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Biography
Benedict Rowlett is a sociocultural linguist and discourse analyst with research interests in language learning, gender and sexuality, narrative inquiry, queer (applied) linguistics and critical ethnography. His recent work has focused on the intersections between language, identity, sexualities, and social action in Asian contexts, including research on Pride events in Asia. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Hong Kong Baptist University.
Research Interests
Language, gender, and sexuality; Queer (applied) linguistics; Narrative Inquiry; (Critical) discourse analysis
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Education/Academic qualification
English, PhD
External positions
The University of Hong Kong
1 Sept 2020 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Communicating citizenship in Hong Kong: A critical discourse study of letters to the editor
ROWLETT, B. J. L. (PI), WANG, S. H. (CoI) & Flowerdew, J. L. (External CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research project
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A Linguistic Landscape Study of the Gay Games in Hong Kong
ROWLETT, B. J. L. (PI)
29/06/22 → 28/06/24
Project: Research project
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[Book Review] Gender Diversity and Sexuality in English Language Education: New Transnational Voices
Rowlett, B. J. L., Mar 2025, In: Gender and Language. 19, 1, p. 124-127 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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Pride in Asia: Negotiating Ideologies, Localness, and Alternative Futures
Rowlett, B. J. L., Saisuwan, P., Go, C., Chen, L.-C. & Hiramoto, M., 17 Jan 2025, Cambridge University Press. 104 p. (Cambridge Elements in Language Gender and Sexuality)Research output: Book/Report › Book or report › peer-review
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Queer(ing) language practices in a Hong Kong lesbian dating app
Rowlett, B. J. L. & Chung, K. T., Feb 2025, In: Discourse, Context and Media. 63, 8 p., 100839.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Sex Work and Language
Rowlett, B. J. L. (Editor) & Borba, R. (Editor), 27 Feb 2025, 1st ed. New York: Routledge. 372 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book or report › peer-review
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Speaking of sex work: Setting a research agenda
Rowlett, B. J. L. & Borba, R., 27 Feb 2025, Sex Work and Language . Rowlett, B. J. L. & Borba, R. (eds.). 1st ed. New York: Routledge, p. 1-23 23 p.Research output: Chapter in book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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Faculty Performance Award in Scholarly Work (Research Supervision)
ROWLETT, B. J. L. (Recipient), 1 Mar 2023
Prize: Award
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Activities
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Stories from the Gay Games Hong Kong: Rethinking people/place through collaborative linguistic landscape research
ROWLETT, B. J. L. (Organiser)
28 Mar 2024Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etc › Event organized by non-HKBU units
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Gender Studies Concentration Committee Library Exhibition 2024
SHIM, J. (Organiser) & ROWLETT, B. J. L. (Organiser)
8 Jan 2024 → 8 Feb 2024Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etc › Event organized by HKBU
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Stories from the Gay Games Hong Kong: Rethinking people/place through collaborative linguistic landscape research
ROWLETT, B. J. L. (Organiser)
28 Apr 2024Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etc › Event organized by non-HKBU units
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Language education, gender and sexuality: Taking stock and moving forward
ROWLETT, B. J. L. (Plenary/keynote speaker)
9 Dec 2022 → 10 Dec 2022Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etc › Event organized by non-HKBU units
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Queering Applied Linguistics: Global Perspectives on Language Learning, Gender, and Sexuality
ROWLETT, B. J. L. (Speaker)
7 Oct 2022Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etc › Event organized by non-HKBU units