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JingJing Ji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Northwestern University. She holds an M.A. from East China Normal University and is a Ph.D. candidate focusing on Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago. JingJing has taught Chinese language courses across various levels and has been recognized multiple times by the Associated Student Government Faculty Honor Roll for her outstanding dedication. She was the recipient of the Innovative Excellence in Teaching of Chinese Foreign Language award from the Chinese Language Teachers Association in 2021-2022. Her research interests include Chinese heritage language education, focusing on the development of educational materials, effective pedagogies, and family language policies. Her work has been published in academic journals such as Foreign Language Annals and the Journal of Technology in Chinese Language Teaching. JingJing is also a certified Oral Proficiency Interview tester and has extensive experience in teaching high-quality summer programs. She co-authored the textbook "Modern Chinese Heritage Beginners" aimed at supporting Chinese heritage students in their language learning journey.
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