Mr Roby Marlina
Assistant Lecturer
Biography
Roby Marlina was born in Medan, Indonesia and came to Melbourne as an international student to do VCE Year 11 and 12 at Taylors College. Due to his passionate interests in teaching and learning languages and understanding human behaviour, he chose to specialise in Behavioural Studies and English in Use (former name for English as an International Language) for his BA at Monash University. He also holds a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary – ESL and Psychology) and a Master of Education (TESOL) from Monash University. His experience of being an international student in Australia together with his interests led him to write his Master’s thesis on international students’ participation in Australian university tutorials.
He has been lecturing and tutoring for English as an International Language since 2005. Recently, he has been asked to lecture in short courses run by the Faculty of Education, Monash University, for primary and secondary teachers of English from Hong Kong and Korea. He has also taught a BA (English language) course at Hanoi Open University in Vietnam.
Contact Details
Menzies Building (Building 11), Clayton Campus, Room W306
Phone: (03) 9905 2123 (international: +61 3 9905 2123)
Fax: (03) 9905 5437 (international: +61 3 9905 5437)
Email: Roby.Marlina@arts.monash.edu.au
Mailing Address:
Mr Roby Marlina
English as an International
Language
School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
Building 11
Monash University VIC 3800
Australia
Research Interests
- International students and international education
- English as an international language
- Cross-cultural/international communication
- TESOL
- ESOL teacher education
Publications
Marlina, R. (in the revision process) The values and challenges of studying English as an International Language, Asian EFL Journal.
Marlina, R. (forthcoming) "It's like um…I can't explain…whatever": Multiculturalism and My-culturalism in English classes. In N.T. Zacharias & C. Manara (Ed). Bringing Linguistics and Literature into EFL Classrooms, Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Publishing Scholars.
Marlina, R. & Sharifian, F. (forthcoming) English as an International Language (EIL): An innovative academic program. In. A.Matsuda (Ed). Teaching English as an International Language: Principles and Practices, Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Marlina, R. (2010) Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Colorful Classroom, In Baurain, B. & Phan Le Ha (Eds). Multilevel/Mixed Ability Volume, Classroom Practice Series. Washington D.C, US: TESOL Publications Classroom Practice Series.
Marlina, R. (2010) Teachers of Englishes, English Teaching Professional, Issue 66, p.45-47, Keyways Publishing: Chichester.
Marlina, R. (2009) "I don't talk or I decide not to talk? Is it my culture?" – International students' experiences of tutorial participation, International Journal of Educational Research, 48, Vol.4, 235-244.
Conference Presentation
Marlina, R. & van den Hoven, M. (2011) Critical Reflection of teaching English as an International Language. Symposium at the 17th International Association of World Englishes (IAWE) conference, "Englishes in the world: the world in Englishes", Melbourne, Australia.
Marlina, R. & Ahn, H.J. (2011) 'Internationalised' English teaching materials? Please think again: A Korean case study. Conference Paper for Korean Association of Teachers of English (KATE) Conference, "Empowering English Teachers in the Globalization Era", Yonsei University, Seoul, South-Korea.
Marlina, R. (2011) Teaching World Englishes for International Communication: A luxury and/or a challenge. Conference Paper for the 9th. Asia TEFL International Conference, "Teaching English in a Changing Asia: Challenges and Dilemmas", Seoul, South-Korea.
Marlina, R. (2011) Learning World Englishes in today's globalising world: from learners' perspectives. Conference paper for The 3rd Annual Roundtable of Language and Society Centre, "Language Learning in the 'global' economy", School of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Marlina, R. (2010) "It's like um…I can't explain…whatever" – Multiculturalism and My-culturalism in English Classes. Conference Paper for The 4th International Seminar, "Bringing Linguistics and Literature into EFL Classrooms", The Faculty of Language and Literature & Language Training Centre, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga, Indonesia.
Marlina, R. & Sharifian, F. (2010) A program of English as an International Language (International/Intercultural Communication) for university students. Conference Paper presented at 16th International Association of World Englishes (IAWE) conference, "World Englishes Today: A critical reevaluation of theory, methodology, and pedagogy in global contexts", Vancouver, Canada.
Marlina, R. & Giri, R. (2009) ELICOS English and Curriculum: Perspectives on their internationalisation. Conference Paper presented at 2009 English Australia Conference, "Engaging with the many dimensions of ELICOS: teaching, learning, supporting, marketing, leading", Melbourne, Victoria.
Thesis supervision
2010 (completed), Attitudes towards English as an International Language/World Englishes among Bangladeshi university English teachers in terms of identity and ownership, Ms Farzana Zebeen Khan’s Minor thesis for Master of English as an International Language by coursework, School of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Monash University
2010 (completed), How do I write an email? Politeness in email exchanges between lecturers and students, Ms Qiao Qian Tan’s Minor thesis for Master of English as an International Language by coursework, School of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Monash University
2010 (completed) A Critical Perspective on ESL Teacher’s experiences of building rapport in multicultural classrooms, Ms Melinda Herron’s Minor thesis for Master of English as an International Language by coursework, School of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Monash University
Thesis examination
2010 Vietnamese English teachers’ perceptions of culture in ELT materials in Vietnamese Universities, Minor thesis for Master of Education (TESOL – International) by coursework, Faculty of Education, Monash University.
2009 Attitudes of Indonesian Learners of English toward Native English Speaker Teachers (NESTs) and Non Native English Speaker Teachers (NNESTs), Minor thesis for Master of English as an International Language by coursework, School of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Monash University.
2008 The Influence of Spouses on International Postgraduate Students’ Studies, Minor thesis for Master of Education (TESOL – International) by coursework, Faculty of Education, Monash University.