Linda Tsung

Professor Linda Tsung is a prominent academic in Chinese linguistics and bilingual education at the University of Sydney, serving as Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy and Services) within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on minority language education, social-political dynamics in China, and multilingualism. She has pioneered Chinese teacher training programs and contributed to bilingual education policies in China and Hong Kong.

• Education:
• MA in Applied Linguistics (with Merit), University of Sydney
• PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Sydney

Her research interests include Chinese pedagogy, second language acquisition, and sociopolitical aspects of language policy. She leads projects such as the ARC-funded study on language resources and collaborates with institutions like the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. Professor Tsung supervises PhD students exploring topics like trilingual education and international student integration.

Her awards include Vice-Presidency of the International Association of Bilingual Studies. She has authored over 50 publications, including books on minority language maintenance and edited volumes on Chinese discourse analysis.