LEXICALÂ
Laboratory for EXperimental Investigations Concerning Applied Linguistics
Welcome to LEXICAL
LEXICAL, Laboratory for EXperimental Investigations Concerning Applied Linguistics, is in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad. It is led by Rahul D R, an Assistant Professor in the Department.
At LEXICAL, we are dedicated to advancing the understanding and use of language through systematic, rigorous and quality research. Our mission is to explore the applications of linguistic theories and methodologies in real-world contexts, focusing on solving practical problems and enhancing communication across diverse communities.
We are a team of passionate scholars who share a common interest in the dynamic field of applied linguistics. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and expertise to our work, fostering collaboration and innovation in every project we undertake.
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 Lab News

MMTTC Faculty Induction Programme
Rahul D R served as a resource person for Guru Dakshta (FIP), organized by the UGC-MMTTC, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and delivered talks on Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

Thai TESOLÂ
Sofiya Shahiwala presented "Exploring Individual Differences and Preferences in Game-enhanced Vocabulary Learning" at the 44th Thailand TESOL International Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 24th-25th January 2025.

AntConc Workshop
Sofiya Shahiwala conducted "A Hands-on AntConc Workshop" at the International Conference on Digital Humanities and Artificial Intelligence at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Associate Editor Appointment
Sofiya Shahiwala has been appointed as an Associate Editor for the journal Ludic Language Pedagogy.