学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。 —孔子
Confused is one who learns without pondering.  Endangered is one who ponders without learning.  –Confucius

人有不为也，而后可以有为。  —孟子
Only when one does not do something, will he be capable of doing things.   –Mencius

君子之学，非为通也，为穷而不困，忧而意不衰也，知祸福终始而心不惑也。  —荀子
For a gentleman, the aims of learning are not the rapid advances in his career, but that he feels no difficulty in adversity, no frustration when worried, no confusion for he knows fortune and misfortune all have a beginning and end.   –Xun Zi

 

 John Jing-hua Yin  （印京华）
Department of Asian Languages and Literatures, University of Vermont
479 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05405
Tel: (802) 656-0371   Fax: (802) 656-8472   E-mail: john.yin@uvm.edu

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ph.D.  in Foreign and Second Language Education, State University of New York at Buffalo, May 1995

M.Ed. in Foreign and Second Language Education, State University of New York at Buffalo, August 1982-January 1984

B.A. in English Language and Literature, Beijing Teachers College, January 1978-January 1982

Diploma. English Language as a Foreign Language, Beijing Foreign Language School, January 1976-January 1978

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor of Chinese, Department of Asian Languages and Literatures, the University of Vermont, 2012-

Associate Professor of Chinese, Department of Asian Languages and Literatures, the University of Vermont, 2006-2012.

Assistant Professor of Chinese, Asian Studies Program, the University of Vermont, 2002-2006. 

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese, Asian Studies Program, the University of Vermont, 1997-2002.

Lead Teacher, Chinese Summer School at Middlebury College, June-August 1998.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese, Department of Modern Languages at the College of William and Mary, August 1996-May 1997.

Lecturer of Chinese, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, University of Oregon, September 1995-June 1996.

Instructor, Chinese Summer School at Middlebury College, June-August in 1994, 1995, and 1996.

 

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chair                       Department of Asian Languages and Literatures, the University of Vermont, September 2007-present. 

Director                  Chinese Language Program, the University of Vermont, since September 1997.

Director                  Chinese House Program in the Living & Learning Center at UVM, since September 1998.

Director                  Study Abroad Program for UVM students in Yunnan, China, since 1999.

 

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

Books

July 2010               Chinese as a Foreign Language Teaching Practice and Reflections (《国际汉语教学实践与思考》), 548 pages, compiled and edited with Yuan Yan et al, published by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.  ISBN: 978-7-5600-9809-8.

Jan. 2009                Practical Rhythmic Chinese (《实用节奏汉语》), 435 pages, co-authored with Diana Sun, published by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. ISBN: 978-7-5600-8022-2.

May 2006                Fundamentals of Chinese Characters (《汉字基础》), 401 pages, published by Yale University Press. ISBN: 0-300-10945-8.

Articles or Chapters in a Book (Refereed)

July 2012              “Selection of Characters and Words for Elementary Teaching Materials of Chinese as a Foreign Langauge” (《汉语作为外语教学的初级教材中字词的选择》) on pp. 44-48 in Research on Concepts and Practice of Developing Chinese Language Teaching Materials (《国际汉语教材的理念与教学实践研究》), edited by Xu Weimin and He Wenchao and published by Zhejiang University Press.  ISBN: 978-7-308-10088-5

Aug. 2011             “Analytical Reasoning for Applying Computer Technologies to Chinese Character Teaching at the Entry Level” (《运用电脑技术于汉字入门教学思辩》) on pp. 31-42 in Applications of Educational Information Technology in Chinese Language Teaching: Global Viewpoints of the 21st Century (《教育资讯技术在华文教学上的应用：21世纪的环球观点》), edited by Chen Zhiquan and published by Nanjing University Press.  ISBN: 978-7-305-08336-5

July 2011               “Preliminary Exploration on Transition from ‘Teaching Chinese to Foreigners’ to ‘Teaching Chinese Globally’”(《“对外汉语教学”向“国际汉语教学”转变问题初探》) on pp. 66-75 in Chinese Language Globalization and Pedagogy (《汉语国际传播与国际汉语教学研究》), edited by Wu Yinghui & Mu Ling and published by China Minzu University Press.  ISBN: 978-7-5660-0018-7

July 2010               “Thoughts on Issues in Chinese Characters Teaching” (《对汉字教学中若干问题的思考》) on pp. 175-178 in Chinese as a Foreign Language Teaching Practice and Reflections (《国际汉语教学实践与思考》), edited by Yuan Yan & John Jing-hua Yin and published by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.  ISBN: 978-7-5600-89809-8

Aug. 2009              “Utilizing Its Own Characteristics in Chinese to Seek a Breakthrough in Teaching Chinese Tones” (《利用汉语自身特点，寻求声调教学突破》) on pp. 68-72 in Multidimensional Perspectives on Chinese as a Foreign Language Teaching and Research   (《多维视野下的对外汉语教学研究》) , compiled and edited by Cai Changzhuo et al and published by Guangxi Normal University Press.  ISBN: 978-7-5633-8359-7

June 2008              “Cultural Adaptation Issues for American College Students Studying Abroad in China” (《美国大学生到中国留学的文化适应问题》) on pp. 212-218 in Chinese as a Foreign/Second Language in the Study Abroad Context (《留学生在华汉语教育初探：汉语作为第二语言习得研究》), compiled and edited by Carolyn Lee et al and published by Beijing University Press.  ISBN: 978-7-301-13917-2

Aug. 2007              “Selection and Sequence of the Chinese Characters for an Entry Chinese Character Course in an American University” on pp. 246-251 in Essays on Teaching Chinese to American Students (《对美汉语教学论集》), compiled and edited by Cheng Aimin et al. and published by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. ISBN: 978-7-5600-6861-9.

May 2007                “Curriculum Design for an Entry Course on Chinese Characters at an American University” （《美国大学入门阶段汉字课程的设计》）in the Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association. Vol. 42:2, pp. 67-75.

Dec. 2006               “First Step in Improving the Chinese Proficiency of American Students” (《提高美国学生汉语文化水平要走好第一步》) in International Chinese Language Teaching & Learning, Volume 3, 2006 (《国际汉语教学动态与研究》 2006年第三辑). Beijing, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, pp. 19-24.

July 2006                “Chinese Pinyin with Tone Marks and Their Input Methods” (《带调汉语拼音字体及其输入》) on pp. 34-40 in Studies on Computer-Assisted Chinese as a Foreign Language Teaching (《对外汉语计算机辅助教学的实践研究》), compiled and edited by Zheng Yanqun and published by The Commercial Press.  ISBN: 7-100-04900-8/H.1201

March 2006            “The Strategies of Popularizing Chinese Language Learning and Teaching in American Universities”(《在美国大学普及汉语教学的策略》) in the Journal of Yunnan Normal University (Teaching and Research on Chinese as a Foreign Language Edition). Vol. 4:2, pp. 82-86.

Feb. 2006               “The Use of Computerized Flashcards in Teaching and Learning Chinese Language” on pp. 337-348 in Studies on Chinese Language Teaching Materials and Teaching (《中文教材与教学研究》), compiled and edited by Tao-chung Yao et al and published by Chinese Language University. ISBN: 7-5619-1530-6.

Jan. 2006                “Proceed Separately and Strike Together: A New Approach to Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language in the United States” (《探寻美国汉语教学的新路——分进合击》), in Chinese Teaching in the World (《世界汉语汉语教学》). Vol. 75:1, pp. 116-121. 

May 2005                “Chinese Language Teaching in the United States in the Past Five Years and Its Developmental Trend” （《近五年美国汉语教学状况与发展趋势》） in International Chinese Language Teaching & Learning, Volume 1, 2005（《国际汉语教学动态与研究》2005年第一辑）. Beijing, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, pp. 26-41.

June 2004              “The Necessities and Practice of Offering a Chinese Character Course to Beginning Chinese Language Learners” (《在起始阶段开设汉字课的必要与实践》) in the Journal of Yunnan Normal University (Teaching and Research on Chinese as a Foreign Language Edition). Vol. 2: Supplementary, pp. 98-101.

Oct. 2003                “Methods Used by American College Students in Memorizing Chinese Characters” (《美国大学生记忆汉字时使用的方法--问卷调查报告》) in the Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association. Vol. 38:3, pp. 69-90.

March 2003            “Improve the Efficiency of Chinese Character Teaching at the Elementary Level in American Universities: Issues and Tactics” (《提高美国大学初级阶段汉字教学效率：问题与对策》) in the Journal of Yunnan Normal University (Teaching and Research on Chinese as a Foreign Language Edition). Vol. 1:1, pp. 1-6.

June 2002              “Cultivating Chinese Language Talents by Providing Opportunities: Establishing and Managing a Study Abroad Program” (《提供留学机会，培养汉语人才》) in the Journal of Higher Education and Research. Supplemental Issue of 2002, pp. 50-61.

May 2002                “Teaching of Chinese Character Strokes” (《汉字笔画教学》) in the Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association. Vol. 37:2, pp. 113-122.

May 2001                “Principles of a Web Site Design for a University Chinese Program” in the Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association. Vol. 36:2, pp. 35-42.

Dec. 2000               “Thoughts on the Issues Related to the Input of Chinese Pinyin with Tone Marks” (《对带调汉语拼音字体及其输入以及键盘安排的思考》) on pp. 322-326 in Modern Education Technology and Chinese Teaching to Foreigners (《现代化教育技术与对外汉语教学》), compiled and edited by Zhang Pu and published by Guangxi Normal University Press. ISBN: 7-5633-3130-1/G.2112.

June 2000              “Making It Easier for Our Students to Develop Communicative Competence Outside China” in Linguistic Study. Supplemental Issue of 2000, pp. 132-135. 

Articles or Chapters in a Book (Invited)

Jan. 2008                “Thoughts International Popularization of the Chinese Language”（《“汉语国际传播”感言》）in the Journal of Yunnan Normal University (Teaching and Research on Chinese as a Foreign Language Edition). Vol. 6:1, pp. 18-19.

Aug. 2006               Everyday Chinese (《汉语900句》), published by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press and Thomson Learning.  ISBN: 7-5600-5932-5. (Invited by Huang Hong, the primary author.)

Oct. 2006                An entry on the state of the Chinese language teaching in the United States on pp. 682-693 in the Almanac of Chinese Linguistics (1999-2003) (《中国语言学年鉴（1999-2003）》) edited and compiled by Linguistic Research Institute of Chinese Social Sciences Academy and published by The Commercial Press. ISBN: 7-100-04948-2/H.1213.

Book Reviews

March 2009            A book review on A Dictionary of Chinese Characters: Accessed by Phonetics by PATON, STEWART. New York: Routledge, 2008. Pp. xiii, 255.  ISBN 978–0–415–46047–7.  The review appears in The Modern Language Journal, Vol. 93, pp. 316-317.  

Spring 2007           A book review on Chinese: An Essential Grammar (Second Edition), by Yip Po-Ching and Don Rimmington.  London and New York: Routledge, 2006.  242 pages.  Hardcover, ISBN: 0-415-38026-X.  Paperback, ISBN: 0-415-37261-5.  This book review appears in China Reviews International, Vol.14:1, pp. 288-291.

May 2006                A book review on Success with Chinese: A Communicative Approach for Beginners (Listening and Speaking), by De-an We Swihart with Cong Meng. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Company, 2005.  268 pages with two audio CD’s.  ISBN: 0-88727-425-0.  Success with Chinese: A Communicative Approach for Beginners (Reading and Writing), by De-an We Swihart. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Company, 2005.  210 pages.  ISBN: 0-88727-475-7.  The book review appears in the Journal of Chinese Language Teachers Association, Vol. 41:2, pp. 121-133.

Conference Papers (REFEREED)

April 2012              “Ensuring the groundwork of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning: Opinion and Practice” (《保证基础汉语教学成效的关键与实践》), presented at the 20th International Conference on Chinese Language Instruction at Princeton University.

July 2011               “Preliminary Exploration on Transition from ‘Teaching Chinese to Foreigners’ to ‘Teaching Chinese Globally’” (《“对外汉语教学”向“国际汉语教学”转变问题初探》), presented at the 9th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy in Beijing.

Nov. 2010              “Integration of Computer-Assisted Chinese Vocabulary Learning with Chinese Language Teaching,” presented at the 2010 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)/Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) Annual Meeting in Boston.

Nov. 2009              “In Sear of a Breakthrough in Teaching Chinese Tones,” presented at the 2009 ACTFL)/ CLTA Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Dec. 2008               “Thoughts on the Current Approaches to Teaching Chinese Sounds and Tones” (《汉语语音声调教学反思》), presented at the 9th International Symposium on Chinese as a Foreign Language Teaching in Beijing.

Nov. 2008              “Rhythmic Chinese: A New Approach to Teaching Chinese Tones,” presented at the 2008 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

June 2008              “Facilitating Teaching an Entry Course on Chinese Characters with Computerized Presentational Materials,” presented at the 5th International Conference on Technology and Chinese Language Teaching (TCLT5) held at University of Macau.

Nov. 2007              “Challenges and Solutions: Development of Chinese Characters Teaching Materials,” presented at the 2007 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in San Antonio.

Nov. 2006              “Adjust Teaching Strategies to Enable Less-Experienced Language Learners to Succeed in Learning Chinese,” presented at the 2006 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Nashville.

Aug. 2006              “Curriculum Design for an Entry Course on Chinese Characters at an American University” （《美国大学入门阶段汉字课程的设计》）, presented at the 5th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, held in Fudan University, Shanghai.

Nov. 2005              “Maximize the Use of Graphics and Help Students Understand Characters with Reason: Improve the Effectiveness of Chinese Character Teaching at the Elementary Level,” presented at the 2005 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Baltimore.

Aug. 2005              “In Search of New Chinese Language Teaching Approach for American College Students: Proceed Separately and Strike Together” （《探寻美国汉语教学的新路——分进合击》）, presented at the 8th International Symposium on Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language in Beijing.

June 2005              “Strategies of Teaching Chinese Language in American Universities” （《在美国普通大学开展汉语教学的策略》）, presented at the International Symposium on Operational Strategies and Pedagogy for Chinese Language Programs in the 21st Century, at National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei.

Nov. 2003               “Offering a Chinese Culture Course as a Way to Enhance a Chinese Language Program,” presented at 2003 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

Aug. 2003               “Computerized Flashcards Vs. Hand-Made Flashcards,” presented at the Conference on Chinese Teaching Materials at University of Hawaii.

April 2003               “The Use of Computerized Flashcards in Chinese Language Teaching,” presented at 2003 Chinese Language Pedagogy Conference at Princeton University.

Nov. 2002               “Characters and Words: Understanding the Acquisition of Chinese Vocabulary,” presented at 2002 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.

Aug. 2002               “Improve the Efficiency of Chinese Character Teaching at the Elementary Level in American Universities: Issues and Tactics” presented at the International Symposium on Chinese Language Speed Learning in Beijing.

Aug. 2002               “Study Methods Employed by American Students in Memorizing Chinese Characters” presented at the 7th International Symposium on Chinese as a Foreign Language in Shanghai.

Nov. 2001               “Dual-Track Approach to Teaching Chinese Characters: Proceed Separately and Strike Together” presented at 2001 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.

April 2001               “Considerations in Running a Study Abroad Program in China,” presented at 2001 Chinese Language Pedagogy Conference at Princeton University.

Nov. 2000               “Investigation on Strategies Used by Students in Memorizing Chinese Characters” presented at 2000 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Boston.

Nov. 1999               “Supplementing Formal Chinese Language Instruction,” presented at 1999 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Dallas.

April 1999               “Strategies in Dealing with Tonal Errors,” presented at 1999 Conference on Chinese Pedagogy at Princeton University.   

Nov. 1997               “Theories and Strategies of Improving the Chinese Learning Situations for Students of Chinese in Non-Native Chinese Speaking Environments,” presented at 1997 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Nashville.

Nov. 1996               “Does Chinese Have Morphology?” presented at 1996 ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Member                  Editorial Board of the Journal of Chinese Language Teachers Association, since 2006. 

Reviewer                Journal of Chinese Language Education, since Feb. 2003. 

Member                  Advisory Board for the Journal of Yunnan Normal University (Teaching and Research on Chinese as a Foreign Language Edition), since March 2003. 

Member                  Board of Directors, Chinese Language Teachers Association, 2009-2012. 

Co-Chair                 Organizing Committee of the 10th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Sept. 2011-June 2012.

Program Chair       ACTFL/CLTA Annual Meeting, Nov. 2010-Nov. 2011.

Member                   Organizing Committee of the 9th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Aug. 2010-Aug. 2011.

Co-Chair                Organizing Committee of the 8th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Aug. 2009-July 2010. 

Associate Chair    Organizing Committee of the 7th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Aug. 2008-Aug. 2009. 

Member                  Organizing Committee of the 6th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Aug. 2006-Aug. 2007. 

Member                  Organizing Committee of the 5th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Aug. 2005-Aug. 2006. 

Editor                     The Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy (458 pages), published as the supplementary issue of the Journal of Yunnan Normal University (Teaching and Research on Chinese as a Foreign Language Edition) Sept. 2002-June 2004.

Co-Chair                Organizing Committee of the 4th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Aug. 2002-July 2004. 

Member                  Academic Committee of the 3rd International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Sept. 2001-June 2002.

Member                  Academic Committee of the 2nd International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Sept. 2000-June 2001.