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  MCGRATH Darby
   Department   Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Center for Language Education
   Position   Tenured Senior Lecturer
■ Education
1. ～2023/02 〔Doctorial Course〕, Macquarie University, Completed, Doctor of Philosophy
2. ～2017/04 〔Master Course〕, Macquarie University, Completed, Master of Research
3. ～2006/05 〔Master Course〕, Macquarie University, Completed, Master of Applied Linguistics
4. ～1996/05 University of Auckland, Graduated, Bachelor of Arts
■ Academic and professional experience
1. 2015/10 * Tenured Senior Lecturer in English
■ Message
Aristotle said ‘The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.’ He was half right. Learning is about the process as well as the product; enjoy your studies! 
■ Current specialized field
Linguistics, Foreign language education 
■ Books and theses
1. 2023/01 Article Grammatical metaphor across disciplines: variation, frequency, and dispersion English for Specific Purposes 69,pp.33-47 (Collaboration)  Link
2. 2022/03 Article A corpus-assisted analysis of grammatical metaphors in successful student writing Journal of English for Academic Purposes 56(1) (Collaboration)  Link
3. 2022/03 Article A systematic approach to plotting the scope and sequence of grammar instruction for writing in a university English programme APU Journal of Language Research 7,pp.18-37 (Collaboration) 
4. 2021/05 Article The effects of written corrective feedback on Japanese EFL students’ writing JALT Journal 43(1),pp.5-32 (Single)  Link
5. 2015/06 Article Research into written corrective feedback: An EFL teacher's perspective OnCUE Journal 8(2),pp.106 (Single) 
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■ Academic or professional association memberships
1. Japan Association of Language Teachers
■ Awards and honors
1. 2023 APU Award for Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Research
2. 2023 Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's Commendation for Academic Excellence in Postgraduate Research
3. 2022 APU Award for Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Research
4. 2006 Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's Commendation for Academic Excellence in Coursework
■ Qualification and licenses
1. 1999/03 Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
■ E-Mail address
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