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Mohsen Shirazizadeh

Faculty Member of Alzahra University

Publications

Papers

  1. Mirhosseini, S. A., Shirazizadeh, M. & Pakizehdel, H. (in press). Bridging language education and ‘New Literacy Studies’: Reinvigorating courses of general English at an Iranian university. Language, Identity and Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348458.2020.1791713
  2. Shirazizadeh, M. & Amirfazlian, R. (2021). Lexical bundles in theses, articles and textbooks of applied linguistics: Investigating intradisciplinary uniformity and variation. Journal of English for Academic Purposes.49, 100946
  3. Shirazizadeh, M. (2020). The role of the knowledge of vocabulary and structure in EFL reading comprehension among Iranian graduate students: Evaluation of two causal models. Journal of Language Research, 12(36), 363-384.
  4. Fathi, J. & Shirazizadeh, M. (2020). The effects of a second language reading strategy instruction on Iranian EFL learners’ reading comprehension and reading anxiety. Language Related Research, 11(4), 267-295.
  5. Shirazizadeh, M. & Karimpour, M. (2019). An investigation of the relationships among EFL teachers’ perfectionism, reflection and burnout. Cogent Education, 6(1), 1667708.
  6. Shirazizadeh, M., Tajik, L. & Amanzadeh, H. (2019). Reflection, resilience and role stress among Iranian EFL teachers: A mixed methods study. Issues in Language Teaching, 8(2), 1-24.
  7. Fathi, J. & Shirazizadeh, M. (2019). Fostering self-regulated learning of Iranian EFL students: An investigation of the effect of self and peer assessment in L2 writing. Foreign Language Research Journal, 9(1), 23-46 (in Persian).
  8. Shirazizadeh, M. & Amirfazlian, R. (2019). Grammatical accuracy and writing in a foreign language: Comparing different types of electronic corrective feedback. Language Related Research, 10(2), 1-24. (in Persian)
  9. Shirazizadeh, M., & Moradkhani, S. (2018). Minimizing Burnout through Reflection: The Rocky Road ahead of EFL Teachers. TEL, 12(1), 135-154.
  10. Shirazizadeh, M., Moradkhani, S. & Karimpour M. (2017). Anxiety and Performance in Second Language Writing: Does Perfectionism Play a Role?. Foreign Language Research Journal, 7(1), 153-178 (in Persian).
  11. Shirazizadeh, M. (2017). Forms of Address in Clerics’ Communication: A Comparative Study. Online journal of communication and media technologies, 7(2), 59-70.
  12. Moradkhani, S., & Shirazizadeh, M. (2017). Context-based variations in EFL teachers’ reflection: The case of public schools versus private institutes in Iran. Reflective Practice, 18(2), 206-218.
  13. Navidinia, H., Alidoost, M., Hekmati, N. & Shirazizadeh, M. (2016). The Impact of Word-Recognition Practice on the Development of the Listening Comprehension of Intermediate-Level EFL Learners. International Journal of English Language and Translation Studies, 4(2), 115-119.
  14. Shirazizadeh, M. & Navidinia, H. (2015). Age and second language acquisition: Behavioral outcomes and Neurological underpinnings. International Journal of foreign language teaching in the Islamic world, 3(4), 21-26.
  15. Ghafar Samar, R., Shirazizadeh, M., & Kiany, G. R. (2015) Backgrounds, Prospects, Applications and Challenges in Studying Lexis in Academic Texts: The Growing Need for Particular Attention to Persian and Persian Speaking Language Learners. Language related research, 6(4), 153-181 (in Persian)
  16. Shirazizadeh, M., & Kiany, G. R. (2014). Score Variation in Multiple-Choice Tests of Grammar: On the Effect of Gender and Stem Type. The Journal of Applied Linguistic, 7(2), 113-129.
  17. Ghafar Samar, R. & Shirazizadeh, M. (2010). On The Relationship between Perfectionism, Reading Anxiety and Reading Achievement: A Study on the Psychology of Language Learning. Language related research, 2(1), 1-19 (in Persian)
  18. Motaghizadeh, I., Mohammadi Rak'ati, M., & Shirazizadeh, M. (2010). Sources of Weakness in Language Skills among the Students of Arabic Language and Literature: An Exploration of Viewpoints of the Students and Professors. Language related research, 1(1), 115-137 (in Persian).
  19. Ghafar Samar, R. & Shirazizadeh, M. (2010). Gender-preferential Linguistic Elements in Applied Linguistics Research Papers: Partial Evaluation of a Model of Gendered Language. The Journal of Applied Linguistic, 3(1), 70-84.
  20. Momenian, M., & Shirazizadeh, M. (2009). Putting Things Right: State-of-the-Art on Critical Pedagogy and Writing. The Modern Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1(4), pp.223- 243.
  21. Shirazizadeh, M., & Momenian, M. (2009). From EFL to ELF: Spotting the Blind Spots. Journal of English as an International Language, pp.44-65.
  22. Navidinia, H., Mousavi, S. I., & Shirazizadeh, M. (2009). On the relationship Between Iranian English Language Teachers’ Efficacy Beliefs and Their Students Achievement. The Modern Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1(3), pp.121-139.

Conference Presentations

  1. Shirazizadeh, M. (2021). Teaching academic word pairs through COCA: Does it affect the academic writing competence of medical students. Paper presented Glocall 2021 Virtual Conference. HELP University, Malaysia.
  2. Shirazizadeh, M. & Hashemi, F. (2021). Metadiscourse in L2 writing: How do high and low-rated essays differ?. Paper presented at the 6th ELT Conference. Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran.
  3. Shirazizadeh, M. & Karimpour, M. (2019). The effect of teaching academic collocates on the writing performance of Iranian medical students. Paper presented at 1st International Conference on English Language Studies, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
  4. Alempour, S. & Shirazizadeh M. (2019). Iranian English teachers’ attitudes towards vocabulary teaching in the new series of Iranian high school English textbooks. Paper presented at the 17th international TELLSI conference, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
  5. Shirazizadeh, M. (2019). How general are general academic words: An investigation of the collocates of academic vocabulary. Paper presented at Toward Higher Education (THE) conference. Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  6. Shirazizadeh, M.  & Karimpour, M. (2019). The role of perfectionism and reflection in teacher burnout: A path analytic study. Paper presented at the 5th ELT Conference. Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
  7. Shirazizadeh, M. & Moradkhani, S. (2017). EFL teachers’ burnout: Does involvement in reflective practices make a difference?. Paper presented at SDG 4 Teacher Conference. UNESCO regional office. Beirut, Lebanon.
  8. Shirazizadeh, M. & Amanzadeh, H. (2017). Love it or leave it: Are reflective teachers more likely to survive?. Paper presented at the First National ELT Conference: Innovations and Professional Developments. The University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
  9. Shirazizadeh, M. & Amirfazlian, R. (2017). From grammar and vocabulary to reading comprehension: A multivariate path analytic study. Paper presented at the Issues in English Language Teaching in Iran (IELTI8), The University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
  10. Shirazizadeh, M. & Karimpour, M. (2017). Reflection in the Classroom: an examination of the roles of perfectionism and burnout on teachers’ reflectivity. Paper presented at the Issues in English Language Teaching in Iran (IELTI8), The University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
  11. Shirazizadeh, M. (2017). Specificity and Generality in EAP: Examining the Field-Specific Collocates of General Academic Words. Paper presented at the 4th ELT Conference, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran.
  12. Shirazizadeh, M., & Babu, S. (2016). Response to students’ errors: An investigation of computer-mediated instruction of grammar through writing. Paper presented at the conference on the practical side of language teaching, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
  13. Shirazizadeh, M. (2015). Disciplined companions: collocates of academic words across disciplines. Paper presented at Sharif ELT conference, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
  14. Ghafar Samar, R. & Shirazizadeh, M. (2012). On the interface between grammar and writing: A study on the partial value of different types of electronic written corrective feedback. Paper presented at the 6th conference on Issues in English Language Teaching in Iran (IELTI6), The University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
  15. Shirazizadeh, M. (2011). On the relationship between reflection and burnout among Iranian EFL teachers. Paper presented at the 4th postgraduate conference on Issues in TEFL and English Literature, The University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
  16. Kiany, G. R., Mousavi, S. I., & Shirazizadeh, M. (2010). A comprehensive analysis of a nation-wide language proficiency test: the role of gender and the relationship among skill, sub-skills, and item types. Paper presented at the First Conference on ELT in the Islamic World, Iran Language Institute, Tehran, Iran.
  17. Kiany, G. R., Shirazizadeh, M., & Mousavi, S. I. (2010). From proposal to appraisal of a multiplex model of the components of language proficiency: A symposium on structural equation modeling. Paper presented at the 8th international TELLSI conference, Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran.
  18. Kiany, G. R., Mousavi, S. I., Shirazizadeh, M., & Moradkhani, S. (2010). Structural equation modelling in language testing and assessment: conceptual issues and practical application. Paper presented at the 5th conference on Issues in English Language Teaching in Iran (IELTI5), The university of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
  19. Momenian, M. & Shirazizadeh, M. (2009). Putting Things Right: State-of-the-Art on Critical Pedagogy and Writing. Paper presented at the 7th International TELLSI Conference, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.
  20. Shirazizadeh, M., Momenian M., & Mousavi, S. I., (2009). From EFL to ELF: Reconstruction or Deconstruction. Paper Presented at the 1st postgraduate Conference, The University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
  21. Momenian, M. & Shirazizadeh, M. (2008). How on earth shall I do it? On the relationship between pronunciation and identity. Paper Presented at the 6th International TELLSI Conference, The university of Guillan, Guillan, Iran.

Book and ICT Reviews

  1. Shirazizadeh, M. & Rezvani Rad, F. (2021). [Review of the book “Academic writing and identity construction: Performativity, space and territories in academic workplaces” by M. L. Thomas & A. B. Reinersten (2019), Palgrave Macmillan]. Higher Education, 81, 1133-1135.
  2. Shirazizadeh, M. & Amirfazlian, R. (2019). [Review of the website “Write and improve” by Cambridge English]. RELC, 50(3), 491-492.
  3. Shirazizadeh, M. (2019). [Review of the book “Learner identity and learner beliefs in EFL writing” by O. Majchrzak (2018), Wiley-Blackwell]. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 29(3), 370-372.
  4. Shirazizadeh, M. (2019). [Review of the book “Practical corpus linguistics: an introduction to corpus-based language analysis” by M. Weisser (2016), Wiley-Blackwell]. RELC, 50(2), 361-363.
  5. Shirazizadeh, M. (2018). [Review of the book “Reflections on qualitative research in language and literacy education” by S. A. Mirhosseini (2016), Springer]. Applied Linguistics, 39(5), 769-773.
  6. Shirazizadeh, M. (2015). [Review of the book “English in post-revolutionary Iran: From indigenization to internationalization” by M. Borjian (2013), Multilingual Matters]. Zeitschrift fur Anglistik und Amerikanistik, 63(3), 343-346.

Books

  • Shirazizadeh, M. (2013). A bibliography of Iran-Iraq war, pajooheshgah-e oloom va ma’aaref-e defa-e moghaddas, Tehran, Iran ISBN: 978-600-5262-90-2
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