School of Languages and Cultures

Dr Teresa Hsieh

Applied Linguistics Program
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Researcher biography

Teresa Hsieh joined the University of Queensland in 2018. Prior to joining UQ, Dr Hsieh was involved teaching, curriculum development and management within the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program. These are federally funded vocational English language training programs for adult (forced) migrants in Australia.

Within her research, Dr Hsieh has developed the conceptual notion of 'Capital as vocational currency'. This provides a theoretical and practical framework to strengthen English language training programs and employment opportunities for migrants, and potentially international students. This research is underpinned by Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social practice.

Dr Hsieh is now working as an academic within the School of Languages and Cultures. Her research interests include additional language acquisition, and the integration of English language support for international students directly into their degree courses.

Research interests

  • Additional language acquisition of international students and forced migrants
  • Academic English language support for international students
  • Social equity in higher education
  • Host language learning as practice (underpinned by notions of Pierre Bourdieu)
  • Social identity theory in second language acquisition.

Publications

Journal Articles (4)
Conference Papers (5)

Journal Articles

Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa, Wilkinson, Jane, Longmuir, Fiona, Heffernan, Amanda, Fernandes, Venesser, Variyan, George, Sum, Nicola, Bristol, Laurette and Oplatka, Izhar (2023). School leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic - a scoping review. Leading and Managing, 29 (2), 93-113.
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2021). Capital as vocational currency in refugee migrant education: intersection of language training, work experience and vocational qualifications. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 75 (5), 1-22. doi: 10.1080/13636820.2021.1989707
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2021). Learning language and gaining employment: problems for refugee migrants in Australia. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1013-1031. doi: 10.1108/edi-12-2020-0358
Hsieh, Teresa Yi-Jung (2019). Theoretical and practical considerations in the design of an intercultural communication course. Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 42 (2), 171-191. doi: 10.1075/aral.00023.hsi

Conference Papers

Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2021). Beyond ‘language learning as hours attended’ – the linking of VET language programs for refugee migrants to real work opportunities.. No Frills, Online, 7-9 July 2021. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2020). It’s very hard for people like me to get the job. No Frills, Online, 7-10 July 2020. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Hsieh, Yi-Jung Teresa (2015). Learning English and gaining employment: the case of male Muslim refugees in Australia. Learning in a Multilingual World Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 30 November - 2 December 2015. ALAA / ALANZ / ALTAANZ.
Yi-­‐jung Teresa Hsieh (2014). Perspectives of male Muslim refugees on English language training programs offered to assist with settlement in Australia. Locating the National in the International: Comparative Perspectives on Language, Identity, Policy, and Practice, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 - 10 April 2014. The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES).
Yi-jung Teresa Hsieh (2013). Refugees in Australia – employment outcomes remain problematic. Third International Conference on Racisms in the New World Order: Realities of Culture, Colour and Identity, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 29-31 August 2013.