About
Xinying (Alpha) Zhang, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of Chinese language and literature at The University of Tulsa, renowned for her expertise in second-language acquisition and Chinese language pedagogy. With over 15 years of teaching experience in the United States and China, she has pioneered innovative language instruction methods that prioritize cultural immersion and linguistic mastery. Zhang has served as a reviewer for K-12 Chinese language teaching at the Chinese Language Teachers Association, USA, and as president of the Oklahoma Chinese Teachers Association. She also acts as a campus advisor and program evaluator for the American Councils. As chair of the Beihai Partnership, she strengthens ties between the mayors of Tulsa and Beihai, China, while serving as an ambassador for organizations like the US Heartland China Association and the China Institute in America. Zhang earned her Ph.D. from Harbin Institute of Technology and actively contributes to educational advancements, particularly through her work on the “AI Chinese Teaching Initiatives.”
Education
- Ph.D., Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
- M.Ed., Harbin Normal University, Harbin, China
- B.A., Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
Research interests and areas of expertise
- Chinese language and literature
- Translation and interpretation
- Asian folk dances
- Stage performing
- Gamification in Chinese teaching and learning
- AI in Chinese teaching and learning
- Chinese language and culture
- Asian cultural performances