Levi is a Lecturer in World Languages and has been involved in language education across the secondary and tertiary sectors for more than two decades in both Australia and Japan. His PhD thesis won the 2021 Michael Clyne Prize for the best thesis in immigrant bilingualism and language contact, awarded jointly by the Australian Linguistic Society (ALS) and the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA). He is also a recipient of a Humanities Travelling Fellowship (2022). Levi’s research explores the intersections of transnational mobility, language learning and digital technology.
Professional memberships
- Australian Association of Applied Linguists (AALA)
- Japanese Studies Association of Australia (JSAA)
- Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA)
- Association for Language Awareness (ALA)
- Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland (MLTAQ)
Awards and fellowships
- 2022: Humanities Travelling Fellowship
- 2021: Michael Clyne Prize for best postgraduate research thesis in the area of immigrant bilingualism and language contact
- 2019: Dean's Sessional Commendation for outstanding contribution to teaching (Monash University)
- 2017-2020: RTP Scholarship (Monash University)
- 2020: Postgraduate Publication Award (Monash University)
Professional Social Media
Potential research projects for HDR and Honours students:
- Language learning during and beyond study abroad
- Social media and language learning
Research areas
- Study Abroad
- Applied Linguistics
- Japanese Studies
Dr Durbidge's specialist teaching areas of knowledge include Japanese, English as Additional or other Language and Applied Linguistics.
Teaching areas
- Japanese
- Languages and Linguistics
- English as Additional or Other Language
Dr Durbidge's specialist areas of knowledge include Japanese, English as Additional or other Language and Applied Linguistics.
In the news
Australia’s Asian literacy challenge and what Japan can teach us
1 OctWorld Languages lecturer Dr Levi Durbidge discusses why learning Japanese should be part of its international investment priorities for the Australian Government.