معرفی
Zihan Qin serves as a Lecturer in Chinese Language within the Asian Studies Program at Bowdoin College, teaching all proficiency levels to both heritage and non-heritage students through innovative pedagogical approaches.
Her academic credentials include:
- M.A. in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, University of Iowa
- B.A., Sun Yat-Sen University
Research centers on Chinese language pedagogy with emphases on heritage learner instruction, second language acquisition strategies, and technology integration using multimedia resources. Specialized expertise in literacy development and reading comprehension for Chinese as a second language informs her classroom methodology, prioritizing student engagement through authentic materials and diverse teaching techniques.
Recent publications analyze heritage learner pedagogy, successful language acquisition patterns, and professional applications of Chinese proficiency, reflecting interdisciplinary contributions to applied linguistics and language education.
Extensive instructional experience spans Washington University in St. Louis, Middlebury Chinese School, Princeton in Beijing, and Duke Study in China programs, demonstrating commitment to immersive language education across diverse academic settings.
