Bio
Dedicated educator with diverse teaching, research, and service experience at academic institutions in the United States, China, and Thailand. Skilled in Chinese language, culture, business, and pedagogy, supported by a strong foundation in linguistics. Committed to fostering student engagement and meaningful learning through creative, student-centered teaching strategies. Experienced in conducting qualitative and mixed-methods research. Actively participates in campus and professional service to support academic and community initiatives.
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Awards and Honors
2024, Faculty Summer Research Grant, Bentley University2023, Faculty Affairs Committee Grant, Bentley University2023, Nominated for the Cronin Award for Excellence in Advising/Mentoring, Bentley University2023, Phi Sigma Iota Membership, International Foreign Language Honor Society2022, Distinguished Faculty Award, Framingham State UniversityPublications
Journal Articles
Yu, F. (2024). The dynamics of student motivation in learning Chinese: A case study. International Journal of Language Studies, (18) 3 107-130. (Link)Yu, F. (2015). An analysis of pictures for improving reading comprehension: A case study of the New Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi.. The Nebraska Educator, (2) 1-27. Moeller, A., Yu, F. (2015). NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do statements: An effective tool for improving language learning within and outside the classroom. Dimension. 50-69. (Link)
Book Chapters
Yu, F., Moeller, A., Lu, J. (2023). Exploring Language and Culture in the Novice Chinese Classroom Through the Linguistic Landscape In D. Malinowski, H. Maxim, & S. Dubreil, (Eds.) Spatializing Language Studies: Pedagogical Approaches in the Linguistic Landscape. pp.43-66. Springer Cham (Link)
Conference Proceedings
Yu, F. (2009). Revelation and insight–Experiences of teaching International Business Chinese. Proceedings of PSU (Prince of Songkla University) Phuket Research Conference. Yu, F. (2008). The distorted truth: An interpretation of social rhetoric in Western news discourse. Proceedings of the International Cognitive Linguistics and Rhetoric Conference.
Other(s)
Yu, F. (2016). Motivation of High School Students in a STARTALK Chinese Immersion Program: A Mixed Methods Case Study. (Link)Yu, F. (2010). A practical pocket English-Chinese dictionaryShanghai University Press. 1-152. Presentations
Yu, F. (2025). “The Promotion of Putonghua as the National Language of China: A Multimodal Metaphor Analysis” Presented at the American Association For Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Denver, Colorado Yu, F. (2024). “The Adoption of Putonghua as a Predominant Language in China: A Discourse Analysis” Presented at the21st International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) World Congress Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yu, F. (2023). “Integrating Multimodality for Enhancing Chinese Language Instruction” Presented at the12th Annual Conference of the NECLTA International Conference on Learning and Teaching Chinese Language and Culture Medford, MA. Yu, F. (2022). “The Use of Multimodality in Language Classroom.” Presented at the Nebraska Department of Education World Language Branch & CLTA-SIG 12 Classroom & Methodology Guest Speaker Series Omaha, NE Yu, F. (2019). “Beyond classroom: Learning Chinese Language and Culture through Field Trip.” Presented at theThe 8th Annual Conference of the NECLTA-International Conference on Learning and Teaching Chinese Language and Culture Boston, MA Yu, F. (2018). “ Learning Chinese in the Linguistic Landscape of Boston Chinatown.” Presented at the Framingham State University A Day in May: A Celebration of Teaching, Scholarship, and Creativity Framingham, MA Yu, F. (2016). “ Motivation of Students in an Immersion Program: A Mixed Methods Study.” Presented at theACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Boston, MA Service
Department Service
MLCH Courses Context & Perspective proposal and adjustment 2024 - PresentMentor (Faculty) for Chinese adjunct faculty 2023 - PresentCourse Coordinator for Chinese minor 2023 - PresentEvaluated the courses in Bentley's study abroad programs and determined their corresponding Bentley credits 2023 - PresentFaculty Sponsor for Service-Learning 4th Credit Option 2023 - PresentTask Force Member for Modern Languages Award Ceremony 2023 - PresentOrganizer for the LCB-Chinese Learn & Lounge Meetings 2023 - PresentCommittee member for Spanish Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor 2024 - 2025Task Force Member for Modern Languages External Review 2024 - 2024Chinese New Course Proposals 2023 - 2024Chinese Placement Test Redesign 2023 - 2024Faculty Sponsor for Honors Project 2023 - 2023Task Force Member for Service, Teaching and Research Benchmarks 2023 - 2023Task Force Member for Spanish Tenure-Track Assistant Professor On-site Visit 2023 - 2023University Service
Mentor (Faculty) for Academic Exploration Day 2023 - PresentTask Force Member for Bentley Lunar New Year Gala 2023 - PresentTask Force Member for CLIC Future Vision 2023 - PresentFacilitated the visit of IFSA Shanghai and CET Beijing to Bentley campus 2024 - 2025Liberal Studies Major Advisor 2023 - 2023Event Organizer for Bentley Culture Fest 2022 - 2023Advisor for the English-Chinese Translation Project about Immunization Requirement Instructions, working with Bentley Health Center 2022 - 2022Professional Service
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer for Language Teaching Research 2024 - PresentCommittee Member for "Chinese Bridge" Principals' Tour to China 2023 - PresentReviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer for Foreign Language Annals 2023 - PresentProfessional Development Coordinator and Board Member of the Chinese Language Teacher Association of Nebraska 2022 - PresentReviewer, Conference Paper for 2024 AERA Annual Meeting 2023 - 2023Faculty Advisor for 2023 National Chinese Speech Contest 2023 - 2023Session Chair for the Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference 2019 - 2022
