Ibtissem Knouzi, York University

Research

Second language writing Writing development Writing proficiency English for Academic Purposes Genre Knowledge English as a Second Language International multilingual students Post-secondary education

Latest funding

Critical Transitions in the Literacy Development of International Multilingual Students in English-medium Universities: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study
SSHRC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$63,000

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Critical Transitions in the Literacy Development of International Multilingual Students in English-medium Universities: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study

Principal investigatorSSHRC2023Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Knouzi, Ibtissem

Keywords: Second language writing; Writing development; Writing proficiency; English for Academic Purposes; Genre Knowledge; English as a Second Language; International multilingual students; Post-secondary education; Longitudinal study; Mixed Method study

$63,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Second language writing Dear Professor Knouzi, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on second language writing connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "Critical Transitions in the Literacy Development of International Multilingual Students in English-medium Universities: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]