Ling Luo
Professor
Modern Languages
EMAIL: lluo@bmcc.cuny.edu
Office: S-601E
Office Hours:
Phone: +1 (212) 776-6632
Dr. Ling Luo received her B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, all in History from Nanjing University, China. Dr. Luo is currently an Associate Professor in the Modern Languages Department at BMCC of the City University of New York.
After received her PhD degree, she came to New York and became a research fellow at the East Asian Institute of Columbia University. Her research interests include comparative cultures, Chinese cultural history and language acquisition using technologies. She has published over 40 research papers, books and book chapters. Her book “Modernization of Nanjing City” was considered one of the most important books on Chinese urban history and has been widely cited. The book was collected by many libraries, including Harvard University library, Columbia University Library, Stanford University Library, and Congress Library.
Expertise
Degrees
- Ph.D. Nanjing University , Social History,
Courses Taught
- This course is for students who have had no previous background in Mandarin Chinese. Grammar is taught inductively and simple texts are read. Speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized. Prerequisite: Departmental Placement
- Students will continue the study of basic Chinese grammar begun in CHI 105. They will also further their skills in listening comprehension, reading and writing in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHI 105 or Departmental Placement
- This course includes a review of grammar plus the study of Chinese civilization and selected readings in Chinese literature. Self-expression through oral and written reports is emphasized. Prerequisite: CHI 102 or departmental approval
- This is an intensive writing and reading course in Chinese language. While developing integrated language skills, it emphasizes writing and critical analysis of content materials. The texts concentrate on Chinese contemporary and classical literary writings, as well as texts treating Chinese culture and history. Prerequisite: CHI 200 or departmental approval
- This course will introduce representative Chinese films during the 20th century. This course will examine the social and cultural impact of films from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan over six basic periods: before the 1930s, 1930-40s, 1949-1966, 1966-1976, 1976-90s, 21st century. Students will develop academic competence in critical thinking and literary appreciation from historical and cultural perspectives. Readings, written work and oral reports will be in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHI 210 and/or departmental approval
- A study of 20th century Chinese literary development, this course examines the literary writings, major authors and literary movements in cultural and historical contexts. The course also reviews the development of China's ethnic minority literature, the growth of popular literature, and the evolution of regional literature. Course readings include selected writings from four historical periods: 1900-16, 1917-49, 1949-85 and 1986-2000. Written projects and oral reports are required. Prerequisite: CHI 210 or departmental approval or any other 400-level Chinese course, except CHI 476
- This is a study abroad course that further develops students’ Chinese language skills and expands their knowledge of Chinese culture and social development. The course is offered as the major part of the Study-Abroad-in-China Program, which includes a combination of class meetings, seminars and field trips to places of historic interest and cultural importance. The course provides opportunities for students to gain first-hand experience about contemporary Chinese cultural life. While participating in skill-based language learning activities that improve students’ competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing, the course gives students opportunities to attend lectures that provide information about Chinese cultural patterns, customs, literature, history, social development and traditions of art and music. The course adopts a unique transcultural-linguistic approach to instruction that efficiently facilitates and enhances the learning of Chinese language and culture. Prerequisite: CHI 102 or above, or proficiency in CHI 102 as determined by the Modern Languages Department placement test and at least 3 credits in a foreign language taught at CUNY.
Research and Projects
- Understanding and Integration: Murphy’s of Architectural and Cultural Practice in China.
- Microlearning Based Mobile Game for Mandarin Learning
Publications
- Blue-eyed View of China (edit and translate from English to Chinese), Jiangsu Ancient Book Publishing House
- Study of the Construction of the Modern City of Nanjing (in Chinese), Nanjing University Press
- Fostering Culture Through Film: A Resource for Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultural Studies, Cambridge Scholars Publishing
- The Current State and Prospects of Chinese Teaching in the United States, Taylor & Francis Group
Honors, Awards and Affiliations
- The Innovations in Language Education (ILE) grants
Microlearning Based Mobile Game for Mandarin Learning - PSC-CUNY Research Grant
Understanding and Integration: Murphy’s Architectural Practice and Cultural Integration in China - CUNY Community College Research Grant Program
Novel Adaptive Learning Based Mobile-Assisted Language App for Mandarin Chinese
