Dr Tracey Bretag

I have an interdisciplinary background, with qualifications in English Literature, Australian History, Gender Studies, TESOL and Education. Having spent many years living and working in other countries, I now teach a range of communication and ethics courses and am one of two Academic Integrity Officers in the School of Management. I am the founding editor of the International Journal for Educational Integrity

Global Experience - give your degree a view of the world

• I am particularly interested in finding the most appropriate ways to assist English as an Additional Language (EAL) students with their university study. My other teaching interest revolves around academic integrity and how to instil in students (regardless of subject or discipline), an understanding of the core tenets of ethical research and writing.

HERDSA (Higher Education and Development Society of Australia)

ESL Educators (SA) Inc.

ACTA (Australian Council of TESOL Associations)

Australian Association for Professional and Applied Ethics

Ethics Centre of South Australia

Asia-Pacific Forum on Educational Integrity (Chair and founding member)

Center for Academic Integrity (member of Advisory Board)

Professional Achievements

2005 - present. Editor, International Journal of Educational Integrity.

2006 - present. Chair, Asia Pacific Forum on Educational Integrity.

2007, Convenor, 3rd Asia-Pacific Educational Integrity Conference: Creating a culture of integrity , University of South Australia, Adelaide, 6-7 December.

2006, SA representative, Advisory Board of the Australian Consortium on Higher Education, Community Engagement, and Social Responsibility

2005, Member of Organising Committee for Exploring English Language Learning and Identity International Symposium, University of Adelaide, 1-2 October.

2005 Supported Teacher Award. One of 83 University-wide awards in recognition of achievements of above average student evaluations in 2004.

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Supported Researcher, based on DEST publications in previous year.

2005 TESOL in Context Editorial committee member (also served on this international refereed journal from 1999-2000).

2005 Delegate of the Division of Business to the ATN Early Career Academics Conference, RMIT Melbourne, 8-9 February.

2004 Finalist: Postgraduate Lecturer of the Year, University of South Australia Students' Association Postgraduate Excellence Award.

2004 winner: "ESL Educator of the Year 2004" award, by the English as a Second Language Educators (SA) Inc. This award is judged by a panel of ESL specialists using a blind review process, and is based on: ESL qualifications, teaching experience, assessment skills, curriculum development, extra-curricular support to students, cultural awareness and inclusive practice, advocacy for the field of ESL work, leadership and professional development.

2003, Winner: Postgraduate Lecturer of the Year, University of South Australia Students' Association Postgraduate Excellence Award.

2003, Recipient: Division of Business and Enterprise Teaching and Learning Grant, "Investigating alternative approaches to the delivery of face-to-face teaching in Hong Kong".

2003, Winner: University of South Australia Scholarly Teaching Award. One of eight university-wide awards, given to candidates who achieved points in the following areas; Good teaching, publications relating to Teaching and Learning, and leadership in Teaching and Learning.

2002, Finalist: Postgraduate Research Student of the Year, Division of Education, Arts and Social Science.

2001, Recipient: Division of Business and Enterprise Teaching and Learning Grant, "Teaching Strategies to support NESB students in Information Systems".

B.A. (English and History) James Cook University of North Queensland, 1984.

B.A.(Hons) (English) The University of Adelaide, 1994

RSA TEFL/TESOL Certificate, South Australian College of English, 1996.

M.A. by research (English) The University of Adelaide, 2000. "Subversive Mothers: Contemporary Women Writers Challenge Motherhood Ideology".

Ed.D by research (University of South Australia): "Developing internationalism in the internationalised university", 2005.

• Current practices in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
• Intercultural communication.
• Feminist theory, gender equity, and the representation of women in popular culture.
• Internationalisation of the Australian higher education sector.
• Plagiarism and educational integrity, including research ethics.
• Computer-mediated communication

Refereed journal articles

Hannon, J. & Bretag, T. (2009, forthcoming). Negotiating contested discourses of learning technologies in higher education. Journal of Education, Technology & Society

Bretag, T. & Mahmud, S. (2009). A model for determining student plagiarism: Electronic detection and academic judgement. Volume 6(1), September 2009 Journal of Teaching and Learning Practice .

Feast, V., Collyer-Braham, S. & Bretag, T. (2009, under review). Global Experience: The development and evaluation of a program designed to enhance students' global engagement. Submitted 7 September 2009 to Innovation in Education and Teaching International

Cheah, S.W., Bretag, T. & Hastie, B. (2009, under review). Using Turnitin to improve student learning outcomes. Submitted 10 July 2009 to Higher Education Research & Development.

Bretag, T. & Mahmud, S. (2009). Self-plagiarism or appropriate textual re-use? Journal of Academic Ethics Advance online copy DOI 10.1007/s10805-009-9092-1

Bretag, T. (2007), "The Emperor's new clothes: Yes, there is a link between English language competence and academic standards", refereed paper in People and Place, Vol 15 (1), pp. 13-21.

Bretag, T. & Carapiet, S. (2007), A preliminary study to determine the extent of self-plagiarism in Australian academic research. Refereed paper in Plagiary: Cross-Disciplinary Studies in Plagiarism, Fabrication and Falsification . Vol 2(5), 1-15.

Feast, V. & Bretag, T. (2005) "Responding to crises in transnational education: New challenges for higher education", refereed paper in Higher Education Research and Development, Vol 24 (1), pp. 63-78.

Bretag, T. (2006), Developing 'third space' interculturality in the 'third place' of computer mediated communication, refereed paper in the Journal of Computer Mediated Communication.

Bretag, T. (2004) Using action research to support international ESL students in Information Systems courses, refereed paper in International Education Journal Vol 5 (4), pp. 531-539.

Bretag, T., Horrocks, S. & Smith, J. (2002) Developing classroom practices to support NESB students in Information Systems courses: Some preliminary findings International Education Journal Special Issue, Vol 3(4), pp. 57-69

Harris, H. & Bretag, T. (2002) Reflective and collaborative teaching practice: Working towards quality student learning outcomes Refereed paper presented to the Transforming Quality (7th International Seminar on Quality in Higher Education) Conference, RMIT, 30-31 October. Published in Quality in Higher Education, Vol 9 (2), July 2003, pp. 179-185.

Bretag, T. & Kooymans, R. (2002) Internationalisation and the role of TESOL in tertiary business education, refereed article in TESOL in Context (2002) Vol 12(1), pp. 10-14.

Books

Bretag, T., Crossman, J. & Bordia, S. (2007) Communication skills for international students in business, Sydney: McGraw-Hill.

Bretag, T., Crossman, J. & Bordia, S. (2008) Communication skills (revised edition), Sydney: McGraw-Hill.

Book chapters

Bretag, T. & Hannon, J. (2008), Upclose and personal: Developing a community of inquiry using computer mediated communciation. Chapter 13 in M. Hellsten & A. Reid (Eds.) Researching International Pedagogies: sustainable practice for teaching and learning in higher education, Netherlands: Springer.

Bretag, T. (2006), Using email to explore new subject positions for teachers and additional language learners, Chapter 13 in Cadman, K. & O'Regan, K. (Eds.)(2006) Tales out of School: Identity and English Language Learning,special issue of TESOL in Context. An earlier version of this paper was presented at the Exploring English Language Learning and Identity International Symposium, University of Adelaide.

Refereed conference papers

Bretag, T. & Green, M. (2009). Determining outcomes for academic misconduct: Is it more important to be consistent or fair?, refereed paper presented at the 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Educational Integrity: Creating an inclusive approach, University of Wollongong, 28-30 September.

Bretag, T. (2008) Responding to plagiarism: The need to engage with students’ ‘real lives’, paper presented in the refereed stream of the ATN Assessment Conference: Engaging students in assessment, University of South Australia, 20-21 November.

Cheah, S.W. & Bretag, T. (2008). Making technology work for academic integrity in Malaysia. Paper presented in the refereed stream of the 3rd International Plagiarism Conference, Newcastle-on-Tyne, U.K. 23-25 June 2008

Bretag, T. & Carapiet, S. (2008). Piecing together the plagiarism puzzle: Electronic detection and academic judgement. Refereed paper presented at the 3rd International Plagiarism Conference, Newcastle-on-Tyne, U.K. 23-25 June 2008

Bretag, T. & Carapiet, S. (2007).Self-plagiarism in Australian academic research: Identifying a gap in codes of ethical conduct. Paper published in the refereed proceedings of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Conference on Educational Integrity:Creating a Culture of Integrity,University of South Australia, 7-8 December 2007.

Bretag, T. (2006), Making sense of a shared doctoral journey: Metaphors and dark emotions, refereed paper in the Proceedings of the Lifelong Learning Conference, Yeppoon, 13-16 June.

Bretag, T. (2005), Implementing plagiarism policy in the internationalised university , refereed paper presented at the 2nd Asia-Pacific Educational Integrity Conference, University of Newcastle, 2-3 December.

Bretag, T. (2004) "Responding to plagiarism: Gate-keeping or bridge building?", refereed paper presented at the Lifelong Learning Conference, Yeppoon, Queensland 13 - 16 June 2004.

Bretag, T. & Scobie, S. (2002) Innovative classroom practice in an offshore environment. Refereed paper presented at the HERDSA Quality Conversations Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 7-10 July.

Kooymans, R. & Bretag, T. (2002) Getting serious about educating property professionals from non-English speaking backgrounds. Refereed paper presented at the 8th Annual Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 21-23 January.

Other research papers

Bretag, T. (2009). Book review of Cheating in school: What we know and what we can do (Davis, Drinan & Bertram Gallant) for International Journal for Educational Integrity, Vol 5(1), pp. 30-31.

Bretag, T. (2008) Ethical writing: Beyond the boundaries of the English department. Keynote Address to the Ethical Engagements: Dialogues on scholarship, plagiarism and collaboration Conference, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, 18 July.

Bretag, T. (2008). Book Review of Internationalizing the University (Yvonne Turner & Sue Robson), for Higher Education, Research & Development

Bretag, T. & Carapiet, S. (2007), Applying professional ethics in research: Daring to raise the standard. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Professional and Applied Ethics Annual Conference, RMIT, 28-29 June.

Bretag, T. (2004) Implementing plagiarism policy in the context of internationalisation. Preliminary findings from a work in progress. Paper presented to the 3rd BUE Research Colloquium, University of South Australia, Adelaide, 17 September.

Bretag,T. (2004) Internationalisation in the classroom: One strategy to support international students at an Australian university, Idiom, NY TESOL Quarterly Publication.

Bretag, T. (2003) "Developing strategies to support international students in Information Systems courses: Reflections from the second cycle of an action research project". Paper presented at the National Language and Academic Skills in Higher Education Conference, 24-25 November, Flinders University.

Bretag, T. (2003) "Reconceptualising the internationalisation of higher education". Invited keynote address to the National Union of Students National Conference, The Hidden Agenda, Adelaide University, South Australia, 2-3 July.

Bretag, T. (2003) "Adapting to the changing university environment" , in ESL Educators, May Vol 19, No. 1, pp. 17-18.

Bretag, T. (2001) Integrating ESL in the curriculum and in the faculty. Paper presented at the Changing Identities (Language and Academic Skills) Conference, Wollongong University, 29-30 November.

Other publications

"Detainees languish alone and forgotten", in The Advertiser, 27 November 2002: 18.

"Beyond boundaries of true humanity" in The Advertiser, 25 June 2002: 18

“Protesters ordinary people defending the defenceless”, in The Advertiser, 5 April 2002: 18.

"When rape has become routine" in The Age, 2 May 2001: 15.

"Why Madonna's video scares MTV" in The Age, 27 March 2001: 13.

in The Age, 25 September 2000: 11.

"A child is killed? Don't get involved" in The Age, 13 September 2000: 17.

"Equal opportunity means men, too" in The Age, 14 August 2000: 15.

"Cult of the moral mother lives on" in The Age, 21 July 2000: 15.

"Homophobia is alive and well in Victoria" in The Age, 17 July 2000: 17.

"Sette: tragic but not extraordinary" in The Age, 13 July 2000: 17.

"Sadly, feminism hasn't gone all the way" in The Age, 1 May 2000: 15.

"Why we daren't trivalise abuse" in The Age, 26 April 2000: 13.

"When the career path becomes a slippery slope" in The Age, 22 April 2000: 9.

"I am woman, hear me roar" in The Age, 29 February 2000: 15.

"Fearing for our daughters" in The Age, 23 February 2000: 15.

"Unexpected pang of a prophecy fulfilled" in The Weekend Australian, Review section, 22 January 2000: 31.

"Pokemon? That's pocket monster to you, mate" in The Age, 18 December 1999: 5.

"A trans-Tasman lesson in gender equity" in The Age, 30 November 1999: 15.

"Baby Blair's lucky accident of birth" in The Australian, 24 November 1999: 13.

"This baby trade will defy human rights" in The Australian, 16 November 1999: 15.

"Court a 'dull' sport and watch the excitement grow" in The Australian, 6 October 1999: 15.

"Litigants in waiting" in The Age, 5 October 1999: 15.

"Birth, hard labour and your doctor's handicap" in The Age, 2 September 1999: 19.

"Equality of the sexes proves an unlikely act" in The Australian, 1 September 1999: 13.

Untitled article (the launch of TESOL in Context) in The Adelaidean, 23 August 1999: 3.

"Spouse abuse: An everyday horror" in The Age, 13 August 1999: 15.

"The social abandonment of mothers" in WEL Read, July 1999, Issue 243: 8.

"1999 International postgraduates up and running" (written on behalf of Kate Cadman) in The Adelaidean, 17 May 1999: 2.

"Shape up or ship out of the crass menagerie" in The Australian, 21 April 1999: 13.

"But what about the children's freedom?" in The Australian, 24 June 1999: 11.

"Mum's the word on threats to children" in The Australian, 31 March 1999: 12.

"Euthanasia advocate is no pawn" in The Australian, 19 March 1999: 13.

“Review of Measuring Immorality (by Gail Reekie)” in Communique (Women’s Studies Association) Volume 2, Number 2, February 1999.

“Danger in Taking Peer Group Pressure too Far” in The Australian, January 13, 1999: 11.

“Our Choice Alone to Live and Let Die” in The Australian, 13 December 1998: 13.

“Home Births are Fine With Medical Back-up” in The Australian, 18 November 1998: 17.

“Society Blames, But Also Forgives” in The Australian, 4 November 1998: 13.

“Truculent Mother May be a Victim, Too” in The Australian, October 28, 1998: 13.

“Best Friends”, JET Programme Anthology. 1998, Japanese Embassy, Canberra, ACT: 7-11.

“An Afternoon at the Pool”, (the homepage of Amlang, Telephone and Internet Language Instruction and Information Service).

“I Want a Pair of Nike Shoes”

“Staying Late at the Office”

“The Men With the White Gloves”

"Where Does it Stop?"

“Diana, Princess of Wales. 1961-1997.”

Satirical Cartoons (on life in Japan), published monthly in The Alien, Osaka, Japan. (August 1997- July 1998).

“But It’s Not in the Textbook!”, Osaka English Teachers’s Association Journal, 1996, Osaka, Japan.

“Motherhood Towards the Year 2000”, Aurora Magazine, Spring 1995, Vol 1, No. 3: 11-17.

“Myth-making and Mythshakes”, Aurora Magazine, Summer 1995: 44-45.

“Punishment That Intrudes on the Cradle”, The Australian, 14 July 1995: 19.

Review of The River Ophelia (Justine Ettler), The Empire Times, December 1995.

Reviews of The River Ophelia (Justine Ettler), Eat Me (Linda Jaivin) and Malefice (Leslie Wilson), Underwharf (Gaby Naher) written and broadcast for Radio 5UV, Adelaide University, 1996.

I am able to provide media comment in the following areas of expertise:

Discipline: Education and Gender Studies

• Internationalisation of the tertiary education sector
• Academic integrity
• Gender equity