American Journal of Linguistics

American Journal of Linguistics is concerned with all branches of linguistics, with preference given to articles of theoretical interest. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of modern linguistics.

Mohsen Shahrokhi

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Linguistics

Assistant Professor, English Department, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Shahreza, Iran

Research Areas

Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, Linguistic Politeness, Gender and Linguistic Politeness, TESOL, and ESP

Education

2007-2011Ph.DLinguistics, from the faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya, Malaysia
2001-2003M.A.Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from Khorasgan Branch of Islamic Azad University, Iran
1995-1999B.A.English Language (Translation) from Shahreza Branch of Islamic Azad University, Iran

Experience

2009-presentMember of the academic staff with the rank of Assistant Professor of Linguistics at Shahreza Branch of Islamic Azad University, Iran
2010-2011English Editor for Writing Unit, Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malay, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2003-2009Member of the academic staff with the rank of English Lecturer at Majlesi Branch of Islamic Azad University, Iran. There, I was also the head of Language department
2003-2007English language Instructor at Khorasgan Sama Polytechnic, Iran
2003-2004English language Instructor at Khorasgan Branch of Islamic Azad University

Publications: Journals

[1]  Lotfi, A. R. & Shahrokhi, M. (2005). Interlanguage Subjectivity. Journal of Language and Linguistics, Vol. 4, No. 2.
[2]  Shahrokhi, M. (2012a). Perception of Dominance, Distance and Imposition in Persian Males' Request Speech Act Strategies. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Forthcoming, ISI Indexed)
[3]  Shahrokhi, M. & Lotfi, A. R. (2012b). Manifestation of Transitivity Parameters in Persian Conversations: A Comparative Study. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Forthcoming, ISI Indexed)
[4]  Shahrokhi, M., & Jan, J. M. (2012c). The Realization of Apology Strategies among Persian Males. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Forthcoming, ISI Indexed)

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Shahrokhi, M. (2010). Request Internal Modification Realizations among Persian Males: A Cross Cultural Politeness Perspective. In Shakila Abdul Manan, Hajar Abdul Rahim and Sarjit Kaur (Eds.), Millennium Realities and Innovative Practices in Asia, Proceedings of the International Conference on Linguistics, Literature and Culture, 215-219.
[2]  Shahrokhi M. (2007). Component parameters of Transitivity: A comparative analysis of English and Persian conversations. Paper presented at the second international IDEA conference: Studies on English. Ankara, Turkey.
[3]  Shahrokhi M. & Jan, J. M. (2009a). Apologies among Persian Males: An Analysis of Politeness in Male Discourse. Paper presented at the Sixth Malaysia International Conferences on Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: Universals, Distinctions, and Cross-disciplinary Perspectives. Putrajaya, Malaysia.
[4]  Shahrokhi, M., & Jan, J. M. (2009b). A Study of Direct Request Realization in Male Discourse. Paper presented at the Sixth International Literacy Conference: Forging Pathways to Unity, Penang, Malaysia.
[5]  Shahrokhi, M., & Jan, J. M. (2009c). A Cross-Cultural Study of External Request Modifications in Persian. Paper presented at the International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
[6]  Shahrokhi, M. (2009d). Persian Males Request Realization Attributes: An Analysis of Internal Request Modifications. Paper presented at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics 1st Postgraduate Research Conference, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
[7]  Shahrokhi, M. (2010). Request Internal Modification realizations among Persian Males: A Cross-Cultural Politeness Perspective. Paper presented at the International Conference on Linguistics, Literature and Culture: Millennium Realities and Innovative Practices in Asia. Penang, Malaysia.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Shahrokhi, M. (2008). English for the Students of Metal Industries. Iran, Isfahan: Majlesi Branch IAU Publishers.
[2]  Shahrokhi, M. and Jan, J. M. (2011). A Cross-Cultural Study of External Request Modifications in Persian. In M. L. Lean, M. K. David & Y. M. Ngeow (Eds.), Bridging the Gap of Cross-Cultural Communication. Kuala Lumpur: UM Press. (Forthcoming).
[3]  Shahrokhi, M., & Jan, J. M. (2011). A Study of Direct Request Realization in Male Discourse. In A. Pandian, S. A. M. M. Ismail & S. T. S. Bek (Eds.), Forging Unity Amidst Diversity from the Classroom to the beyond (pp. 50-60). Penang: University Sains Malaysia.