Chunsheng Yang

Chunsheng Yang is an Associate Professor in Chinese Studies at the University of Connecticut. He holds a Ph.D. in Chinese Linguistics from The Ohio State University (2011), along with MA degrees in Chinese Linguistics (2009) and English Linguistics (2005), and a BA in English (2000) from the University of Science and Technology of China. His research focuses on second language acquisition, Mandarin prosody, and technology-enhanced language teaching.

Key research interests include L2 Mandarin pronunciation pedagogy, speech perception models, telecollaborative language learning, and the application of digital tools like WeChat and iPads in education. He has authored/co-authored seminal works such as The Acquisition of Second Language Mandarin Prosody (2016) and edited volumes on Chinese L2 pronunciation (2021).

Yang's work bridges experimental linguistics and pedagogical practice, with studies on tonal acquisition, affricate articulation, and compliment response pragmatics. His projects investigate how L1 tonal backgrounds influence L2 Mandarin proficiency and explore innovative teaching strategies through virtual exchanges and rhythm metrics analysis.