Profile

Name: Deng Xudong
Telephone: 6516 6088
Email: elcdxd@nus.edu.sg
Office: CELC #03-10 (10 Architecture Drive, Singapore 117511)

Academic Qualifications

  • B.A. (English Language and Literature), Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages, China
  • M.A. (Linguistics and Applied Linguistics), Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages, China
  • M.A. (Linguistics for English Language Teaching), University of Lancaster, U.K.
  • Ph.D. (Applied Linguistics), Edith Cowan University, Australia

Awards

  • CELC Teaching Excellence Award AY2008-2009
  • CELC Teaching Excellence Award AY2005-2006
  • CELC Teaching Excellence Award AY2004-2005
  • CELC Teaching Excellence Award AY2003-2004

Modules/Courses Taught

  • GS5002 Academic Professional Skills and Techniques (NUS Graduate School)
  • ES5002 Graduate English Course - Advanced Level (Research Paper/Thesis Writing)
  • GEK1036 Cross-Cultural Communication and Discourse
  • ET1000 English for Academic Purposes (School of Computing)
  • ES1000 Basic English Course
  • English for Pre-matriculation PRC (SM2) Students

Research Interests

  • Discourse analysis
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • English as a Second/Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

Publications

  • Deng, X. (2012). A Review of Language in the academy: Cultural reflexivity and intercultural dynamics. Language and Education, Routledge, DOI:10.1080/09500782.2012.687549
  • Deng, X. (2011). Review of Building Genre Knowledge. Reflections on English Language Teaching, 10(1), 287-292.
  • Deng, X., Lee, K.C., Varaprasad, C., & Lim, M.L. (2010). Academic writing development of ESL/EFL graduate students in NUS. Reflections on English Language Teaching, 9(2), 119-138.
  • Deng, X. (2010). Reflective journaling and the teaching of PhD thesis writing. In Selected Papers from the Eighteenth International Symposium on English Teaching (pp. 11-18). Taipei: Crane Publishing.
  • Deng, X. (2009). The case for writing centres. English Language Teaching World Online: Voices from the Classroom (ELTWO), Volume 1. eltworldonline.com.
  • Deng, X. (2009). Listener response. In Sigurd D’hondt, Jan-Ola Östman and Jef Verschueren (eds.), The pragmatics of interaction. Amsterdam/ Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
  • Deng, X. (2008). Listener response. In östman, Jan-Ola, Verschueren, Jef, & Versluys, E. (Eds.), Handbook of Pragmatics. Amsterdam/ Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
  • Deng, X. (2008). Overlap. In östman, Jan-Ola, Verschueren, Jef, & Versluys, E. (Eds.), Handbook of Pragmatics. Amsterdam/ Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
  • Deng, X. (2008). The use of listener responses in Mandarin Chinese and Australian English conversations. Pragmatics: The Quarterly Publication of the International Pragmatics Association, 18(2), 303–328.
  • Qin, X.B., Jiang, J.Y., Yang, Y., Deng, X., Lee, K.C., & Zhou, P.D. (2007). Zooming in: An integrated English course. Shanghai: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press.
  • Deng, X. (2007). A pedagogical response to the different approaches to the teaching of ESL/EFL essay writing. STETS Language & Communication Review, 6(1), 15-20.
  • Gallo, P., & Deng, X. (2007). Concordancing: An online journey of language discovery. In Tupas, T.R.F., Yuan, Y., & Nur, C. (Eds.), Changing perspectives on pedagogical grammar (pp.67-76). Singapore: Singapore Association for Applied Linguistics.
  • Deng, X. (2005). Teaching ESL/EFL writing: Approaches and pedagogical practices. In Selected Papers from the Fourteenth International Symposium on English Teaching (pp. 20-29). Taipei: Crane Publishing.
  • Deng, X., Cole, V.M., Sadorra, M.L.C., & Wu, S.M. (Eds.). (2005). Paradigm shifts in English language teaching and learning: Selected papers from the inaugural CELC international symposium. Singapore: Centre for English Language Communication, National University of Singapore.
  • Deng, X. (2005). Portfolio, student reflections, and the teaching of ESL/EFL writing. In Poedjosoedarmo, G. (Ed.), Innovative approaches to reading & writing instruction, Anthology Series 46 (pp.111-126). Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.
  • Deng, X., & She, Q.G. (2005). Introductions in biomedical research articles. STETS Language & Communication Review, 4(1), 1-8.
  • Jiang, J.Y., Yang,Y., Wang, S.C., Jaidev, R., Deng, X., et al. (2005). Reading to develop your ideas 3. Shanghai: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press.
  • Jiang, J.Y., Yang,Y., Jaidev, R., Deng, X., Lim, M.C., et al. (2005). Reading to develop your ideas (Teacher’s book 1 & 2). Shanghai: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press.
  • Deng, X. (2004). Teaching thematic analysis as a self-revision method for ESL/EFL writers. In Mahadi, T.S.T. (Ed.), Issues, practices and challenges in establishing a language learning culture: Proceedings of the first international language learning conference 2004 (pp. 498-511). Penang, Malaysia: University Sains Malaysia.
  • Deng, X., & Gallo, P. (2004). ESL/EFL teaching and learning: On-line concordancing and self correction. In Ho, W.K., & Wong, R.Y.L. (Eds.), English language teaching in East Asia today: Changing policies and practices (2nd Ed.) (pp. 74-86). Singapore: Eastern Universities Press.
  • Deng, X. (2003). Generating ideas for an essay. Successful Learning, Issue No. 14. Singapore: Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning, National University of Singapore. http://www.cdtl.nus.edu.sg/success/sl14.htm
  • Deng, X. (2003). Writing an introduction for an essay. Successful Learning, Issue No. 25. Singapore: Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning, National University of Singapore. http://www.cdtl.nus.edu.sg/success/sl25.htm
  • Deng, X. (2003). Writing a conclusion for an essay. Successful Learning, Issue No. 34. Singapore: Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning, National University of Singapore. http://www.cdtl.nus.edu.sg/success/sl34.htm
  • Deng, X. (2003). Exploring thematic analysis as a possible self-revision method for ESL/EFL writers. Reflections on English Language Teaching, 2: 1-23.
  • Deng, X., & Gallo, P. (2003). ESL/EFL teaching and learning: On-line concordancing and self correction. In Ho, W.K., & Wong, R.Y.L. (Eds.), English language teaching in East Asia today: Changing policies and practices (pp.81-94). Singapore: Eastern Universities Press.
  • Gallo, P., & Deng, X. (2002). Getting on-line help with words. Guidelines, 24(2), 9-14.
  • Deng, X. (1998). Overlapping in Australian and Chinese conversations. Proceedings of the Australian Linguistic Society Conference July 1998. University of Queensland, Brisbane: Australian Linguistic Society. http://emsah.uq.edu.au/linguistics/als/als98/dengx357.html
  • Deng, X. (1998). Gender differences in the use of reactive tokens in Chinese conversation. In M. Absalom & J. Kalman (Eds.), Languages: An interdisciplinary forum (pp. 39-64). Melbourne: Melbourne University.
  • Deng, X., et al. (1991). English for hotel workers: A course for Guangdong provincial education radio station. Guangzhou: The Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages.
  • Deng, X. (1988). A linguistic approach to the description of classroom interaction. Xiandai Waiyu (Modern Foreign Languages), 4, 1-8. [Written in Chinese].

Seminars & Conferences

  • Deng, X., Wong, S., Keoasa, B., Khounphon, B., Vonxay, T. (June, 2012). Understanding Teacher Trainees’ Attitudes towards Academic Writing in English: A Case Study in Laos. Paper to be presented at 21st MELTA International Conference. Kuching, Sarawak: Riverside Majestic Hotel. 7-8 June 2012.
  • Wong, S., Deng, X., Keoasa, B., Khounphon, B., Vonxay, T. (June, 2012). Training Lao Teacher Trainers for Teaching and Researching Academic Writing: A Collaborative Approach. Paper to be presented at 21st MELTA International Conference. Kuching, Sarawak: Riverside Majestic Hotel. 7-8 June 2012.
  • Deng, X., Pui, P., Colleen, A., Ramanujan, A., Trice, J.N. (February, 2012). Establishing a writing centre in an Asian context: Necessity, process and prospect. Paper presented at the CELC Staff Seminar. 15 February 2012.
  • Deng, X., Pui, P., Colleen, A., Trice, J.N., Ramanujan, A. (December, 2011). The evolution of a writing centre in an Asian context. Paper presented at the LCC Roundtable. The Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. 1-2 December 2011.
  • Deng, X., & Gallo, P. (November/December, 2011). Setting up a writing centre in an Asian context: necessity, process and prospect. Paper to be presented at the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA) and New Zealand (ALANZ) 2nd Combined Conference. Canberra: The University of Canberra and the Australian National University. 30 November – 2 December 2011.
  • Gallo, P., & Deng, X. (November/December, 2011). Enhancing students’ academic and professional literacies: approaches, challenges and options. Paper to be presented at the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA) and New Zealand (ALANZ) 2nd Combined Conference. Canberra: The University of Canberra and the Australian National University. 30 November – 2 December 2011.
  • Deng, X., & Wong, S.F. (November, 2011). Training Lao teacher trainers for teaching and researching academic writing: Needs, process and uptake. Paper presented at the 31st Annual International Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Oxford, Ohio. November 17-20, 2011.
  • Deng, X. (November, 2010). Learning how to write with power and style. Invited public lecture delivered at National Ilan University, Taiwan. November 15, 2010.
  • Deng, X. (November, 2010). Collocational errors and online concordancing. Invited public lecture delivered at Lecture at Taipei College of Commerce, Taiwai. November 16, 2010.
  • Deng, X. (November, 2010). Reflective journaling and the teaching of PhD thesis writing. Invited paper presented at the Eighteenth International Symposium on English Teaching, English Teachers' Association-Republic of China, Taipei. November 12-14, 2010.
  • Deng, X. (November, 2010). The teaching of PhD thesis writing: A genre-based process approach. Invited workshop conducted at the Eighteenth International Symposium on English Teaching, English Teachers' Association-Republic of China, Taipei. November 12-14, 2010.
  • Deng, X. (July, 2008). Reflective journaling and the teaching of PhD thesis writing. Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Congress of the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA). Sydney, Australia: Sydney University. July 4 – July 6, 2008.
  • Deng, X. (May, 2007). Ms as a Short Form for Miss: Gender in Singapore English. Paper presented at the Second CELC International Symposium. Singapore: Hilton Hotel. May 30 - 1 June 2007.
  • Deng, X. (December, 2006). Email Requests by Singaporean Students. Paper presented at the 11th English in South East Asian Conference. Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia. 12-14 December 2006.
  • Deng, X. & Tupas, T.R.F. (October, 2006). Getting published in an academic journal. Paper presented at the STETS (The Singapore Tertiary English Teachers' Society) Talk. Singapore: National University of Singapore. 28 October 2006.
  • Deng, X. (April, 2006). Ms as a Short Form for Miss: Gender in Singapore English. Paper presented at the CELC Staff Seminar. Singapore: National University of Singapore. April 19, 2006.
  • Deng, X. (November, 2005). Teaching ESL/EFL writing: Approaches and pedagogical practices. Invited paper presented at the Fourteenth International Symposium on English Teaching, English Teachers' Association-Republic of China, Taipei. November 11-13, 2005.
  • Deng, X. (December, 2004). Teaching thematic analysis as a self-revision method for ESL/EFL writers. Paper presented to the First International Language Learning Conference 2004. Penang, Malaysia: Evergreen Laurel Hotel. December 16-18, 2004.
  • Deng, X. (June, 2004). Paradigm shifts in teaching ESL/EFL writing: What should practitioners do? Paper presented to the Inaugural CELC International Symposium. Singapore: Hilton Hotel. June 3-4, 2004.
  • Deng, X. (April, 2004). Portfolio, Student Reflections, and the Teaching of ESL/EFL Writing. Paper presented to the 39th RELC International Seminar. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. April 19-21, 2004. [Also presented at the CELC Staff Seminar. Singapore: National University of Singapore. August, 2004.]
  • Deng, X. (December, 2003). The Use of Listener Responses in Chinese and English Conversations. Paper presented at the Eighth National Pragmatics Symposium. Guangzhou: Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. 18-20 December 2003.
  • Gallo, P., & Deng, X. (November, 2003). Concordancing: An on-line journey of language discovery. Invited workshop conducted for the STU-SAAL Colloquium on the English Language in Singapore: Changing Perspectives on Grammar in the Classroom. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. 27-28 November 2003.
  • Deng, X. (October, 2003). Writing with Power and Style. PROSE Workshop for NUS staff and students. Singapore: National University of Singapore.
  • Deng, X. (September, 2003). Pedagogical Practices in an ESL/EFL Writing Classroom: An Eclectic Approach. Paper presented at the CELC Staff Seminar. Singapore: National University of Singapore.
  • Deng, X. (December, 2002). Methodological Problems in Contrastive Conversation Analysis: A Look at Overlap and Listener Response in Chinese and English Conversations. Paper presented at the Thirteenth World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA) 2002. Singapore.
  • Deng, X. (December, 2002). Genre and Theme Approach to the Teaching of Paragraph Writing. Paper presented at the Thirteenth World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA) 2002. Singapore.
  • Deng, X., & Gallo, P. (April, 2002). On-line Concordancing and Self Correction. Paper presented at the RELC International Seminar. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. 22-24 APRIL 2002.
  • Gallo, P., & Deng, X. (April, 2002). Need help with a word? Go on-line! Workshop conducted at the RELC International Seminar. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. 22-24 APRIL 2002.
  • Deng, X. (January, 2002). Thematic Analysis as a Self-Correction Resource for EFL Writers. Paper presented at the CELC Staff Seminar. Singapore: National University of Singapore.
  • Deng, X. (July, 2001). Incorporating thematic analysis into process writing. Paper presented at Applied Linguistic Association of Australia Silver Jubilee and National Congress 2001, 5-8 July 2001, University of Canberra & Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.
  • Deng, X. (September, 1999). Signalling passive recipiency and speakership incipiency in Chinese and Australian conversations. Paper presented to the Murdoch Symposium on Talk-In-Interaction, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia.
  • Deng, X. (September, 1999). Dominance or involvement: Nontransitional overlaps in Australian and Chinese cross-gender conversations. Paper presented to the Annual CALLR Roundtable, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.
  • Deng, X. (July, 1998). Overlapping in Australian and Chinese conversations. Paper presented to the Australian Linguistic Society Conference. University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Deng, X. (June, 1998). Overlapping in Australian and Chinese conversations: Implications for foreign language pedagogy. Paper presented to the Annual CALR Round Table, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.
  • Deng, X. (October, 1997). Understanding the use of reactive tokens in Chinese and Australian conversation. Paper presented to the 22nd Annual Congress of Applied Linguistics Association of Australia, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia.