My work focuses on the theory and practice of intercultural learning within language education, intercultural training programmes, and internationalisation efforts within higher education. My work on language education has mainly focused on the potential of pragmatics to contribute to intercultural learning. I have also sought to problematise simplistic representations of pragmatics and culture in language learning materials and examine interpretive and discursive strategies used by language learners to critique such materials. I am currently also carrying out research on the intercultural development of Japanese language learners who study abroad in Japan and ways of approaching pragmatics teaching in Japanese language education. My research on the internationalisation of higher education has looked at the implications of how academic staff conceptualise 'participation' for teaching and learning in internationalised classroom environments. Recently, I have extended this work to focus on pedagogical rationales and practices within the context of internationalisation of the curriculum across the disciplines.
After completing a BA in Japanese language at Griffith University in Australia in 2001, I spent the next 14 years teaching English language, academic skills, and intercultural communication at various language schools, technical colleges, and some of Japan's best universities. I completed my MA and PhD whilst I was in Japan. I joined the Department of Applied Linguistics at Warwick in September 2015. I am Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Intercultural Communication Education (ISSN 2209-1041), co-editor of the Cambridge Elements in Intercultural Communication series, and currently serve on the Editorial Board of ELT Journal (Oxford Uni Press), Journal of Multilingual Theories and Practices (Equinox), and the committee of the International Association for Teaching Pragmatics (ITAP).
- Chen, Yipei, McConachy, Troy, 2021. Translating intercultural experiences into pedagogic insights : shifts in language teachers' perceptions of English as a language for intercultural communication. Language Awareness
- 'Tian, Zhaohui, 'McConachy, Troy, 2021. 'Relational challenges in an intercultural volunteer program in Jordan : views from Chinese participants. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, 50 (6), pp. 588-
- 'Wang, Zi, 'McConachy, Troy, 'Ushioda, Ema, 2021. 'Negotiating Identity tensions in multilingual learning in China : a situated perspective on language learning motivation and multilingual identity. The Language Learning Journal, 49 (4), pp. 420-432
- McConachy, Troy, 2019. L2 pragmatics as 'intercultural pragmatics' : probing sociopragmatic aspects of pragmatic awareness. Journal of Pragmatics, 151, pp. 167-176
- Murray, Neil, McConachy, Troy, 2018. 'Participation' in the internationalized higher education classroom : an academic staff perspective. Journal of International and Intercultural Communication, 11 (3), pp. 254-270
- McConachy, Troy, 2018. Critically engaging with cultural representations in foreign language textbooks. Intercultural Education, 29 (1), pp. 77-88
- McConachy, Troy, 2015. Teaching the pragmatics of English for intercultural communication. Asian EFL Journal, 82, pp. 17-29
- McConachy, Troy, 2014. 'Experience talk' and intercultural reflection in foreign language learning. Journal of Liberal Arts, 127, pp. 1-19
- McConachy, Troy, Hata, Kaori, 2013. Addressing textbook representations of pragmatics and culture. ELT Journal, 67 (3), pp. 294-301
- McConachy, Troy, 2013. Exploring the meta-pragmatic realm in English language teaching. Language Awareness, 22 (2), pp. 100-110
- McConachy, Troy, 2008. Raising sociocultural awareness through contextual analysis : some tools for teachers. ELT Journal, 63 (2), pp. 116-125
- McConachy, Troy, Golubeva, Irina, Wagner, Manuela, 2022. Intercultural learning in language education and beyond : evolving concepts, perspectives and practices. Bristol, Multilingual Matters
- Golubeva, Irina, Wagner, Manuela, McConachy, Troy, 2022. Introduction : Michael Byram's contribution to intercultural learning in language education and beyond. McConachy, Troy; Golubeva, Irina; Wagner, Manuela (eds.), Intercultural learning in language education and beyond : evolving concepts, perspectives and practices, Bristol, Multilingual Matters
- McConachy, Troy, 2022. Language awareness and intercultural communicative competence : revisiting the relationship. McConachy, Troy; Golubeva, Irina; Wagner, Manuela (eds.), Intercultural learning in language education and beyond : evolving concepts, perspectives and practices, Bristol, Multilingual Matters
- McConachy, Troy, Fujino, Hanako, 2021. Negotiating politeness practices and interpersonal connections in L2 Japanese : insights from study abroad narratives. McConachy, Troy; Liddicoat, Anthony J. (eds.), Teaching and learning second language pragmatics for intercultural understanding, New York, NY, Routledge
- McConachy, Troy, Spencer-Oatey, Helen, 2021. Cross-cultural and intercultural pragmatics. Haugh, Michael; Kádár, Dániel Z.; Terkourafi, Marina (eds.), The Cambridge Handbook of Sociopragmatics, Cambridge ; New York, Cambridge University Press
- McConachy, Troy, Liddicoat, Anthony J., 2021. Introduction : second language pragmatics for intercultural understanding. McConachy, Troy; Liddicoat, Anthony J.; McConachy, Troy; Liddicoat, Anthony J. (eds.), Teaching and learning second language pragmatics for intercultural understanding, New York, NY, Routledge
- McConachy, Troy, Liddicoat, Anthony J., 2021. Teaching and learning second language pragmatics for intercultural understanding. New York, NY, Routledge
- McConachy, Troy, 2020. Exploring intercultural dimensions of L2 pragmatics learning in a Japanese EFL context. Lee, C. (ed.), Second Language Pragmatics and Second Language Education in East Asia, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
- McConachy, Troy, Spencer-Oatey, Helen, 2020. Developing pragmatic awareness. In Schneider, Klaus P.; Ifantidou, Elly (eds.), Developmental and clinical pragmatics, Mouton, De Gruyter, pp. 393-428
- Liddicoat, Anthony, McConachy, Troy, 2019. Meta-pragmatic awareness and agency in language learners' constructions of politeness. In Szende, Thomas; Alao, George (eds.), Pragmatic and Cross-Cultural Competences : focus on politeness, Bruxelles, Peter Lang, pp. 11-25
- McConachy, Troy, Furuya, S., Sakurai, C., 2017. Intercultural communication for English language learners in Japan. Tokyo, Nan'un-do
- McConachy, Troy, 2017. Developing intercultural perspectives on language use : exploring pragmatics and culture in foreign language learning. Bristol, Multilingual Matters ; Channel View Publications
- McConachy, Troy, Liddicoat, Anthony, 2016. Meta-pragmatic awareness and intercultural competence : the role of reflection and interpretation in intercultural mediation. In Dervin, F.; Gross, Z. (eds.), Intercultural Competence: Alternative Approaches for Today?s Education, London, Palgrave Macmillan Ltd, pp. 13-25
- McConachy, Troy, 2013. A place for pragmatics in intercultural teaching and learning. In Dervin, Fred; Liddicoat, A. J. (eds.), Linguistics for Intercultural Education, Amsterdam; Philadelphia, John Benjamins, pp. 71-85
- McConachy, Troy, 2018. Editorial : Crossing boundaries and creating possibilities in intercultural communication education. Intercultural Communication Education, Castledown publishers, pp. 1-3