Dr. Sijia Guo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sijia Guo is a Lecturer in Chinese Studies at Macquarie University. She specializes in Task-based Language Teaching, Online Chinese Teaching, and language acquisition through captioned videos. Sijia holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Teaching Methodology from Beijing Language Culture University. Her practical teaching experience spans institutions in both China and Australia, including the Beijing Language Culture University and Tsinghua University. Sijia teaches various levels of Chinese language courses, with focus on both heritage learners and traditional students. Her research also encompasses computer-assisted language learning and online teaching methodologies. She has acted as a supervisor for multiple research students, addressing key issues such as heritage language anxiety among immigrant communities. Sijia has participated in numerous collaborative projects, aiming to enhance student motivation and intercultural exchange in language learning environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Lecturer in Chinese Studies focusing on language teaching.

Awards

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Faculty of Arts Learning and Teaching Award

Courses

CHIN 1010 Chinese Studies 1 CHIN 1020 Chinese Studies 2 CHIN 2010 Chinese Studies 3 CHIN 2020 Chinese Studies 4 CHIN 1048 H Chinese Studies 1 CHIN 1049 H Chinese Studies 2

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).