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Personal profile
Chen Chen is a DELTA-qualified teacher who has a passion for doing research. She obtained her PhD from the University of Exeter and her MPhil from the University of Cambridge. Her research interests include corpus linguistics, L2 vocabulary, and EAP.
Research interests
L2 vocabulary
EAP
Corpus linguistics
Experience
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2017-present
Shanghai International Studies University Education Group, 2013-2015/2016-2017
Teaching
LNG408 Discourse Analysis
LNG303 Final Year Project
LNG104 Syntax
LNG103 Introduction to Linguistics
HSS001 Explore Humanities and Social Sciences
EAP113 Humanities and Social Sciences
ENG004 Thinking Shakespeare
LAN003 How Language Works
EAP104/105 Built Environment
Awards and honours
2020 - Jiangsu DoE Micro-lecture competition 2nd Prize - Coined by Shakespeare
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Education, University of Exeter, 2023
PGCert in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education, 2019
University of Cambridge DELTA, 2018
MPhil in Research in Second Language Education (distinction) , University of Cambridge, 2016
Cambridge University CELTA, 2016
MA in English Literature, Shanghai International Studies University, 2013
BA in Applied English, Nanjing Normal University, 2010
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
- 1 Active
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Investigating Lexical and Syntactic Complexity of EAP Writing to Assist Automated Language Assessment
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Internal Research Project
Research output
- 2 Article
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Towards a non-dichotomous view of motivators and demotivators in language learning
Pack, A., Kiss, T., Barrett, A. & Chen, C., Mar 2022, In: International Journal of Applied Linguistics (United Kingdom). 32, 1, p. 94-107 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
The role of vocabulary breadth and depth in IELTS academic reading tests
Chen, C. & Liu, Y., 2020, In: Reading in a Foreign Language. 32, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Do L1 English-speaking lecturers use more complex words than their L2 counterparts? – A corpus-based investigation of lexical complexity of university lectures delivered by L1 and L2 English-speaking lecturers
Chen Chen (Speaker)
17 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Journal)
Chen Chen (Reviewer)
Aug 2023Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Comparing lexical and syntactic complexities in academic writings generated by AI and those produced by humans
Chen Chen (Supervisor)
1 Jul 2023 → 29 Aug 2023Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Journal)
Chen Chen (Reviewer)
Jun 2023Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Investigating Lexical and Syntactic Complexity of EAP Writing to Assist Automated Language Assessment
Chen Chen (Participant)
Jan 2023 → …Activity: Other