The continuing interest underpinning my research is that of the self-presentation of the non-native speaker, in different genres. This has led me to work on: culturally determined practices; cross-cultural comparisons; and on intercultural behaviour, how this is conceptualized and how, in practice, encounters between different expectations of appropriate behaviour play out.
One focus of my attention has been the proliferation of new intercultural encounters which are made possible by online technologies. In particular, Juliana de Nooy and I undertook a project examining discussion fora on media websites, culminating in our 2009 book. The pedagogical implications of this work, and my own teaching practices have allowed me to develop expertise in language learning and technology which I have extended through other collaborations (e.g. Cowley & Hanna, 2013 on Wikipedia) research supervisions and publications which derive from it (Gao & Hanna, 2016, on instructional software; work with Khosravi, Gyamfit et al; and a forthcoming paper with Aljohani).
One current project focuses on another critical area of intercultural contact: Study Abroad experiences. Many institutions encourage Study Abroad participants to share their experiences online with other students, with a view to publicizing the opportunities and providing advice - such testimonials are the primary source for my current work. I am looking at the ‘selves’ which these online testimonials hold up as exemplary (see Hanna 2016 on food; also Hanna & de Nooy 2003 b; 2006). What, the student reader of these testimonials might ask, will I feel like? How will I change? What counts as successful life as a Study Abroad student? How can I be successful too? In order to tackle these questions, I draw on theories of learner motivation and imaginary or ideal selves.
This interest in self-presentation underpins a current project on employability and language students (SLC funded project, undertaken with Alicia Toohey).
Journal Article: ‘I do not know what’s that word in English, but I will tell you about my cousin’: EFL learners’ communication strategies in online oral discussion tasks
Aljohani, Nouf J. and Hanna, Barbara E. (2021). ‘I do not know what’s that word in English, but I will tell you about my cousin’: EFL learners’ communication strategies in online oral discussion tasks. The Language Learning Journal, 51 (2), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/09571736.2021.1989017
Journal Article: Dealing with difference: The transition to university french
Hanna, Barbara, Hardwick, Joe and Cowley, Peter (2020). Dealing with difference: The transition to university french. Babel, 55 ( 1 & 2), 22-29.
Journal Article: Eating a home: food, imaginary selves and Study Abroad testimonials
Hanna, Barbara E. (2016). Eating a home: food, imaginary selves and Study Abroad testimonials. Higher Education Research and Development, 35 (6), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/07294360.2016.1160876
(2016–2018) UQ Teaching Innovation Grants
(2009–2010) UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
Empirical investigation of strategies for the development of students¿ evaluative judgement
Doctor Philosophy
The influence of mediated mobile-based dynamic assessment on EFL students' writing
Doctor Philosophy
Using profiles to understand learning behaviours of language students in the big data era
(2021) Doctor Philosophy
Study Abroad Experiences of Australian Language Students
Language learner identity: motivation and agency (particularly of Australian students of French)
Aljohani, Nouf J. and Hanna, Barbara E. (2021). ‘I do not know what’s that word in English, but I will tell you about my cousin’: EFL learners’ communication strategies in online oral discussion tasks. The Language Learning Journal, 51 (2), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/09571736.2021.1989017
Dealing with difference: The transition to university french
Hanna, Barbara, Hardwick, Joe and Cowley, Peter (2020). Dealing with difference: The transition to university french. Babel, 55 ( 1 & 2), 22-29.
Eating a home: food, imaginary selves and Study Abroad testimonials
Hanna, Barbara E. (2016). Eating a home: food, imaginary selves and Study Abroad testimonials. Higher Education Research and Development, 35 (6), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/07294360.2016.1160876
Learning language and culture via public internet discussion forums
Hanna, Barbara E. and De Nooy, Juliana (2009). Learning language and culture via public internet discussion forums. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1057/9780230235823
Soi-disant: Life Writing in French
De Nooy, Juliana, Hardwick, Joseph B. and Hanna, Barbara E. eds. (2005). Soi-disant: Life Writing in French. 1st American ed. Monash Romance Series, Newark DE: University of Delaware Press.
Unlocking Australia's language potential: Profiles of 9 key languages in Australia (Vol. 3: French)
Cryle, P, Freadman, A. and Hanna, B. (1993). Unlocking Australia's language potential: Profiles of 9 key languages in Australia (Vol. 3: French). Canberra: National Languages & Literacy Institute of Australia.
"What’s culture got to do with it?"
de Nooy, Juliana and Hanna, Barbara E. (2020). "What’s culture got to do with it?". What’s France got to do with it?: contemporary memoirs of Australians in France. (pp. 97-112) Canberra, ACT, Australia: ANU Press. doi: 10.22459/WF.2020.07
Anglophones, francophones, telephones: the case of a disputed Wikipedia entry
Cowley, Peter and Hanna, Barbara E. (2013). Anglophones, francophones, telephones: the case of a disputed Wikipedia entry. Language and intercultural communication in the new era. (pp. 198-221) edited by Farzad Sharifian and Maryam Jamarani. London & New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203081365
Visions and revisions: Language learning for cultural mediation
Hanna, Barbara and Toohey, Alicia (2010). Visions and revisions: Language learning for cultural mediation. Explorations and encounters in French. (pp. 195-214) edited by Jean Fornasiero and Colette Mrowa-Hopkins. Adelaide, Australia: University of Adelaide Press.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Learners' Participation Strategies
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Learners' Participation Strategies. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Learners' Participation Strategies. (pp. 104-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Culture and Online Communication
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Culture and Online Communication. Culture and Online Communication. (pp. 19-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Debate or Conversation? French and British Public Internet Discussion
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Debate or Conversation? French and British Public Internet Discussion. Debate or Conversation? French and British Public Internet Discussion. (pp. 50-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Face Off: Identity in Online Debate
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Face Off: Identity in Online Debate. Face Off: Identity in Online Debate. (pp. 119-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Learning Language and Culture via Public Internet Discussion Forums Introduction
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Learning Language and Culture via Public Internet Discussion Forums Introduction. Learning Language and Culture via Public Internet Discussion Forums Introduction. (pp. 1-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Plus ca change ...: Are Online Cultural Differences Fading Over Time?
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Plus ca change ...: Are Online Cultural Differences Fading Over Time?. Plus ca change ...: Are Online Cultural Differences Fading Over Time?. (pp. 73-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Public Discussion Forums as a Tool for Language Learning
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Public Discussion Forums as a Tool for Language Learning. Public Discussion Forums as a Tool for Language Learning. (pp. 85-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Towards Intercultural Discussion: Getting Off on the Right Foot(ing)
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Towards Intercultural Discussion: Getting Off on the Right Foot(ing). Towards Intercultural Discussion: Getting Off on the Right Foot(ing). (pp. 135-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Using Public Internet Forums to Develop French Argumentation Skills
Hanna, Barbara E. and de Nooy, Juliana (2009). Using Public Internet Forums to Develop French Argumentation Skills. Using Public Internet Forums to Develop French Argumentation Skills. (pp. 155-+) BASINGSTOKE: PALGRAVE.
Writing the self in French: (P)actes autobiographiqes
Hardwick, Joseph B., De Nooy, Juliana and Hanna, Barbara E. (2005). Writing the self in French: (P)actes autobiographiqes. Soi-disant: Life Writing in French. (pp. 1-11) edited by J. De Nooy, J. Hardwick and B. E. Hanna. Newark DE: University of Delaware Press.
Is there a class in this room?
Cowley, P. and Hanna, B. (2000). Is there a class in this room?. Teaching Languages, Teaching Cultures. (pp. 119-129) Melbourne, Australia: Applied Linguistics Association of Australia; Language Australia.
Hanna, B (1992). Justifying gestures. In the place of French: Essays on and around French studies in honour of Michael Spencer. (pp. 191-207) edited by P. Cryle, A. Freadman and J. Lackerez. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
Hubbell, Amy, Hardwick, Joe, Barnett, Jenny Davis and Hanna, Barbara E. (2023). Un.siting French Studies. Australian Journal of French Studies, 60 (2), 113-121. doi: 10.3828/ajfs.2023.11
Supporting peer evaluation of student-generated content: a study of three approaches
Gyamfi, George, Hanna, Barbara and Khosravi, Hassan (2021). Supporting peer evaluation of student-generated content: a study of three approaches. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 47 (7), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2021.2006140
Aljohani, Nouf J. and Hanna, Barbara E. (2021). ‘I do not know what’s that word in English, but I will tell you about my cousin’: EFL learners’ communication strategies in online oral discussion tasks. The Language Learning Journal, 51 (2), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/09571736.2021.1989017
Bridging the gap between theory and empirical research in evaluative judgment
Khosravi, Hassan, Gyamfi, George, Hanna, Barbara E., Lodge, Jason and Abdi, Solmaz (2021). Bridging the gap between theory and empirical research in evaluative judgment. Journal of Learning Analytics, 8 (3), 1-16. doi: 10.18608/jla.2021.7206
Reframing and hospicing mobility in higher education: challenges and possibilities
Diaz, Adriana Raquel, Cordella, Marisa, Disbray, Samantha, Hanna, Barbara E. and Mikhaylova, Anna (2021). Reframing and hospicing mobility in higher education: challenges and possibilities. Intercultural Communication Education, 4 (1), 106-121. doi: 10.29140/ice.v4.n1.449
The effects of rubrics on evaluative judgement: a randomised controlled experiment
Gyamfi, George, Hanna, Barbara E. and Khosravi, Hassan (2021). The effects of rubrics on evaluative judgement: a randomised controlled experiment. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 47 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2021.1887081
Dealing with difference: The transition to university french
Hanna, Barbara, Hardwick, Joe and Cowley, Peter (2020). Dealing with difference: The transition to university french. Babel, 55 ( 1 & 2), 22-29.
Eating a home: food, imaginary selves and Study Abroad testimonials
Hanna, Barbara E. (2016). Eating a home: food, imaginary selves and Study Abroad testimonials. Higher Education Research and Development, 35 (6), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/07294360.2016.1160876
Gao, Yang and Hanna, Barbara E. (2016). Exploring optimal pronunciation teaching: integrating instructional software into intermediate-level EFL classes in China. Calico Journal, 33 (2), 201-230. doi: 10.1558/cj.v33i2.26054
Breach of contact: an intercultural reading of China Mieville's The City and the City
Hanna, Barbara Elizabeth and Cowley, Peter (2014). Breach of contact: an intercultural reading of China Mieville's The City and the City. PORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies, 11 (2). doi: 10.5130/portal.v11i2.3204
Tekhne, technique, technologie
Hainge, Greg, De Nooy, Juliana and Hanna, Barbara E. (2011). Tekhne, technique, technologie. Australian Journal of French Studies, 48 (2), 121-128. doi: 10.3828/AJFS.48.2.121
Introduction: Turn of the century innovations in language teaching
Rolin-Ianziti, Jeanne and Hanna, Barbara E. (2010). Introduction: Turn of the century innovations in language teaching. Flinders University Languages Group Online Review, 4 (2), 1-18.
The Seduction of Sarah: travel memoirs and intercultural learning
Hanna, Barbara Elizabeth and De Nooy, Juliana (2006). The Seduction of Sarah: travel memoirs and intercultural learning. Portal: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies, 3 (2), 1-17. doi: 10.5130/portal.v3i2.117
Cross-cultural skills: Crossing the disciplinary divide
Cowley, Peter and Hanna, Barbara E. (2005). Cross-cultural skills: Crossing the disciplinary divide. Language and Communication, 25 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.langcom.2004.05.002
Hanna, Barbara E. (2005). Review of Michael Byram, Adam Nichols and David Stevens(eds), Developing intercultural competence in practice. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters (2001). Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 28 (2), 83-86.
Soi-disant: Writing, screening, theorizing the self in French (vol 41, p g 1, 2004)
De Nooy, J., Hardwick, J. and Hanna, B. E. (2005). Soi-disant: Writing, screening, theorizing the self in French (vol 41, p g 1, 2004). Australian Journal of French Studies, 42 (1), 5-5.
Face off: Identity in French on-line debate
Hanna, Barbara E. (2004). Face off: Identity in French on-line debate. Australian Journal of French Studies, 41 (3), 102-114. doi: 10.3828/AJFS.41.3.102
Negotiating cross-cultural difference in electronic discussion
Hanna, Barbara E. and De Nooy, Juliana. (2004). Negotiating cross-cultural difference in electronic discussion. Multilingua: Journal of Cross-Cultural and Interlanguage Communication, 23 (3), 257-281. doi: 10.1515/mult.2004.012
Soi-disant: Writing, screening, theorizing the self in French
de Nooy, J., Hardwick, J. and Hanna, Barbara E. (2004). Soi-disant: Writing, screening, theorizing the self in French. Australian Journal of French Studies, 41 (3), 1-9. doi: 10.3828/ajfs.41.3.1
'I had zero information': Australian students returning from study in France
De Nooy, Juliana. and Hanna, Barbara E. (2003). 'I had zero information': Australian students returning from study in France. Carnet Austral (18), 4-10.
A funny thing happened on the way to the forum: Electronic discussion and foreign language learning
De Nooy, Juliana. and Hanna, Barbara E. (2003). A funny thing happened on the way to the forum: Electronic discussion and foreign language learning. Language, Learning and Technology, 7 (1), 71-85.
Cultural information gathering by Australian students in France
De Nooy, J. and Hanna, Barbara E. (2003). Cultural information gathering by Australian students in France. Language and Intercultural Communication, 3 (1), 64-80. doi: 10.1080/14708470308668090
Is there a class in this room?
Cowley, P. and Hanna, B. (1997). Is there a class in this room?. Australian Review of Applied Linguistics Series S, 14, 119-134. doi: 10.1075/aralss.14.07cow
Hanna, B. (1996). Defining the emblem. Semiotica, 112 (3/4), 289-358. doi: 10.1515/semi.1996.112.3-4.289
Spies like us: Thoughts on cultural conformity and language teaching
Hanna, B. (1996). Spies like us: Thoughts on cultural conformity and language teaching. Australian Journal of French Studies, 33 (2), 262-277.
Khosravi, Hassan, Gyamfi, George , Hanna, Barbara and Lodge, Jason (2020). Development of educational tools that enable large-scale ethical empirical research on evaluative judgement. University Assessment, Learning and Teaching: New Research Directions for a Postdigital World, Online, 19-20 October 2020.
The effect of rubrics on evaluative judgement: a randomised controlled trial
Gyamfi, George, Hanna, Barbara and Khosravi, Hassan (2020). The effect of rubrics on evaluative judgement: a randomised controlled trial. University Assessment, Learning and Teaching: New Research Directions for a Postdigital World, Online, 19-20 October 2020.
Khosravi, Hassan, Gyamii, George, Hanna, Barbara E. and Lodge, Jason (2020). Fostering and supporting empirical research on evaluative judgement via a crowdsourced adaptive learning system. LAK 2020: the Tenth International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, Frankfurt, Germany, 23 - 27 March 2020. New York, United States: ACM. doi: 10.1145/3375462.3375532
When internationalization meets assessment
Hanna, B. and Toohey, A. (2005). When internationalization meets assessment. Social Change in the 21st Century 2005, Brisbane, Australia, 28 October 2005. Brisbane, Australia: Centre for Social Change Research, School of Humanities and Human Services, Queensland University of Technology.
Plus ca change: Social change and new cultural practices: The case of French internet fora
Hanna, Barbara (2002). Plus ca change: Social change and new cultural practices: The case of French internet fora. Social Change in the 21st Century 2002, Brisbane, Australia, 22 November 2002. Brisbane, Australia: Centre for Social Change Research, School of Humanities and Human Services, Queensland University of Technology.
Interactive multimedia for teaching French, German and Japanese
Hanna, B., Atherton, B., Bourke, B. and Lewis, A. (1994). Interactive multimedia for teaching French, German and Japanese. Asia Pacific Information Technology in Training and Education Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, 28 June-2 July. Brisbane, Australia: APITITE.
Languages literature review: Senior syllabus redevelopment
Iwashita, Noriko, Rochecouste, Judith, Diaz, Adriana, Hanna, Barbara, Kennett, Belinda and Kim, Sun Hee Ok (2016). Languages literature review: Senior syllabus redevelopment. South Brisbane, Australia: Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
(2016–2018) UQ Teaching Innovation Grants
(2009–2010) UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
Empirical investigation of strategies for the development of students¿ evaluative judgement
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
The influence of mediated mobile-based dynamic assessment on EFL students' writing
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Saudi TESOL teacher identity
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
The influence of school based additional language education on learner's perspective of themselves, others and the world
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Using profiles to understand learning behaviours of language students in the big data era
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Beyond and within the NS/NNS Discourses: English Teaching in the Saudi PYPs
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Developing intercultural competence with Web 2.0 technologies in an EFL context
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Interculturality and "Les arbres en parlent encore" by Calixthe Beyala
(2014) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Affordances of ICTs: An environmental study of a French language unit offered at university level.
(2013) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2012) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Rating behaviour and rater cognition: The case of an English Speaking test
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
The French influence on the Middle English expression of possession
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Portraits of Vietnamese Teachers of English: An Inquiry into Their Language Proficiency Development
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Vietnamese and Australian Interpretations of Silence: Similarities, Differences and Accommodation
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Transfer of L2 English Rhetorical Structures of Writing to L1 Indonesian by Indonesian EFL Learners
(2013) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
STRATEGIES OF CULTURAL TRANSFER IN SUBTITLING AND DUBBING
(2007) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
Study Abroad Experiences of Australian Language Students
Language learner identity: motivation and agency (particularly of Australian students of French)