Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project

The doctoral program in Literature with a focus on Applied Linguistics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2005-2008) offers comprehensive training in language education and research. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications in language teaching, particularly emphasizing Chinese language instruction and business communication. Core responsibilities include teaching Chinese to foreign language students, covering intensive reading, speaking, and listening skills, along with undergraduate courses in Contemporary Chinese and Chinese Literature and Culture. Research activities focus on comparative analysis of Chinese and US business teaching materials, specifically examining word list differences and developing specialized corpus for Chinese Business textbooks. The program is housed within the university's School of Humanities, which boasts a strong faculty including 3 professors, 16 associate professors, and multiple research fellows. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical linguistics and practical teaching methodologies, with particular attention to second language acquisition theory and corpus linguistics applications in business language education. Students must complete comprehensive coursework, pass a mid-term evaluation in the third semester, and submit a dissertation proposal demonstrating original research contribution to the field.

Wang Jun has established himself as a prominent figure in Chinese linguistics and language education through his role as Vice Director of the Institute of Chinese Language and Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Humanities. His academic journey includes both a Bachelor of Arts and doctorate from East China Normal University, providing him with a strong foundation in linguistics and language education. His expertise extends beyond China through his teaching experience at the Confucius Academy in Kuala Lumpur, a collaborative initiative between Global Education Group (Malaysia) and SJTU. As an active member of the China Association for Comparative Studies of English and Chinese (CACSEC), he has contributed significantly to the field of comparative linguistics and second language acquisition. His research portfolio includes more than 10 academic papers published in China's leading journals, and he has successfully directed a National Social Sciences Fund Project. His work primarily focuses on second language acquisition and teaching Chinese as a second language, making him a key figure in advancing Chinese language education methodology and research. His contributions to the field have helped shape modern approaches to Chinese language teaching and learning, particularly for international students.

Ye Jun serves as Vice Dean of the School of International Chinese Studies at East China Normal University and has contributed significantly to Chinese language education and applied linguistics. His expertise spans teaching Chinese as a second language, applied linguistics, and language education methodology. At Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he has developed several successful Mandarin Chinese courses for intermediate learners, structured as a comprehensive four-part series including a capstone project. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in Chinese language acquisition, focusing particularly on intermediate to advanced level instruction. His research contributions to applied linguistics and language education have helped shape modern approaches to teaching Chinese as a second language. His work emphasizes practical language acquisition methods while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in applied linguistics. He has been instrumental in developing innovative teaching methodologies that combine traditional language instruction with modern pedagogical approaches, making Chinese language learning more accessible to international students.