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Natalie Chia-Yu Yu is a Lecturer in Chinese Language at the University of Sheffield's School of East Asian Studies (2024-2025 academic year). She participates in the Taiwan Huayu Best Programme, collaborating with Tunghai University. With teaching experience in Taiwan, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, and the UK, her expertise focuses on intercultural competence in language education and cross-cultural communication.
Qualifications include a MA in Chinese as a Second Language (National Taiwan Normal University) and BA in Sociology (National Chengchi University). She holds a Fellowship from Advance HE (FHEA).
Teaching responsibilities include courses like EAS1023 Chinese Language 1A, EAS1024 Chinese Language 1B, and advanced modules such as EAS3025 Chinese Language 5. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes practical language use alongside cultural immersion.
Research interests bridge language acquisition and sociocultural dynamics, advocating for pedagogical strategies that foster intercultural awareness. Her work highlights the role of cultural exchange in language learning efficacy.
