Dr. Hongling Liang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hongling Liang is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Modern Chinese cultural and intellectual history. Her research focuses on the intellectual exchanges between China and the West, coloniality, and postcolonialism, particularly regarding the politics of knowledge and learning. Her current research project delves into the education discourse within a Chinese anarchist group during the late Qing and early Republican era in Paris, examining the transformative aspects of education and its role in shaping modernity in China. She has previously held positions as a Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the National University of Ireland (Maynooth) and as a Senior Research Fellow at City University of Hong Kong. Liang is also engaged in supervising doctoral students in a variety of research areas aligned with her interests and encourages prospective applicants to discuss potential projects related to her studies. She teaches both postgraduate and undergraduate courses, including topics on Chinese intellectual history and translation studies. Beyond her teaching and research, she is an active member of several academic committees and holds significant professional memberships in associations related to Chinese studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Senior Lecturer in Chinese specializing in Modern Chinese cultural and intellectual history.

Lecturer in Chinese Studies

2013-05-01 — 2014-05-01

National University of Ireland (Maynooth) •

Lecturer focused on teaching and research in Chinese Studies.

Senior Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

City University of Hong Kong •

Conducted research in Chinese studies and contributed to academic projects.

Attaché Temporaire d'Enseignement et de Recherche

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Lyon (Jean Moulin) •

Involved in teaching and research duties at the University of Lyon.

Courses

China West: Intellectuals Knowledge Dynamics Advanced Translation Language Study Translation Literature Culture Transnational Constructions Gender Chinese Language 1 Chinese Language 2