Zhang Jie

Zhang Jie (Jenny) is an Associate Professor in the English Department at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, China. She holds a PhD from Macquarie University, Sydney, focusing on language policy and the discursive construction of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

• Education: PhD in Linguistics from Macquarie University

Her research intersects sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, and language policy. Key themes include:

• Discourse analysis of global events
• Impact of multiculturalism on communication
• English language learning pedagogy

Notable publications explore racism during the COVID-19 pandemic, intercultural competence frameworks, and cognitive aspects of language acquisition. She has contributed to academic discourse through public commentary and conference participation.