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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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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
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Evaluating Students’Attitude of the AI-integrated Tasks in TCSOL Classroom Using the CAC Model
Wang, H. & Su, H., 2025, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.. Suzhou: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 6-10 5 p. 2Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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L1 and L2 perspectives on the development of Chinese language acquisition
Su, H., Nov 2025, In: International Journal of Chinese Linguistics. 12, 2, p. 185 188 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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The Design and Efficacy of an AI Agent in Business Chinese Reading Training
Wen, T. (Speaker), Wang, H. (Speaker), Zou, X. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
26 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Education (ICAIE 2025)
Wang, H. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
14 May 2025 → 16 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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9th International Conference on Research in Education, Teaching and Learning
Wang, H. (Speaker), Wen, T. (Speaker), Zhou, S. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
21 Feb 2025 → 23 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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DKU LCC 2025 Conference: Think Globally Act Locally
Wang, H. (Speaker), Wen, T. (Speaker) & Su, H. (Speaker)
21 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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10th annual Pedagogic Research Conference
Wang, H. (Speaker), Su, H. (Speaker) & Wen, T. (Speaker)
16 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar