Kun Shan Carolyn Lee

My research interests include content-based instruction (CBI), second language acquisition, experiential learning, sociocultural theory, study abroad education, and intercultural competence. Since joining Duke in 1995, I have worked to develop a dual-track curriculum that serves both traditional foreign language learners and bilingual learners, while also strengthening connections between the on-campus curriculum and the Duke Study in China program (1982–2021), a cornerstone of the university’s international engagement. My recent publications focus on collaborative program development and the creation of teaching materials that promote cross-cultural communication through the study of cultural values and critical incidents. At present, I am developing two courses in classical Chinese philosophy—exploring Confucian and Daoist traditions—together with instructional resources for second-language learners, informed by the Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) model and community-engaged learning.