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Dr. Zhini Zeng is an Associate Professor of Chinese and Co-Director of the University of Mississippi Chinese Language Flagship Program. She is affiliated with the Department of Modern Languages within the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on language pedagogy, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics with emphasis on digital-age language learning and professional communication.
Dr. Zeng holds a B.A. from Shanghai International Studies University (2009), and M.A. (2011) and Ph.D. (2015) in East Asian Studies from The Ohio State University. She is a certified ACTFL OPI Tester for Mandarin Chinese.
Her scholarly work explores innovative curriculum design, third-space theory in language education, and online community-based learning. Recent publications include studies on rhetorical awareness in advanced language writing and cross-cultural communication dynamics in professional settings.
- Recipient of 2015 NFMLTA/NCOLCTL Research Award
- 2012 Cheng and Tsui Professional Development Award recipient
Teaching responsibilities include advanced Chinese language courses and supervision of the Flagship Program's immersive language training initiatives.
