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Ji Jianfen

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June 3,1964

Xianyang, Shaanxi, China

Taixing, Jiangsu, China

Married

Professor in linguistics and Applied Linguistics；Supervisor for graduates of Foreign linguistics and Applied Linguistics Program 

College of Foreign languages，Northwest University, North Taibai Road # 229, Xi’an, China  

EDUCATION

2005.7---2006.1

1985.9—1987.7

Visiting Scholar, Saint Mary University, MN, USA

M.A. School of Foreign Languages, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an,Shaanxi

Major: Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

1981.9—1985.7

B.A. College of Foreign Languages, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu

Major: British and American Language and Literature

WORK EXPERIENCE

1987—Present:

English Teacher at College of Foreign Languages, Northwest University, Xi’an.

Duties: teaching General Linguistics, Stylistics to students of English major;

      teaching Reading, Writing, Translation, Listening & Speaking to students of non-English major Graduates and PHD; supervising the study and research work of English major students ( BA, MA)

Social Work

Member of National Committee of Graduate FLT   2007---2008

Vice Secretary of Working Committee of Graduate FLT, Snaanxi  2002---2008

Member of Shaanxi Translators’ Association       1987—Present

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Articles:

2012

2010

2008

2007

2007

2005

2004

2004.

Stylistic Analysis on Online English News [J]. Journal of Northwest University

Linguistic Features of Adjacency Pair in Webchat Conversations [J] Value Engineering

A Practicable Learning Strategy Sequence of Intentional English Vocabulary Acquisition [J].Journal of Northwest University

An Analysis on English Turn-taking System and Its Characteristics of

Webchat Conversations [J].Journal of Northwest University

Reforming and Practicing of EFL for Non-English Graduates Foreign Language Teaching Vol.1

Study on the Pragmatic Value of English Ambiguity [J]. Journal of Northwest University

Contrastive Study on the Differences of English Vocabulary Strategy Application [J]. Journal of Northwest University

Negative Face and Positive Face in China and the West [J] Journal of Northwest University

2003.

A Cognitive Analysis of the Origin of Chinglish [J]. Journal of Northwest University Vol.3

2002.

On Translation Teaching for Graduates [J] Translators Digest Vol.2

2001.

Making Reforms in Teaching Patterns to Improve Postgraduates’ Language Competence [J] Higher Education Development Research Vol.1

Books:

Ji Jianfen & Tian Pengseng. 2005. A Practical Course book for E-C and C-E Translation. Xi’an Jiaotong University Press, Xi’an, Shaanxi

Ji Jianfen.2001.

Advanced Reading .World Publishing Corporation, Xi’an, Shaanxi

Ji Jianfen.1998.

A Series of Modern English Reading(Book5)  Xidian University Press, Xi’an Shaanxi

RESEARCH

Projects Undertaken as leader

2011.1---2011.11

2008---2010

2007----2009

2003—2006

Contrastive Study on Stylistic Features of Online English News and Traditional Medium English News

An Analysis of English Conversation in Internet Chatroom

Exploration into ELT for Graduates of Non-English Majors

Comprehensive Study on EFL for Non-English Major Graduates

1999—2001

Reforming English Teaching Patterns to Improve Graduate Students’ Language Applying Competence

1998—2000

The Study of Vocabulary Learning Strategy of EFL Learners

Projects undertaken as chief member  ( 0mit ):

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Stylistics, Pragmatics, Learning Strategy, Cross Culture Communication, English Medium

HONORS & AWARDS

2007

2005

2001

Teaching Achievement Prize  from Working Committee of Graduate FLT, Snaanxi ( second prize)

Excellent Instructor for Shaanxi Graduate English Speaking Contest (first prize)

Teaching Achievement Foundation/Prize   from Shaanxi Government (second prize)

2000

Teaching Achievement Foundation/Prize   from Northwest University (first prize)

1999

Teaching Achievement Foundation/Prize   from Northwest University (second prize)

2003,1998,1995,1993    Modal Teachers’ Award     from Northwest University

1996

Teaching Competition      from Northwest University  (second prize)