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Dr. Henghua Su is the Director of the Modern Languages Centre and a Senior Associate Professor. Her previous position was an Assistant professor and Chinese Language Programme Coordinator at Indiana University Bloomington in the United States. Dr. Su received multi-disciplinary postgraduate trainings in Chinese, Linguistics and Second Language Teaching. Her research interests are Chinese linguistics, linguistic typology, motivation and dynamic learning. She has supervised a MA programme in Chinese Language Pedagogy for nearly a decade and taught Chinese language and content courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels for sixteen years. Her professional experiences include directing summer programmes in China, serving as a consultant for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) , teaching at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Utah State University, as well as working as a translator and interpreter in linguistics, literature and business sectors.
Research interests
Chinese linguistics
Linguistic typology
Motivation and dynamic learning
Experience
Director and Senior Associate Professor, Modern Language Centre, XJTLU, 2021-present
Consultant, Language Testing International and American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages - 2014-present
Assistant Professor, Chinese Language Programme Coordinator, Indiana University Bloomington - 2012-2021
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Chinese Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MA in Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MA in Chinese, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Second Language Teaching, Utah State University
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Projects
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Statistical Learning Sensitivity and Motion Cognition in Chinese, Japanese and Spanish Learners - A Cognitive Approach to Second Language Acquisition
Su, H. (PI)
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Review of Packard (2021): A Social View on the Chinese Language
Wang, H. & Su, H., 21 May 2026, In: International Journal of Chinese Linguistics. 13, 1, p. 158 - 167Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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《国际中文教师证书（初级）》面试仿真模拟试卷及范例解析
Su, H., Wen, T. & Zhou, S., 1 May 2026, 北京大学出版社.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Book › peer-review
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Abstract of Developing a Market-Aligned Business Chinese Curriculum Through Comprehensive Needs Analysis
Wang, H., Wen, T., Zhou, S. & Su, H., 21 Feb 2025, The Abstract Book of the 9th International Conference on Research in Education, Teaching and Learning. www.icetl.orgResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Developing A Market-Aligned Business Chinese Curriculum Through Comprehensive Needs Analysis
Wang, H., Wen, T., Zhou, S. & Su, H., 2025, Proceedings of the International Conference on Research in Education, Teaching and Learning. Vol. 2. p. 12-25 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Enhancing Mandarin tone acquisition Computer-assisted pronunciation training in self-directed L2 learning
Wu, Y., Su, H. & Yin, H., Oct 2025, In: International Journal of Chinese Linguistics. 12, 2, p. 286-314Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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nderstanding Student Acceptance of AI-Generated Images for Descriptive Writing Tasks: An Integrated CAC-TAM Model Study
Wang, H. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
31 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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An Action Study on Co-Developing Business Chinese Learning through Experiential Learning Theory
Wen, T. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
10 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Pedagogical Chinese Based on the International Framework for Digital Competence of Chinese Language Teachers
Wen, T. (Speaker), Zou, X. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
5 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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AI-assisted E-writing vs. Handwriting: Efficiency in Chinese Character Learning for Novice Learners
Wang, H. (Speaker), Yan, G. (Speaker), Bao, Y. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
8 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Learner Acceptance of AI-Generated Images for Chinese Character Learning: An Integrated TAM and CAC Investigation
Wang, H. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
15 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar