Reflections on Carol A. Chapelle’s Contributions to Applied Linguistics: Perspectives from her Students

Jing Xu, Hye-won Lee, Yasin Karatay, Leyla Karatay

doi:10.32038/ltrq.2025.50.03

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Reflections on Carol A. Chapelle’s Contributions to Applied Linguistics: Perspectives from her Students

Language Teaching Research Quarterly, Volume 50, Pages 18-29, https://doi.org/10.32038/ltrq.2025.50.03

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This paper reflects on Dr Carol Ann Chapelle’s contributions to applied linguistics from the perspectives of some of her former students. As alumni of the Applied Linguistics and Technology (ALT) doctoral program at Iowa State University, we had the privilege of spending a significant amount of time with her, thus being able to closely observe her approach to research and teaching, her evolving research interests, and the increasing impact of her work in the field of applied linguistics. Our reflections on her accomplishments and contributions are centred around her academic achievements in areas such as computer-assisted language learning (CALL), computer-assisted language testing (CALT) and validity theory and validation practices; the qualities and traits that she exhibits which we believe enabled her to succeed; and her dedication to teaching, mentoring, and training of the next generation of applied linguists. Each author provided their reflections independently, based on their personal experiences of studying and collaborating with her. Dr Chapelle is a distinguished but low-key scholar. We intend to reveal the extensive efforts she has made behind the scenes to advance the knowledge and practice of language learning, teaching and assessment.

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Carol Ann Chapelle; Applied Linguistics; Language Assessment; Computer-Assisted Language Learning; Validity

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Jing Xu

Jing Xu is Head of Propositions Research at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. His research interests are in the application of cutting-edge AI technologies in language assessment and learning. In his current role, he oversees research on automarking of high-stakes L2 English speaking and writing assessments, and development of new assessment and learning products. He received his PhD in Applied Linguistics & Technology from Iowa State University (ISU), USA. Before joining Cambridge, Jing had worked as a research assistant for the Oral English Certification Test at ISU, a summer research intern at Educational Testing Service, and an English teacher in China.

Hye-won Lee

Hye-won Lee is a Senior Research Manager at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, leading projects on next-generation assessments and validating the quality of both current and future assessments. Her research focuses on language assessment literacy for students and defining language ability in data-driven diagnostic assessments. Hye-won holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University, USA, specializing in computer-assisted language assessment, argument-based validation, and quantitative research methods. Before joining Cambridge, she interned at the Center for Applied Linguistics and Educational Testing Service in the USA, contributing to long-term research projects.

Yasin Karatay

Yasin Karatay is a Senior Research Manager at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University (ISU), USA. His research focuses on computer-based language testing, conversational AI in language learning and assessment, spoken dialogue systems, automated writing evaluation, and test validation. Before joining Cambridge, he taught English language in Turkey and the USA for several years. He also worked as a Postdoc Research Associate at ISU in a Global Online Course project for English language teachers across the world.

Leyla Karatay

Leyla Karatay is a Senior Research Manager at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Her research interests include L2 oral communication assessment, computer-assisted language assessment, argument-based validation, rating scale development, and mixed-methods research designs. She is currently finalizing her PhD dissertation in the Applied Linguistics and Technology program at Iowa State University. In her dissertation, she has developed and investigated a new rating scale that evaluates both listening and speaking skills in paired oral communication tasks. Before joining Cambridge, she was a lecturer at Düzce University, Türkiye, and a teaching assistant at Iowa State University, USA.

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Acknowledgements

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr Christine Coombe, Dr Tony Clark, and Dr Hassan Mohebbi for inviting us to contribute to this special issue and for their valuable feedback on the early draft of our paper. The paper provided us with an opportunity to reflect on Dr Chapelle’s impact on our careers, for which we are deeply grateful.

Funding

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public,

commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

CRediT Authorship Contribution Statement

Jing Xu: Conceptualization, Writing - Original Draft, Writing - Review & Editing, Supervision, Project Administration

Hye-won Lee: Conceptualization, Writing - Original Draft, Writing - Review & Editing

Yasin Karatay: Conceptualization, Writing - Original Draft, Writing - Review & Editing

Leyla Karatay: Conceptualization, Writing - Original Draft, Writing - Review & Editing

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