Scholars@Duke
Xin Zhang

Xin Zhang

Assistant Professor of Chinese Language and Intercultural Communication at Duke Kunshan University
DKU Faculty

Scholarly Works - Book sections

Negotiating C2 expectation and Third-Space personae in transdisciplinary L2 learning: Collaboration with Chinese professionals in advanced Chinese language curricula

Book section · January 1, 2023 This chapter addresses the immediate challenge Chinese as a second language programs face to readjust program goals to prepare learners for China-related careers with pathways to professional-level proficiency. Drawing from the Third Space as a new framewo ... Full text Cite

Connecting international students with the local community through a PCA-informed orientation program

Book section · January 1, 2022 Using the Performed Culture Approach (PCA) as a useful tool for helping international students get the most from their study abroad experience, we developed real-life Chinese language sessions for international learners of Chinese as a Second Language (CSL ... Full text Cite

Rethinking orientation: Innovation and collaboration in a language and culture camp at a Sino-US university.

Book section The past few decades have seen a dramatic increase in the internationalization of higher education institutions, from study abroad programs to increasing internationalization efforts at home (Institute of International Education, 2019; Ogden & Brewer, 2019 ... Open Access Cite