Dr Huifang (Lydia) Li

Biography

Lydia is a lecturer in the Academic Skills Office, Teaching and Learning. She completed her PhD at The University of Queensland. Her research interests include the role of classroom interaction in second language acquisition, task-based language teaching and learning, and second language writing. She has taught students at all levels in both Eastern and Western tertiary contexts in the fields of Academic Skills, Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Qualifications

BA (Henan University, China); MA (UQ); PhD (UQ)

Research Supervision Experience

MA in Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation MA in Applied Linguistics

Publications

• Li, H. (Forthcoming). Recasts and output-only prompts, individual learner factors and short-term EFL learning. System.
• Li, H., & Iwashita, N. (forthcoming). The development of English question formation: Recasts and prompts? In Lenzing, A., Nicholas, H., & Roos, J. (Eds), Widening context for processability theory: Theories and issues. Amsterdam: John Benjamin.
• Lear, E., & Li, H. (2015). The positioning of L2 thesis writers. In Gitsaki, C., Gobert, M., & Demirci , H. (Eds), Current trends in second/foreign language teaching and teacher education: Research perspective. Newcastle, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
• Iwashita, N., & Li, H. (2013). Patterns of interaction in a TBLT-based adult oral English class in China. In  Shehadeh, A & Coombe, C. (Eds), Task-based interaction in the classroom and SLA. Amsterdam: John Benjamin.

Conferences

• Lear, E., Li, H., &…Vandermensbrugghe, J. (2014). The positioning of L2 thesis writers: Stance and engagement strategies. Paper presented at AILA World Congress held in The University of Queensland from August 10th to 15th.
• Li, H (2010). Recasts and prompts: A counterbalanced approach? Paper presented at the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia Conference held in The University of Queensland from July 1st to 7th.
• Li, H (2008). Do recasts work as positive or negative evidence for English questions? Paper presented at the Pacific Second Language Research Forum held at Beijing Foreign Language Studies University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, in October 4th -7th.
• Li, H. (2007). Effects of two types of corrective feedback on question form development. Paper presented at the inaugural Rhizomes: Different Becomings Conference held at The University of Queensland from February 14th to 15th.
• Noriko, N & Li, H. (2007). Patterns of interaction in adult oral English classes. Paper presented at the Social & Cognitive Aspects of Second Language Learning and Teaching held at Auckland University, New Zealand in April.
• Li, H (2006). Classroom interaction and foreign language acquisition. Paper presented at the Pacific Second Language Research Forum held at The University of Queensland, Brisbane from July 4th to 6th.

Memberships

Association of Academic Language Learning (AALL)