Achilleas Kostoulas

Applied Linguistics & Language Teacher Education

Publications

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This page provides an overview of my publication history. In the lines that follow, you can read about the books, chapters and articles that I have published over time. You can also find information about various workshops, symposia and conference presentations that I delivered.

Where possible, I have included links to the full text of the publication. If you are interested in receiving a copy of publications for which there is no link, feel free to contact me directly, as in some cases I may be able to directly send copies of the text to your email.

Page Contents

Monographs

Edited volumes

Special issues and other editorial work

Other book-length publications

  • Kostoulas, A. (2015). A complex systems perspective on ELT: A case study of a language school in Greece. Doctoral Thesis, The University of Manchester.
  • Van Hiele, P. (2011). Δομή και διορατικότητα. Μια θεωρία για τη μαθηματική εκπαίδευση. / Structure and Insight: A theory of mathematics education (A. Kostoulas, transl.,  E. Koleza, ed.). Athens: Liberal Books.
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Book chapters and journal articles

Forthcoming

  • Kostoulas, A. (in preparation). Writing as knowledge production in language education: An ecological perspective. In C. Ringel, K. Dikilitaş & A. Kostoulas (eds.), Empowering language teachers through research literacy. Abingdon: Routledge.

2026

  • Kostoulas, A. & J. Stelma. (2026, to appear). Complex Dynamic Systems Theory in language education. In H. Nesi & P. Milin (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics (3rd Edn). Elsevier.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2026, to appear). Classroom-based research in language education. In H. Nesi & P. Milin (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics (3rd Edn). Elsevier.

2021-2025

2016-2020

2015 and older

Contributions to conference proceedings

  • Gaintartzi, A., A. Kostoulas & M. Vitsou. (2021, June). Το επιμορφωτικό πρόγραμμα «Αγγλικά στο Νηπιαγωγείο: Προς μια Πολυγλωσσική Εκπαίδευση»: Σχεδιασμός και υλοποίηση [Designing and implementing the “English in Kindergarten” Multilingual Education teacher professional development programme]. In E. Grivas (ed.), Γλωσσική Διδασκαλία και Μάθηση στο Σύγχρονο Εκπαιδευτικό και Κοινωνικό Περιβάλλον [Language teaching and learing in a modern educational and social envornment] (Vol. A, pp. 722-730). University of Western Macedonia.
  • Motsiou, E. & A. Kostoulas. (2020). ‘Απόψεις, στάσεις και πρακτικές γονέων δί(πολύ)γλωσσων παιδιών‘ [Views, attitudes and practices of plurilingual children’s parents]. In N. Amvrazis, M. Theodoropoulou, D. Kyriazis & S. Tsochatzidis (eds), Μελέτες για την Ελληνική Γλώσσα 40 [Studies in the Greek Language 40] (Proceedings of the 40th Annual Meeting of Greek Linguists) (pp. 325-334). Thessaloniki: Institute of Modern Greek Studies.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011). ‘Said attitudes and unsaid practices in English language teaching’. In A. Panajoti (ed.), The Said and the Unsaid: Papers on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies (pp. 151-159). Vlorë, Albania: University of Vlora “Ismail Qemali”.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011). ‘Developing multicultural awareness through English: Reflections on culture and multiculturalism.’ In M. Argyriou & P. Kambylis (eds), Arts and Education: Creative Ways into Languages Conference Proceedings, (Vol. A, pp. 11-15). Athens: GAPMET and University of Athens.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011). ‘Τα Αγγλικά υπό το πρίσμα της πολυπολιτισμικότητας: κριτική επισκόπηση των εγχειριδίων Αγγλικής γλώσσας στο Γυμνάσιο’. [English under the multicultural lens: a critical analysis of the EFL textbooks used in secondary education]. In P. Georgogiannis (ed.), Intercultural education, immigration and Greek as a second or foreign language. (Vol. B., pp. 457-470). Patras, Greece: University of Patras Centre for Research on Intercultural Education.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2010). ‘Between paradigms: a case study of a language school in Greece.’ In P. Georgogiannis & V. Baros (eds), Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Intercultural Education, Immigration, Conflict Management and Pedagogy for Democracy (Vol. B, pp. 401-411). Patras, Greece: University of Patras Centre for Research on Intercultural Education.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2005). ‘The role of attention in second language acquisition.’ In E. Leontaridi, K. Spanopoulou, A. Georgountzou, S. Evangelidou, M. Ielo, E. Balassi, N. Tassopoulou, & E. Tsitou (eds), Proceedings of the International Conference “Language in a changing world”. Athens: University of Athens Language Centre.

Conference participation

Asterisks following an entry denote that the paper has been selected through peer review for inclusion in the conference proceedings. See the section above for details.

Invited plenary presentations

Symposia

Workshops

  • Kostoulas, A. & R. Fay. (2025). Publishing during, from and as part of the doctorate. Workshop at the Language Corpus Research Graduate Conference (LCRGrad2025) organised by the Technical University of Chelmniz.
  • Kostoulas, A. & Motsiou, E. (2023). Foreign loanwords in Modern Greek. Workshop at the Learning Languages with a Different Alphabet BIP organised by the Unité de Formation et de Recherche (UFR) des Lettres & des Langues de l’Université de Poitiers.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2021, October). Developing Resilience as a Language Teacher: Focusing on Teacher Strengths. Professional development workshop held at the 10th Malta ELT conference “Celebrating Resilience”.
  • Fay, R. et al. (2021, January). Writing for Publication During and From a Doctorate: Case Studies of the Experiences of Colleagues from Manchester and Beyond. Collaborative workshop for early-career researchers held organised by the University of Manchester LANTERN group and the University of Stavanger.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2018). Understanding peer-review. Workshop held at the 2018 Doctoral Colloquium organised by the Universities Graz and Munich.
  • Lämmerer, A. & A. Kostoulas (2017). Adapting and developing materials for CLIL. One-hour workshop held at the ELT Connect 2017 conference, organised by the University of Graz, Austria.
  • Kostoulas A. (2017). Developing resilience in language teaching. One-day workshop organised by the FH Joanneum.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2016). Introduction to Grounded Theory. Workshop held at the 2016 Doctoral Colloquium organised by the Universities Graz and Munich.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2016). Surviving and thriving in the foreign language classroom. Workshop held at the Graz ConneXion 2016 conference organised by Teachers of English in Austria.
  • Kostoulas, A. & A. Lämmerer. (2015). Exploring practice through classroom-based research. Workshop held at the ELT Connect 2015 conference, organised by the University of Graz, Austria.

Other conference presentations

(asterisks indicate inclusion at the conference proceedings)

  • Kostoulas, A. & Motsiou, E. (2025, 21 November). Emergency language policy: A complexity perspective. Paper presented in the Journée d’études: Complexité(s) day conference, organised by the University of Poitiers.
  • Motsiou, E. & A. Kostoulas. (2025, 17 November). Emergency language policy in Greece (2015-2025). Paper presented in the ‘Welcoming Allophone Migrant Students: Bridging Research & Applications’ Glocal Event, organised by the University of Poitiers.
  • Taxiarchou, P. & A. Kostoulas. (2022, October). Teaching Greek to refugees and migrants: Normative and purposeful teaching. Paper presented at the Intercultural Education on the Move: Facing Old and New Challenges international conference, organised by the International Association for Intercultural Education.
  • Kostoulas, A. & N. Roumpis. (2022, October). Designing a teacher placement module for language teachers in refugee and migrant education. Paper presented at the Intercultural Education on the Move: Facing Old and New Challenges international conference, organised by the International Association for Intercultural Education.
  • Gaintartzi, A., A. Kostoulas & M. Vitsou. (2021, June). Το επιμορφωτικό πρόγραμμα «Αγγλικά στο Νηπιαγωγείο: Προς μια Πολυγλωσσική Εκπαίδευση»: Σχεδιασμός και υλοποίηση [Designing and implementing the “English in Kindergarten” Multilingual Education teacher professional development programme]. Paper presented at the Language Teaching and Learning in a Contemporary Educational and Social Environment conference, organised by the University of Western Macedonia. (*)
  • Kostoulas, A. & E. Motsiou (2019, April). Απόψεις, στάσεις και πρακτικές γονέων δί(πολύ)γλωσσων παιδιών. [Views, attitudes and practices of parents of plurilingual children]. Paper presented in the 40th Annual Meeting of the Greek Linguists, hosted by the University of Thessaloniki, Greece. (*)
  • Kostoulas, A. (2017, December). Understanding resilience in language education. Paper presented at the Language Education Across Borders international conference, organised by the University of Graz, Austria.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2016, August). Teacher resilience in a period of transition: A case study. Paper presented at the Psychology of Language Learning 2 International Conference, hosted by the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2015, April). Resisting change: Using complexity to understand the resilience of traditional pedagogy. Paper presented at the Complexity Roundtable organised by the University of Manchester, UK.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2015, April). Teaching English to early primary pupils in Greece: A critical view. Presentation at the 49th International IATEFL Conference. Manchester, UK.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2014, July). Tracing dynamics of intentions in Greek ELT. Paper presented at the 10th Annual Conference of the BAAL Language Learning and Teaching Special Interest Group “Recognizing complexity in language learning and teaching”, hosted by the University of Leeds. Leeds, UK.
  • Kostoulas, A. & I. Gkourogianni. (2013, April). Extracurricular English Language clubs for Very Young Learners: a case study. Paper presented at the 1st [Greek] National Conference of Model Experimental Schools. Thessaloniki, Greece. (*)
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011, July). From local pedagogy and global influences towards eclectic practice. Paper presented at the 7th BAAL Language Learning and Teaching Special Interest Group Conference “Theorising practice and practising theory: developing local pedagogies in language teaching”, hosted by Aston University. Birmingham, UK.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011, June). Places for Pedagogy, Spaces for Innovation: the emergence of eclectic pedagogy in ELT settings. Paper presented at “New Dynamics of Language Learning: Spaces and Places – Intentions and Opportunities” International Conference, hosted by the University of Jyväskylä. Jyväskylä, Finland.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011, May). English under the multicultural lens: a critical analysis of the EFL textbooks used in secondary education. Paper [in Greek] presented at the 14th International Conference on “Intercultural Education, Immigration, Conflict Management and Pedagogy for Democracy”, hosted by the University of Thessaly. Volos, Greece. (*)
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011, May). Developing Multicultural Awareness Through English: Reflections on culture and multiculturalism. Paper presented at the Arts and Education: Creative ways into languages International Conference, hosted by the University of Athens. Athens, Greece. (*)
  • Kostoulas, A. (2010, September). Said attitudes and unsaid practices in English language teaching. Paper presented at the First International Conference on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies “The Said and the Unsaid”, hosted by the University of Vlora  “Ismail Qemali”. Vlorë, Albania. (*)
  • Kostoulas, A. (2010, May). Between paradigms: a case study of a language school in Greece. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on “Intercultural Education, Immigration, Conflict Management and Pedagogy for Democracy”. Alexandroupolis, Greece. (*)

Other presentations and talks

  • Fay, R. & A. Kostoulas (2025, 12 November). Academic becoming & the publishing quest: Dreaded drudgery or joyful journey of discovery. Webinar for the Children’s Identity and Citizenship European Association.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2025, 24 September). Developing research literacy in pre-service and in-service teacher education. Presentation at the Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese Linz.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2023, 24 April). Making sense of multilingual meaning-making. Invited lecture at the Mehrsprachigkeit Interdisziplinär Ringvorlesung (Lecture Series) at the Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese Linz.
    Motsiou, E. & Kostoulas, A. (2021, May). Από την μονογλωσσική ιδεολογία προς τη διαγλωσσικότητα [From monolingual ideologies towards translanguaging]. Guest lecture at the “Lesson Planning & Materials Development in Contemporary Learning Contexts” postgraduate programme at the University of Thessaly.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2021, January). The Ecologies of Language Education. Invited lecture at the University of Manchester.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2012, May). Representational positions in bilingual research: a case study. Paper presented at the “Researching Multilingually” seminar hosted by The University of Manchester, UK.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011, October). From applying Theory to theorising practice: building small-t theories in Greek TESOL. Talk delivered at the Panhellenic Association of State Schools Teachers of English (PEKADE) professional development day “Empowering Language Teaching”. Athens, Greece.
  • Kostoulas, A. (2011, June). Stasis and Change: conceptualising ELT as a complex dynamical system. Paper presented at the “From Here to There and Back Again: Conference papers by the LTE community” researcher conference organised by the Language Teacher Education group at The University of Manchester, UK.

Other publications

  • Review of Lytra V. et al. (eds). (2022). Liberating Language Education. Bristol: Multilingual Matters. LinguistList.
  • Review of Skourtou, E. et al. (eds). (2020). Language Diversity in Greece: Local Challenges with International Implications. Cham: Springer. LinguistList.
  • Review of Ortega, L., & Han, Z. (eds). (2017). Complexity Theory and Language Development: In Celebration of Diane Larsen-Freeman. Amsterdam: John Benjamins. LinguistList.
  • Review of Kachru, B. B. (2017). World Englishes and Culture Wars. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. LinguistList.
  • Review of Akbarov, A. (ed.). (2015). The Practice of Foreign Language Teaching: Theories and Applications. Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishers. LinguistList.
  • Review of Dunworth, K., & Zhang, G. Q. (eds). (2014). Critical Perspectives on Language Education: Australia and the Asia Pacific. Cham: Springer. LinguistList.
  • Review of García Mayo, M., Gutierrez Mangado, M. J., & Martínez Adrián, M. (eds). (2013). Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition. Amsterdam: John Benjamins. LinguistList.
  • Review of Shehadeh, A., & Coombe, C. A. (eds) (2012). Task-Based Language Teaching in Foreign Language Contexts: Research & Implementation. Amsterdam: John Benjamins. LinguistList.
  • Mangaphas P. K. & Papadopoulos, V. G. (2005). The historical archives of the Foundation for Research in Northern Epirus. Ioannina: FRNE. [extracts translated by A. Kostoulas]
  • Kostoulas, A. (2005). The 1973 Arab-Israeli war [in Greek]. Στρατιωτική Επιθεώρηση [Military Review]. Athens: Hellenic Army General Staff.