Curriculum Vitae. (Part time): Sharif University of Technology. (Visiting Professor): 2012 Bahcesehir University (BAU), Istanbul, Turkey

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1 Curriculum Vitae Ali Rahimi (Ph.D.) Associate Professor Bangkok University, Thailand EDUCATION B.A., Department of Foreign Languages, University of Isfahan, Iran M.A. in TEFL, Department of Foreign Languages, University of Isfahan, Iran Ph. D. in Critical Discourse Analysis, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, Shiraz University, Iran TEACHING EXPERIENCE Shiraz University University of Kashan (Full time): University of Kashan (Part time): Sharif University of Technology (Visiting Professor): 2012 Bahcesehir University (BAU), Istanbul, Turkey (Full time): 2013, Bangkok University, Thailand COURSES TAUGHT Applied Linguistics; Critical Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics; Psycholinguistics; Translation Theories; Contrastive Analysis; Academic Writing; Phonetics & Phonology; Letter Writing; Discourse Studies; and Issues in Linguistics

2 ARTICLES Shekarey, A., & Rahimi, A. (2006). The consequences of binary opposition/ continuation approaches to modernism and postmodernism: A critical educational study. TAMARA Journal for Critical Organization Inquiry, 1 (5), Rahimi, A., & Sahragard, R. (2006). A critical discourse analysis of euphemization and derogation on the s written on the death of the Pope. Linguistics Journal, 1 (2), Haghighi, H., & Rahimi, A. (2008). An emergentist perspective of language origin: The computational modeling of language evolution. Samara AltLinguo Journal, 3, Rahimi, A., & Sahragard, R. (2008). Vocabulary learning can be fun. California Linguistics Notes, 2, (XXXIII). Ashraf Ganjooie, B., & Rahimi, A. (2008). Language learning strategy use of EFL e- learners and traditional learners: A comparative study. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5 (12), Sahragard, R., Rahimi, A., & Shams, M. (2009). A comparative study of L2 readers' performances on general purpose and academic purpose texts. ESP World, 1 (22), Rahimi, A., & Haghighi, H. (2009). How learners make mental links with words. California Linguistics Notes, 2 (XXXIV), Rahimi, A., & Farvardin, M. T. (2009). The relationships between attitude, selfconfidence, compensation strategies, teacher evaluation and class evaluation in Iranian university students. Samara AltLinguo Journal, 4, 1-8. Rahimi, A., & Shekarey, A. (2009). A comparative study of educational systems in postrevolutionary Iran and China. BULETINUL Universitafii Petrol - Gaze din Ploie ti, 1 (LXI), Sahragard, R., Rahimi, A., & ZareMoayyedi, I. (2009). An in-depth evaluation of the Interchange Series (3rd Edition). Porta Linguarum, 12 (June), Elsegood, S., & Rahimi, A. (2009). Using computer supported reasoning mapping to teach EFL learners critical reasoning and academic writing. The Asia CALL Online Journal, 1 (4),

3 Rahimi, A., & Abedini, A. (2009). The interface between EFL learners' self-efficacy concerning listening comprehension and listening proficiency. Novitas-ROYAL, 1 (3), Yoosofan, A., Rahimi, A., Rastgoo, M., & Mojiri, M. M. (2010). Automatic stemming of some Arabic words used in Persian through morphological analysis without a dictionary. World Applied Sciences Journal, 8 (9), Skordi, S., & Rahimi, A. (2010). The relationship of emotional intelligence and linguistic intelligence in acquiring vocabulary. California Linguistics Notes, 1 (XXXV), Rahimi, A., & Gheitasi, P. (2010). The interface between English teachers' sense of efficacy and their feedback on learners' writing, and learners' writing achievement. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 5, Rahimi, A., & Qannadzadeh, J. (2010). Quantitative usage of logical connectors in Iranians' EFL essay writing and logical and linguistic intelligences. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 5, Yazdanpanah, M., Sahragard, R., & Rahimi, A. (2010). The interplay of locus of control and academic achievement among Iranian English foreign language learners. Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences (CJES), 3 (5), Koupaee Dar, Z., Rahimi, A., & Shams, M. R. (2010). Teaching reading with a critical attitude: using critical discourse analysis (CDA) to raise EFL university students' critical language awareness (CLA). International Journal of Criminology and Sociological Theory, 3 (2), Rahimi, A., & Tahmasbi, S. (2010). Mediating Iranian EFL learners: private speech and scaffolding in reading comprehension. LiBRI- Linguistic and Literary Broad Research and Innovation, 1 (2), Bahman, M., & Rahimi, A. (2010). Gender representation in EFL materials: an analysis of English textbooks of Iranian high schools. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 9,

4 Rahimi, A., Madani Boroojeni, S. A., Nasr Esfahani, A. R., & Liaghat Dar, M. J. (2010). Curriculum mapping: a strategy for effective participation of faculty members in curriculum development. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 9, Rahimi, A., Mazdaie, Kh., & Shekarey, A. (2010). Typology of modern management style in the systematic design of geometric models of management disciplines of Iranian educational organizations. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 9, Mowlaie, B., & Rahimi, A. (2010). The effect of teachers' attitude about communicative language teaching on their practice: Do they practice what they preach? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 9, AmalSaleh, E., Javid, F., & Rahimi, A. (2010). The power of language and ELT textbooks. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 9, Rahimi, A., & Ebrahimi, N. (2011). Constructivist vs. objectivist learning environments. Contemporary Online Language Education Journal, 1, Matsuoka, R., & Rahimi, A. (2011). The positive effect of conference participation on reducing L2 communication apprehension. Procedia - Computer Science, 3, Abedini, A.,Rahimi, A., Zarei, A. (2011). Relationship between Iranian EFL Learners' Beliefs about Language Learning, their Language Learning Strategy Use and their Language Proficiency. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 28 (2011) Rahimi, A., & Behjat, F. (2011). On the screen or printed: A case of EFL learners' online and offline reading the Press. i-manager's Journal on English Language Teaching, 1 (2), 526. Eftekhari, M., & Rahimi, A. (2011). The effect of delexicalization of common verbs on the collocational competence of Iranian EFL students. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 15, Rahimi, A., & Eftekhari, M. (2011). Psycholinguistic code switching in Iranian EFL classroom context. The Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, 1 (1),

5 Rahimi, A., & Ebrahimi, N. (2011). Guiding a Persian EFL instructor to create individualized classroom environment: Novel opportunities for EFL practitioners. Iranian EFL Journal, 2 (7), Rahimi, A., & Soltani, A. (2011). Teachability of intercultural sensitivity from the perspective of Ethnocentrsm vs. Ethnorelativism: An Iranian experience. Iranian Journal of Applied Linguistics (IJAL). Mahdavinia, M., Modarres Tabatabaie, B., & Rahimi, A. (2011). An evaluative case study: Reflection focused assessment. Language Testing in Asia (LTA), 1 (3), Rahimi, A., & Jafari, Z. (2011). Iranian students' attitudes towards the facilitative and debilitative role of code-switching; types and moments of code-switching at EFL classroom. The Buckingham Journal of language and Linguistics, 4, Sadighian, Sh., & Rahimi. A. (2011). Code switching and social prestige: Code switching among Iranian University learners. Academic Leadership Journal, 9 (3). Abedini, A., Rahimi, A., & Zare-ee, A. (2011). Relationship between Iranian EFL learners beliefs about language learning, their language learning strategy use and their language proficiency. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 28, Rahimi, A., & Ghanbari, N. (2011). The impact of teachers' scaffolding on Iranian high school students' reading comprehension. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 28, Honarvar, H., & Rahimi, A. (2011). Surveying techniques for cultural problems of children comic strips translation. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 28, Komeili, Z., Farughi, J., & Rahimi, A. (2011). An investigation of the translation problems incurred by English-to-Persian machine translations: Padideh, Pars, and Google Softwares. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 28, Eftekhari, M., & Rahimi, A. (2011). The effect of delexicalization of common verbs on the collocational competence of Iranian EFL students. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 15, Talebi Hemmat, P., & Rahimi, A. (2012). The interplay of locus of control and Iranian EFL high school learner`s language achievement. Elixir Psychology, 46,

6 Amirian, M. R., Rahimi, A. & Sami, Gh. (2012). A critical discourse analysis of the images of Iranians in Western movies: The case of Iranium. International Journal of Applied Linguistics & English Literature, (In Press) Rahimi, A. & Ghorbani, M. (2012). An analysis of the role of female translators in the Iranian translation history in the last hundred years. Journal of Women Studies, (In Press). Rahimi, A., Hematian, N. (2012). Do you have a creative class? A yardstick to assess creativity level of EFL classrooms. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 46 ( 2012 ) Shafiee, D., & Rahimi, A. (2012). An investigation of the effect of transcribing listening on Iranian EFL learners listening skill. International Journal of Applied Linguistics & English Literature, (In Press) Rahimi, A., & Amini, M. (2012). Critical thinking skills in writings of Iranian EFL students. Interdisciplinary Researches in the 21 st Century Modern Approaches to Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies, (2 nd Vol.). Rahimi, A., & Ebrahimi, N. (2012). Lexical cohesion in English and Persian texts of novels. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 3 (11), Abdolhosseinzadeh Amini, M., Rahimi, A., & Nakhaei, F. (2012). Comparative study of critical thinking disposition at university setting. Procedia -Social and Behavioral Sciences (In press) Rahimi, A., & Asadi Sajed, M. (2013). The interplay between CP and critical thinking: Theoreticalities and practicalities. Procedia -Social and Behavioral Sciences (In press) Rahimi, A., Ramezanpoor, M., & Araghi, F. (2013). Depth and breadth of lexical knowledge and reading anxiety. Procedia -Social and Behavioral Sciences (In press) Nezamedini, M. S., Rahimi, A., & Madani Borujeni, S. A. (2013). A study of the relationship between English teachers approaches to teaching and students incivilities. International Journal of English Language Education, 1(1), Rahimi, A., & Chabok, S. (2013). EFL teachers levels of reflective teaching and their conceptions of teaching and learning. Journal of Advanced Social Research, 3(1),

7 Rahimi, A., & Talebi Hemmat, P. (2013). An investigation English language teachers perception of teaching culture: An attitude survey in Iran. English Language Teaching. Rahimi, A., Fallahi, A. M., & Samigorganroodi, Gh. (2013). Gender, beliefs, and cognition: Gender backwash on Iranian EFL teachers' and students' appraisals. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 3(3), Solhi, M., & Rahimi, A. (2013). Self-perception of non-native speaker teacher of English in the expanding circle. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences. Askari M., S., Rahimi, A. (2013). A Critical discourse analysis of agency in legal texts. Tarbiat Modares University ( Jastarhaye Zabani). Jafarli, Zh., & Rahimi, A. (2013). An in-depth analysis of the manifestation of emotions and ideas through similes in short stories by Somerset Maugham. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(3), Ozdemir, A., & Rahimi, A. (2013). Classroom environment and EFL students' feelings of alienation: Reflections on Bahcesehir university setting. Journal of Education and Practice, 4(6), Ebrahimi, N., Eskandari, Z., & Rahimi, A. (2013). The effects of using technology and the internet on some Iranian EFL students' perceptions of their communication classroom environment. Teaching English with Technology (TEwT), 13(1), Unvar, S. & Ali Rahimi. A Critical discourse analysis of discursive structures in a political text. International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology. Volume 3, No 3, March Solhi, M., & Rahimi, A. (2013). Authenticity and teaching idioms. International Affairs and Global Strategy, 9, Tahmasbi, S., & Rahimi, A. (2013). Computer-assisted assessment: Highlights and challenges. Teaching English with Technology, 13(2), Guller Pinar, B. & Rahimi, A. ( 2013). ELT teachers attitudes toward Code switching: A Turkish Setting. International Journal of Linguistics, U. S. October Issue. Ebrahimi, N, Rahimi, A. (2013). Towards a more efficient EFL reading comprehension classroom environment: The role of content and critical reading Apples - Journal of Applied Language Studies vol 7 (2), 1-15.

8 Pinar G. B., Rahimi, A. (2013). EFL Teachers Attitude toward Code Switching: A Turkish Setting. International Journal of Linguistics. Vol. 5, No. 5. Rahimi, A., Askari, M, (2013). Reinterpretation of genre in Iranian legislative discourse: A Forensic Linguistics perspective. Iranian Linguistics Society Journal. December Issue. Zarei, G., Rahimi, A. (2013). Learning Transfer in English for General Academic Purposes Writing. SAGE Open. January-March 2014: Rahimi, A. Askari, R. ( 2014). The Broaden-and-Build theory of positive emotions in second language learning. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences BOOKS Shekarey, A., & Rahimi, A. (2006). Globalization: The Overt and Covert Perspectives. Novin Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Naderi Farsani, S. (2006). Language and Thought. Lulu Publication. Rahimi, A., & Mowlaie, B. (2007). Why Not Enjoy Reading? Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Naderi Farsani, S. (2007). The Art of Communication: Attitude change, Awareness, and Self-empowerment, Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Sahragard, R. (2007). Critical Discourse Analysis. Jingle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2008). Roadmap to Meaning: Fine-tune Your Translation Skills. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Shojaii, F. (2008). A Guide to Teaching English Language Skills. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Yazdanbakhsh, A. (2008). Dictionary of Spoken Words and Phrases. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Sahragard, R. (2008). Worried About Letter Writing? RELAX!. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran.

9 Rahimi, A., & Malekpoor, Z. (2009). Current Controversial Issues. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Talebi Hemmat, P. (2012). Translation made simple. Sokhanvaran Publication, Tehran, Iran. Jahangard, A., Soodmand Afshar, H., & Rahimi. A. (2012). Textbook evaluation: Analysis of ELT materials. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany Translated BOOKS Rahimi, A. (2008). Meaning-based Translation: A Guide to Cross-Language Equivalence. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Ashraf Ganjooie, B. (2008). Pragmatics. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Bagheri, Z. (2008). Sociolinguistics. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Etemad Hosseini, Z., & Rahimi, A. (2008). Language Psychology: Keywords. Islamic Azad University Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Rahnavard, R. (2009). An Introduction to Language. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Bagheri, Z. (2009). Second Language Acquisition. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2009). The Study of Language. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Ebrahimi, N. (2009). 601 Words You Need To Know To Pass Your Exam. Peyk Zaban Publication, Tehran, Iran. Safavi, L., & Rahimi, A. (2010). HEIFETZ: As I Knew Him. Sokhanvaran Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Shahballa, A. (2010). The Practice of Critical Discourse Analysis: An Introduction. Jungle Publication, Tehran, Iran.

10 Rahimi, A., & Molaei, S. (2012). 50 Self-help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life from Timeless Sages to Contemporary Gurus. Sokhanvaran Publication, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Najafi, N. (2012). The Power of Creative Intelligence. Sokhanvaran Publication, Tehran, Iran.

11 CONFERENCES Moghaddas, A. A., Amiri, A. M., & Rahimi, A. (2006). The process of adjustment/ acculturation of first and second generation of migrants: the case of nomad Qashqaee Turks immigrants in Shiraz-Iran. European Population Conference, Liverpool, England. Rahimi, A. (2006). Positive self representation and negative other representation in Iranian and Western media. CADAAD Conference, Critical Approaches to Discourse Across All Disciplines, University of East Anglia, England. Rahimi, A. (2006). A critical discourse analysis of the s on the late Pope. 4 th Asia TEFL, Japan. Rahimi, A. (2007). Causes of Iranian students' failure in the university entrance exam. The Fourth Conference on Issues in English Language Teaching and Literature, Shiraz, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2007). Critical reading curriculum for FLT in Iran. The Fourth Conference on Issues in English Language Teaching in Iran (IELTI4), Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2007). The effect of violation of expectation on retention and retrieval. The Fourth Conference on Issues in English Language Teaching in Iran (IELTI4), Tehran, Iran. Farashaian, A., & Rahimi, A. (2008). The relationship between pragmatic knowledge and language proficiency among Iranian EFL learners. 6 th International Asia TEFL Conference, Indonesia. Mohammadi, H., & Rahimi, A. (2008). Foreign language classroom anxiety and foreign language reading anxiety among Iranian EFL learners: A case of age, gender and different years of university study. 6 th International Asia TEFL Conference, Indonesia. Rahimi, A. (2008). The art of communication: Attitude change, awareness and selfempowerment. CPRA (Croatian Public Relations Association), Croatia. (Keynote Speaker) Rahimi, A. (2008). Persuasion, first impression techniques and fallacious arguments. SPEM, Croatia. Rahimi, A. (2008). Self-efficacy and teaching listening comprehension. TELLSI: 6 th International Conference, Guilan, Iran.

12 Ashraf Ganjooie, B., & Rahimi, A. (2008). Language learning strategy use of EFL e- learners and traditional learners: A comparative study. 7 th AsiaCALL International Conference, Thailand. Shekarey, A., & Rahimi, A. (2009). A comparative study of educational systems in postrevolutionary Iran and China. 7 th BCES Conference, Portugal. Shekarey, A., & Rahimi, A. (2009). A comparative study of critical thinking and creativity: A case of talented and average students in Iran. 7 th BCES Conference, Portugal. Rahimi, A., & Elsegood, S. (2009). Empowering EFL learners through Ethnopragmatics. 11 th International Pragmatics Conference, Australia. Rahimi, A. (2009). The Culture of Semiotics of Reality and Information Society. The National Conference on Culture and Development in Central Iran, Kashan, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Abedini, A. (2009). The relationship between EFL learners' attitudes toward language learning and language learning strategy use. The 7 th International TELLSI Conference: New Horizons in Language Education, Yazd, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2009). School teachers and managers' attitude toward qualitative and quantitative assessment in Iranian primary schools. EDULEARN09 the International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Spain. Sammak, M., & Rahimi, A. (2009). Iranian teachers' attitudes towards the integration of technology and education. AsiaCall 2009 Conference, Indonesia. Rahimi, A. (2009). Merits of peer-peer interaction: Children practicing a communicative task. The Second Regional Conference on English Literature and Applied Linguistics, Boushehr, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Najafi, S. (2009). The interplay between creativity in asking and answering questions and critical thinking. 14 th International creativity conference Creativity across the lifespan of an individuality, Latvia. Rahimi, A. (2010). Practical benefits of learning environment investigations: New horizons in ELT studies. Fifth International IDEA Conference Studies in English, Turkey.

13 Rahimi, A. (2010). The effects of noticing on oral output. The First National Conference on Language, Discourse and Pragmatics (LDP, 2010), Ahvaz, Iran. Yoosofan, A., & Rahimi, A. (2010). An implementation of an interactive virtual classroom based on flash media server. International Technology, Education and Development Conference, INTED2010, Spain. Rahimi, A., & Gheitasi, P. (2010). The interface between English teachers' sense of efficacy and their feedback on learners' writing, and learners' writing achievement. World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Turkey. Rahimi, A., & Qannadzadeh, J. (2010). Quantitative usage of logical connectors in Iranians EFL essay writing and logical and linguistic intelligences. World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Turkey. Rahimi, A., & Damiri, H. (2010). A study of the manifestation of emotions through metaphors in English and Persian. Second International Conference: Linguistics and Translation, Oman. Rahimi, A., Shekarey, A., Zare'ee, A., & Gohari, L. (2010). An Investigation into the Problems of Identity, Education and Language Death in Bilingual Children of Kurdistan, Iran. First Conference on Teaching Persian and Linguistic Studies in Iran, Mashhad, Iran. Rahimi, A., Shekarey, A., Zare'ee, A., Yazdkhasti, A., & Gohari, L. (2010). An explanation of the problems identity, education and emotions in primary schools of bilingual areas from the perspective of Kurdistan University students. The First Conference on Bilingualism and Education: Challenges, Perspectives and Approaches, Tabriz, Iran. (Poster Presentation) Rahimi, A., Shekarey, A., & Zare'ee, A. (2010). Epistemological challenges and controversies of globalized or planetarized education. World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) XIV World Congress, Turkey. Rahimi, A., & Fallahi, A. M. (2010). Learning English idioms in context and out of context among Iranian EFL high school learners. 3 rd International Online Language Conference.

14 Rahimi, A., & Ghafarian, S. (2010). A metaphorical analysis of the culturally divergent & convergent conceptualizations in modern English and Persian. The 8 th Asia TEFL International Conference, Vietnam. Rahimi, A., & Siavashpoor, M. (2010). Identification of the criteria used by translation instructors to assess literary translation tasks in Iran, National Conference on Translation Studies, Birjand, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Ebrahimi, S. (2010). Iranian woman, second sex, female eunuch, or the fulcrum of socio-cultural development?, Iranian National Commission for the UNESCO: Social Development Conference, Kashan, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Rahnavard, R. (2010). Social capital and social development. Iranian National Commission for the UNESCO: Social Development Conference, Kashan, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Malekpoor, Z. (2010). The effect of using computer-assisted semantic mapping on the Iranian EFL students' reading comprehension achievement. EDU LEARN 10: International Conference on Education, New Learning Technologies, Spain. Rahimi, A., Moltafet, Gh., & Sadati, S. (2010). Perfectionism dimensions and state/trait anxiety. ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies: 3 rd Congress, Indonesia. Rahimi, A. (2010). Cultural patterns and rhetorical styles: A contrastive rhetorical study of English and Persian academic texts. International Conference on Literary Translation, New Zealand. Rahimi, A., & Mohammadi, A. (2010). Explication of philosophical and social principles of postmodernism: An interdisciplinary curriculum study. First Conference of Iranian Society of Educational Philosophy, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Ghaderi, A. (2010). A classification of functions of educational philosophy with theoretical, normative, critical and educational perspectives. First Conference of Iranian Society of Educational Philosophy, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Rahimi, F. (2010). The pitfalls involved in movie translations. International Journal of Arts & Sciences (IJAS) Conference for Academic Disciplines, Canada. Rahimi, A. (2010). The interplay of the pillars of language proficiency, reading comprehension and vocabulary learning strategies of Iranian EFL learners. 3 rd Annual Seminar on: Current Issues and Problems in L2 Reading and Writing, Shiraz, Iran.

15 Ebrahimi, N., & Rahimi, A. (2010). Learning environment studies: New opportunities for ELT practitioners. English as an International Language Conference (supported by Asian EFL Journal group), Turkey. Rahimi, A., & Dehghani, L. (2010). Iranian EFL learners' pragmatic and grammatical awareness and their production ability. The First Conference on ELT in the Islamic World, Tehran, Iran. Jafari, Z., & Rahimi, A. (2010). The facilitative and debilitative role of code switching in the EFL classroom. The 8 th International TELLSI Conference, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Sammak, M. (2010). Iranian EFL teachers' beliefs and attitudes toward computer use language instruction. The 8 th International TELLSI Conference, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Sammak, M. (2010). The effect of teachers' attitude about communicative language teaching on their practice: Do they practice what they preach? World conference on Learning, Teaching and Administration (WC-LT&A-2010), Egypt. Rahimi, A., & Ziglari, L. (2010). Raising students' awareness by teaching collocation: A new trend in L2 composition classes. World conference on Learning, Teaching and Administration (WC-LT&A-2010), Egypt. Rahimi, A., & Bahman, M. (2010). Gender representation in EFL materials: An analysis of English textbooks of Iranian high schools. World conference on Learning, Teaching and Administration (WC-LT&A-2010), Egypt. Rahimi, A. (2010). Curriculum mapping: A strategy for effective participation of faculty members in curriculum development. World conference on Learning, Teaching and Administration (WC-LT&A-2010), Egypt. Rahimi, A. (2010). The positive effect of conference participation on reducing L2 communication apprehension. World conference on Learning, Teaching and Administration (WC-LT&A-2010), Egypt. Rahimi, A., & Modarres Tabatabaie, B. (2010). Constraints on promoting learner's autonomy via CALL or VLEs among Iranian language learners and teachers. 9 th International ASIACALL Conference, India.

16 Rahimi, A. (2010). Critical discourse analysis: Theoretical ties and practicalities. The 8 th International TELLSI Conference, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Matsuoka, R. (2010). Effective SLA using CALL program with TLT software. 9 th International ASIACALL Conference, India. Rahimi, A., & Eftekhari, M. (2011). Text linguistics and systemic functional grammar: Platforms of reform in literacy. 2 nd World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Turkey. Rahimi, A., & Chabok, S. (2011). Iranian students' perception of self-disclosure as facilitative or debilitative means of learning. 2 nd World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Turkey. Rahimi, A., & Gholami, K. (2011). The Effect of impoliteness on EFL teachers' assessment and its relationship with EFL students' personality features. 2 nd World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Turkey. Rahimi, A., & Eftekhari, M. (2011). The Effect of delexicalization of common verbs on the collocational competence of Iranian EFL students. 3 rd World Conference on Educational Sciences, Turkey. Ebrahimi, N., & Rahimi, A. (2011). Iranian university students' satisfaction with their classroom environments: A constructivist perspective. The 4 th Postgraduate Conference on Issues in TEFL and English Literature, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Malekpoor, Z. (2011). The effect of using computer-assisted semantic mapping on the Iranian EFL students' reading comprehension achievement. 4 th International Conference of Cognitive Science, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Komeyli, Z. (2011). Analysis of negative and question forms in English to Persian machine translation. Conference on the Status of Humanities in Iran, Kashan, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Ghorbani, M. (2011). Research methodology in translation studies: Quantitative or qualitative perspective. Conference on Translation Studies, Allameh Tabatabaie University, Tehran, Iran.

17 Farnia, M., & Rahimi, A. (2012). Rater bias in assessing the L2 pragmatics: A case of Iranian EFL learners. The Sixth Conference on Issues in English Language Teaching in Iran (IELTI-6), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. Farnia, M., & Rahimi, A. (2012). Swearing: A sociolinguistic analysis of word offensiveness in L1 Persian. International Conference on Experimental and Empirical Approaches to Politeness and Impoliteness, Urbana, IL, US. (Poster Presentation) Farnia, M., & Rahimi, A. (2012). Oh God! What is my destiny? : A thematic analysis of graffiti of the university study desks. University of Malaya Discourse and Society conference (UMDS), Malaysia. Abdolhesseinzadeh A., Ebrahimi, S., & Rahimi, A. (2012). Critical thinking skill in writings of Iranian EFL students. First International Interdisciplinary Conference on Art, Language & Technology (ICALT2012), Mashhad, Iran. Farnia, M., & Rahimi, A. (2012). Why teaching speech acts: Expressions of gratitude. First International Interdisciplinary Conference on Art, Language & Technology (ICALT2012), Mashhad, Iran. Ghorbani, M., Rahimi, A., & Heidari Tabrizi, H. (2012). A review on translation history; translation`s consequences in literature. First International Interdisciplinary Conference on Art, Language & Technology (ICALT2012), Mashhad, Iran. Ghorbani, M., Rahimi, A., & Heidari Tabrizi, H. (2012). Iranian translation in the golden age of culture and civilization. First International Interdisciplinary Conference on Art, Language & Technology (ICALT2012), Mashhad, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Hematiyan, N. (2012). Language and religion; linguistics religion or religious language. First International Interdisciplinary Conference on Art, Language & Technology (ICALT2012), Mashhad, Iran. Farnia, M., & Rahimi, (2012). A socio-pragmatic study of responses to rudeness: A case of Iranian EFL learners [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Language & Social Sciences Concepts Conference, Iranian Sociology Association, Tehran, Iran, p.129. Rahimi, A., & Hematiyan, N. (2012). A critical discourse analysis of Michel Foucault's The Will to Knowledge [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Language & Social Sciences Concepts Conference, Iranian Sociology Association, Tehran, Iran, p.107.

18 Farnia, M., & Rahimi, (2012). The World is so shining without you: A thematic analysis of graffiti on the university classroom walls. International Conference on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture 2012 (ICLLIC 2012), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. Farnia, M., & Rahimi, (2012). Responding to threats: A case of Iranian university students. International Conference on Linguistics, Literature, and Culture 2012 (ICLLIC 2012), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. Farnia, M., & Rahimi, (2013). Impoliteness and responding to threat: A case of Iranian university students. The Second National Conference on Language, Discourse, and Pragmatics (LDP), Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran. (Poster Presentation) Farnia, M., & Rahimi, (2013). A sociolinguistic analysis of swear words in L1 Persian among university students. The Second National Conference on Language, Discourse, and Pragmatics (LDP), Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran. (Poster Presentation) Abdolhosseinzadeh Amini, M., Rahimi, A., & Nakhaei, F. (2012). Comparative Study of Critical Thinking Disposition at University Setting. World Conference on Psychology and Sociology, Antalya, Turkey. Rahimi, A., Ramezanpoor, M., & Araghi, F. (2013). Depth and breadth of lexical knowledge and reading anxiety. 5 th World Conference on Educational Sciences, Rome, Italy. Rahimi, A. (2012). Dialectics of the media and the discourse of prophesy. Second Symposium on Critical Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics, Iranian Linguistics Society, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Asadisajad, M. (2013). The interplay between critical pedagogy and critical thinking: Theoreticalities and practicalities. 5 th World Conference on Educational Sciences, Rome, Italy. Saylağ, R., & Rahimi, A. (2013). An ideal EFL teacher: A chimera or a reality? Characteristics of effective EFL teachers. Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research. Nicosia. Rahimi, A. & özdemir, A. (2013). Technology and EFL students feelings of alienation: Reflections on Bahcesehir University setting. 7 th International Technology Education and Development (INTED), Valencia, Spain. (4-6 March)

19 Rahimi, A. (2013). Students and Teachers' satisfaction with classroom environment: Reflections on Bahcesehir University educational setting. 7 th International Technology Education and Development (INTED), Valencia, Spain. (4-6 March) Rahimi, A., & Akkus, D. (2013). Truancy and assessment procedures: An investigation into Vocational School of Bahcesehir University evaluation policies. 7 th International Technology Education and Development (INTED), Valencia, Spain. (4-6 March) Rahimi, A., & Egemen. S. (2013). Reflections on the debilitative and facilitative roles o f classroom discourse. 7 th International Technology Education and Development (INTED), Valencia, Spain. (4-6 March) Rahimi, A., & Gundogdu, S. (2013). The role of ICT and professional development networks (Networking) in ELT professional development. 7 th International Technology Education and Development (INTED), Valencia, Spain. (4-6 March) Rahimi, A., & Jafarli, Z. (2013). An in-depth analysis of the manifestation of emotions and ideas through similes in short stories by Somerset Maugham. 7 th International Technology Education and Development (INTED), Valencia, Spain. (4-6 March) Askari R., Rahimi, A. (2013). The Broaden-and-Build theory of positive emotions in second language learning. : 4th World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance May 2013, Kültür University Istanbul, Turkey. Farjami, F., Rahimi, A. ( 20013). Pathological Analysis of Barriers to Vocabulary Learning and Teaching. : 4th World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance May 2013, Kültür University Istanbul, Turkey. Chilton, P. & Rahimi, A. ( 2013). Impoliteness, blasphemy, and freedom of expression: A Critical Discourse Analysis of mixed signals, misconceptions and cross-cultural discrepancies.13 th International Pragmatics conference ( IPRA), New Delhi, India. (8-13 September 2013). Rahimi, A. & Askari, R. ( 2013). Exploring the role identities of EFL teachers in language institutes.: the 11th TELLSI conference: Professional Development in Language Teacher Education. October 30- November 1, Mashad, Iran.

20 Rahimi, A. & Askari, R. ( 2013). ICT and EFL students' self regulation mastery: educational meat or poison? Asia Call: Innovation and Renovation in TELL in Asia. November 20-23, Mueang, Khon Kaen. Thailand. Rahimi, A, Matsuoka, R. ( 2014). Autonomy and Self-efficacy of college students for independent digital learning in their dead time. INTED2014, Spain. Rahimi, A., Mirbagheri, A., & Askari Bigdeli, R. (2014). Classroom-based research: A Confidence boosting instrument. 1st international scientific conference, University of Human Development, Iraq-KRG-Sulaimaniyah, 1-2 April. WORKSHOPS Rahimi, A. (2001). Language and power. Islamic Azad University, Najaf AbadBranch. Rahimi, A. (2002). Post-modernism and new directions in education. Shiraz University. Rahimi, A. (2003). Vocabulary as a barrier to second language learning. Shiraz University. Rahimi, A. (2003). The problems of translating poetry. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch. Rahimi, A. (2006). Language and culture. University of Kashan. Rahimi, A. (2008). Critical thinking: The Cinderella of language learning and pedagogy. Allameh Tabatabaie University. Rahimi, A. (2008). The conundrum of critical thinking. Shiraz University. Rahimi, A. (2008). Intercultural pragmatics and critical discourse analysis. Indonesia. Rahimi, A. (2009). Banking teaching methods, constructivism, and innovative approaches to teaching English at high schools. English Department at the Ministry of Education, Kashan. Rahimi, A. (2010). The Enigma of critical pedagogy: The building blocks and the stumbling blocks. Shiraz University.

21 Rahimi, A. (2010). Iranian woman, feminism and social development: Representation of women in Iranian poetry. Iranian National Commission for the UNESCO. Social Development Conference, University of Kashan, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2010). Critical discourse analysis: Theoretical ties and practicalities. The 8 th International TELLSI Conference, Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A., & Rahimi, F. (2011). Who rules the roost and who bears the brunt? A critical discourse analysis high stake standard tests. University of Ilam, Ilam, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2011). Critical discourse analysis and Spin Doctoring. The first Symposium on Critical Discourse Analysis, Iranian Linguistics Association, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2012). Critical Discourse Analysis: A formidable nettle to grasp. Foreign Language Center, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2012). The interlocking domains of critical applied linguistics. Department of Foreign Languages & Linguistics, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2012). Forensic linguistics: Current issues and future directions. Tehran University, Tehran, Iran. Rahimi, A. (2012). The Pitfalls of Language Testing and Assessment. Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (7 December). Rahimi, A. (2012). Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs: The Essential Elements and Common Practical Problems. Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (14 December). Rahimi, A. (2012). The Art of Communication: Attitude Change, Persuasion Techniques and Selfempowerment, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (21 December). Rahimi, A. (2013). Language and Culture: Theoretical and Practical Implications for English Language Teachers. Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (18 January).

22 Rahimi, A. (2013). Why do I Forget New Words? A Diagnostic Prognostic Analysis of Barriers to Vocabulary Learning and Teaching. Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (22 January). Rahimi, A. (2013). An Ideal Teacher: Characteristics of Effective Successful EFL Teachers. Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey 7 January). Rahimi, A. (2013). Creativity and Innovation in EFL: Clarification and Implementation. Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (22 February ). Rahimi, A. (2013). The role of feedback in enhancing EFL teaching and students achievement. Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (8 March, 2013 ). Rahimi, A. (2013). Divergence of teachers intended outcome and students interpretation of classroom tasks. Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey (11 March, 2013 ). Rahimi, A. (2013). Quantitative and Qualitative Research Designs: Constituents, Pitfalls and Epiphany.Bangkok University, Thailand. ( 31, August, 2013).

23 SUPERVISED M.A. / Ph.D. DISSERTATIONS Quantitative usage of logical connectors in Iranians' EFL essay writing and logical and linguistic intelligences Iranian EFL teachers' beliefs and attitudes toward computer use language instruction The interface between EFL learners' self-efficacy concerning listening comprehension and listening proficiency Iranian university students' satisfaction with their classroom environments: A constructivist perspective Psycho-social environment of university ELT classrooms in Iran A detailed evaluation of Top Notch Series Iranian EFL learners' pragmatic and grammatical awareness and their production ability An investigation of EFL teachers' gender partiality in evaluating opposite sex EFL learners' written texts The facilitative and debilitative role of code switching in Iranian EFL classrooms Identification of the criteria used by translation instructors to assess literary translation tasks in Iran Language learning strategy use of EFL e-learners and traditional learners: A comparative study The relationship of emotional intelligence and linguistic intelligence in acquiring vocabulary The interface between Iranian EFL learners' locus of control and their vocabulary learning strategies

24 Teachability of intercultural sensitivity from the perspective of Ethnocentrsm vs. Ethnorelativism: An Iranian experience The relationship between EFL learners' attitudes toward language learning and language learning strategy use An evaluation of EFL Iranian students' Collocation knowledge in second language writing and translation An Investigation into the problems of identity, education and language death in bilingual Children of Kurdistan, Iran The role of gender in teaching English : A critical discourse analysis of textbooks' texts and images Teaching reading with a critical attitude: using critical discourse analysis (CDA) to raise EFL university students' critical language awareness (CLA) Culture in online communication; Netiquette applications and implementations Fostering Autonomy in the L2 Writing of Iranian University EFL Learners In-service language teacher education in Iran: the status quo and the transformative contributions to teachers' social identity construction Identification of Iranian teachers' and students' criteria in selecting vocabulary items A study of the manifestation of emotions through metaphors in English and Persian Inclusion of critical literacy in an EFL writing Class The Contribution of Iranian EFL Learning and Teaching Environments to Students' Self-regulation A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Image of Iranians in Western Movies

25 The Effects of English Teachers Approaches to Teaching on Students Classroom Incivilities Development and Validation of an EFL Self-Regulated Learning Inventory The contribution of Iranian EFL learning and teaching environment to selfregulated learning The Effect of Watching English Movies on EFL Learners in Iran considering learners' motivation, subtitles, and movie genres An Investigation of Iranian English language Teachers Attitudes towards Culture Teaching : An Attitude Survey in Iran EFL Teachers Levels of Reflective Teaching: Relationship with Demographics and Conceptions of Teaching and Learning Investigating the factors affecting the problems of EFL teaching and learning in middle schools Learners self assessment in writing and their self-regulation Foreign language learning demotivation Effect of personality and self- efficacy on EFL instructors' performance Written corrective feedback and teaching grammar

26 POEMS The Sleep Walker. First Literary Review-East. (December 2010) Malignant Time. First Literary Review-East. (December 2010) Nihilism. New Mirage Journal. (2011) Life. New Mirage Journal. (2011) Keep Away Monster. New Mirage Journal. (2011) Intellectual wings. New Mirage Journal. (2011) Fair Play. New Mirage Journal. (2011) A Panegyric to Hedonism. New Mirage Journal. (2011) Recruitment. New Mirage Journal. (2011) Honor Killing. New Mirage Journal. (2011)

27 MEMBERSHIPS Editor-in-Chief, Global Journal of English Language Teaching SPEM Communications Group Zagreb Croatian Public Relations Association (CPRA) AUSTHINK International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Asian EFL Journal Tamara Journal for Critical Organization Inquiry ESP World Journal of Social Pedagogy Journal of Multicultural Discourses International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design TELLSI Journal of Writing Research KEDI Journal of Educational Policy Journal of Curriculum and Instruction GEMA Online Journal of Language Studies International Journal of Educational Research Journal of Language Learning and Teaching Journal of Peace, Gender and Development Studies (JPGDS) African Journal of Political Science and International Relations 3 rd World Conference on Educational Sciences 2 nd World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, May 25-29, 2011 (Executive Board, Antalya, Turkey)

28 World Conference on Educational Technology Researches, July 06-10, 2011 (Organization Committee, North Cyprus) 2 nd World Conference on Learning, Teaching & Educational Leadership, October 28-30, 2011 (International Advisory Board, Istanbul, Turkey) 3 rd World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, May 09-12, 2012 (Executive Board, Izmir, Turkey) 4 th World Conference on Educational Sciences, February 02-05, 2012 (Organization Committee, Barcelona, Spain) Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research, February 08-10, 2012 (International Scientific Committee, North Cyprus) The 9 th International TELLSI Conference Interdisciplinary Conference on Art, Language & Technology (ICALT2012), Culture & Art Research & Training Center, University of Applied Science & Technology, Culture & Art, (Scientific Committee Member, Khorasan Razavi, Iran) 3 rd World Conference on Learning, Teaching & Administration, October 25-28, 2012 (International Advisory Board, Belgium) World Conference on Psychology & Sociology, November 28- December 01, 2012 (Executive Board, Turkey) 5 th World Conference on Educational Sciences, February 05-08, 2013 (Organization Committee/ International Scientific Committee, Italy) 2 nd Cyprus International Conference on Educational Research, February 13-15, 2013 (International Scientific Committee, North Cyprus) 3 rd World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership, October 25-28, 2012 (International Scientific Committee, Belgium)

29 World Conference on Psychology & Sociology, November 28- December 01, 2012 (Executive Board, Turkey) Sociology Mind (SM) Editorial Board, Scientific Research Publishing, U.S.A. 5 th International Colloquium: PPFIR2012, PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE. Interdisciplinary Research: A key to the Future European Cultural Space, October 08-10, 2012 (Organizational Board, ROMANIA) 5 th International Colloquium: PPFIR2012, PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE. Interdisciplinary Research: A key to the Future European Cultural Space, October 08-10, 2012 (Keynote Speaker, ROMANIA) Interdisciplinary Researches in the 21 st Centurty : Modern Approaches to Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies (2 nd Vol.) (Scientific Committee/ Reviewer) The International Conference on Current Trends in ELT: Putting the Learner in Spotlight, May 21-22, 2013 (Scientific Committee) Editorial Board Member of the International Research Journal of Journalism and Mass Communication (IRJJMC). Global Conference on Linguistics and Foreign Language Teaching, December, 05 08, 2013, Antalya, Turkey. (President). 4 th World conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, 22-May, Kultur University, Istanbul, Turkey. (Executive Board). Reviewer of Journal of Critical Multilingualism Studies (CMS). Editorial board member of Frontiers in Language Teaching and Research (FLTR). Editorial Board Member of Sociology and Criminology- Open Access. Editor-in-Chief of Global journal of Foreign Language Teaching. Editorial board of The Journal of Language Learning and Teaching

30 Thailand TESOL Editorial board of International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research Global Conference on Linguistics and Foreign Language Teaching, December, 05 08, 2013, Antalya, Turkey. (Keynote speaker). Guest Editor of Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014

31 REFERENCES Professor Alastair Pennycook, Head of Academic Group, Language Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Professor Andrew Lian, Chair of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Western Illinois University Professor Anne R. Richards, Department of English, Kennesaw State University Professor Christine Sabieh, Notre Dame University, Beirut, Lebanon Professor Cindy Hochman, Editor-in-Chief of First Literary Review-East Professor Dan Douglas, English Department, Iowa State University Professor David Boje, Management Department at New Mexico State University Professor Donald Perrin, Executive Director of International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distant Learning Professor Elizabeth Le, University of Alberta, Canada Professor Grace Ann Rosile, Department of Management, New Mexico State University Professor Huseyin Uzunboylu, Department of Computer Education and Instructional technology, Near East University Professor Ingrid Piller, Macquarie University Professor Jan Scholtes, Director of Globalization and Regionalization Studies in Europe, Warwick University Professor Jean Lowenstamm, Sorbonne University Professor Jonas Otterbeck, Department of Humanities and Theology, Lunds universitet Professor Luis de Saussure, Universite de Neuchatel

32 Professor Marina N. Rassokha, Far Eastern National University, Institute of Foreign Languages Professor Martin Cortazzi, Centre for Applied Linguistics, Warwick University Professor Olcay Sert, Associate Editor of Novitas- ROYAL Professor Paul Chilton, Linguistics Department, Lancaster University Professor Rahman Sahragard, Head of Linguistics Department, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran Professor Rieko Matsuoka, National College of Nursing, Tokyo, Japan Professor Robert A. Duncan, Department of English, California State University, (Editor in-chief of California Linguistic Notes) Professor Robert McCaa, Department of History International Projects Coordinator, Minnesota Population Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Professor Siriluck Usaha, Chair, School of English Institute of Social Technology, Suranaree University of Technology Professor Sonia Cunico, Director of Language Teaching, University of Exeter Professor Spela Razpotnik, Faculty of Education, University of Ljubjana Professor van Dijk, University of Amsterdam Professor Vladimir Pejovic, Manager of Academic English Language Services at IALF Professor Yar Mohammadi, Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran Professor Gay Breyley, Faculty of Arts, Monash University, Australia Dr. Chirimbu Sebastian, Director Centre for Research, Resources and European Studies, Department of Specialized Languages, Spiru University, Bucharest (Ro) Professor Luis Miguer Proenca, ISMAI, Maia Institute of Higher Education, Porto Area, Portugal