My teaching integrates language learning with cultural and media analysis. In courses on Chinese cinema, literature, and cultural studies, I encourage students to engage closely with texts and visual materials while situating them within broader social and historical contexts. In language courses, I incorporate authentic cultural materials—film clips, media texts, and everyday cultural examples—to help students connect linguistic learning with contemporary Chinese society.
Courses Taught
Beginning Chinese
Introduction to Chinese Cultural Studies
Introduction to Chinese Cinema
Big Ideas in Chinese Studies: Everyday Life in Modern China
Introduction to 20th Century Chinese Literature
Introduction to Cinema and Cultural Studies
Seeing Contemporary China through the Lens of Documentary Cinema
Teaching Interests
Chinese cinema and visual culture
Modern Chinese literature
Chinese cultural studies
Chinese language instruction
Selected Student Feedback
“The integration of historical context helped me understand the texts more deeply and appreciate the authors’ motivations.”
"The course introduced me to 20th century Chinese literature and the instructor incorporated a rich feminist perpective into the course materials, especially focusing on the female writers' personal experience and writing styles, which was most memorable for me."
“Class discussions were engaging and encouraged us to connect the material to our own experiences and to contemporary issues.”
“The weekly office hours were very helpful in clarifying my ideas and preparing for class.”
“I enjoyed how the lectures draw from multiple perspectives—including film, historical context, and author biography—providing richer ways to analyze the texts.”
“Watching film snippets in class helped me remain focused, and the change of pace made the material more engaging.”