About

Jing (Arwen) Li, Ph.D.

I am a scholar and educator specializing in Chinese cinema, literature, and visual culture. My research examines rural representation, agrarian transformation, and everyday life in contemporary China, with particular attention to independent filmmaking and emerging digital media platforms. 

Alongside my research, I teach both Chinese language and courses on Chinese literature, cinema, and cultural studies. I am particularly interested in integrating language learning with cultural and media materials to help students engage with contemporary Chinese society through authentic texts and visual media.

Education

• Ph.D., Cultural Studies — Stony Brook University

• M.A., Art Theory — Nanjing University