Ming-Ying Li

Ming-Ying Li is a Lecturer in the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies at Hunter College and serves as Assistant Project Director for the Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwan, with additional responsibilities as outreach coordinator for the Hunter Chinese Flagship program.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (emphasis: Language, Culture and Society) from Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Li's research centers on Chinese heritage language education with rigorous focus on literacy development and inclusive teaching methodologies. She has developed specialized curricula addressing the needs of heritage learners while emphasizing how language acquisition empowers students to drive personal and societal transformation. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks in language pedagogy with practical classroom applications across diverse educational settings.

Her 2021 publication analyzes inclusive strategies for Mandarin instruction in community colleges, reflecting her commitment to equitable education models that address heterogeneous learner backgrounds within heritage language contexts.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.

Dr. Li directs CUNY-funded initiatives including the innovative 'Chinese for the Global Workforce' course integrating advanced language training with professional internships. She mentors undergraduate honors theses and graduate research projects while collaborating with the National Language Resource Center on heritage learner writing proficiency studies.

As outreach coordinator, she leads program development for the Hunter Chinese Flagship Center, managing academic operations for the Taiwan Capstone Program and fostering institutional partnerships.