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MA (Bordeaux III), PhD (UCLA)

Dr Antonie Alm

Contact

Tel +64 3 479 8690
Email antonie.alm@otago.ac.nz

Background

Associate Professor Antonie Alm has an extensive background in Computer-Assisted Language Learning. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and completed her studies in German Language and Literature at the Université de Bordeaux III. She also holds a French teaching qualification from the École Normale Supérieure St. Cloud.

Antonie began her teaching career in French at James Cook University in Australia before focusing on German at the University of Otago. She has now returned to the French Programme and contributes to European Studies, integrating her expertise in language, culture, and technology.

In addition to her teaching, Antonie has been actively involved in teacher training. She has held leadership roles with the New Zealand German Teachers’ Association (GANZ), serving as President and Vice-President, and has delivered numerous professional development workshops for language educators on topics such as technology integration, innovative teaching methods, and intercultural communication

Current teaching

  • FREN 131: Introductory French 1
  • FREN 132: Introductory French 2
  • EURO 202/302: The Culture of the European City

Research

Antonie's research focuses on Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), exploring how technology can support language learning and promote learner autonomy, motivation and engagement in formal and informal learning environments. Her recent work focuses on the integration of AI in language teaching, investigating its impact on learners' mindsets, agency and self-regulated learning practices.

Publications

Alm, A., & Ohashi, L. (2024). A worldwide study on language educators' initial response to ChatGPT. Technology in Language Teaching & Learning, 6(1). doi: 10.29140/tltl.v6n1.1141 Journal - Research Article

Alm, A., & Watanabe, Y. (2023). Integrating ChatGPT in language education: A Freirean perspective. Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 11(3), 19-30. doi: 10.30466/ijltr.2023.121404 Journal - Research Article

Alm, A. (2023). Engaging with L2 Netflix: Two in(tra)formal learning trajectories. In D. Toffoli, G. Socket & M. Kusyk (Eds.), Language learning and leisure: Informal language learning in the digital age. (pp. 379-408). Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter. doi: 10.1515/9783110752441-016 Chapter in Book - Research

Alm, A. (2023). Lockdown with La Casa de Papel: From social isolation to social engagement with language. In K. Sadeghi, M. Thomas & F. Ghaderi (Eds.), Technology-enhanced language teaching and learning: Lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. (pp. 121-135). London, UK: Bloomsbury. Chapter in Book - Research

Alm, A., & Watanabe, Y. (2022). Online machine translation for L2 writing across languages and proficiency levels. Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 5(3), 135-157. doi: 10.29140/ajal.v5n3.53si3 Journal - Research Article

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