Simon Fraser University
Dr. Kerstin Heilgenberg
Kerstin Heilgenberg Faculty Photo Limited Term Lecturer

Foundations of Academic Literacy

Academic literacy is the prevalent focus in my teaching and research. The acquisition process of academic culture in higher education has been at the core of my interest for the last few years in combination with an interest for Wenger’s Communities of Practice and Engeström’s interpretations of Activity Theory.

Other research interests include the continuing internationalisation of higher education, international education, cultural studies and minority studies.

Email: kheilgen@sfu.ca
Present Ph.D. candidate Institute of Education, University of London
2002 Post Graduate Certificate of Education Goldsmiths College, University of London
2001 M. A. (Education, Honours) University of Osnabrück, Germany
1999 B. A. (English Literature, Biology) University of Osnabrück, Germany

Professional Positions

2007-present Lecturer Simon Fraser University
2006-2007 High School Teacher Richmond
2003-2006 Instructor Institute of Education
2002-2004 Secondary School Teacher London

University Teaching

Since 2007, I teach and help administer the Foundations of Academic Literacy course (FAL X-99) at SFU. Before I moved to Canada I taught English for Academic Purposes at the Institute of Education in London.
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November 25, 2008
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