Mehmet Birgün

Talks

Conference Presentations

English Medium Instruction (EMI)

  • Birgün, M. (2025). An examination of EMI awareness among preparatory school instructors in Türkiye. 16th International Congress on New Trends in Education (ICONTE2025).

  • Birgün, M. (2025). Erasmus students’ challenges and opportunities in English-Medium Instruction (EMI) classrooms. 3rd International Positive Schools & Well-Being Congress (POSWEB III).

  • Birgün, M., & Üstündağ Kocakuşak, N. (2024, May 29–31). Well-being and job satisfaction of EMI lecturers in Türkiye. 2nd International Positive Schools & Well-Being Congress.

  • Üstündağ Kocakuşak, N., & Birgün, M. (2024, May 29–31). Psychological burnout of EMI lecturers in Türkiye. 2nd International Positive Schools & Well-Being Congress.

  • Birgün, M. (2023, December 15–17). English Medium Instruction (EMI) programs at Turkish universities: An overview. 3rd International Congress on Excellence in Education (IEXCEL2023), Aydın, Türkiye.

  • Birgün, M. (2023, August 31–September 3). Conversations with EMI scholars: Research agenda for Turkish EMI context. 14th International Congress on New Trends in Education (ICONTE2023), Aydın, Türkiye. Related journal article (Groningen)

  • Birgün, M. (2022). Analysis of postgraduate thesis studies in the field of English Medium Instruction in Turkey. EDU Congress, Antalya, Türkiye.

  • Birgün, M., & Kırkgöz, Y. (2022, November 11–13). Systemic problems in the implementation of English Medium Instruction in Turkey. 2nd International Congress on Excellence in Education (IEXCEL2022), Aydın, Türkiye.

Language Teaching & Teacher Development

  • Birgün, M., & Karcı Aktaş, C. (2024, May 24–26). Exploring teaching and learning foreign languages from English. 4th International Congress on Excellence in Education (IEXCEL2024).

  • Birgün, M., & Polat, Y. (2024, May 24–26). Exploring the use of (artificial intelligence) AI in enhancing speaking skills in EFL learners. 4th International Congress on Excellence in Education (IEXCEL2024).

  • Polat, Y., & Birgün, M. (2024, May 24–26). Exploring the role of (artificial intelligence) AI as a mentor in English language teaching. 4th International Congress on Excellence in Education (IEXCEL2024).

  • Tüysüz, S., & Birgün, M. (2023, December 15–17). English language needs of speech and language therapy department students. 3rd International Congress on Excellence in Education (IEXCEL2023), Aydın, Türkiye.

  • Birgün, M. (2023, August 31–September 3). Use of social media for productive skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). 14th International Congress on New Trends in Education (ICONTE2023), Aydın, Türkiye.

  • Birgün, M., & Aydın Karaaslan, N. (2023, February 6–8). Yabancı öğrencilerin yabancı dil öğrenmeye ilişkin ihtiyaç analizi. 10th ICAR Congress, Bolu, Türkiye.

  • Birgün, M. (2023, February 6–8). Halk eğitim merkezlerindeki İngilizce dil kurslarının incelenmesi. 10th ICAR Congress, Bolu, Türkiye.

  • Birgün, M. (2022, December 17–19). English teachers’ reflections about Common European Framework of Reference. EDU Congress, Antalya, Türkiye.

  • Altınsoy, E., & Birgün, M. (2016, June 24–25). Investigating a teacher and a student personal theories about the qualities of good teacher using repertory grid technique. Teachers Research! İstanbul 2016, İstanbul, Türkiye.

  • Birgün, M., & Kırkgöz, Y. (2016, April 29). Exploring foreign language subject leaders’ beliefs about effective leadership. 1st International Teachers in Collaboration Conference (TIC2016), Osmaniye, Türkiye.

  • Altınsoy, E., & Birgün, M. (2015, May 21–23). English language teachers’ research engagement. Çukurova International ELT Teachers (CUELT) Conference, Adana, Türkiye.

Interdisciplinary Research

  • Birgün, M. (2025). English language use in agrotourism and rural development. ICOASP.

  • Birgün, M. (2024). Yörük mezar taşları: Tarihsel ve kültürel anlatılar. 14th International Congress on Scientific Studies (UBCAK).

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

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