Xiaoping Ha

Xiaoping Ha is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at Stony Brook University. She holds a degree in Journalism from Fu Dan University, Shanghai, and a Master's in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Middlebury College, Vermont. She was the first graduate of Stony Brook’s Asian American Studies Department. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, her expertise merges language instruction with cultural education, emphasizing the unique cultural aspects of Chinese society through her journalism background.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Journalism, Fu Dan University
• Master's in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Middlebury College

Ha has directed the SBU Study Abroad Shanghai Summer Program for over a decade, demonstrating her commitment to cross-cultural educational initiatives. Her teaching focuses on bridging language proficiency with cultural literacy, leveraging her journalism expertise to create immersive learning experiences.