Yang Lianrui, Professor of linguistics and applied linguistics,
Dean of School of Foreign Languages, Ocean University of China
Telephone: +86-532-66787011
E-mail: lryang@ouc.edu.cn
Educational Background
2006----2008: PhD School of English, Shanghai International Studies University
1998----1999: MA Graduate School, Gonzaga University, USA
1988----1991: BA Department of English, Qufu Normal University
Career History
2003----Present Professor, Department of English / linguistics, Ocean University of China
2012----2013: Research Visiting Scholar, Department of Linguistics, Cambridge University
2005----2006: Advanced visiting scholar at School of Language and International Education University of Canberra, ACT Australia
1989----2002: Professor, Foreign Language Department, Linyi Teachers College
Research Interests
Studies in applied linguistics,second language acquisition, second language attrition, second language teaching. Specifically comparison of first and second language acquisition, typology and universals in SLA, interlanguage, second language attrition from psycholinguistics, second language teaching methodology, linguistics and EFL.
Research Projects Currently Chaired
1.Interlanguage Linguistics: Consideration as a sub-discipline, The National Philosophy and Social Science Research Project (07BYY026), 2007.70—2012.7.
2.China's English Learners' Lexical Attrition Study, Research Project from China National Ministry of Education, 2014—2017.
3.Research and Practice on the Reform of English Major Education, Shandong Higher Education Research Reform Project (2009153), 2009-2012.
4.SLA Course Development for Postgraduates in the Chinese Context, Shandong Postgraduate Education Research Project (SDYY08015), 2008-2010.
5.Multi-disciplinary Approach to SLA Research, Social Science Research Project, Shandong Province (06BWJ017), 2006-2009.
6.Theories and Practice of Second Language Acquisition, Research Project from China Scholarship Council, 2005—2008.
7.Second Language Acquisition Research and EFL teaching in China, The Social Science Key Research Program of the University, 2004.2—2007.12.
8.China's English Learners' Interlanguage study, research project from China National Ministry of Education, 2003--2006
9.Comments and Evaluation on Various Foreign Approaches in Language Teaching, the Key research project of National Foreign Language Teaching and Research Commission. 2004—2006
Representative Publications and Achievements
Books:
1.Interlanguage Linguistics Studies, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press,2015.
2.Second language Acquisition Studies in China, Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press, 2014.
3.Typological Studies in Interlanguage, Peking University Press, 2013.
4.Multi-disciplinary Approach to SLA Research, 348 pages, Ocean University of China Press, 2010.
5.New English Lexicology: A Course Book, 320 pages, Ocean University of China Press, 2010.
6.Applied Linguistics in Language Education, S. McDonough, Reading Guided by Lianrui Yang, World Books Publishing Press, 2009.
7.Second Language Acquisition Research and Foreign Language Teaching in China, 398 pages, Shanghai Foreign Languages Education Press, 2007.
8.English Grammar: A Course Book, 620 pages, Ocean University of China Press, 2005.
9.The Art of English Language Teaching, 318 pages, Guanxi Education Press, Nanning, 2003.
10.A New Course in English Teaching and Learning, 512 pages, Shandong University Press, 2003.
11.An Introduction To Modern English Lexicology, 265 pages, Chengdu University of Technology and Science Press, Chengdu, China, 2001.
12.Interlanguage Development: linguistic analysis of ESL learner language, UMI, 2001.
13.An Outline of the English Teaching and Learning, 450 pages, Shandong University Press, Jinan, China, 1993.
14.An English Grammar for College Students, 446 pages, Tianjin People’s Press, Tianjin, China, 1994.
15.The Pedagogy of English Language, 428 pages, Shandong University Press, Jinan, China, 1995.
16.English-Chinese Dictionary for Middle School Students, 290 pages, Petroleum University Press, Dongying, China, 1992.
Journal Papers:
1.An Investigation of Topic-prominence in Interlanguage of Chinese EFL Learners: A Discourse Perspective, in Yu & Odlin (ed.) New Perspectives on Language Transfer. Multilingual Matters. 2015.
2.A Discourse Perspective of Topic-prominence in Chinese EFL Learners’ Interlanguage, International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature, 2014.4.
3.Topic Prominence in Chinese EFL Learners’ Interlanguage, Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching,2014.1.
4.Topic Prominence in Typological Interlanguage Development of Chinese Students’ English，Journal of Cambridge Studies,2012,4.
5.Social Psychological Approaches in Language Attrition Research, Journal of Foreign Language Education, 2010.6.
6.Review in Language Attrition Research Abroad, Journal of PLA Foreign Language Studies, 2009.5.
7.The Latest Developments of Individual Differences Research Abroad, Journal of Foreign Languages Studies, 2009.5.
8.Macro Problems and Reflections in SLA as a Discipline Construction, Journal of Social Science of Ocean University of China, 2009.3.
9.Further Reflections on the Study of Interlanguage Fossilization, Journal of Shandong Social Sciences, 2009.10.
10.A Study on Topic and Topic Chains at the Textual Level, Journal of Social Science of Ocean University of China, 2009.4.
11.On the Causes of Variation in Relative Clauses Produced by Chinese English Majors，Teaching English in China, 2008
12.Theoretical Consideration in Language Attrition, Journal of Social Science of Ocean University of China, 2007.3.
13.A Social Constructivist Approach to Teaching Reading, Turning the Rhetoric into Reality，Teaching English in China, 2007.1.
14.Second Language Classroom Reading: A Social Constructivist Approach, The Reading Matrix, 2006. 3.
15.A Social Constructivist Approach to Teaching Reading: Turning the Rhetoric into Reality, Teaching English in China, 2006. (with Kate Wilson)
16.Major Causes of Interlanguage Variation And the General Review on Relative Researches, English Teaching Research in Basic Education, 2006.3.
17.The Genealogical Research on Fossilization in SLA, Foreign Languages in China, 2006.3.
18.Ergative verbs and the concept of English voices, Journal of Guangdong International Studies University, 2006.1. (with Yin Hongshan)
19.SLA Research in Progress: Reflections and Implications, Modern Foreign Languages, 2005.2.
20.Typological Interpretation: the Pseudo-Passive Structure in L2 English Acquisition, Journal of Social Science of Ocean University of China, 2005.2. (with Yu Shanzhi)
21.The Development of Second Language Acquisition as a Academic discipline, Foreign Languages and Their Teaching, 2005. 6.
22.The Critical Period Hypothesis and the Best Age in Second Language Acquisition Research, Foreign Language Research, 2004.5.
23.The Nature and Feature of the EFL Teaching, English Teaching and Research in Teachers Education, 2004.2.
24.Conversation Analysis and Listening Comprehension, Shandong Foreign Language Teaching, No.6, 2003.
25.Great Teachers: Essential Characteristics and Its Surrounding Requirement, High Education Research of Ocean University of China, 2004.3.
26.The Retrogress Phenomena of ESL Teacher Qualification and Its Strategies, Higher Education, No. 3, 2003.
27.Theoretical Considerations on the Starting Age of Foreign Language Learning in China, English Teaching and research Notes, No. 6, 2003.
28.How to Develop The English Teachers’ Teaching Art and Styles, Foreign Language teaching in schools. 2003.12
29.Typological Error Analysis on Interlanguage study, English Teaching in China, Vol.26, 3, 2003.
30.Turn-taking Research and Its Significance to Foreign Language Conversation, Shandong Foreign Language Journal, No. 2, 2002.
31.Inexplicit Oral Expressions and Second Language Competence, Journal of Sichuan Foreign Studies University, No.2, 2002.
32.Situational Approach in Foreign Language Teaching, Foreign Language Teaching, 2002.3
33.The Age Issue in the Foreign Language Teaching, Education Abroad, No. 2, June 2002
34.How to Choose the Research Topic in English Teaching, Basic Education Research, 2001.1.
35.Choices of Foreign Language Teaching Methodology, Shandong Education, 2001.11
36.The Age Difference Research and Foreign Language Education, Journal of Linyi Teachers College, 2001.5.
37.Motivation in English Language Teaching and Learning in China, Proceedings of the 1997 International Symposium on Language Teaching, 1999.2.
38.Sources of Errors and Correction Strategies, Foreign Language Teaching and Research, 2000.1
39.Thoughts on Children’s Foreign Language Learning in China, Foreign Language Teaching and Research in Basic Education, 2002.3.
40.Some Issues when Offering English Courses in Primary School, Foreign Language Teaching and Research in Basic Education, 2001.3.
41.On the Features of American Higher Education, University Education in China, No.2, March 2000.
42.The Interlanguage Theory and the Foreign Language Teaching, Foreign Languages and Their Teaching, No.6, December 1996. Dalian, China.
43.On Formation and Cultivation of “Teacher Norm’s Character”, (co-authored) Higher Education Research in China, 1997.12.
44.On the Self-concept in Foreign Language Education, Modern Foreign Languages , No.2, June 1993.
45.English Education Reform in College, Journal of Linyi Teachers College, 1995.3.
46.Optimization of English as a Foreign Language Teaching Process, Journal of Shanxi Foreign Language Teachers College. 1992.2.
47.Probe into English Situational Teaching Method, Foreign Language World, No.1 1993, Shanghai, China.
48. English Communicative Approach: Problems and Strategies in China, No.2, Sichuan Foreign Languages Journal, June, 1992.1
49.Report on the Experiment of English Language Teaching in a Middle School, Foreign Language Teaching in Schools. 1992.11.
50.On Reform of English Language Education at Teachers' College, Shandong Foreign Language Teaching, 1992.2.
Professional Activities and Committees
1.President, China Foreign Language Education Association in Maritime Universities
2.Secretary-General, China Second Language Acquisition Research Association
3.Vice President, China Educational Linguistics Association
4.President, Shandong English for Specific Purposes Association
5.Vice-president, Shandong Foreign Linguistics Association
6.Council Member of China English Education Association
7.Editor-in-Chief, Foreign Language Studies in China, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press
8.Editorial Board of Teaching English in China by the British Council
9.Editorial Board of System, Elsevier
10.Editorial Board of Language Learning Journal, Routledge
11.Editorial Board of The Reading Matrix, New York State University
