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Applied Linguistics

Yanyan Li

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Hey everyone, welcome to my zone 🙌 ! My name is Yanyan Li, PhD candidate in Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick. My research interests cover multimodal communication, conversion analysis, social interaction, group work and classroom discourse. In my PhD research, I delve into the multimodal interactional processes where peers undertake relationship work during group interaction. My supervisors are Professor Tony LiddicoatLink opens in a new window and Professor Steve MannLink opens in a new window.

I work for several programmes and training at Warwick. I am currently in charge of the seminar teaching for Spoken InteractionLink opens in a new window course and dissertation supervision for MA TESOLLink opens in a new window programme in the Department of Applied LinguisticsLink opens in a new window at WarwickLink opens in a new window. I also work as Facilitator for Intercultural TrainingLink opens in a new window programme at Warwick Student OpportunityLink opens in a new window, Associate Tutor for Warwick Community Values Education Programme,Link opens in a new window Department of Computer ScienceLink opens in a new window and Warwick Medical SchoolLink opens in a new window. I am also Course Mentor for Department of ChemistryLink opens in a new window. I worked as Peer-to-Peer Tutor for On-track Talk, Academic Writing Station and Language Exchange Programme at Warwick Library. Now, I am working as Warwick LibraryLink opens in a new window Student Partner for several library events (e.g. Research Refresh, PG Tips, Undergraduate Open Day).

Academic Background

  • 2021-present：PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, UK
    • Intercultural Interaction Programme, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - University of Warwick (2022)
  • 2019-2020：MA in Applied Linguistics, University College London, UK
    • Graduated with Distinction
  • 2015-2019：BA in English Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University, China
    • Graduated with First-Class Honour Equivalent
    • Excellence Training Exchange Programme, King's College London - Beijing Normal University (2018)
    • Awards
      • Outstanding Graduate of Beijing City, China
      • Outstanding Graduate of Beijing Normal University
      • First-class Scholarship (2016-2017, 2017-2018)
      • Merit Student (2016-2017)
      • Outstanding Student Leader (2015-2016, 2016-2017)
      • Top10 Volunteer (2017-2018)
      • Social Word Award (2015-2016)

Current Research

My PhD project explores in a micro scope of interactional architecture, how peers construct, maintain, breach and restore their relationship in doing multiparty group work. I mainly use conversation analysis to analyse the interactional data. Meanwhile, I also draw on multimodal analysis to dissect the interactional patterns of vocal and non-vocal activities that influence how participants relate to one another as their interaction unfolds. My research strives to inform group/team work dynamics from the perspective of doing interaction in broader institutional settings.

Research Activity

  • Warwick Interaction & Talk Research Group (WIT) - Founder & Session Convenor (2023-present)
    • Ongoing project (Principal Investigator):
      • Action-based Research Skills Development: Implications of Spoken Language Data Sessions (awarded £1500 from Institute of Advanced Teaching and Learning, University of Warwick)
    • Completed project (Lead):
      • Wits and Treats: WIT End-of-year Gathering (fully funded by Doctoral College Networking Fund)
  • Research Assistant (2023)

Publication

  • Shared Laughter to Manage Relationship Work in Interactional Troubles During Classroom Group Work - under review

Qualification

  • AFHEA, Associate Fellowship, Higher Education Academy
  • CELTA, Cambridge Level 5 Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults
  • CATTI, Certificate of Translator, China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (Translation Level 2&3)
  • NTCE, National English Teacher Certificate (Senior High School), China National Teacher Certificate Examination

Conference Presentation

  • "Achieving Common Ground to Manage Relationship Work During Off-topic Talks in Classroom Group Work" - Common Ground in Linguistics: From Its Construction to Its Role in Mapping Meaning
  • "Manipulating Vocalization and Timing of Shared Laughter to Manage Relationship Work Against Humor in Multiparty Peer Interaction" - The 13th Humour Research Conference
  • "Shared Laughter to Manage Relationship Work in Face-threatening Acts During Multiparty Peer Interaction" - The 14th Symposium on Politeness (Symbol 2023)
  • "Shared Laughter to Manage Relationship Work in Interactional Troubles During Classroom Group Work" - The 11th International Conference on Multimodality (ICOM-11)
  • "Shared Laughter to Manage Relationship Work in Interactional Troubles During Multiparty Peer Interaction" - The 25th Warwick International Conference in Applied Linguistics (WICAL2023)
  • "Shared Laughter to Manage Relationship Work in Interactional Troubles During Multiparty Peer Interaction" - Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics 2023 (Abstract Accepted)
  • "Shared Laughter to Manage Relationship Work in Interactional Troubles During Multiparty Peer Interaction" - The 13th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP 2023) (Abstract Accepted)
  • "Shared Laughter to Manage Relationship Work in Interactional Troubles During Multiparty Peer Interaction" - The 29th Annual Linguistics and English Language Postgraduate Conference, University of Edinburgh (LELPGC 23) (Abstract Accepted)

Teaching

  • Teacher, Confucius Institute for Schools, Institute of Education, University College London (2019-2020)
  • MA TESOL Dissertation Supervisor (2023-present)
  • Associate Tutor, MA TESOL Programme (2022-present)
  • Associate Tutor, Research Methods, MSc Intercultural Communication for Business Professions & MA TESOL (2023-present)
  • Associate Tutor, Community Values Education Programme (2022-present)
  • Associate Tutor, Department of Computer Science (2023-present)
  • Associate Tutor, Warwick Medical School (2023-present)
  • Course Mentor, "Beyond Science: Collaborative Student-led Challenges", Department of Chemistry (2023-present)
  • Facilitator, Intercultural Training Programme (2022-present)
  • Peer-to-Peer Tutor, Warwick Library (2023)

Administration

Professional Activity

Public Engagement

Yanyan Li

Yanyan Li

yanyan.li@warwick.ac.uk