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Wen-pin Hsieh’s work is shaped by an interdisciplinary background bridging language education, intercultural competence, and international business. He received a BA from National Chi-Nan University (Taiwan) in Foreign Languages and Literature, an MA from National Taiwan Normal University in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, an MS from Northwestern University in Communication, and a Ph.D. from the Chicago School, specialized in intercultural psychology. Since joining Northwestern in 2013, he has taught Chinese language courses and developed innovative curricular programs, supported by various funding initiatives, enhancing connections between language learning and contemporary social and cultural issues. Hsieh has extensive professional experience spanning multiple sectors, including banking and global mobility consulting, which informs his teaching and research. His leadership in creating online intercultural learning opportunities and developing study abroad programs, including partnerships with Taiwanese universities, exemplifies his commitment to enhancing students' linguistic proficiency and intercultural awareness. His recent scholarship includes a collaborative research project on virtual language exchange and a doctoral dissertation on intercultural leadership adjustment among Western expatriates in Taiwan.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teaching a full range of Chinese curriculum and emphasizing connections between language learning and socio-cultural issues.
Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.