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孙青阳 西交利物浦大学，应用语言学系助理教授
I am an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics. I joined XJTLU in 2019 and taught EAP at School of Languages until 2022. Prior to that, I completed my PhD in TESOL from University of York, UK . My research interests include EAP, academic writing, student engagement in EAP, feedback practices, and technology use in EAP. I have published papers in high-ranking SSCI journals and book chapters, and reviewed submissions for several journals. You're welcome to check my ResearchGate profile and download the papers available: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Qingyang-Sun-4
I welcome PhD applications relating to the following potential areas:
- source use practices in academic writing and EAP
- digital academic literacy or literacies (including intersections with CALL and Artificial Intelligence)
- intersection between translanguaging, EMI and Academic Literacies
Current PhD supervision in progress:
Xiaoqing Bi (part-time): Enhancing ESAP Pedagogy: Bridging Gaps in Professional Development for Academic Language Instructors in Transnational Universities
Ping Wang:Unravelling the relationships between languages, literacies and content learning in an EMI university: Policies, practices and Perceptions
Research interests
academic writing, academic literacy or literacies, EAP
source use, citations, Academic Integrity
feedback literacy
computer-assisted writing/speaking practices
English-Medium Instruction
Experience
(international)
- Associate Editor of the WAC Clearinghouse book series, Perspectives on Writing. Website: https://wac.colostate.edu/books/perspectives/
- BALEAP EMI Special Interest Group - China coordinator. Website TBC
Experience
(University internal)
HSS alumni officer, 2024-
Deputy chair of HSS SSLC (student-staff liaison committee), 2023-
LNG409 MA TESOL Dissertation module leader, 2023-
XJTLU university TDF reviewer, S2, AY20/21--S1,AY22/23
Deputy Head of Pre-sessional English courses, 2020 and 2021
Module Convenor of LAN915 Reading for Writing, LAN916 Writing for Academic Purposes, 2020-2022
Teaching
LNG 409 Dissertation (MA TESOL)
LNG 402 language testing and assessment 22/23 S2
Postgraduate ALA courses on academic reading/writing and speaking, 2020-2022
2020 Summer Pre-sessional EAP courses
2019-20: Undergraduate EAP courses (general, and for industrial technology)
Awards and honours
School of Humanities and Social Sciences- Early Career Researcher Award, 2025
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in TESOL, University of York, 2019
CELTA, Shanghai, 2019
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2017
MA in Education, University of York, 2015
BA in Italian Language and Literature, Shanghai International Studies University, 2013
BSc in Global Economics and Trading, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, 2014
Research areas
- TESOL
- English Medium Instruction
- English for Academic Purposes
- academic writing
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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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From EAP to Academic Literacy: A Perezhivanie Perspective on Teachers' Lived Professional Transition
Zhou, Y. (PI), Sun, Q. (CoI), Dai, Y. (CoI) & Sheridan, S. (CoI)
3/11/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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A cross-sectional study of source-based academic writing practices in the multilingual and multimodal era
Sun, Q. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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PGRS - Unravelling the relationships between languages, literacies and content learning in an EMI university
Sun, Q. (PI), Wei, R. (CoPI) & Magliacane, A. (CoI)
Project: Internal Research Project
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EASE: Towards a university-wide framework for AI-enhanced FYP research skills and literacy through a discipline-specific Co-Pilot AI research assistant
Li, C. (PI), Sun, Q. (CoI), Dai, Y. (CoI), Wei, D. (CoI), Wang, Y. (Team member), Wu, Y. (Team member) & Zhang, R. (Team member)
4/05/26 → 10/07/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Enhancing Pedagogical Innovations: Insights from a SoTL Professional Development Program at a Sino-UK Transnational EMI University
Wang, Y., Sun, Q., Wang, J. & Chu, G., 29 Apr 2026, Innovations in EMI Faculty Professional Development: Connecting Program Design, Implementation, and Impact . Doran, M. & Rieker, J. (eds.). Springer, Cham, p. 129-161 33 p. (English Language Education; vol. 47).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Exploring willingness to communicate vis-à-vis learner talk in an EAP classroom: An observation-assisted repeated Q methodology study
Zhou, Q., Sun, Q., Wang, Y. & Shen, Y., 9 Feb 2026, In: Journal of English for Academic Purposes.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Incorporating immersive VR into source-based writing - An exploratory study of perceived and observed impacts
Wang, N., Sun, Q. & Xu, R., 5 Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching. 16, 1, p. 1-29 29 p., 10.4018/IJCALLT.396700.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Engaging students through poster presentations: a case study
Sun, Q., 20 Jan 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Exploring languaging practices and reasons in Chinese bilingual students’ academic writing process: insights from EMI and CMI contexts
Sun, Q., 25 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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大学英语教学研究的新动向、新范式、新方法 New directions, new paradigms and new methods for College English teaching research
Sun, Q. (Speaker)
15 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The Interplay of Languages and Technologies in Chinese Bilingual Students' Academic Writing Process within EMI and CMI Contexts
Sun, Q. (Speaker)
25 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Chinese bilingual students’ academic writing process in EMI and CMI contexts: The interplay between languages and technologies
Sun, Q. (Speaker)
3 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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如何进行质性研究 How to conduct qualitative research
Sun, Q. (Speaker)
7 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Towards an ecosystem of student academic literacy in an EMI university: Focus on social-cultural influences
Sun, Q. (Speaker)
20 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar