Mr Paul Thomas - Researcher Profile

Biography

Paul Thomas is coordinator of Indonesian Studies and a lecturer in Translation Studies in the
School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Monash University.

His research is in the historical and cultural role of translation/interpreting with specific
reference to Australia and Southeast Asia. Current projects include the influence of interpreter in news media, the promotion of the Indonesian/Malay language in Australia during the Cold War, and representations of Indonesians and Malays in Australian popular culture. 

Keywords

Asian Languages/Literature, Australian history, Immigrants, Indonesia, Indonesian language, Indonesian media, , Intercultural communication, Translation

Qualifications

MA Applied Linguistics

Institution: University of Melbourne

Year awarded: 2001

B.Ed Languages

Institution: Adelaide University

Year awarded: 1987

Assoc. Dip. Applied Science

Institution: University of South Australia

Year awarded: 1985

Publications

Journal Articles

Thomas, P.S., 2012, Oodeen, a Malay interpreter on Australia's frontier lands, Indonesia and the Malay World [P], vol 40, issue 117, Routledge, Abingdon Oxon UK, pp. 122-142.

Thomas, P.S., 2003, Avoiding the 'virtual': building learning communities in off-campus language learning, Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, vol 17, issue 17, Applied Linguistics Association of Australia, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 111-124.