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Dr Hadi Kashiha
Biography
Dr Hadi Kashiha is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Faculty of Language Studies at Sohar University in Oman, where he has served as the Program Coordinator of the BA in English Language and Literature. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from University Putra Malaysia, where he received International Graduate Research Fellowship due to his dedication and involvement in a number of research projects. Prior to joining Sohar University, he also worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Alzahra University in Iran, and his research project was conducted under the sponsorship of Iran’s National Elites Foundation. His research interests focus on Corpus and Applied Linguistics, with a particular emphasis on Discourse Analysis, Genre studies, English for Academic Purposes, and Pragmatics.
With a profound understanding of corpus and discourse analysis, Dr Kashiha is passionate about exploring the intricate relationship between language, genre, and discourse, and how they are manifested in different contexts. His expertise lies in utilizing large-scale linguistic datasets to uncover patterns, structures, and variations in language use across genres and discourse communities. He is particularly interested in how linguistic choices and rhetorical strategies shape one’s communication in specific contexts. Besides, Dr Kashiha’s work in genre and discourse analysis focuses on examining the social and communicative functions of different text and speech types and how they are influenced by linguistic and pragmatic factors, as well as the expectations of specific discourse and disciplinary communities. Overall, through his research, he strives to uncover the underlying structures, linguistic features, and rhetorical moves that characterize genres and discourses in various domains, such as academic, political, and critical domains.
Dr Kashiha’s expertise and contributions have been recognized through publications in reputable Applied Linguistics journals and invitations to present his work at international conferences. His research carries practical implications for language teaching, particularly in the areas of English for Academic and Specific Purposes. To date, he has authored several research articles that have been published in prestigious journals, including Journal of Pragmatics, Australian Journal of Linguistics, European Journal of Applied Linguistics, Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Discourse and Interaction, International Review of Pragmatics, and a few other international journals. Through his innovative research endeavors and unwavering commitment to education, he continues to make significant contributions to the field of Applied Linguistics and inspire future generations of researchers in their exploration of language, genre, and discourse.
In addition to his scholarly endeavors, Dr Kashiha is committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise with the academic community by being actively engaged in teaching and mentoring students, guiding them to understand the practical applications of corpus analysis and genre-based approaches to language teaching and learning. He has also served as a speaker and presenter at various international conferences and workshops, where he has fostered productive dialogue and collaboration with fellow researchers in the field.
Qualification
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran, 2018.
- Ph.D in Applied Linguistics, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, 2015.
- MA in English Language Teaching, IAU, Science & Research Branch, Iran, 2009.
- BA in English Language Translation, IAU, Iran, 2005.
Teaching Interest
- Pragmatics
- English for Academic/Specific Purposes
- Academic Writing
- Discourse Analysis
- Second Language Acquisition
Research Interest
- Applied Linguistics
- Discourse Analysis
- Genre Studies
- English for Academic/Specific Purposes
- Pragmatics
Publications
- Kashiha, H. (2024). Stance-taking in peer reviewer and thesis examiner feedback on Iranian scholarly contributions. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 68. 101364.
- Kashiha, H. (2024). Critical comments in the disciplines: a comparative look at peer review reports in applied linguistics and engineering. Text & Talk, 2024.
- Kashiha, H. (2024). Speaker positioning in academic instruction: insights from corpus analysis. Lodz Papers in Pragmatics, 20 (1), 25-41.
- Kashiha, H. (2023). Beyond words in evaluation: Formulaic language in critical reviews of research articles across disciplines. Russian Journal of Linguistics, 27 (2). 251–275.
- Izadi, A., Ebrahimi, S. F., & Kashiha, H. (2023). Understanding the language of examiners: Metadiscourse markers in Iranian and international PhD dissertation defenses in English for Academic Purposes. Journal of Researches in Linguistics, 15 (2), 15-26.
- Kashiha, H. (2022). Academic lectures versus political speeches: Metadiscourse functions affected by the role of the audience. Journal of Pragmatics, 190, 60-72.
- Kashiha, H. (2022). On persuasive strategies: Metadiscourse practices in political speeches. Discourse & Interaction, 15(1), 77-100.
- Kashiha, H. (2022). “Bear in mind that”: Enhancing lecture comprehension through signaling importance markers. European Journal of Applied Linguistics. 10(1), 86-108.
- Kashiha, H. (2021). Stance-taking across monologic and dialogic modes of academic speech. Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, 39(4), 352-362.
- Kashiha, H. (2021). Metadiscourse variations in the generic structure of disciplinary research articles. International Review of Pragmatics. 13 (2), 193-212.
- Kashiha, H., Marandi, S. (2019). Rhetoric-specific features of interactive metadiscourse in introduction moves: A case of discipline awareness. Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies. 37(1), 1-14.
- Kashiha, H. (2019). An awareness of formulaic clusters in conclusion moves of Applied Linguistics research articles. Journal of new advances in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 1(1), 1-18.
- Kashiha, H. (2018). Malaysian ESL Students’ Perception of Metadiscourse in Essay Writing. Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies. 8(3), 193-201.
- Kashiha, H., & Chan, S. H. (2015). A little bit about: Differences in native and non-native speakers’ use of formulaic language. Australian Journal of Linguistics. 35(4), 297-310.
- Kashiha, H. (2015). Recurrent Formulas and Moves in Writing Research Article Conclusions among Native and Nonnative Writers. The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 21(1), 47-59.
- Kashiha, H., & Chan, S. H. (2015). Towards the development of near native academic voice in the use of lexical chunks. In A. L. Hoon, S. Gabarre and C. Gabarre (Eds.), Studies on Foreign Languages and Cultures in Malaysia (Vol. 3). pp. 38-55.
- Kashiha, H., & Chan, S. H. (2014). Cross-linguistic and cross-disciplinary investigation of lexical bundles in academic writing. Pertanika: Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 22(4), 937-951.
- Kashiha, H., & Chan, S. H. (2014). Discourse functions of formulaic sequences in academic speech across two disciplines. GEMA Online™ Journal of Language Studies,14(2), 15-27.
- Chan, S. H., Kashiha, H., & Tan, H. (2014). Lexical bundles: facilitating university “talk” in group discussions. English Language Teaching. 7(4).
- Kashiha, H., & Chan, S. H. (2014). Structural analysis of lexical bundles in university lectures of politics and chemistry. International Journal of Applied linguistics and English Literature, 3(1), 224-230.
- Kashiha, H., & Chan, S. H. (2014). Using multi-word units to take a stance in academic lectures. Journal of Language and Communication, 1(1), 31-40.
- Kashiha, H., & Chan, S. H. (2013). An exploration of lexical bundles in academic lectures: examples from hard and soft sciences. The Journal of Asia TEFL, 10(4), 133-161.
- Kashiha, H., & Chan, S. H. (2013). Using role-play to enhance EFL learners’ long-term retention and recall of idiomatic expressions. TESOL Journal, 8(1), 99-116.