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Nick Bertenshaw

Dr

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2306-7489

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Biography

I was awarded an ESRC-funded PhD from the University of Essex. My research looked at English sentence processing by Japanese L2 learners. Prior to this I taught EFL in the Czech Republic and Japan. Since joining the University of Portsmouth in 2009, I have taught on various linguistics and English language modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. In 2012 I became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Research Interests

My research interests include first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics and bilingualism. I am interested in attempts to unite SLA theories with classroom practice, with a particular emphasis on generative theories of language acquisition.

Teaching Responsibilities

I currently teach on the following modules:

Linguistics

  • Second Language Acquisition (L7)
  • English Forms & Functions (L5)
  • How Language Works (L4)
  • Investigating Language Practices (L4)

EFL

  • Business Communication 3 (L6)
  • General Language 6 (L6)
  • Project (L6)

Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D., The application on binding constraints by Japanese L2 learners of English, University of Essex

1 Sept 2004 → 1 Dec 2008

Award Date: 4 Jul 2009

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