Dr. Zheng Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Zheng Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University. He holds a PhD from Western University and has a background in Curriculum Studies and Applied Linguistics. His research interests include literacy, biliteracy, curriculum pedagogy, transnational education, bilingual digital storytelling, translanguaging, and English academic writing. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Zhang has led numerous funded research projects, focusing on pedagogical translanguaging, digital storytelling, and equity in education. He has published extensively, contributing to prominent journals and has received several awards for his work in education and research. His commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable education system is evident through his research and teaching practices, which aim to bridge gaps in bilingual education and promote intercultural understanding.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching topics related to Curriculum Studies and Applied Linguistics.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.