Publications

English Medium Instruction (EMI)

Journal articles

• Birgün, M., & Kırkgöz, Y. (2026). A context-based English Medium Instruction professional development programme for Turkish EMI lecturers: Insights from a grounded design study. Review of Education, 14(2), Article e70157.

• Birgün, M. (2025). Lecturers’ anxiety in English Medium Instruction tertiary contexts: A review. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 5(1), 61–69.

• Birgün, M. (2024). English Medium Instruction (EMI) programs at Turkish universities: An overview. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 4(1), 54–62.

• Birgün, M. (2024). Lecturers’ perspectives on English Medium Instruction (EMI): Implications for professional development. Kastamonu Education Journal, 32(2), 282–294.

• Birgün, M. (2023). Conversations with EMI scholars: Research agenda for Turkish EMI context. International Journal of the Pursuit of Excellence in Leadership, 3(2), 2–14.

• Birgün, M. (2023). Analysis of postgraduate thesis studies in English Medium Instruction (EMI) in Turkey. Kastamonu Education Journal, 31(3), 453–462.

Book chapter

• Birgün, M., & Kırkgöz, Y. (2025). EMI course process in the Turkish higher education context and pedagogical implications. In A. Karakaş & Y. Kırkgöz (Eds.), Teacher professional development programs in EMI settings: International perspectives (pp. 69–89). Springer.

Conference contributions

• Birgün, M. (2025). An examination of EMI awareness among preparatory school instructors in Türkiye [Conference abstract]. In E. Kıral & M. Birgün (Eds.), 16th International Congress on New Trends in Education (ICONTE2025) abstract book (p. 122). ELA Yayıncılık.

• Birgün, M. (2025). Erasmus students’ challenges and opportunities in English-medium instruction (EMI) classrooms. In Ç. Gür & B. Eser (Eds.), 3rd International Positive Schools & Well-Being Congress: Contemporary approaches to well-being (pp. 557–569). Efe Akademi Yayınları.

• Birgün, M., & Kırkgöz, Y. (2022, November 11–13). Systemic problems in the implementation of English Medium Instruction in Turkey [Conference abstract]. 2nd International Congress on Excellence in Education, Aydın, Türkiye (Vol. 1, p. 26).

Doctoral dissertation

• Birgün, M. (2022). A proposal for EMI lecturers’ professional development program in Turkish higher education (Publication No. 756953) [Doctoral dissertation, Çukurova University]. Council of Higher Education Thesis Center.

Language Teaching & Professional Development

Journal articles

• Birgün, M., & Polat, Y. (2024). Exploring the use of AI in enhancing speaking skills in EFL learners. International Journal of the Pursuit of Excellence in Leadership, 4(1), 33–40.

• Polat, Y., & Birgün, M. (2023). The opinions of English instructors towards mentoring at tertiary level. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 14(2), 121–135.

• Birgün, M., & Polat, Y. (2023). Use of social media for productive skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimlerde Mükemmellik Arayışı Dergisi, (5), 83–92.

• Birgün, M., & Polat, Y. (2023). English teachers’ opinions about Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). International Journal of Field Education, 9(2), 53–63.

• Birgün, M. (2020). Mapping the position of CELTA for professional development in Turkish context. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, 55, 128–144.

• Altınsoy, E., & Birgün, M. (2016). Research engagement of Turkish ELT teachers. International Journal of Language Academy, 4(2), 111–128.

Book chapters

• Birgün, M. (2023). Yabancı dil zümre başkanlarının etkili liderliğe ilişkin bakış açılarının araştırılması. In Z. Eren & S. Kuru Çetin (Eds.), Sosyal Bilimlerde Mükemmellik Arayışı (pp. 18–29). Duvar Yayınları.

• Birgün, M. (2023). Halk eğitim merkezlerinde İngilizce dil kurslarının incelenmesi. In A. Bayar & H. Toytok (Eds.), Disiplinlerarası Mükemmellik Arayışı (pp. 215–231). Duvar Yayınları.

Language Acquisition & Sociolinguistics

Journal articles

• Polat, Y., & Birgün, M. (2022). A review on tenses in Turkish children’s narratives between the ages of 3 and 4. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 2(2), 38–48.

• Birgün, M. (2016). An analysis of verbal adjective use in pre-school context. Turkish Studies, 11(4), 269–278.

Book review

• Birgün, M. (2013). Review of Language, Culture, and Society. ELT Research Journal, 1(4), 277–280.

Qur’an & Religious Education

Journal articles

• Birgün, M. (2026). Integrating AI into Qur’an learning: Technical advances and pedagogical gaps. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 13, Article 102499.

• Birgün, M., & Kurul, M. (2025). Hizmet içi eğitim kurslarında dini musiki üzerine bir inceleme. Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Akademik Müzik Araştırmaları Dergisi, 11(21), 1–16.

Book

• Birgün, M. (2025). The message: Prophet stories: Developing academic reading skills guide for theology. ELA Yayıncılık.

Book chapter

• Birgün, M. (2025). Holy Qur’an in lifelong learning public education center course programs: Qur’an in lifelong learning. In I. Bahat & A. Beyhan (Eds.), Disiplinler arası Mükemmellik Arayışı 2025: Excellence (pp. 183–192). ELA Yayıncılık.

Full conference papers

• Birgün, M., & Mete, Ş. (2024). Analysis of the English textbook “Learning the Qur’an” in the context of teaching Qur’an recitation [Full conference paper]. 14th International Congress on Scientific Studies (UBCAK).

• Birgün, M., & Polat, Y. (2023). The English language needs of theology faculty students: A case study [Full conference paper]. 1st International Positive Schools & Well-Being Congress.

Conference abstract

• Birgün, M., & Mete, Ş. (2024). Analysis of the English textbook “Learning the Qur’an” in the context of teaching Qur’an recitation [Conference abstract]. 14th International Congress on Scientific Studies (UBCAK).

  This abstract and the 2024 full paper above report the same study.