Wen Xin

I have taught a wide range of courses in English Language Studies, including English Grammar, The Development of Modern English, and Introduction to the English Language. In all of these courses, I emphasize that language is not simply a matter of what is “right” or “wrong” but rather what is appropriate within a given context. To foster this understanding, I expose students to diverse uses of English—across spoken and written contexts, different regions and nations, and various historical periods. Additionally, I cultivate students’ critical language awareness, helping them understand when, how, and why language can serve as a tool for empowerment, or conversely, as a means of marginalization and exclusion. 

My research lies at the intersection of English Language Studies and Writing Studies, with a particular focus on the variation of pragmatic features across different contexts, especially in writing classrooms. I aim to foster a more effective and equitable environment for writing instructors while supporting students in becoming stronger writers. To achieve this, I employ a range of methods and techniques from statistics and text mining, drawing on both qualitative and quantitative approaches to explore language use and its pedagogical implications.