WEI Shuili, Male, born in March, 1961，Master of Arts, Associate professor, , graduate advisor in Applied Linguistics and English Cultures Studies, Vice-director of Basic Courses Teaching Committee of Shaanxi Provincial Vocational & Technical Education Association, Director of English and Chinese Programs, specializes in comparatives studies of English and Chinese languages and cultures, English teaching and textbook writing.
Education:
Education & Academic Employment
8, 2005 —7,2006 Master of Art in Instructions in Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
2,1988—1,1989 Research Student in the Lecturers’ Program of English
Language and Literature, Sichuan University,
9,1981 – 7,1985 Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province,
Academic Employment
4, 1995—present, Lecturer, Associate Professor, College English Department, School
of Foreign Languages, NWU,
10,1994—4,1995 Translator in Xi’an Pharmaceutical Plant,
7,1985 – 9.1994 Instructor & Lecturer, Foreign Languages Department, Second Northwest College for Minorities
2,1978 – 8,1981 Teacher in Weizhuang Primary & Middle School
Teaching:
Courses for Undergraduates:
College English, English Lexicology, English Teaching Methodology, History and Society in English Speaking Countries, English Newspaper & Magazine Reading, etc.
Courses for Postgraduates:
English Prose Reading, Comparative Studies in English and Chinese Languages and Cultures
Research Programs
2009: Program director of Adult English Education & Books Compiling, Approved and Supported by the Education Department of Shaanxi Province.
2009: Second participant of the program “Research into the English editorials of promoting Shaanxi to the outside world”. Approved and Supported by the Education Department of Shaanxi Province.
2007: Program director of College English Books Compiling, Approved and Supported by the Education Department of Shaanxi Province.
2005. Program director, “Research in the Present Situation and Problems of English Language Teaching in Colleges in Shaanxi Province”. Approved and Supported by the Education Department of Shaanxi Province.
2004. Program director of provincial level brand course offered in colleges “Integrated English”. Approved and Supported by the Education Department of Shaanxi Province.
2000. Program member of “ Research in the English Language Teachers’ Teaching Abilities” Approved and Supported by Northwest University
1999. Program director of “ Research in the Strategies of Studying English ( for EFLL). Approved and Supported by Northwest University
Academic Publications
Journals:
· GAN Shi’an, WEI Shuili (2007), Explorations of Sino-American Holidays at Surface and Depth Level and Their Revelations, Journal of Northwest University. No.1,2007.
· CHEN Gangni, WEI Shuili (2007), The Active Role of Hedges in Verbal Communication , Journal of Northwest University. No.3,2005
· Wei, Shuili (2003). Present Situation, Problems and Countermeasures---- College English Teaching in Vocational and Technical Schools. Research in Higher Education Development. No. 1 2003
· Wei, Shuili and Wang, Aifen (1999). Research into the Teaching Abilities of Foreign Language Teachers. Research in Higher Education Development. No. 3, 1999
· Wei, Shuili (1999). Practice and Reflections on Teaching Oral English with Students Being the Center. Journal of Northwest University. Vol 29, No.3,1999.
· Zhu, Zesheng and Wei, Shuili (1999). Translation---- A Bridge to the Improvement of Foreign Language Competence. Journal of Northwest University. Vol 29, No.3,1999.
· Wei, Shuili (1998). On the Implement of Quality-oriented Education in Foreign Language Teaching. Journal of Shaanxi Normal University,. No.3,1998.
· Wei, Shuili (1997). CET(Band IV) Effect on College English Teaching. Journal of Northwest University. Vol. 27, 1997.
Books:
· editor in chief (10,2010). New Practical College English，and Guidebook to Teaching & Learning，(Volume 1-3) Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· editor in chief (7,2008). New Hope College English –Integrated Book (Volume 1-3).Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· editor in chief (7,2008). New Hope College English –Teacher’s Book (Volume 1-3).Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· editor in chief (7,2008). New Hope College English –Extended Book (Volume 1-3).Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· editor in chief (2005，10). Guide to Practical College English Test . Xi’an: Northwest Polytechnic University Press.
· editor in chief (2005). Model Test of Practical College English Test(Level A) . Xi’an: Northwest Polytechnic University Press.
· editor in chief (2005). Model Test of Practical College English Test(Level B) . Xi’an: Northwest Polytechnic University Press.
· editor in chief (2005). Explanations & Analysis of Practical College English Test(Level A) . Xi’an: Northwest Polytechnic University Press.
· editor in chief (2005). Explanations & Analysis of Practical College English Test(Level B) . Xi’an: Northwest Polytechnic University Press.
· co-editor (2005.2). Selected Readings in English Newspaper& Magazine. Beijing: Beijing University Press.
· co-editor (2004). Advanced English Writing. Xi’an: World Book Press.
· editor in chief (2003,7). New Integrated English – Reading & Writing (Volumes 1-5).Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· editor in chief (2003). New Integrated English – Reading & Writing (Teachers’ Book)(Volumes 1-5) Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· editor in chief (2003). New Integrated English – Reading & Writing(Work Book) (Volumes 1-5) Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· editor in chief (2003). New Integrated English – Listening &Speaking (Volumes 1-5) Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· editor in chief (2003). New Integrated English –Listening &Speaking (Teachers’ Book) (Volumes 1-5) Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
· co-editor (2001,1). Advanced English Reading(1) Xi’an: World Book Press.
· co-editor in chief (2001,1). Advanced English Reading(2) Xi’an: World Book Press.
· Editor in chief (2000). A Breakthrough in English Reading (Book3) Xi’an: World Book Press.
· co-editor (1999). Simultaneous Learning and Practice for College English Intensive Reading (Book 1-4). Xi’an: Xi’an Electronics and Technology University Press.
· Editor in chief (1999). Writing Skills and Practice in College English Test(CET). Xi’an: Xi’an Electronics and Technology University Press.
· co-editor in chief (1997). Vocabulary & Structure in CET. Xi’an: Northwest University Press.
Awards and Honors
2005 First Prize Winner of Excellent Teachers in NWU.
2000 First Prize Winner of 505 Award and Award for Excellent
Teachers in NWU,
1999 Second Prize Winner of Excellent Teaching Achievement Award
in NWU (together with Wang, Aifen etc.).
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