Jennifer Manning

Read about research being undertaken by Jennifer Manning, a PhD student in Applied Linguistics

Thesis title

Defining the role of English language programs through needs analysis in EMI HEIs

Supervisors

A/Prof Jean Parkinson and Dr Rachael Ruegg

Biography

Jennifer Manning is currently pursuing a PhD in Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Her research interests underscore a multidisciplinary approach based on her experience as a seasoned educator. Jennifer has worked over 10 years in South Korea as an English lecturer specializing in EAP and ESP in the framework of EMI STEM HEIs. With experience in curriculum development and language instruction, Jennifer has played integral roles in shaping EAP/ESP programmes. She is dedicated to language learning and facilitating cross-cultural understanding.

Publications

Manning, J. (2025). Review of the book Emergence of Korean English: How Korea’s Dynamic  English is Born by Jieun Kiaer and Hyejeong Ahn. Asian Ethnology.

Manning, J., Baldwin, J. & Powell, N. (2025). Human versus machine: The effectiveness of ChatGPT in automated essay scoring. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2025.2469089

Manning, J. (2024, December). Review of the book English for Academic Purposes: Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future by Douglas E. Bell. Professional and Academic English, 31 (2).

Manning, J. (2024, December). Review of the book English for Academic Purposes: Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future by Douglas E. Bell. IATEFL Voices

Baldwin, J., Manning, J. , Powell, N., & Martinez, P.  (2022). The Efficacy of Unguided Conversation on Fluency and Speaking Confidence: A Case Study in South Korea . Modern Journal of Studies in English Language Teaching and Literature, 4(1), 1–16.

Powell, N., Baldwin, J., & Manning, J. (2022). Graduate STEM student perspectives and implementation of machine translators in South Korea. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science (IJTES), 6(2), 237-253. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijtes.322

Presentations

Manning, J. (2025, March 24). Voices in Academia: Speaking, Presenting, and Engaging. Invited guest lecturer for the course “Seminar on Research,” Bina Nusantara University (BINUS), Jakarta, Indonesia.

Manning, J., Powell, N., Baldwin, J. (2024, October 11-13). Post-COVID Higher Education: Students' Perceptions of Online vs. Offline English and STEM Courses. 2024 ESBB International TESOL Conference & KOTESOL National Conference, Gwangju, South Korea.

Workshop Series: Designed for training English language educators seeking to begin research or pursue doctoral studies.

  • Manning, J. (2023, May 19). Educational research: Types, scientific methods, and objectives. Professional Development Workshop. Online, South Korea.
  • Manning, J. (2023, June 2). Three research paradigms: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Professional Development Workshop. Online, South Korea.
  • Manning, J. (2023, June 16). Exploring action research: Concepts, cycles, and insights. Professional Development Workshop. Online, South Korea.
  • Manning, J. (2023, June 30). Literature reviews and starting a research project. Professional Development Workshop. Online, South Korea.
  • Manning, J. (2023, July 14). Writing a research proposal. Professional Development Workshop. Online, South Korea.

Powell, N., Baldwin, J., & Manning, J. Graduate STEM student perspectives and implementation of machine translators in South Korea. GATESOL Conference, Online Presenter, Atlanta, GA, November 2023.