Paul Moore

Dr. Paul Moore is a Senior Lecturer in the postgraduate Applied Linguistics program within the School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Queensland, part of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Education, both from the University of Wollongong, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University. In his role, he coordinates and lectures in courses such as SLAT7706, SLAT7853, and SLAT7860, focusing on advanced topics in applied linguistics.

Moore's research specializations include Language and Technology and Sociocultural Theory, with particular emphasis on the dynamic influence of learners, tasks, and sociocultural contexts on task-based interaction, performance, and development. His work also addresses ecological CALL teacher training, sociocognitive interpretations of language test performance, language policy in higher education, and the intersection between language and intercultural communication. He has authored numerous scholarly publications. Key book chapters include 'Making the case for micro-level leadership in CALL integration in Vietnam' (Nguyen, Moore, and Nguyen, 2024, Routledge), 'Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in Japanese EFL contexts' (Moore, 2023, Springer), 'Professional standards in CALL teacher training in Vietnam: Towards an ecological approach to CALL integration' (Moore, Nguyen, and Nguyen, 2023, Springer), and 'Operationalising interactional competence in computer-mediated speaking tests' (Iwashita, May, and Moore, 2021, Multilingual Matters). Prominent journal articles encompass 'To speak or not to speak Urdu: A Bihari dilemma in Bangladesh' (Hossen and Moore, 2026, Australian Review of Applied Linguistics), 'Technology-enhanced language and culture teaching in Chile: the perceptions and practices of in-service EFL teachers' (Gonzalez-Vidal and Moore, 2024, Journal for Multicultural Education), 'The role of English language in the field of agriculture: A needs analysis' (Arias-Contreras and Moore, 2022, English for Specific Purposes), 'Conceptualizing language, culture and intercultural communication in higher education languages programs' (Moore and Díaz, 2019, Australian Review of Applied Linguistics), 'An emergent perspective on the use of the first language in the English-as-a-foreign-language classroom' (Moore, 2013, Modern Language Journal), and 'Qualitative research in CALL' (Levy and Moore, 2018, Language Learning & Technology). These contributions span EFL contexts in Asia-Pacific regions including Vietnam, Japan, and Chile.

Professional Email: p.moore5@uq.edu.au