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Rasoul Motamedirad

Rasoul Motamedirad

Current Program: PhD ALDS

With over a decade of experience teaching English across various countries, I bring a profound commitment to language education and applied linguistics. I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s in TEFL and Applied Linguistics, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies at Carleton University. My doctoral research, supervised by Dr. Eva Kartchava, explores the potential differences and similarities in effectiveness, process, and quality between corrective feedback provided by humans versus generative artificial intelligence.

My interest in focus on form developed during my MA studies, fueled by my background as a teacher and my observations in the field. This interest has led me to investigate novel ways to conduct experimental studies on incidental focus on form within natural classroom settings. I was particularly interested in integrating the concept of formulaic language, recognizing its potential as a source of difficulty for EFL learners, with the broader framework of focus on form.

Beyond my work in applied linguistics, I have a background in technology and computer-related areas. I have worked with the MSI team during national case modding competitions and held positions in tech-oriented companies such as Matrix Oracle. My passion for technology naturally led me to explore ways to bridge the theories of applied linguistics with the latest advancements in computer-assisted language learning (CALL). With the rise of generative artificial intelligence, I have become increasingly interested in adopting an interdisciplinary approach to study the potential and challenges of these rapidly evolving yet still mysterious technologies within the realms of language teaching and learning.

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