Yi-Hsien Liu

Yi-Hsien Liu serves as Associate Professor (Teaching) of Chinese in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, with research expertise in Chinese syntax, second language acquisition, and language pedagogy.

Education

• Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Southern California, 2013

Research Interests

Her scholarship bridges theoretical linguistics and classroom application, focusing on task-based learning methodologies, ungrading systems in language education, and curriculum standardization for college-level Chinese programs. She actively explores how communicative technology tools enhance CFL (Chinese as a Foreign Language) instruction through empirical classroom research.

Publication Trends

Her 2022 theoretical syntax publication reflects consistent specialization in Mandarin grammatical structures, particularly verb complementation patterns. Recent conference presentations indicate growing emphasis on pedagogical innovation, with recurring themes in business Chinese instruction, calligraphy integration, and assessment reform since 2017.

Scientific Awards

No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

Advising and Grants

While administrative leadership as Chinese Language Program Director (2018-2024) is noted, specific student advising activities and grant funding details remain unreported in the source text.

Professional Service

• Director of Chinese Language Program (2018-2024)
• Course developer: Language, Art, and Culture: Calligraphy II (2017-2018)
• Conference chair: CLTA-SC Spring Workshop (2021), CLTA-SC & USC joint workshop (2018), First Annual USC East Asian Language Education Workshop (2014)