Jun Xu

Jun Xu is an Associate Professor of Chinese and Japanese at Colorado State University (CSU), affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Culture within the College of Liberal Arts. His expertise spans Japanese and Chinese linguistics, with a focus on Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Pragmatics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Xu teaches advanced courses in both Chinese and Japanese, including third-year language sequences and specialized topics like historical aspects of language and society. His research explores technology integration in language learning (e.g., machine translation in writing), learner motivation, and pragmatic features of particles in Japanese and Chinese.

His recent work highlights studies on the impact of the pandemic on L2 motivation, comparative analyses of Japanese sentence-final particles (yone vs. ne), and student perspectives on technology use in language education. He has also investigated tandem language partner programs and learner beliefs about machine translation.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed. He advises no students in the provided texts but contributes to curriculum design and pedagogical innovation in language education.

Dr. Xu collaborates on initiatives like the Center for LSP Education and Research at CSU, emphasizing practical language skills and cultural literacy. His work bridges theoretical SLA research with applied classroom practices.