Li-Chin Jennifer Yang

Associate Professor

lchyang@kmu.edu.tw

2116 #301 or 313

Institution of Graduation

Major/Department

Degree

National Taiwan Normal University

Linguistics, Department of English

Ph.D.

Expertise

1

Language Acquisition

2

Psycholinguistics

3

Cognitive Linguistics

4

English Teaching

Project Name

Start and End Dates

Project Number

1

A project on English reading-writing connection and online intercultural peer cooperative learning

2023/08/01~

2024/07/31

MOE Teaching Practice Research Program (PGE11201139), PI, $300,000

2

A project on enhancing the learning effectiveness of medical university students taking the Language and Science course and helping children with speech disabilities in shared picture book reading activities

2021/08/01~

2022/07/31

MOE Teaching Practice Research Program (PGE1100909), PI, $260,000

3

The effects of using Cia Stem Teaching on secondary and elementary school teachers’ and students’ stem literacy, teaching and learning outcome (II)

2020/08/01~

2021/07/31

NSTC Research Project Grant (MOST109-2511-H-037-011-), Co-PI, $1,224,000

4

The Effects of Metaphoric Competence on Learners’ Comprehension and Production of English Present/Past Tenses and of Tense Choice in Indirect Speech

2017/08/01~

2018/07/31

NSTC Research Project Grant (MOST106-2410-H-037-005-), PI, $807,395

5

The Effects of Metaphoric Competence on Learners' Comprehension and Production of English Tense: With Reference to Present Tense

2014-01-01~

2014-12-31

KMU Research Project for Newly Appointed Teacher (Q103024), PI, $90,000

1

Yang, L. C. (2013). Chinese Children’s Comprehension and Production of Complex Sentences. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Graduate Institute of English, Linguistics Division, National Normal University, Taiwan.

2

Yang, L. C., Chang, Y. F. (2008). Young Children’s Refusal in Mandarin Chinese: Their Production and Perception. Germany: VDM.

3

Yang, L. C. (2003). A Study of Young Children’s Production and Perception of Refusal in Mandarin Chinese. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Graduate Institute of English Language, Literature and Linguistics, Linguistics Division, Providence University, Taiwan.

1

Yang, L. C.*, & Lu, Y. Y. (2024). Investigating college students’ learning attitudes towards EMI courses: A study of general education courses at a medical university. Survey Research – Method and Application, 53, 1-40. [TSSCI]

2

Yang, L. C.*, & Lu, Y. Y. (2023). Investigating college students’ learning awareness and preference for face-to-face English teaching and synchronous online English teaching: A study of general English at a medical University. Journal of General Education: Concept & Practice, 11(2), 1-62. [Tier 2 Journal]

3

Yang, L. C. (2023). The effects of a cognitive linguistic approach on college students’ learning English tenses in Taiwan. Language Teaching Research. doi: 10.1177/13621688231178196 [SSCI Q1 (Percentile: 95.1), IF: 4.2, 10/194]

4

Yang, L. C. (2022). Teaching English tense-aspect combinations in indirect speech with a cognitive linguistic approach: An empirical study. KMU Journal of General Education, 17, 73-118. [Tier 2 Journal]

5

Huang, S. H., & Yang, L. C.* (2020). English for general purposes (EGP) at a Taiwanese university: A mix-methodological analysis of students’ perspectives. Tsing Hua Journal of Educational Research, 37(1), 41-83. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

6

Huang, S. H.,* & Yang, L. C. (2019). University English Language Learners’ Perception of Learning Communicative English and the Role of Gender. KMU Journal of General Education-Special Issue on Communication Teaching Practices, 1(1),40-68. [Tier 2 Journal]

7

Yang, L.C., & Huang, S.H*. (2018). A Closer Look at Language Learning Motivational Strategies (LLMS): Learners’ Preference and the Role of Gender. KMU Journal of General Education, 13, 77-108. [Tier 2 Journal]

8

Huang, S.H.*, & Yang, L.C. (2018). Teachers’ Needs in the Advancement of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in Taiwan. TESOL International Journal, 13(1), 100-117. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

9

Lai, Y. D.*, Yang, L. C., & Yang, Y. C. (2015). Relation between Instruction Explicitness and Effects of Metaphor Awareness Enhancement on Vocabulary Reception and Production by Taiwanese EFL Learners with Different Cognitive Processing Styles. Providence Forum: Language and Humanities, 9(1) , 97 -134 . [Tier 2 Journal]

10

Lia, C.C. R., Chen, C.Y. D.*, & Yang, L.C. (2015). L1 Acquisition of Chinese Causal and Manner Questions: Data from zenme hui and hui zenme. Concentric: Studies in Linguistics, 41(2), 1-35. [THCI]

11

Yang, L. C.*, & Lee, K. L. (2014). Learning achievement in general English curricula: Illustration of the freshman English reading course at a medical university. KMU Journal of General Education, 9, 129-164.）[Tier 2 Journal]

12

Yang, L. C. (2014). Exploring English Teaching Methods from a Linguistic Perspective. Educators and Professional Development, 31(2), 33-45.

13

Yang, L. C.*, Chen, C. Y., & Lin, C. J. (2013). The Effects of Topichood on Chinese Children’s Production of Relative Clauses. Journal of Applied Foreign Languages, 20, 45-80. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

14

Yang, L. C.*, & Lai, Y.D. (2011). How do English learners handle the future tense and aspect?. MingDao Journal, 7(3), 17-36. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

15

Yang, L.C.*, & Lai, Y.D. (2010). Which Camp Are You in: A Study on the Language Choice in Two Major Call-in TV Talk Shows in Taiwan. MingDao Journal, 6(3), 3-18. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

16

Lai, Y.D.*, & Yang, L.C. (2009). Iconicity and arbitrariness in Taiwan Sign Language: A psycholinguistic account. MingDao Journal, 5(2), 159-187. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

17

Lin, S.-Y., Su, C.-C., Lai, Y.-D, Yang, L.-C., & Hsieh, S.-K. (2009). Assessing text readability using hierarchical lexical relations retrieved from WordNet. International Journal of Computational Linguistics and Chinese Language Processing, 14(1), 45-84. [TSCI, THCI]

18

Yang, L. C. (2008). The effect of characters and speakers’ age on the choice of referring expressions for the introduction of referents. Journal of Applied Foreign Languages, 9, 55-78. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

19

Yang, L. C.*, & Lai, Y. D. (2008). Bridging the Gap between Journalistic Writing and Business English Writing: Starting from Curriculum Design and Methodology. MingDao Journal, 4(1), 61-82. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

20

Lai, Y. D.*, & Yang, L. C. (2008). Revisiting the Syntactic Status of le in Chinese NP-le Construction. MingDao Journal of General Education, 4, 43-65. [Other Peer-Reviewed Journals]

1

Yang, L. C.*, Lai, Y. D., Lu, Y. Y., & Wang, S. C. (2024). Exploring University Students' Learning Awareness of General English Reading and Writing Integration and Online Cross-Cultural Peer Collaboration Teaching Model. Presented at 2024 Conference on Local Innovation, Autonomous Learning, and Sustainable Practices in General Education and Annual Meeting of Taiwan Congress on College General Education. Mount Dawu College, National Pingtung University, Taiwan.

2

Yang, L. C.*, & Lu, Y. Y. (2023). Investigating college students’ learning awareness towards EMI courses: A study of general education courses at a medical university. Presented at 2023 International Conference on Sustainable General Education, Humanities in Medicine and STEAM Education and Annual Meeting of Taiwan Congress on College General Education. Garden Villa Hotel, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

3

Yang, L. C. (2022). Integrating students’ major into general education courses with the design of observation and practice: Taking the language and science course of a medical university as an example. Presented at 2022 International Conference on General Education, Teaching Practice Research and STEAM Education, and Annual Meeting of Taiwan Congress on College General Education. Tamkang University, Taipei.

4

Huang, S. H., & Yang, L. C.* (2021). A Study of Freshman English Writing as a Cornerstone for Curriculum Reform. Presented at 2021 Conference of Taiwan General Education Strategy Alliance and Quality Strategy Association. National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

5

Yang, L.C.*, & Lai, Y.D. (2018). The Effects of Metaphoric Competence on Learners’ Comprehension and Production of English Present/Past Tense. Presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the Second Language Association (J-SLA 2018). Gakushuin University, Tokyo, Japan.

6

Yang, L. C., & Lee, K. L. (2014). Learning achievement in general English curricula: Illustration of the freshman English reading course at a medical university. Presented at 2014 Language and Cultural Education Conference. Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

7

Lai, Y. D.*, & Yang, L. C. (2014). Variables in the effects of metaphor awareness enhancement on EFL learners’ vocabulary reception and production. Presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics, Portland, Oregon, USA, American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) 2014 Conference.

8

Lai, Y. D.*, & Yang, L. C. (2012). How cognitive linguistics can “add spice” in EFL classrooms: Effectiveness of metaphor awareness enhancement. Presented at 2012 International Conference on Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching. National Taiwan University of Science & Technology, Taipei.

9

Yang, L. C.*, & Lai, Y. D. (2009). Perception of English vowels by Chinese learners in Taiwan: An OT account. Presented at The 158 the Meeting of The Acoustical Society of America (ASA). Acoustical Society of America, San Antonio, Texas, America.

10

Yang, L. C.*, & Lai, Y. D. (2009). How Do English Learners Handle the Future Tense and Aspect? Presented at The Eighteenth International Symposium and Book Fair on English Teaching. English Teachers’ Association, Taipei.

11

Shirai, S.*, Yang, L. C., & Lai, Y. D. (2009). Preliminary report of devoiced vowels in Chinese. Presented at The 158^th Meeting of The Acoustical Society of America (ASA). San Antonio, Texas, America.

12

Lin, S. Y., Su, C. C., Lai, Y. D. Yang, L. C., & Hsieh, S. K. (2008). Measuring Text Readability by Lexical Relations Retrieved from Wordnet. Presented at 20^th Conference on Computational Linguistics and Speech Processing (ROCLING XX – 2008). Taipei.

13

Yang, L. C.*, & Lai, Y. D. (2008). The Effect Age on Perception of Syllable Final Nasals in Mandarin Chinese. Presented at 2^nd International Conference on East Asian Linguistics (ICEAL -2). Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.

14

Lai, Y. D.*, & Yang, L. C. (2008). Consonant Acquisition in Taiwanese: A functional Optimality-theoretic account. Presented at 2^nd International Conference on East Asian Linguistics (ICEAL-2). Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.

15

Yang, L. C. (2008). The Language Choice of Different Camps: A Study on the Language Use in Two Major Call-in TV Talk Shows in Taiwan. Presented at 18^th International Congress of Linguists (CIL-18). Korea University, Seoul, Korea.

16

Yang, L. C. (2006). A Study of the Effects of Social Status Relative to the Interlocutor on Young Children’s Production and Perception of Refusal in Mandarin Chinese. Presented at 1^st International Conference on Applied Linguistics. Chiayi University, Taiwan.

17

Katz, A.*, Chao, S. F., & Yang, L. C. (2001). Derivation of fantasy words in Dr. Seuss: opaque or transparent. Presented at Providence University Humanities Colloquium on Child Literature. Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan.

1

2021~2024 Excellent Paper Award at the Taiwan Congress on College General Education Conference

2

2014~2016, 2021~2022, 2024 Award for Attracting and Retaining Exceptional Teaching Talent at Kaohsiung Medical University, MOE grant

3

2017 Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Kaohsiung Medical University

4

2017, 2021 Excellent Teaching Award at the College Level, Kaohsiung Medical University

5

2015 Excellent Teaching Award at the Department Level, Kaohsiung Medical University

6

2017 Outstanding Faculty Award for Research Projects, Kaohsiung Medical University

7

2014, 2017 Outstanding Mentor Award (the Academy of Life) at Kaohsiung Medical University

8

2009 Linguistics Research Graduate (Doctoral) Scholarship, The Language Training & Testing Center (LTTC)

9

2008 Outstanding Doctoral Student Scholarship, National Taiwan Normal University

1

Director, Center for Languages and Culture, Kaohsiung Medical University, August 2024-Present

2

Executive Secretary, Bilingual Education Promotion Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, August 2024-Present

3

Head of Learning Outcomes Division, Bilingual Education Promotion Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, July 2021-July 2024

4

Subproject Investigator, Higher Education SPROUT Project, Kaohsiung Medical University, 2021-2022, August 2024-Present

5

Editorial Board Member, KMU Journal of General Education, August 2020-July 2022

6

Journal Paper Reviewer, 2015-Present

7

Various Administrative Roles at KMU (Faculty Representative at University Affairs Meetings, Member of University-Level Teaching Quality Enhancement Committee, Member of Department-Level Faculty Evaluation Committee, English Coordinator, English Reading Level Head, Chair/Member of Departmental Curriculum Committee, Chair/Member of Departmental Meeting Committee, Member of the Center for General Education Supervisory Meeting Committee, Member of the Center for General Education Meeting Committee, Curriculum Committee Member of the Center for General Education, Administrative Teacher at the Center for General Education, Evaluation Task Group Member, Member of College Affairs Committee, Member of KMU Distinguished Teacher Selection Committee, Member of KMU Academy of Life), 2013-Present

8

National and University Exam Committee Member, 2013-Present

9

Conference Paper Abstract and Full Paper Reviewer, 2013-Present

10

Lecturer for the “Practical English for Civil Servants” course at the National Academy of Civil Service, Republic of China, 2024-Present

11

Speaker on topics related to “English Writing” and “Bilingual Education,” 2011-Present

12

Judge for the Chunghwa Telecom MOD Happy English Reader Theater Learning Competition, 2013-2015