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Ying Wang is an Associate Professor and Department Chairperson in the Department of Modern Languages/Cultures at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, New York City. She specializes in French and Chinese language, literature, and cultural studies, with a strong focus on 19th-century French women’s writings and gender studies.
- BA in French, Dalian University of Foreign Languages
- MA in French, Bowling Green State University (2005)
- MA in French with specialization in literary translation, Dalian University of Foreign Languages (2002)
- PhD in French and Women’s Studies, Pennsylvania State University (2011)
Her research centers on representations of deviance in gender, race, class, and disability within 19th-century French literature, particularly through the lens of female authors. She combines textual analysis with socio-cultural critique to explore how women writers transgress patriarchal constraints. Her work emphasizes irony, transgression, and the fantastic as tools of resistance. She is also an active translator of French and English literary works into Chinese, contributing to cross-cultural literary exchange.
The 15 most recent publications and presentations reflect a consistent engagement with themes of rebellion, fantasy, and gender in 19th-century French literature. Her scholarship frequently analyzes works by George Sand, Juliette Lamber, and Judith Gautier, focusing on how female characters and authors negotiate identity, power, and narrative control. The articles span literary criticism, translation, and conference presentations, demonstrating both academic depth and international scholarly engagement.
Scientific Awards:
- Pace University Scholarly Research Award (2024)
- Pace University Book Completion Award (2022)
- Pace University Kenan Fund for Faculty Development (2011–2021)
- Pace University Scholarly Research Award (2015)
Ying Wang has been consistently supported by internal research funding from Pace University, indicating strong institutional recognition of her scholarly contributions. She actively mentors undergraduate students through courses and internships in French and Chinese. Her professional service includes memberships in key academic organizations such as the Modern Language Association, Women in French, and the George Sand Association. She also contributes to university governance through service on curriculum and admissions committees.
She is involved in academic communities focused on 19th-century French studies and gender, regularly presenting at national and international conferences. Her leadership as department chair and sustained research output underscore her active role in both administration and scholarship.
