Dr Heike Krüsemann

Researcher

Research Associate

My research interests centre on motivation for language learning, digital and non-digital pedagogies, and creativity in the language classroom. My work is interdisciplinary, bringing together the -for me- most exciting aspects of Education, Applied Linguistics, Psychology, and Languages.

Short biography

Originally from Germany, I’m now based in the city of my dreams – yes, Oxford! I’m loving life here as a lecturer, researcher, city guide author, Morris dancer, Samba bander, and creative writer. In previous incarnations I researched Language Learning on the Creative Multilingualism programme, and taught languages in English secondary schools. I’m a super curious person, and if you put me on the spot, I’d say my enthusiasm for learning just about my outweighs my passion for teaching.

Recent publications

Krüsemann, H., & Graham, S. (2024). ‘Learning German is like … ’: How learner representations, motivational beliefs, and perceptions of public views relate to motivation for continuing German study. The Language Learning Journal, 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/09571736.2024.2388116

Graham, S., Zhang, P., Hofweber, J., Fisher, L., & Krüsemann, H. (2024). Literature and second language vocabulary learning: The role of text type and teaching approach. The Modern Language Journal, 108,  579-600.  https://doi.org/10.1111/modl.12946