WEI CHEN

Academic Qualifications

· Doctor of Philosophy in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China, Sep 2003 - June 2006;

· Master of Arts in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China, Sep 2000 - June 2003.

Employment History

· Nov 2021 – now, English Professor, School of Foreign Languages, Jiangnan University, China;

· Aug 2018 – Oct 2021, English Professor, School of Translation Studies, Jinan University, China;

· Mar 2013 - July 2018, English Professor, Deputy Chief, Research Center for Foreign Languages, Literature and Culture, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China;

· Sep 2009 - Feb 2013, English Professor, School of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang International Studies University, China;

· Feb 2012 - Feb 2013, Senior Visiting Scholar, Cambridge University, England;

· Mar 2009 - Mar 2011, Post Doctorate, Shanghai International Studies University, China;

· July 2007 - Aug 2009, English Professor, School of Foreign Languages, Shanghai Ocean University, China;

· Sep 2006 - Oct 2008, Post Doctorate, Nanjing University, China;

· Aug 1995 - Aug 2000, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Yangzhou Educational Institute, China.

Teaching Areas

· English-Chinese Translation;

· Translation Studies.

Research Areas

· Translation Studies;

· Translation and Communication;

· Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics;

· Publishing Studies and Communication.

Selected Publications

So far, Wei Chen has published more than 80 academic papers concerning translation studies, applied linguistics, communication, and publishing studies mainly in those core foreign language journals of China. He is author of four monographs concerning foreign linguistics and applied linguistics as well as translation studies. He also co-authored four books concerning the above fields. Besides, he translated and published over 30 works concerning Chinese modern literature or cultures. He co-edited or participated in the edition of several language or specialized dictionaries.

Contact Details

School of Foreign Languages

Jiangnan University, 214122

Wuxi, P. R. China

Telephone: + (86) 138 2180 7662

E-mail address: wei946@163.com