Benjamin Wang

Benjamin Wang serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Occidental College, appointed in 2021. He holds a B.A. from Nanjing University and M.A./Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles.

His educational background:

• B.A., Nanjing University
• M.A. and Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Dr. Wang's research spans second language acquisition, early-stage language development, bilingual education, literacy/biliteracy development, and language education policy. He actively translates these interests into community-based literacy initiatives, emphasizing practical applications for both college students and elementary-aged children in bilingual contexts.

He is the author of the bestselling early childhood education book Don't Say You Know Child English Acquisition (Beijing, 2015). His teaching includes language education politics and pedagogy, first/second language acquisition theories, and community-based Spanish/Mandarin literacy courses.

No scientific awards or research grants are documented, but Dr. Wang maintains active mentorship of Occidental College students and community children in literacy development programs. No laboratories, research teams, or formal graduate advisees are referenced in available materials.