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Professor Dr. Han Wei
Professor,
Guilin University of Electronic Technology
Professor Han Wei enhances ESL proficiency through corpus linguistics and classical poetry, fostering cross-cultural communication skills.
Detailed Bio
Professor Han Wei, based at Guilin University of Electronic Technology, China, has dedicated over three decades to English Language Teaching (ELT). Holding a Ph.D., he has served as Dean of the College of Foreign Studies and a visiting scholar at the University of Texas and Eastern Institute of Technology. His expertise in corpus linguistics, translation, and cross-cultural communication informs his innovative approach to ESL instruction. By integrating classical Chinese poetry into language teaching, Professor Han helps students develop linguistic and cultural fluency, enriching ELT curricula across China and beyond.Impact Story:
In 2021, Professor Han Wei introduced a poetry-based ESL curriculum at Guilin University, engaging 1,000 students. The programme, rolled out over a semester, boosted students’ vocabulary retention by 20%, per university data. A student said, “Professor Han’s classes made English feel alive through poetry.” His approach has inspired Chinese educators to weave cultural elements into ELT, fostering deeper language proficiency and cultural understanding.Achievements:
- Published extensively on corpus linguistics and comparative linguistics.
- Served as Dean of College of Foreign Studies.
- Recognised for innovative use of poetry in language education.
- Visiting scholar at University of Texas (2007).