Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
-
CLINICAL LINGUISTICSBilingual Aphasia, Conversation Analysis
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PhD, (Human Communication Science)University College London, Gower Street London Wc1
- MESL(UM)(1997), (HUMAN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS)Universiti Malaya (UM)
- BA(HONS)(USM)(1992), (BAHASA INGGERIS DAN KIMIA)Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- ODL materials preparation /SIM - TIX1032 Introduction to Linguistics (Faculty Core Course- offered under BELL (English P27 Apr 2021 - present (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
- MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON OFFICER02 Apr 2021 - present (University Malaya)
- Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Jabatan & ODL19 Feb 2021 - present (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
- Supervisor26 Jan 2021 - present (National)
- Coordinator30 Sep 2022 - 28 Aug 2023 (Faculty)
- Curriculum Review _MELS (Team for Methodology for English Language Studies) Post-graduate01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Faculty)
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Audit Kendiri06 Dec 2019 - 05 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
- Head of Online/Mobility Programme02 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
- Assistant Programme coordinator for BLL (English language)17 Nov 2015 - 31 Jul 2016 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
- Interviewer - Member of Interview Panel for the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics Programme, Session 2016/17 Intake23 May 2016 - 27 May 2016 (University Malaya)
- Course coordinator English Language Programme for Medical Students (Course Design and Teaching Activities)01 Sep 2012 - 30 Jun 2015 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
- Member of Research, Publication & Presentation Committee01 Dec 2011 - 01 Dec 2013 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
MEMBERSHIPS
- MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON OFFICER , MEMBER2021 to 2022 (University)
- ELD CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JKKK), MEMBER2021 to 2022 (University)
- TAMIL WORKGROUP FOR COMPREHENSIVE APHASIA TEST ADAPTATION, MEMBER2020 to 2022 (International)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- Recognition - Expert Panel in Mass MediaBFM, 2020 (National)
- MOST INNOVATIVE RESEARCH (Runner-up)FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS, 2016 (Ptj/ Faculty)
- UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA CERTIFICATEWICKING DEMENTIA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA, 2016 (International)
- KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 2013 (University)
- Central Research AwardUniversity of London Academic Trust Funds Commitee, 2008 (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
WoS
-
Ang, Pei Soo; Yeo, Siang Lee; Koran, Leela (2023). Advocating for a dementia-inclusive visual communication, DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE. . doi:10.1177/14713012231155979
Others
-
Rajasekar, N., Price, J. M., Chen, P. L., Leung, Y., & Koran, L. (2022)Language Attrition of Older Multilinguals under a Pandemic Situation in Malaysia. The Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (MJMHS). 18(20)
-
Koran, L.2013. Current Research on Acquired Communication Disorders in Malaysia and future directions. Speech and Hearing Review 11 (Bilingual Annual):66-76.
-
Mohana Nambiar, Leela Koran, Asha Doshi, Kamila Ghazali, Hooi Moon Yee & Kan Ngat Har. 2009. Generic Narrative Grade Descriptors for quality assurance in tertiary institutions: A conceptualization process. Journal of Institutional Research South East Asia 7 (2):5-18.
-
Koran, L. 2003. Oral Communications of Speech-Language Pathologists in a Clinical Setting. Journal of Modern Languages. 15:135-154.
Books
- Koran, L; (2015) Aphasia in a linguistically diverse population: resources for turn construction and interactional adaptations of Malaysian adults. Doctoral thesis, UCL (University College London).
Chapter in Books
- Koran, L.2003.Empowerment of Children with Speech- Language Delay in a Multicultural Environment: Stakeholders and Obstacles. In Asmah Hj. Omar, Halimah Mohd Said, Zainab Abd Majid. (eds) Language and Empowerment, pg. 332 - 348.Kuala Lumpur: Persatuan Bahasa Moden
Article in Proceeding
- Young, T & Koran, L. (2021) Intercultural adaption of person-centred communication for dementia, The sociolinguistics of health and illness: Unsettling global centres and peripheries in health communication research.
- Nazri, N. N. N., & Koran, L. (2019, December). Transitions of Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Malaysian Parents Perspectives. In 3rd International Conference on Special Education (ICSE 2019). Atlantis Press.
Other Publications
- Manzourolajdad, S., Koran, L. Lim, K.s, Ibrahim, F (forthcoming) A review of research on prestimulus activity: neuroscience perspective to inform conversation study. Language Cognition and Neuroscience PLCP-2021-RA-11295 - Review
- Ang, P.S, S.L. Yeo & L. Koran (12 December 2020). When to call a spade a spade. The Star, p.13. Retrieved from https://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/11/27/presenting-better-images-of-disability - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations
- Web-based Applications in Language Teaching and Intervention
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2022 - 2025, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWBLingua-cultural Adaptation Of Dementia Communication Toolkit For Use In Clinical And Social Settings ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2019 - 2022, RU Geran - Fakulti ProgramDisability Images: Towards An Inclusive Discourse ( Co-Researcher)
- 2017 - 2019, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)Interaction Analysis For Improving Carer Communication And Quality Of Life For The Elderly In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2016 - 2018, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Course & DisertationA Study On The Impact Of Aphasia On Social Participation For Bilingual Malaysian Adults Post-stroke ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2021 - 2024, FRGSLanguage attrition of older multilinguals under a pandemic situation in Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
- 2007 - 2011, HLCB/ SLAI University of MalayaAphasia in a linguistically diverse population: resources for turn construction and interactional adaptations of Malaysian adults ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2006 - 2007, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)A Generic Narrative Grade Description for the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics Undergraduate Programme: A Feasibility Study 2006 - 2007 ( Consultant)
Private
- 2021 - 2023Language attrition of older multilinguals under a pandemic situation in Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus ( Co-Researcher)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- Menterjemah Soal Selidik "Digital Memory Album for Older Adults With Dementia", PROGRAM PSIKOLOGI KESIHATAN01 Nov 2016 - 01 Nov 2017 (National)
- English for Specific Purposes for Kandahar University (Research Methodology Module & Presentation Skills Module), UMCCed in collaboration with Ball University, USA01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2012 (International)
PAPER PRESENTED
PLENARY SPEAKER
- DemTalk : the web-based tool to improve dementia communication and its adaptation for culturally and linguistically diverse populations, Research Meeting on Institutional and Health Talk for Social Applications (RMIH) Tokyo , University of Kyushu (International) (09 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2019)
INVITED SEMINAR
- CLINICAL LINGUISTICS : THE NEED AND POTENTIALS FOR RESEARCH IN MALAYSIA , SEMINAR IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS, Postgraduate students UPM (Others) (29 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2019)
INVITED SPEAKER
- Intercultural adaption of person-centred communication for dementia, Sociolinguistics Symposium 23 , University of Hong Kong (International) (07 Jun 2021 - 10 Jun 2021)
- SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH ACQUIRED LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN A MULTIETHNIC POPULATION, A SHARING SESSION ON 'MAKING RESEARCH COUNT', Social Advancement & Happiness Research Cluster (International) (19 Nov 2020 - 19 Nov 2020)
- Language as a window into mental processes: Improving understanding about persons living with dementia , MENTAL INCAPACITY: DO WE HAVE THE WILL TO CARE FOR THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE?, STEP MALAYSIA & ADFM (National) (24 Oct 2019 - 24 Oct 2019)
- MAINTAINING MEANINGFUL SOCIAL PARTICIPATION & INDIVIDUALITY OF PERSONS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA (PLWDS), ALZHEIMER S DISEASE INTERNATIONAL 21ST ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE , Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia (International) (16 Aug 2019 - 18 Aug 2019)
- Dementia and Communication:Translating the DemTalk Project in Malaysia , Communicating with Older Persons in Clinical Practice and Research workshop , ACT4 Health (University) (17 Jan 2019 - 17 Jan 2020)
POSTER PRESENTER
- Code switching in Multilingual Older adults & Younger adults in Malaysia, 3 rd International Connect Malaysia 2021 (Connect'M) Conference, Connect M3 Conference Organisers (International) (17 Aug 2021 - 19 Aug 2021)
PRESENTER
- QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: ETHNOMETHODOLOGY (PhD Workshop), Research Methodology Workshop for PhD candidates, Postgraduate Studies FLL University of Malaya (University) (26 Sep 2016 - 29 Sep 2016)
- Conversations of an Adult with Hearing loss: coping strategies adopted by a non-user of hearing aids, FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS RESEARCH EXPO 2016, FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (University) (27 May 2016 - 27 May 2016)
- CODE-SWITCHING IN CONVERSATIONS OF BILINGUALS WITH APHASIA : EXPLORING THE NOTION APPROPRIACY VIA THE TRAJECTORY OF TURNS, 13TH INTERNATIONAL PRAGMATICS CONFERENCE, International Pragmatics Association (IPrA) (International) (08 Sep 2013 - 13 Sep 2013)
- BILINGUAL APHASIA: LOSS, RECOVERY AND PROCESSING, Scoping Exercise and Scientific Meeting UCL on 13 October 2009 Title of Paper: , UCL Institute of Stroke Research (Others) (13 Oct 2009 - 13 Oct 2009)
- CONVERSATION AND BILINGUAL APHASIA: WHAT CHANGES WHEN WE CHANGE THE CONVERSATIONAL PARTNER? , British Aphasiology Society Research in Progress Meeting, British Aphasiology Society (National) (23 Apr 2008 - 23 Apr 2008)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2021) Metaphors in Cpec News Coverage in Pakistan and China, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2020) Australasian Journal on Ageing - , (Reviewer)
- (2016) Reviewer for article in Jurnal Bahasa Jendela Alam, (Reviewer)
- (2016) MASTER OF LINGUISTICS Thesis_ REVATHI MATIALAGAN KESANTUNAN BAHASA DALAM PERBUALAN KELUARGA TAMIL, (Internal Examiner)
- (2015) Editorial Board Member Journal of Modern Languages (JML), (Reviewer)
- (2015) Panel Penilai Rancangan Penyelidikan Bidang HCD , (Advisory Committee)
- (2015) Nor Hidayah Md Khanapiah.Analisis Penggunaan Kata Kerja dalam kalangan murid Pekak , (Internal Examiner)
- (2015) Review of MQA documents for the BLL programme, (Reviewer)
- (2014) To evaluate applications for Research in the area of Human Communication Disorders , (Advisory Committee)
- (2013) Language Acquisition levels of Children with Dyslexia -Suzilla Markus (TGA110017) , (Reviewer)
- (2013) Accomodating to Children with Autism in a Speech Therapy Setting : ZEENA MAHMOOD AMEEN (TGB110053) , (Reviewer)
- (2013) Elwan,M. 2013.Communication Strategies of an Arab Child with Developmental Disorders, Masters Dissertation , (Internal Examiner)
- (2012) An Analysis of Apology Strategies Used By Malay Speakers by NOORHAYATI BINTI BAHARUDIN (TGB09OO30) , (Reviewer)
- (2012) The Construction of Impoliteness Strategies in Radio Call :GOH VERN ANN (TGC110007), (Internal Examiner)
- (2012) Penguasaan Bahasa oleh Kana-kanak Berkecacatan Pembelajaran: Satu Kajian Kes di Pusat Disleksia Malaysia : SUZILLA MARKUS (TGA110017) , (Internal Examiner)
- (2006) THE STUDY OF READING PERFORMANCE OF ESL STUDENTS WITH VISUAL DISCOMFORTSZuhana bt. Zulkarnain, (Internal Examiner)
- (2006) ACCOMMODATING THE ELDERLY IN A MALAYSIAN GERIATRIC DAY CARE CENTRE: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS_David Yoong Soon Chye, (Internal Examiner)
- (2006) READING COMPREHENSION ABILITIES OF A CHILD WITH DYSLEXIA: A CASE STUDY_ S. Thaneswari a/p Sankaran, (Internal Examiner)
- (2005) CASE STUDY OF THE LANGUAGE ABILITIES O A DYSLEXIC CHILDPoongkody a/p Palany (MLASP), (Internal Examiner)
- (2005) EARLY LITERACY SKILLS IN CHILDREN WITH SPECIFIC LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT _Baljit Kaur Hardial Singh (MLASP), (Internal Examiner)
- (2001) COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF AUTISTIC MALAYSIAN CHILDREN UNDERGOING THE ABA PROGRAMME_Chitra KM Adiyodi (MLASP), (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2015) UM Discourse and Society International Conference 2015 , UMDS, University
- (2007) Applied Interaction Research (CAIR), UCL CENTRE FOR APPLIED INTERACTION RESEARCH (CAIR), Others
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
-
(2024) The psychophysiology of prestimulus response, SEYEDMOHAMADREZA MANZOUROLAJDAD
-
(2024) An Activity analysis of the Treatment Phase in Primary Care Consultations at UMMC, MOHAMMAD HUZAIFA SIDDIQUI
-
(2023) Referential Cohesion in Recovery- Oriented Narratives of Mental Health Memoirs, OOI ZAO MAY
-
(2021) Language attrition of older multilinguals under a pandemic situation in Malaysia, Navilashini A/P Rajasekar (University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus)
-
(2020) The psychophysiology of prestimulus response, Seyedmohamadreza Manzourolajdad
-
(2012) REPAIR BY POST-OPERATIVE CLEFT CHILDREN IN NATURALLY OCCURRING INTERACTION, MOHAMMAD AZANNEE BIN SAAD
-
(2011) Agrammatism in Arabic Speaking Adults: A Conversation Analysis, MANAR MUNJID MUSTAFA
Master
-
(2023) Discursive Strategies in Psychotherapeutic Discourse, CHEN HUI QIN
-
(2021) Parents' Perspectives of the Transition to Independent Living for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, NIK NADIA BINTI NIK NAZRI
-
(2020) "Adulting" with Autism: A Narrative Analysis on Transitioning from an Adolescent to an Adult for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, NIK NADIA BINTI NIK NAZRI
-
(2019) AN ANALYSIS OF NATURALISTIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN A CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY, JASVIN KAUR SIDHU A/P HARNEK SINGH
-
(2019) AN ANALYSIS OF NATURALISTIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN A CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY, JASVIN KAUR SIDHU A/P HARNEK SINGH
-
(2015) A Study on the Impact of Aphasia on Social Participation for Bilingual Malaysian Adults Post-stroke, Lee Von Li
-
(2014) Comprehending Metaphor And Metonymy Among Malaysian Cochlear Implant Users: Factors Influencing The Developmental Trajectory Of Cognitive Abilities ., Seyed Mohamad Reza Manzour-Ol-Ajdad
-
(2013) Linguistic Performance of Students in Grade 2 LINUS Programme in a Malaysian Mainstream School, NUR SALWAN GASHLAN
-
(2012) Morphological Awareness in the Reading Comprehension Ability of a Dyslexic Adolescent, GAN SHEW HSIA
-
(2012) COMPREHENDING METAPHOR AND METONYMY AMONG MALAYSIAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT USERS: FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENTAL TRAJECTORY OF COGNITIVE ABILITIES ., SEYED MOHAMAD REZA MANZOUR-OL-AJDAD
-
(2006) SIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, Chew Kai Mun
-
(2006) COMMUNICATIVE THEMES AND FEATURES IN TEXT MESSAGES OF THE DEAF, Vijayalectchumi a/p Nagalingam
-
(2005) Language Learning Strategies in a Computer Aided Language Learning Environment, Kalaichelvi Munusamy
-
(2005) Conversational Analysis of a Mentally Retarded Adult, Shailaja Ramachandran
-
(2005) Attitudes of form four science students towards computer-based English language testing, Vasanthi Govindasamy
-
(2004) Think-aloud protocols of ESL writers / Roszanaliza bt. Askandar., Roszanaliza Askandar
Under Graduate Students
- (2015) MoCA: Effectiveness of Sentence Structures in Language Section for Malaysian Use
TEACHING
Master
- (2021) TOA7001 - Fundamentals of Linguistics
- (2016) TXGX6302 - Human Communication Disorders
- (2015) TXGX6302 - Human Communication Disorders
Bachelor
- (2021) TIE3011 - Language Disorders
- (2016) TXEA1318 - Language Disorders
- (2015) TCEE4111 - Academic Project
- (2015) TXEA1318 - Language Disorders
- (2014) TXEA1101 - Academic Writing
- (2014) TXEA1318 - Language Disorders
- (2013) GTEE1114 - English Language for Medicine
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Facilitator / Panel Member _ 5 Module Series On Eating Well With Dementia, (20 Nov 2022 - 17 Dec 2022) (National)
- Communication Support Volunteer/ Communication Trainer/ Support Group Lead, (01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) (National)
- Advancing Rehabilitation Research - Faculty of Medicine Research Week 2016 (Organised by Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Fom UM), (15 Aug 2016 - 19 Aug 2016)
- Ucl Faculty of Brain Sciences Alumni (Kl), (10 Oct 2015 - 01 Jan 2016)
- International Week At The Faculty of Languages and Linguistics- Secretary, (10 Apr 2015 - 29 May 2015)
- Stroke Association UK ( Communication Support Volunteer), (01 Jan 2015)
- Supporting Stroke Survivors and Their Carers Through Involvement in The Stroke Association UK, (07 Mar 2008 - 01 May 2016)
- Public Forum of Cleft Lip and Palate (Co-Organisers: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya and Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Malaysia (Clapam) ), (25 Jul 2007 - 25 Jul 2007)
COURSE ATTENDED
Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
-
MENTAL INCAPACITY: DO WE HAVE THE WILL TO CARE FOR THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE?, Asian International Arbitration Centre ,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (24 Oct 2019 - 24 Oct 2019)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
-
BENGKEL PENSIJILAN INTERVENSI KRISIS DAN TRAUMA BAGI MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON OFFICER, Atas Talian (18 Aug 2021 - 19 Aug 2021)
-
WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE SKILLS, Microsoft Teams (04 Dec 2020 - 04 Dec 2020)
-
BENGKEL PENSIJILAN PENGAMAL MINDFULNESS LOVE THERAPY MLT-TRAPI KESEDARAN CINTA, Ditempat Masing-Masing (05 Oct 2021 - 06 Oct 2021)