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Assoc.Prof. Issra Pramoolsook

TDTU Adjunct Professor
Faculty of Foreign Languages

Place of work
Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

Email
issrapramoolsook@tdtu.edu.vn

Research areas

Linguistics Education & Educational Research Arts & Humanities

Research activities

Publications

  1. He, M., & Pramoolsook, I. (2026). Literature review and theoretical framework sections in the thesis defense presentation slides: their rhetorical structure by Chinese English-majored master’s students, rEFLections, 33(1), 61-76. 
  2. Nguyen, N. V., Hoa, T. M., & Pramoolsook, I.  (2025). ChatGPT-generated modifications on human generated TESOL abstracts by Vietnamese researchers, Ampersand, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amper.2025.100239.
  3. Pramoolsook, I., Le, T. A., & Nguyen, H. C. (2025). EFL teachers’ perceptions of distance teaching: an explanatory case study at an open university in Vietnam. Cogent Education, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2542645
  4. Nguyen, H. C., & Pramoolsook, I. (2025). English oral and maxillofacial surgery research articles: Move and phrase frames in the Introduction sections. World Journal of English Language, 15(7), 340-358. 
  5. Zhang, X., & Pramoolsook, I. (2025). Intrasectional variations of phrase-frames in experimental aerospace engineering research articles. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(7). 
  6. Chaisiri, P., Kumdee, S., & Pramoolsook, I. (2025). An analysis of moves, hedges, and boosters in applied linguistics research article abstracts of Thai international journals. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 11, 101397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101397
  7. Zhao, L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2024). Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) research articles unpacked: A systemic functional linguistics (SFL) elemental genre approach. Cogent Arts & Humanities, 11(1), 1-17
  8. Zhao, L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2023). Introducing Traditional Chinese Medicine: Move-step structure of the research article Introduction section. Taiwan International ESP Journal, 14(1), 62-90
  9. Gao, S., & Pramoolsook, I. (2023). A cross-cultural move analysis of electronic engineering research article introductions: The case of Chinese, Thai, and native English scholarly writers. Ampersand, 10, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amper.2022.100106
  10. He, M., & Pramoolsook, I. (2022). Master’s thesis defense presentation slides in applied linguistics: Move analysis of the introduction by Chinese students. PASAA, 64, 138–162.
  11. Zhang, Y., & Pramoolsook, I. (2022). Integrating genre with ethnography as methodology in understanding L2 writing instruction in a Chinese university. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 7(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40862-022-00131-y
  12. Gao, S., & Pramoolsook, I. (2021). Move-step structure of the Results and Discussion section of electronic engineering research articles written by Chinese and Thai researchers. Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes, 9(4), 725-739
  13. Wen, S., & Pramoolsook, I. (2021). A comparative analysis of reporting verbs used in Literature Review Chapters of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses of Chinese English majors. International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, 10(4), 320–332. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.23.2021.104.320.332
  14. Magday, W. D., & Pramoolsook, I. (2021). Exploring teaching demonstrations in the teaching journals: A case of Filipino pre-service teachers. Language Related Research Journal, 12(5), 175-203
  15. Zhang, Y., & Pramoolsook, I. (2021). Revisiting transfer in the literacy journey of Chinese English-major students: from the perspectives of genre and adaptive transfer. Cogent Education, 8(1), DOI: 10.1080/2331186X.2021.1978625
  16. Wen, S., & Pramoolsook, I. (2021). A comparative study of reporting verbs used in the introduction chapters of bachelor’s theses and master’s theses by Chinese English-majored students. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 11(2), 452-462
  17. Wang, F., & Pramoolsook, I. (2021). Attitude in abstract: stance expression in Translation Practice Report and Interpretation Practice Report by Chinese Students. Discourse and Interaction, 14(1), 100-123
  18. Lei, Z., & Pramoolsook, I. (2020). Written feedback focus on Bachelor’s thesis writing: A case study of supervisors’ beliefs and practices at a Chinese university. Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Studies (HASSS), 20, 816-846
  19. Lei, Z., & Pramoolsook, I. (2020). Written supervisory feedback strategies on bachelor’s theses: Chinese EFL supervisors’ beliefs and practices. rEFLections, 27(2), 162-188
  20. Dalimunte, A. A., & Pramoolsook, I. (2020). Systemic functional linguistics-legal genres and their configurations in the textbooks of Islamic law and jurisprudence at a university in Indonesia. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 16(3), 1594-1610
  21. Pramoolsook, I., & Yaemwannang, C. (2020). A comparison of rhetorical move structure of hotel, restaurant, and tourist destination homepages. ABAC Journal: Special Issue on Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality, 40(3), 27-53
  22. Zhang, Y., & Pramoolsook, I. (2020). Beyond the argument: Generic diversity in instruction-based writing by Chinese EFL undergraduate students. Asian EFL Journal, 24(3), 123-160
  23. Magday, W. D., Jr. & Pramoolsook, I. (2020). Consistency verification between qualitative entries and quantitative ratings in the teaching evaluation forms of Filipino pre-service teachers. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 19(2), 136-162. http://dx.doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.19.2.9
  24. Dalimunte, A. A., & Pramoolsook, I. (2020). Genres classification and generic structures in the English language textbooks of economics and Islamic economics in an Indonesian university. LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 13(1).1-19
  25. Pramoolsook, I., & Magday, W. D., Jr. (2019). Move confirmation and teaching strategy identification of English student-teachers’ lesson plans in the Philippines: A rhetorical framework for novice teachers. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 18(12), 150-172. http://dx.doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.18.12.10
  26. Zhang, Y., & Pramoolsook, I. (2019). Generic complexity in bachelor’s theses by Chinese English majors: An SFL perspective. GEMA Online® Journal of Language Studies, 19(4), 304-326. http://doi.org/10.17576/gema-2019-1904-16
  27. Srisa-an, W., & Pramoolsook, I. (2019). Development of cooperative and work-integrated education in Thailand: looking back, looking now, and looking forward. In Y. Tanaka and K. Zegwaard (Eds.). Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education in Asia: History, Present and Future Issues (pp. 105-127). London: Routledge
  28. Yaemwannang, C., & Pramoolsook, I. (2018). Multimodal discourse analysis of image-text relations in international hotel homepages. Suranaree Journal of Social Science, 12(2), 1-23
  29. Yaemwannang, C., & Pramoolsook, I. (2018). Move and writing strategy analysis of international hotel homepages. Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes, 6(1), 83-96
  30. Yaemwannang, C., & Pramoolsook, I. (2017). Hotel responses to online complaints. In M. Gotti, S. Maci, & M. Sala (Eds). Linguistic Insights: Studies in Language and Communication (pp. 197-212). Switzerland: Peter Lang Publishing
  31. Meng, Y., & Pramoolsook, I. (2017). Move-Step structure of the Introduction section of English medical science research articles written by Chinese researchers published in international journals. Proceedings of the International Conference on English Language Studies (ICELS), August 29th-30th, 2016, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand
  32. Saengsai, Y., & Pramoolsook, I. (2017). Move analysis of science and engineering PhD abstracts: variations between the two disciplines in a Thai University.วารสารวิชาการมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยบูรพา, 25(47), 305-326
  33. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2016). Citation practice in the whole TESOL Master’s Theses by Vietnamese Postgraduates. 3L: Language, Linguistics, Literature, The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 22(3), 79-92
  34. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2016). A move-based analysis of TESOL master’s thesis conclusion chapters by Vietnamese postgraduates. Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching, 6(1), 02-12
  35. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2016). Citations in Literature Review Chapters of TESOL Master’s theses by Vietnamese postgraduates. GEMA Online® Journal of Language Studies, 16(2), 17-32
  36. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2016). Master’s theses written by Vietnamese and international writers: rhetorical structure variations. The Asian ESP Journal, 12(1), 106-127
  37. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2015). A move analysis of the method chapters by Vietnamese TESOL master’s students. Research Scholar: An International Refereed e-Journal of Literary Explorations, 3(1), 14-28
  38. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2015). Move analysis of Results-Discussion Chapters in TESOL Master’s theses written by Vietnamese students. 3L: Language, Linguistics, Literature, The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 21(2), 1-15
  39. Li, Q., & Pramoolsook, I. (2015). Research article abstracts in two sub-disciplines of business: move structure and hedging between management and marketing. English Language Teaching, 8(1), 52-62
  40. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2015). Reporting verbs in Literature Review Chapters of TESOL Master’s theses written by Vietnamese postgraduates. ESP Today, 3(2), 196-215
  41. Pramoolsook, I., Li, Q., & Wang, S. (2015). The Methods section in management and marketing research articles: rhetorical variations between two sub-disciplines of business. International E-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences, 1(2), 294-300
  42. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2015). Citation in Vietnamese TESOL: analysis of master’s thesis Introduction chapters.  The Asian ESP Journal, 11(1), 95-120
  43. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2014). A move-based structure of the master’s thesis literature review chapters by Vietnamese TESOL postgraduates. LangLit: An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal. 1(2), 282-301
  44. Nguyen, T. T. L., Li, Q., Nguyen, D. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2014). TESOL conference abstracts: discrepancies between potential writers’ knowledge and actual composition. 3L: Language, Linguistics, Literature, The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 20(3), 161-17
  45. Yang, X., & Pramoolsook, I. (2014). Move-step structure of abstracts and Introductions in Chinese English-major students’ bachelor’s theses. Proceedings of the International Graduate Research Conference 2013, December 20th, 2013, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  46. Nguyen, T. T. L., & Pramoolsook, I. (2014). Rhetorical structure of Introduction Chapters written by novice Vietnamese TESOL postgraduates. 3L: Language, Linguistics, Literature, The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 20(1), 61-74
  47. Pramoolsook, I., & Li, Q. (2013). Comparative genre analysis of English argumentative essays written by Chinese English and non-English major students. Arab World English Journal, 4(1), 213-233
  48. Hou, Q., & Pramoolsook, I. (2012). Non-English Major EFL Learners’ Lexical Collocation Errors in a Chinese Context. Suranaree Journal of Social Science, 6(1). 1-16
  49. Zhang, B., Bui, T. T. Q., & Pramoolsook, I. (2012). Moves and linguistic realisations: English research article abstracts by Vietnamese agricultural researchers. The Asian ESP Journal, 8(3), 126-149
  50. Pramoolsook, I. (2012). When Scientists Meet an English Language Teacher: A Genre-based Course for Teaching Science and Technology Writing. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on The Future of Education, June 7th-8th, 2012, Florence, Italy
  51. Li, Q., & Pramoolsook, I. (2010). Comparative Genre Analysis of English Argumentative Essays Written by English Major and Non-English Major Students at a Chinese University-A Pilot Study. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Language and Communication (ICLC 2010), August 5th-6th, 2010, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
  52. Pramoolsook, I. (2009). Fast and Slow Materials and Methods Section: Disciplinary Variations between Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering Research Articles. Suranaree Journal of Social Science, 3(2). 27-48
  53. Pramoolsook, I. (2009). Three Fundamental Concepts for Genre Transfer Studies: A Case of Postgraduate Dissertation to Research Article. Suranaree Journal of Social Science, 3(1), 113-130
  54. Pramoolsook, I. (2008). A Multi-layered Discourse Community: Defining Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering Discourse Communities at SUT. Suranaree Journal of Social Science, 2(1), 85-97

Collaborative activities

Faculty of Foreign Languages Promotes International Academic Mindset through the "Editing in Academic Writing" Workshop

On the morning of April 14, 2026, at Hall 10F, the Faculty of Foreign Languages (FFL) at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) collaborated with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issra Pramoolsook from Suranaree University of Technology (SUT - Thailand) to successfully organize an intensive workshop titled "Editing in Academic Writing" for its lecturers and students.

This event is a key professional activity within the Faculty's Scientific Research Plan for the 2025–2026 academic year. It also marks the second installment in the annual international workshop series, "Progressive Perspectives on the English Language Education," organized by the FFL. The series aims to equip lecturers and students with academic editing skills according to international standards, share academic and research resources, and enhance professional knowledge and scientific research capabilities.

Moving beyond mere theory, the workshop delved deep into practical application under the enthusiastic guidance of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issra Pramoolsook. Attendees not only reviewed academic writing concepts and editing workflows but also engaged in discussions regarding editing techniques—a crucial step often overlooked or under-invested in during the international publication process.

A highlight that made the workshop particularly vibrant and engaging was the clever integration of technology. Through the "Mentimeter" interactive platform, challenges involving word editing and precise citation rules directly sharpened the critical thinking of participants. This approach broke down the barriers of dry theory, allowing students to approach academic writing skills naturally and with great excitement.

The meaningful message Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issra Pramoolsook wished to convey through this workshop was that the knowledge and skills gained today will serve as a solid foundation, empowering students to confidently write and edit their own research papers in the future.

* About the Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issra Pramoolsook:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issra Pramoolsook is currently an Adjunct Professor at Ton Duc Thang University. During his time working with the FFL in Vietnam, he will also teach graduate classes in the TESOL program, provide scientific research consultancy for FFL lecturers, participate in various community activities organized by the Faculty of Foreign Languages.

He is currently a board member of the Thailand Applied Linguistics Association and a member of the Internationalization Committee at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU, Thailand). His primary research fields include Linguistics, Education and Educational Research, Economics and Business, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Regional Studies.* 

* Event Highlights: 

Let's look back at some captured moments from this workshop !

 

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issra Pramoolsook presenting the content.
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The speaker interacting with lecturers and students of the FFL.
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The speaker interacting with lecturers and students of the FFL.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issra Pramoolsook presenting gifts to students.

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