Shuming Lu

Shuming Lu is a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), affiliated with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He has directed the CUNY-Brooklyn College China Programs since 2002 and previously taught at Yangzhou University. Professor Lu holds leadership positions in academic associations including the Association of Chinese Professors of Social Sciences in the U.S.

Education:

• B.A. in English, Yangzhou University (1982)
• Ph.D. in Communication, University of Maryland - College Park (1997)

His research examines intercultural communication dynamics between Chinese and American contexts, with emphasis on pedagogical approaches for classical Chinese philosophy/literature, media representations, and sociopolitical discourse. He develops task-oriented methodologies for teaching Chinese language/culture and analyzes translation challenges in cross-cultural knowledge transmission.

Publications reflect sustained focus on Chinese pedagogy and intercultural studies, including recent works on Daoist philosophy instruction (2013), poetry translation (2012), and classical text pedagogy (2010). His 2022 book review engages with contemporary Chinese cultural representation in global contexts.

Awards and Grants:

• Diversity Grant for Asian studies minor development
• 12 PSC-CUNY Research Awards (1997-2011) supporting ethnographic studies on: Chinese civic discourse, AIDS education campaigns, courtship communication patterns, business negotiation tactics, and cross-cultural small talk

As program director, he oversees study abroad initiatives in China and mentors through academic associations. He frequently presents at international conferences on intercultural communication pedagogy and research methodologies.