Dr Heike Krüsemann

Originally from Germany, I came to the UK as a student and enjoyed it so much that I never went back. I’m now settled in Oxford as a lecturer and researcher. Previously, I taught German language and literature to learners of all ages, researched language learning on Oxford’s Creative Multilingualism programme, and developed research-based language teaching resources.

Teaching

In my role as Lektor I teach undergraduates from St John’s, St Catherine’s, and the Queen’s College. I prepare students for the Prelims Paper I and the essay part of FHS Paper I, as well as for the oral exams.

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 (arguably) most exciting aspects of Education, Applied Linguistics, Psychology, and Languages.

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