Curriculum Vitae

DR. CHERISH HOW

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of English Language
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
  • 03-79673106

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


  • DISCOURSE AND PRAGMATICS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • PhD(SOCIOLINGUISTICS), (Sociolinguistics)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • M.Sc(LINGUISTICS), (Applied Linguistic)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B.Sc(PENDIDIKAN)(KEPUJIAN), (Education)
    Uinversiti Industri Selangor (Unisel)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
  1. Nur Fatima Wahida Mohd Nasir, Hajar Abdul Rahim & How, C. (2023). The use and features of Malaysian English lexemes as social media hashtags. KEMANUSIAAN the Asian Journal of Humanities, 30(Supp. 1): 25–42. https://doi.org/10.21315/kajh2023.30.s1.3
  2. How, C. (2022). A Critical Discourse Study on Meghan and Harry’s CBS Primetime Interview. GEMA Online® Journal of Language Studies, 22(2), 219-235.
  3. How, C. (2022). What do they Really" Meme"? A Multimodal Study on 'Siakap Langkawi' Memes as Tools for Humour and Marketing. 3L: Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 28(2), 160-180. http://doi.org/10.17576/3L-2022-2802-11
  4. How, C. (2021). The Power of Three: An Intersectional Sociolinguistic Analysis on Feminism and Power. Howard Journal of Communications, 32(5), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/10646175.2021.1971124
  5. A Rethina Velu, U. R. & How, C. (2019). Symbolic representation of Tun Dr. Mahathir: Visual analysis of a Malaysian short film. 3L: Language, Linguistics, Literature® The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 25(4), 1-18.
  6. How, C. & Jariah Mohd Jan. (2019). Speech act of concern on the academic performance of Malaysian foster children. GEMA Online® Journal of Language Studies, 19(3), 88-108.
  7. Jariah Mohd Jan and How, C. 2015. Discursive Construction of Asian Responses towards Impoliteness, Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, Vol 23 (S): 89-106. http://pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JSSH%20Vol.%2 023%20(S)%20Dec.%202015/07%20JSSH(S)-0062-2015.pdf

RESEARCH INTEREST


  • (Im)politeness (Pragmatics)
  • Speech acts (Pragmatics)
  • Conversation analysis (Pragmatics)
  • Discourse analysis (Pragmatics)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2024) Panel of Paper Presentation for National and International Conference of Liberal Arts (Princess of Naradhiwas University), International, (External Evaluator)
  2. (2024) Reviewer for Gema (UKM), National, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Mels Research Report Assessor: Speech Acts of Ukrainian President's Speeches On Russia-Ukraine Conflict, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2024) Reviewer for Journal of Liberal Arts (Prince of Songkla University), International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Mels Research Report Assessor: An Analysis of Impolite Complaints Related to The Good Vibes Festival 2023 On Social Media, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2024) Mels Research Report Assessor: An Analysis of Political Discourse in The UK Prime Minister's Questions Through The Lens of Speech Acts, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2024) Mels Research Report Assessor: Persuasion and Flouting of Gricean Maxims in Online Marketing Advertisements, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) A Steering Committee Member of The 1st International Symposium Cardit 2024, International, (Participant)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Tvx8001 Phd Welcoming Session Programme (Sem 2/2023/2024): My Phd Journey, (18 Mar 2024 - 18 Mar 2024) (University)