Xiwen Lu

Senior Lecturer in Chinese

Departments/Programs

German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature

Degrees

Beijing Language and Culture University, M.A.
PLA University of Foreign Language, B.A.

Expertise

Teaching Chinese as a second language
Learning Sciences and Technology
Computer-based and Internet-based language teaching
Second language acquisition
Teaching Chinese at secondary level

Profile

Xiwen Lu (陆熙雯)’s professional background is teaching Chinese as a second language, and she also explores in depth in the field of computer-based and Internet-based Chinese teaching method, Chinese language acquisition, and teaching Chinese at secondary level. In her academics career, she has taught different levels of Chinese in world leading programs such as Harvard Summer Program and Alliance. At her current faculty appointment here at Brandeis she teaches all levels of Chinese, Practical Chinese Phonetics, Lexics, Syntax, and Pragmatics, and Chinese Pedagogy. She serves as the undergraduate advising head, first-year faculty ambassador, graduate student advisor, and Foreign Language Oversight Committee member at Brandeis. She is also on the board of the New England Chinese Language Teachers Association.
Webpage: https://sites.google.com/view/xiwenlu/home

Courses Taught

CHIN	29b	Pathways for Chinese Literacy
CHIN	30a	Intermediate Chinese
CHIN	40b	Advanced Intermediate Chinese
CHIN	105b	Advanced Conversation and Composition II
CHIN	120a	Readings in Contemporary Chinese Literature: Advanced Chinese Language
CHIN	200a	Practical Chinese Phonetics, Lexics, Syntax, and Pragmatics
CHIN	202b	Chinese Pedagogy II
CHIN	211a	Chinese Practicum I
CHIN	212b	Chinese Practicum II

Awards and Honors

2019-2020 Provost’s Teaching Innovation Grant (2019 - 2020)

Teaching and Learning Fellows 2017-2018 (2017 - 2018)

Experiential Learning and Teaching Grants (2016 - 2017)

Brandeis University Provost’s Innovations in Teaching Grant (2015 - 2016)

Scholarship

Liu, Zhigang, Lu, Xiwen, Cai, Yuanyuan, ed. 多媒体辅助汉语教学案例集. 1 ed. Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2020.

Varatharaj A., Botelho A.F., Lu X., Heffernan N.T.. "Supporting Teacher Assessment in Chinese Language Learning Using Textual and Tonal Features." Artificial Intelligence in Education. AIED 2020, Ifrane, Morocco. 6/30, 2020.

Lu, Xiwen, Ostrow, K. S., Heffernan, N. T.. Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Word Acquisition Within an Online Learning Platform. Proc. of Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education. Heraklion, Crete, Greek: SCITEPRESS – Science and Technology Publications, Lda, 2019.

Lu, Xiwen, Ostrow, Korinn, Heffernan, Neil. "Save Your Strokes: Chinese Handwriting Practice Makes for Ineffective Use of Instructional Time in Second Language Classrooms." AERA Open 5. 4 (2019): https://doi.org/10.1177/2332858419890326.

Lu, Xiwen. Collaborative Learning Model Between Near-native and Non-native Learners (in High Advanced Chinese Classes). Proc. of ACTFL 2019 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Washington, D.C.: 2019.

Lu, Xiwen. Empirical Studies on the Efficiency of Chinese Word Recognition With or Without Handwriting Practices. Proc. of The 8th Annual Conference of the NECLTA-International Conference on Learning and Teaching Chinese Language and Culture. Tufts University, MA: 2019.

Varatharaj, A., Botelho, A., Lu, X. & Heffernan, N. T.. Hǎo Fā Yīn: Developing Automated Audio Assessment Tools for a Chinese Language Course. Proc. of The 12th International Conference on Educational Data Mining 2019. Montreal, Canada: 2019.

Lu, Xiwen. "Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Word Acquisition Within an Online Learning Platform.." 2018 National Chinese Language Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah

Lu, Xiwen. Handwriting vs Typing? The Most Effective Type of Word Recognition Practice. Proc. of ACTFL 2018. New Orleans: 2018.

Zhang, Shu / Lu, Xiwen. 高年级汉语写作项目设计(Advanced-level Chinese Writing Project Design). Proc. of NECLTA Conference 2018. Tufts University, MA: 2018.

Lu, Xiwen. Using Intelligent Tutoring System ASSISTments to Assist Students in Previewing. Proc. of The 6th Annual Conference of the NECLTA-International Conference on Learning and Teaching Chinese Language and Culture. Tufts University, MA: 2017.

Lu, Xiwen/Xiaolu Xiong/Neil Heffernan. Experimenting Choices of Video and Text Feedback in Authentic Foreign Language Assignments at Scale. Proc. of L@S: Fourth Annual ACM Conference on Learning at Scale. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA: ACM, 2017.

Lu, Xiwen. Improving Students’ Character Recognition Ability Using On-line Practice. Proc. of ACTFL 2016 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Boston, MA: 2016.

Lu, Xiwen. "Prevalent Standards for K-12 Foreign Language Teaching in the U.S.." Confucius Institute at UMass Boston Volunteer Training. UMass Boston. 2015/10/30.

Lu, Xiwen. Bridging High School to College: Design Secondary School Curriculums in a College Placement Perspective. Proc. of 13th New York International Conference on Teaching Chinese. Pace University in New York City: 2015.

Lu, Xiwen/Gao, Liqun. "对外汉语课堂互动中纠正性反馈对习得的影响 （Impact of Corrective Feedbacks on the Acquisition in Chinese L2 Classroom Interaction）." 世界汉语教学（Chinese Teaching in the World） 29. 1 (2015): 128-143.

Wang, Qiuyu / Lu, Xiwen. A survey of Chinese Heritage Learners, the challenge and strategy in curriculum design. Proc. of National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages Annual 2015 Conference. Dulles, VA: 2015.

Wang, Qiuyu / Lu, Xiwen. 美国在华留学项目中汉语教师的跨文化交际意识培养. Proc. of 2015年第五届国际汉语教师培养论坛. Beijing, China: 2015.

Lu, Xiwen. "From Standards to Classrooms: Textbooks for Chinese Immersion Programs." Woodstock, Oregon. 05/15/2014.

Lu, Xiwen. Computer-based Advanced Intermediate Level Chinese Textbook. Waltham, MA: Unpublished course pack, 2014.

Lu, Xiwen. Lesson Plan, Unit Plan and Curriculum Mapping Design for K‐12 Chinese Classes ‐ taking Easy Steps to Chinese for example. Proc. of The 3rd Conference of the NECLTA‐International Conference on Learning and Teaching Chinese Language and Culture. University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts, USA: 2014.

Lu, Xiwen. Computer-based Intermediate Level Chinese Textbbok. Waltham, MA: Unpublished course pack, 2013.

Lu, Xiwen. IMPACT OF CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK ON THE ACQUISITION IN CHINESE L2 CLASSROOM INTERACTION. Proc. of 17th Princeton Conference on Chinese Language Instruction. Princeton University: 2009.

Yu Feng, Xiwen Lu. "普及与提高——对海外汉语教学的宏观思考." 中美社会和文化 19. 19 (2009): 90-93.