معرفی
Dr. Mimi Li serves as Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics/TESOL in the Department of Literature and Languages within the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts at East Texas A&M University. With over twenty years of teaching experience across multiple institutions including Georgia Southern University and Marshall University, she has established herself as an award-winning educator specializing in linguistics and TESOL instruction. Her academic journey reflects deep commitment to fostering critical inquiry and academic growth in students through research-infused pedagogy.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition/Instructional Technology from the University of South Florida (2014)
- M.A. in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Sichuan University, China (2008)
- B.A. in English Language and Literature from Sichuan Normal University, China (2002)
Dr. Li's research program centers on second language writing, computer-assisted language learning, and language teacher education, with particular focus on collaborative writing in digital environments and multimodal composition. Her work examines how dynamic interactions in wiki-based platforms shape L2 writing development and how multimodal projects enhance linguistic knowledge representation. This research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications in TESOL contexts.
Analysis of her 2013-2023 publications reveals consistent innovation in digital writing pedagogy, with increasing emphasis on multimodal composition and collaborative learning structures. Her work demonstrates sophisticated integration of technology in L2 writing instruction while maintaining strong connections to foundational SLA principles, particularly evident in her 2022 Palgrave Macmillan monograph.
Her recognition includes:
- Faculty Senate Research – Ceaseless Industry Award (2023)
- Paul W. Barrus Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching (2022)
- Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize Junior Faculty Award (2021)
- “Best Article” Award from Journal of Second Language Writing (2017)
- Online Course Development Award from Georgia Southern University (2016)
Dr. Li actively mentors master's and doctoral students while maintaining significant professional service through editorial roles as Associate Editor of Journal of Second Language Writing and Forum Editor of Language Learning & Technology. Her leadership extends to TESOL's Applied Linguistics Interest Section and AAAL conference coordination, demonstrating commitment to advancing the field. She contributes to the Applied Linguistics Lab and AI Lab within her department, focusing on technology-enhanced language learning solutions.
