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An Ethnography of Traditional Rural Folk Funeral Practice in Northwestern China APPROVAL SHEET Title of Dissertation: An Ethnography of Traditional Rural Folk Funeral Practice in Northwestern China Name of Candidate: Zuotang Zhang Doctor of Philosophy, 2014 Dissertation and Abstract Approved: Dr. Joby Taylor Director, Shriver Peaceworker Fellows Program Affiliate Assistant Professor Language, Literacy and Culture Dissertation and Abstract Approved: Dr. Beverly Bickel Clinical Associate Professor Language, Literacy and Culture Date Approved: July 24, 2014 Zuotang Zhang, Ph.D. [email protected] EDUCATION Ph.D. University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Language, Literacy and Culture To be confirmed August, 2014 MA Southwest Missouri State University (Now Missouri State University) Religions Studies: 1998 Graduate courses Minnesota State University, Mankato & Frostburg State University English, TESL track, 95% towards MA degree, interrupted by illness BA Ningxia University, China English language & literature: 1982 PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATIONS Published Papers Zhang, Z. (2013). A Discussion on English-Chinese Poem Translating Techniques through Two Translations of a Short English Poem, Journal of Ningxia Teachers University, 34(1), 42-48. Zhang, Z. & Zhang, Y. (2012). A discussion on the loss and return of Pip’s humanity in Great Expectations and Charles Dickens’ social morality, Journal of Ningxia Teachers University, 33(2), 31-35. Zhang, Z. (2010) A sociolinguistic view of the formation of Donggan language, in Guo Ning (ed.) Anthology of Xinjiang Reclamation Culture Research Institute (2008), Beijing: China Agriculture Press. 338-350. Zhang, Z (2010) Review on the Developmental History of Islam in the United States. The Chinese Hui Nationality Studies, Vol. 4. 198-207. Zhang, Z (2009). Guidance Materials or Misleading Material: An Example from Guidance Material for College English. Science and Technology Information, No. 11. 265-266. Zhang, Z, & Fang, Y. (2008). “Neglected masters of literature: A comparative study of Meng Hao-ran and Edmund Spenser,” The World Literature Criticism, Vol. 5. Wuhan: Changjiang Literature & Art Publishing House. 264-266. Zhang, Z & Yang, J. (Trans.) (2008). Islam and Muslims in the United States. By Irfan Omar, The Chinese Hui Nationality Studies, Vol. 3. 200-210. Zhang, Z. & Zhang, Z. (2007). A brief discussion on some modules of the NCATE assessments in the USA, Journal of Changji University,79 (6), 83-85. Zhang, Z. & Zhang, Z. (2007). An analysis on course offerings and training plans for MA program in TESL in the USA: Taking Minnesota State University, Mankato as an example, Journal of Bingtuan Education Institute, 17(3), 55-58. Zhang, Z. (2007). Mischievous characters and wisecracks: an analysis on social functions of rhymed folk jingles in Xi-Hai-Gu area in south Ningxia, Journal of Ningxia Normal University, 28 (4), 96-99. Li, L., Zhou, Y., & Zhang, Z. (Trans.) (1998). Expansion Tectonics, A New Theory for Earth Science, by Karl W. Luckert, [Pamphlet] Yinchuan, Ningxia: Ningxia Geology Prints. Presentations Zhang, Z. (2014). “Using Mini-Plays to Teach Chinese Conversations”, Southeast Georgia World Languages Collaborative, Statesboro, GA, March 1. Zhang, Z. (2013). “Methods and Strategies in Using Films to Teach Cross Cultural Communications” Maryland TESOL: 6th Annual ESOL Graduate Student Mini- Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 2. Zhang, Z. (2013). “An Ethnographic Study of a Traditional Folk Religious Practice in Northwest China”, a presentation to UMBC Shriver Center Peace Workers Spring 2013 Colloquium. Zhang, Z. (2011). “True Life: Varieties of Religion and Spiritualism in Asia and Pacific Islands” (May 4 session of UMBC Talks, co-facilitated with Dusty Hogenson) Zhang, Z. (2010). “Nu Shu: A Hidden Language of Women in China” (a documentary film presentation), UMBC Shriver Center Peace Workers Fall 2010 Colloquium. Mallinson, C., Zhang, Z. & Huang, H. (2010). "Nu Shu: A Hidden Language of Women in China" (a documentary film presentation), UMBC’s LLC Fall 2010 Colloquium. Zhang, Z. (2009). On the translation techniques of Max Weber’s short poem "Night" – A discussion with Professor Gu Zhengkun. Paper presented at The Three-School Cross Taiwan Strait Foreign Language and Literature Seminar, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China, May 9-10. Zhang, Z. and Zhang, Z. (2008). “Using Available Technologies to Assist and Enhance Learning: Experiences and Recommendations” ICWL 2008 and Workshop: The 7th International Conference on Web-based Learning (Poster Session 1) in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, August 20-22. Zhang, Z. (2007). “An introduction to the Amish language and culture phenomenon.” A university-wide presentation Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China. A brief report (in Chinese) about this presentation can still be retrieved at http://new.shzu.edu.cn/show.asp?id=3090 Zhang, Z. (2007). Observations and Reflections on Assessment and Feedback in Adult English Course. Paper presented at International Conference on Language Testing, Beijing, China, November 2-4. Zhang, Z. (2002). Challenges and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the 21 Century. Presentation at “Training Sessions for Entrepreneurs” organized by Science and Technology Bureau of Guyuan, Ningxia, China Zhang, Z. (2002). Influence of Science and Technology on Higher Education in the United States. Lecture for Guyuan Teachers’ College, Guyuan, Ningxia, China Short Chapters in textbooks Zhang, Z. (2010). “James Thurber: The Unicorn in the Garden”, in Y. Liu and Y. Fang (eds.) Selected Readings of English Short Stories. Beijing: Peking University Press. Zhang, Z. (2010). “Ernest Hemingway: A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, in Y. Liu and Y. Fang (eds.) Selected Readings of English Short Stories. Beijing: Peking University Press. EMPLOYMENT Year Location 2013-present Department of Foreign Languages, Georgia Southern University, U.S.A. Visiting instructor of Chinese: Teaching assignments include four levels of Chinese language and one course in Chinese culture 2009-2013 English Language Institute—University of Maryland, Baltimore County, U.S.A. Instructor of English (Graduate Teaching Assistant): Courses taught include (1) Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar for Academic Purposes and (2) Cross Cultural Communication. Administered placement tests for new students every semester and tutored over 30 students, including 12 deaf students 2005-2009 Faculty of Foreign Languages—Shihezi University, China Associate Professor of English and Cultures: Courses taught include (1) Advanced English, (2) Translation, (3) Introduction to Linguistics, (4) Thesis Writing, (5) History of European Culture (6) Syntax in English (7) Bible Stories and (8) Business English. Associate dean of the English department in 2005-2006 2001-2004 Faculty of Foreign Languages—Guyuan Teachers College, China Associate Professor of English: Courses taught include (1) Advanced English, (2) Oral Translation, (3) Survey of English-speaking Countries, (4) Linguistics and (5) Thesis Writing 2000-2001 College of Education, Frostburg State University, U.S.A. Graduate Research Assistant, working on NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) project of the university 1999-2000 College of Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato, U.S.A. Graduate Research Assistant, working on NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) project of the university 1997-1998 Religious Studies Department, Southwest Missouri State University, U.S.A. Graduate Assistant, main responsibilities included research and translation work on history of religions under the auspices of Professor Karl W. Luckert; also re-translated the professor’s pamphlet Expansion Tectonics into Chinese 1993-1996 Faculty of Foreign Languages, Guyuan Teacher's College, Ningxia, China Assistant Professor of English: Courses taught include (1) Advanced English, (2) Extensive English, (3) History of American Literature, (4) Teaching Theories and Methods in English and (5) English Grammar 1988-1993 Education Bureau of Guyuan County, Ningxia, China Research fellow of language teaching methodology, major responsibilities included data analysis and database construction for educational research section, elementary and high school course assessment and teaching evaluation, and research work on second language learning/acquisition Test paper designer and writer of the course of English for junior high graduates. 1986-1988 Second High School of Guyuan County, Ningxia, China Senior high school teacher of English 1986-1987 Waynesboro Senior High School, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Exchange teacher of American Field Service (AFS) International/Intercultural Exchange Program. Taught World Cultures in the high school and basic Chinese in Summitview Elementary School of Waynesboro, PA 1982-1986 Second High School of Guyuan County, Ningxia, China Senior high school teacher of English (70%), Chinese (30%) 1975-1976 Zhangyi, Guyuan, Ningxia, China Village school teacher (taught elementary level Chinese and math) SERVICE Community Service Year Location 2006-2007 Travel-and-talk to 21 high schools along the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountain on English learning strategies 2005-2006 Summer teacher training work: lectures include student-centered teaching, communicative teaching and task-based learning/teaching Fall, 2002 Judging panel for province-wide competition in “Poverty-Alleviation with Science and Technology” organized by Department of Science and Technology of Ningxia Professional Service Year Location 2008-Present Peer-Reviewer of Educational Journal of Living
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