon Soo Yee, Openings and Closings, 2007/2008, Completed

Masters Degree, Usha Agnetha Ong A/P Arumugam, Code-switching in Interview, 2006/2007, Completed

Masters Degree, Maheswari A/P P. Subramaniam, Language choices of Malay students: a case study, 2006/2007, Completed

Masters Degree, Zahra Shirian Dastjerdi, Engagement and views of action research by Iranian lectures, 2010/2011, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Ted Nelson, Legal Discourse, 2010/2011, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Nirmeela A/P Navaneethachandran, Sociolinguistics, 2008/2009, Completed

Masters Degree, Angela Teo Li Yeong, Spoken Discourse Analysis, 2008/2009, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Husna Bt. Baharuddin, Discourse Analysis, 2009/2010, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Thinusha A/P Selvaraj, Spoken Discourse Analysis, 2009/2010, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Siti Fatimah Bt One Mohamed Shariff, Academic Writing, 2009/2010, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Norafina Athlia Bt. Ahmad, English for Specific Purposes, 2009/2010, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Hansini A/P Thedchanamoorthy, Spoken Discourse, 2007/2008, Ongoing

Masters Degree, Nor Wardiah Bt Ahmad Hadzri, Attitude of Semai students towards learning English language: a case study, 2004/2005, Completed

Masters Degree, Suo Yan Yu, Discourse analysis, 2006/2007, Completed

Masters Degree, Yep Yoon Lay, Communication within and across Cultures, Completed

Masters Degree, Usha Agnetha Ong, Code-switching in Interviews, Completed

Masters Degree, David Yoong Soon Chye, Accommodating the Elderly in a Malaysian Geriatric Day Care Centre: A Discourse Analysis, Completed

Masters Degree, Ee Chop Ler, Resolving Cultural Issues in ESL Proficiency in Rural Schools, Completed

EXPERT LINKAGES 

Board Of Editors, Journal Of Communication Practices, Journal Of Communication Practices, 2005, 60, (International)

Editorial Board, International Scope Review, International Scope Review, 2005, 60, (International)

Exco Member FEL and Honorary Life Member, FEL (Foundation Of Endangered Languages), 2006, 12, (International)

Exco Member , Research and Publication Gerontological Association Of Malaysia (GEM), 2006, 48, (National)

International Consultant Faculty Development, Nce/Hec, Pakistan, 2007, 24, (International)

International Correspondent, , International Reading Association, 2006, 24, (International)

Reviewer, Routledge International Companion to Multicultural Education, 2008, 12, (International)

Invited Guest Speaker, SEA Research Centre for Communication and Humanities (Search), 2008, 12, (National)

Endorsement, Peter Lang, 2008, 1, (International)

Reviewer, Journal of Multicultural Discourses, 2008, 12, (International)

Book Reviewer, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural development, 2008, 12, (International)

Assess Grants Proposal, Research Grants Council, Foundation of Endangered Languages, Hong Kong. , 2007, 24, (International)

Book Reviewer, Ethnic, National and Global Linguistic Cultural Identities via Language Policy: The Malaysian Story, 2008, 12, (International)

Evaluate Abstracts, American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), 2007, 24, (International)

Reviewer, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 2005, 48, (International)

Editorial Board, Journal of Taylor\'s University Graduate School, 2009, 12, (National)

Reviewer, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Discourse, 2008, 11, (International)

Reviewer Pertanika, Journal of Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2008, 24, (National)

Reviewer Manu , Journal of USM, Sabah., 2008, 24, (National)

Associate Editors, Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal, 2009, 24, (International)

Associate Editor African Journal of Psychology and Counselling, African Journal of Psychology and Counselling, 2009, 24, (International)

Member of Linguapax Advisory Board, Barcelona, Linguapax Advisory Board, Barcelona, 2009, 12, (International)

International Advisory Board, Linguapax, 2009, 24, (International)

Featured Speakers, 4th Belta International Conference, 2007, 12, (International)

Chief Conference International Scientific Committee, International Online Language Conference, 2009, 12, (International)

Editorial Review Board, Reading Online, 2009, 12, (International)

Editorial Review Board , International Multilingual Research Journal, 2009, 12, (International)

Editorial Board, The International Scope Review, 2009, 12, (International)

Board of Editorial Consultants, The Philippine Journal of Linguistics, 2009, 12, (International)

Invited Speaker, Taylor\\\'s Research Infocus, 2009, 12, (National)

associate editor, African Journal of Psychology and Counseling, 2010, 12, (International)

Reviewer, Journal of Media and Communication Studies, 2010, 12, (International)

Co-editor, ISA RC25 Newsletter, 2010, 12, (International)

Member of Organizing Conference, IOLC, 2009, 24, (International)

Member, International Communication Association (ICA), 2010, 12, (International)

Member, TISR, 2010, 5, (International)

Penilai Manuscrip, Penerbit USM, 2010, 12, (National)

ahli RePP, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, 2010, 12, (University)

Ahli jawatankuasa, Social Science Supervision Group, 2010, 12, (University)

Penggubal Soalan, Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan 5 (PTK5) UM, 2010, 12, (University)

member of advisory Board-SPELT journal under consultancy, Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers, 2010, 12, (International)

Reviewer, E-Utama, 2011, 2011, (International)

Editorial Board, IARS International Research Journal, 2011, 2011, (International)

Editorial panel, The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 2011, 2012, (International)

member of scientific committee, 4th International Online Language Conference (IOLC 2011, 2011, 2011, (International)

EXPERT/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 

Networking Skills Presentation at the Science and Technology Management Training Course for Researchers in OIC Countries, UMCCed, Presenter, 2006-2010, (International)

Presenter on 'Convincing Your Audience' at the Medical Ethnics, Conduct and Medico-legal Issues in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Presenter, 2006-2006, (National)

Intergenerational Transmission of Values across Ethnic Groups, Modern Language Association, Chief Researcher, 2005-2006, (National)

Kursus Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan (PTK) 3, 4, 5 & 6, University of Malaya, Consultant , 2005-2006, (National)

External Examiner, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Examiner, 2004, (National)

External Examiner, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Examiner, 2004, (International)

External Examiner, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Examiner, 2005-2010, (National)

Evaluating CD-ROM English Form 3, Textbook Bureau, Ministry of Education, Malaysia, Chairman, 2004-2005, (National)

Evaluating Form 4 English textbooks for Malaysia, Textbook Bureau, Ministry of Education, Malaysia, Chairman, 2001-2002, (National)

Cross-cultural communication, Institute of Diplomatic and Foreign Relations, Malaysia, Trainer, 1998-2003, (National)

Evaluater - Professorial Promotion, International, America, Evaluater, 2008-2008, (International)

External Examiner, University of Hong Kong, Examiner, 2009-2009, (International)

External Examiner, University Hansard Pakistan, Examiner, 2008-2009, (International)

External Examiner, University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA), Examiner, 2009-2009, (National)

PhD - External Examiner University of Brunei, University of Brunei, External Examiner, 2009-2009, (International)

Facilitator -Graduate Research Workshop USM, USM, Facilitater, 2009-2009, (National)

External Examiner, University of Brunei., University of Brunei, External Examiner, 2009-2009, (National)

Inaugural speaker for Readings @ Lakeside, TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY, SPEAKER, 2011-2011, (National)

TEACHING 

Post Graduate

Language and Human Rights, 2007/2008(1), 5, 21

Spoken Discourses Analysis, 2007/2008(1,2), 5, 21

Psycholinguistics, 2007/2008(1,2), 10, 21

Intracultural and Inter-Cultural Communication, 2007/2008(1,2), 8, 21

Spoken Discourse Analysis, 2007/2008(1,2), 10, 21

Research Methodology, 2007/2008(1,2), 25, 21

English For Postgraduate Students - Learning Strategies, 2007/2008(1,2), 15, 21

Psycholinguistics, 2007/2008(1), 5, 21

First Degree

English for Law Undergraduates, 2008/2009(1,2), 15, 28

Critical Thinking, 2008/2009(1,2), 15, 21

Critical Thinking, 2009/2010(1,2), 15, 42

Pre-Degree (If Applicable)

English For Postgraduate Students - Learning Strategies, 2007/2008(1,2), 10, 21

Others

Intensive English For Adults - Advanced Level, 2007/2008(1,2), 5, 21

EVALUATION ACTIVITIES 

Language Shift Among The Syrian Christian Malayalees, Thesis

A Pragmatics of Medical Report Writing, Thesis

Perceptions of Teachers and Students Regarding The Use of the Newspaper In Education (NIE) In Improving the Learning of English, Thesis

Gender Differences in the Use of Euphemisms, Thesis

The Use of Scaffolding-Based Software In Developing Pronunciation And Fluency, Thesis

The Discursive Construction of AIDS in Print Media: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Thesis

Language Maintenance and Shift among the Portuguese Eurasians in the Portuguese Settlement, Thesis

A Study of Learners Perception of an Effective Business Negotiation, Thesis

An Error Analysis of English Prepositions in the Written Work of Upper Secondary Malay Students, Thesis

Communication Strategies in Job Interviews, Thesis

Communication between Supervisor and ESL Trainee-Teacher during Teaching Practice, Thesis

Lexical and Semantic Variation in a Malaysian English Newspaper, Thesis

Formal Features of Co-operative Talk amongst Malay Female Speakers, Thesis

Kesopanan Negatif: Satu Tinjauan Di Kalangan Penutur Melayu Di Utara dan Tengah Semenanjung (Negative Politeness: An Exploratary Study of Malay Speakers in Peninsular Malaysia), Thesis

Representation of Racial Politics in a Malaysian Play: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Big Purge, Thesis

Pemasyarakatan Bahasa di Malaysia: Kempen oleh Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka dalam Memperkembang dan Memperluas Penggunaan Bahasa Melayu. (The Socialisation of Language in Malaysia: The Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka Campaign in Expanding the Use of the Malay Language), Thesis

A Schema Theoretic View of How Readers Interpret a Religious Text, Thesis

Attitudes of Malay Students in Learning Arabic as a Foreign Language, Thesis

Attitudes to Codeswitching in the Bruneian classroom: A Linguistic and Sociolinguistic Perspective, Thesis

Wacana dan Praktis Kepimpinan: Satu Kajian terhadap Perutusan Perdana Menteri Mahathir Mohammad (Discourse and Practices of Leadership: A Case Study of the Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohammad's Speeches), Thesis

Power and Solidarity In Conversation of Iranian Women, Thesis

Negotiation at the Work Place: An Ethnography Conversation Analysis, Thesis

Constructing Expectations and Identity of Malaysian Women in Slimming Advertisements, Thesis

Factors that Influence East Malaysian Students' Ability in Spoken English, Thesis

A Gender-Based Analysis of Language Use in Writing Electronic Mail., Thesis

A Discourse Analysis of Openings and Closings in Business E-Mails, Thesis

Evaluation of Upper-Intermediate EFL Classes in Iran in Terms of Using Politeness Strategies, Proposal

Strategies and Approaches In Translating Cultural Punjabi Terms, Thesis

Kesantunan Bahasa Dalam Perbualan Keluarga India. (Politeness in Malaysian Family Talk)., Thesis

Lexical Stress Placement in Polysyllabic Words in Malaysian English, Thesis

Marketization of the Idealised Male Physique in Men's Magazines: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Thesis

Communicative Patterns and Framing of Worldviews among Malaysian Chinese., Thesis

"Mampir, Mas": Politeness Strategies in Offers of Sale among Javanese Speakers, Thesis

A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Representation of Islam and Muslims in the New York Times newspaper following the 9/11 Events, Thesis

Implicature and Presupposition in Elderly Talk: A Case Study., Thesis

Literary Texts as A Resource for Critical Thinking in the Classroom, Thesis

Politeness in Malaysian ESL Classroom Directives, Project

A Genre Based Approach To Writing For Professional Purposes, Thesis

Language Choice and Shift among Families of Sino-Malay Mixed Marriages., Report

A Sociolinguistic Study of Punjabi Pakistanis in Brunei Darussalam: Language Maintenance & Shift, Thesis

The Bhagavad-Gita and Its Relevance for Transformational Leadership Development, Thesis

PhD Thesis - Rhetorical Devices and Speech Acts Used in Dr. Mahathir's Speeches for Persuasion, Thesis

PhD Theses - The Bhagavad-Gita and Its Relevance for Transformational Leadership Development, Thesis

The Internationalisation of Higher Education at the University of Malaya, Thesis

THE BHAGAVAD GITA AND ITS RELEVANCE FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT"., Thesis

Kreol Kristang di Melaka: Satu Kajian Pembentukan Kata dan Ethnografi (Kristang Creole in Malacca: A Study of Word Formations and Ethnography), Thesis

Metacognitive and Cognitive Reading Strategies Used by ESL Learners while Reading In Print and Hypertext, Thesis

Pemilihan dan Penggunaan Bahasa di Kalangan Masyarakat Melayu di Singapura (Choice and Use of Language amongst the Malay Community in Singapore), Thesis

Bilingualism, Intelligence and Academic Achievement among Malay Secondary School Students: A Case Study, Thesis

CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY 

Miracle Garden - Sponsor 2 children (victims of Tsunami), (International), 01-Jun-09


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