Cuong Pham

Contact cuongph@uef.edu.vn or huycuong2006@gmail.com

Education

• BA in TESOL     Ho Chi Minh City University of Education

• MA in TESOL     University of Canberra, Australia

• PhD in Applied Linguistics     Massey University, New Zealand

Acadenic title 

Associate Professor

Work

Dean Faculty of English Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

Awards

• ALANZ Best PhD Thesis 2016 Award   The Applied Linguistics Association of New Zealand

• CamTESOL   ASEAN Access Grant

• New Zealand ASEAN Scholars Award     NZAid, for doctoral studies at Massey University, New Zealand 

• Dean’s Excellence Award 2008, 2009 University of Canberra

Teaching

• Culture in ELT

• Curriculum development

• Issues in Applied Linguistics

• Qualitative research

Publications

Thesis

Pham, C. (2016). An ecological perspective on the motivational trajectories of high school students learning English in rural areas in Vietnam. (PhD), Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/9878

Journal articles

Nguyen, T. D., Pham, C. H., & Ngo, D. N. T. (2025). The interplay between social media experience and English as a Foreign Language university

  students' attitudes and agency. Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 13(2), 25-44. https://doi.org/10.30466/ijltr.2025.55905.2931 

Pham, C. H., & Ngo, D. N. T. (2025). The role of gamification in fostering inclusivity for Vietnamese adult EFL learners in continued education. TESOL

  in Context, 34(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.21153/tesol2025vol34no1art2094

Pham, C. H., & Ngo, D. N. T. (2025). Peer tutors’ agency and emotions in tertiary language education in Vietnam. Journal of English Education and

Linguistics Studies, 12(1), 209-233. https://doi.org/10.30762/jeels.v12i1.4608

Pham, C. H., & Ngo, D. N. T. (2025). Vietnamese English for Specific Purposes teachers’ assessment strategies for meeting hospitality industry demands.

Applied Research on English Language, 14(2), 53-76. https://doi.org/10.22108/are.2025.143649.2410

Pham, C. H. (2025). English practice spaces for global mobility: A case study of an internationally oriented university in Vietnam. 230(4), 111-119. https://doi.org/10.34238/tnu-jst.11652

Pham, C. H., & Vo, N. T. (2024). Supplementary activities augmenting the general English program in higher education: Student engagement and

teachers’ perspectives. VNU Journal of Science: Education Research, 40(4), 11-21. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.25073/2588-1159/vnuer.5016

Pham, C., Ngo, N. T. D., & Nguyen, D. T. (2024). EFL teachers’ strategies for fostering inclusivity through alternative assessment in higher education.

  TNU Journal of Science and Technology, 229(12), 178 – 186. https://10.34238/tnu-jst.10469

Pham, C., Le, C. T., Ho, N. T. T., Vu, N. P. N., & Vu, N. N. M. (2023). A comparative perspective on the linguistic equivalence between the Vietnamese translation “Không gia đình” and the English version of “Nobody’s boy”. Journal of Language and Life (Tạp chí Ngôn ngữ và Đời sống), 11B(347), 216-224.

Pham, C., Chau, N. N. T., & Nguyen, K. H. N. (2023). “Follow your research career or choose your family”: Female language teachers’ agency in their research engagement. Cogent Education, 10(2), 1-14.https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2236456

Pham, C. (2023). English language policies in higher education and employability for Vietnamese students in the globalized context. Journal of Language and Life (Tạp chí Ngôn ngữ và Đời sống), 5B(340), 125-131.

Pham, C. (2023). Examining the role of significant others in Vietnamese high school EFL students’ motivational constructions. Learning: Research and Practice, 9(1), 4-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/23735082.2022.2134574 

Pham, C. (2022). General English programs in tertiary education in Vietnam. Language Related Research, 13(5), 169-196. 

Chau, N. T. T, & Pham, C. (2022). Investigating language teachers’ agentive practices in their research engagement. English Scholars beyond Borders, 8(1), 3-31. 

Pham, C. (2022). Enhancing the employability of students undertaking English language and linguistics programs in Vietnam. VNU Journal of Science: Education Research, 38(1), 21-31. https://doi.org/10.25073/2588-1159/vnuer.4588

Pham, C. (2021). L2 motivation within the ecology of language learning in rural settings. Language Related Research, 12(5), 27-52. https://doi.org/10.29252/LRR.12.5.2 

Pham, C. (2021). English language education in rural areas: Current issues, complexities and ways forward. VNU Journal of Science: Education Research, 37(4), 39-48. https://doi.org/10.25073/2588-1159/vnuer.4538

Pham, C. (2021). English-majored students’ research engagement: Chosen research areas, limitations and implications. Vietnam Journal of Education, 5(1), 18-23.

Pham, C. (2020). Errors in translating Vietnamese dishes into English: Implications for teaching translation. Journal of Language and Life (Tạp chí Ngôn ngữ và Đời sống), 11b(305), 90-96.

Pham, C. (2020). Narrative Inquiry into Language Teachers’ Agentive Adoption of Information and Communications Technology. Computer-Assisted Language Learning-Electronic Journal, 21(3), 60-73. 

Pham, C. (2017). Situated perspectives on the motivational trajectories of high school students learning English in rural Vietnam. Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies, 4(2), 121-138. https://doi.org/10.30762/jeels.v4i2.346

Pham, C. (2017). Attention to affective factors: A boost to English language learning and teaching in Vietnam. Journal of Language & Life (Tạp chí Ngôn ngữ và Đời sống), 5(259), 13-16.

White, C. & Pham, C. (2017). Time in the experience of agency and emotion in English language learning in rural Vietnam. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 11(3), 207-218. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17501229.2017.1317256 

Pham, C. (2016). Identifying sociocultural influences on high school students’ motivation to learn English in rural areas in Vietnam. New Zealand Studies in Applied Linguistics, 22(1), 5-20.

Pham, C. (2015). Affordances for high school students learning English in rural areas in Vietnam. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Aotearoa/New Zealand, 23, 27-40.

Book chapters

Pham, C. H. (2025). Expanding spaces for language learning in higher education: Affordances and constraints on English as a Foreign Language learners' engagement. In L. Orr & N. Weiner (Eds.), Innovations and challenges in student engagement in higher education (pp. 207-235). IGI Global.

Pham, C. H. (2025). University students' sense of belonging in AI-mediated EFL classrooms: Classroom rapport and management. In Y. B. Khouya & A. I. Alaoui (Eds.), Application of AI in the teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) (pp. 389-414). IGI Global.

Pham, C. H. (2024). Qualitative data analysis. In H. P. Bui (Ed.), Applied linguistics and language education research methods: Fundamentals and innovations (pp. 55-69). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2603-9.ch005

Pham, C. H. (2024). Narrative inquiry. In H. P. Bui (Ed.), Applied linguistics and language education research methods: Fundamentals and innovations

(pp. 150-163). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2603-9.ch010

Pham, C, & White, C. (2019). Rural students' motivation for learning English: Implications for transition to tertiary education. In J. Albright (Ed.), English

tertiary education in Vietnam (pp. 132-144). London: Routledge.

Conference proceedings and presentations

Pham, C. (May, 2023). The washback of the language proficiency benchmark for graduation on EFL students’ attitudes toward learning English. Paper presented at the “Student Research Conference”. Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (April, 2023). Redefining English language education for global integration in industry 4.0: Constraints and implications. Proceedings of the “National Conference on Higher Education in the Globalized Context”. Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Pham, C. (Nov, 2020). A cross-cultural perspective on strategies for spoken invitations and implications for English language learning and teaching. Proceedings of the “International Conference on Science, Economics and Society Studies”. Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (Oct, 2020). Vietnamese language teachers’ agency in their research engagement. Paper presented at the “Innovation and Globalization - VietTESOL 2020 Conference”. The University of Foreign Language Studies, the University of Da Nang, Vietnam.

Cuong Pham. (July, 2020). Nâng tầm hội nhập quốc tế các tạp chí khoa học trong các cơ sở giáo dục đại học thông qua việc chuẩn hóa tiếng Anh (Internationalizing journals affiliated with tertiary institutions through standardizing English). Proceedings of the “Nâng cao chất lượng tạp chí khoa học trong các cơ sở giáo dục đại học trực thuộc Bộ. (Enhancing the quality of journals under the management of tertiary institutions under the management of Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Traning.” Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training, Da Nang, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (Nov, 2019). Nâng cao năng lực sử dụng tiếng Anh cho nguồn nhân lực ngành du lịch các tỉnh Tây Nguyên (Enhancing English language proficiency for tourism labour in Tay Nguyen provinces). Proceedings of the “Xây dựng vùng du lịch văn hóa sinh thái Tây Nguyên: Tiềm năng và những vấn đề.” Tay Nguyen Institute of Social Sciences, Dak Lak, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (Aug, 2019). Narrative inquiry into language teachers’ agency in their ICT adoption. Paper presented at the “Globalisation and Localisation in Computer-assisted Language Learning - GloCALL 2019 Conference”. The University of Foreign Language Studies, the University of Da Nang, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (Dec, 2018). Group projects as socio-affective affordances for language learning at tertiary level. Paper presented at the Inspirations and Success for All Learners, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (Dec, 2017). Các yếu tố và giá trị cốt lõi trong việc giảng dạy tiếng Anh không chuyên ở các trường đại học trong bối cảnh hội nhập (Core elements and values in English language teaching at university in Vietnam in the context of globalisation). Proceedings of the “Dạy và Học Ngoại Ngữ Trong Thời Hội Nhập” (Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages in the Context of Globalisation), University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (Nov, 2017). Recorded group presentations as further affordances for speaking practice and socio-affective strategies for ESP students. Paper presented at the AsiaCALL 2017 International Conference, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (Oct, 2017). Đào tạo tiếng Anh ở bậc đại học trong bối cảnh hội nhập: Một số hạn chế và khuyến nghị (English language teaching at universities in Vietnam in the context of globalisation: Limitations and recommendations”. Proceedings of the “Giải Pháp Nâng Cao Chất Lượng Đào Tạo Trong Bối Cảnh Hội Nhập Và Tự Chủ” (Solutions to Training Quality Improvement in the Context of Globalisation and Self-Funding). University of Agriculture and Forestry, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pham, C, & Nguyen, H. N. K. (April, 2017). Sử dụng tiếng Anh làm ngôn ngữ giảng dạy chuyên ngành ở bậc đại học Việt Nam: Phản hồi của sinh viên và ý nghĩa thực tiễn (English as medium of instruction at Vietnamese tertiary level: Students’ reflections and implications). Paper presented at the Hội thảo Quốc gia 2017 "Nghiên cứu và giảng dạy ngoại ngữ, ngôn ngữ và quốc tế học tại Việt Nam", University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Pham, C. (Feb, 2017). Native English speaking teachers in high-quality English classes in Vietnamese universities: Reflections from students and course coordinators. Paper presented at the Building a Regional Community: English across Platforms (CamTESOL), Institute of Technology Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Pham, C, & Nguyen, T. B. N. (Nov, 2016). Xã hội hóa việc đào tạo tiếng Anh trong bối cảnh AEC: Vai trò và quan điểm của doanh nghiệp Việt Nam. In proceedings of Hội thảo Định Vị Kinh Tế Việt Nam trong Cộng Đồng Kinh Tế ASEAN (AEC), University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pham, C. (Oct, 2016). Language learning and teaching in rural Vietnam: Key issues, possible solutions, complexity, and ways forward. Paper presented at (also in proceedings of) the International Conference on Exploring New Paths to a Better Future of ELT in a Globalised World, Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam.

Nguyen, T. B. N., & Pham, C. (Sep, 2016). English in the workplace and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programmes at tertiary levels in the context of Vietnam’s accession to TPP and AEC. Paper presented at (also in proceedings of) the Những Tư Tưởng Kinh Tế, Quản Trị Hiện Đại và Khả Năng Vận Dụng khi Việt Nam Tham Gia AEC và TPP, University of Banking, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Nguyen, T. C., & Pham, C. (Aug, 2016). Enhancing the quality of language learning in ESP contexts through extracurricular programmes of university-based foreign language centres. Paper presented at the International Conference on Promoting Effective Change in the Language Classroom, Victoria University of Wellington (in conjunction with Ho Chi Minh City University of Education), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Nguyen, T. T . T. & Pham, C. (May, 2016). Vai trò của việc sử dụng ngôn ngữ phi định kiến trong việc dạy và học tiếng Anh ở Việt Nam: Quan điểm của sinh viên và ý nghĩa thực tiễn. Paper presented at (also in proceedings of) Hội thảo Quốc gia 2016 Nghiên Cứu Và Giảng Dạy Ngoại Ngữ, Ngôn Ngữ & Quốc Tế Học Tại Việt Nam tại Đại học Ngoại Ngữ Hà Nội, Hà Nội, Việt Nam.

Pham, C. (2015). Motivational affordances for high school students learning English in rural areas in Vietnam: Urban-rural inequalities re-examined. Paper presented at the Asia and Education Conference, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Pham, C. (2014). Parental investment and high school students’ motivation to learn English in rural areas in Vietnam. Paper presented at the Conference on Community Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages (CLESOL), Wellington, New Zealand.