Anwei Feng

Professor in Education

Lectures and Seminars I was invited as speakers

2022Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (2022). Multilingual China — Realities, Key Policies, and Multilingual Education Models. Invited speech given at Duke Kunshan University on 5th May 2022.
  • Feng, A.W. (2022). Essential Actualities Multilingualism in China for Language Educators and Researchers. Talk given at the School of EdEn Research Series on 20th April 2022.
  • Feng, A.W. (2022). Multilingualism and Its Significance for Societies and Individuals. Invited lecture given for the Ningbo Library ‘Glocal Lecture Series’ on 19th March 2022.

2021Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (2021). Bilingualism and Multilingualism in Education in China. Invited key-note speech given at the Bilingual Education Around the World: Cross-National Dialogue on the State of the Art organized by the College of Education, San Diego State University, USA, on 22nd April 2021.
  • Feng, A.W. (2021). Implications of IMLD for Developing Multilingualism in Education. Invited key-note speech given at the (Un)Spoken: Celebrating the International Mother Language Day 2021 organised by the Teachers College of Columbia University in New York on 19th February 2021.
  • Feng, A.W. (2021). International Mother Language Day — Its Significance for the World. Invited key-note speech given at the Forum 2021 on International Mother Language Day organised by the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Hong Kong on 21st February 2021.

2020Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (25th December 2020). Reading in the UK: Observations and Thoughts. Invited lecture given to the English teachers at the Xiangshan Foreign Languages School, Ningbo, on 25th December 2020.
  • Feng, A.W. (29th May 2020). Effective Models in Bilingual Education to Enhance Cognitive Development. Invited lecture given to the English teachers at the Xiangshan Foreign Languages School, Ningbo, on 29th May 2020.

2019Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (28th-29th March 2019). Two lectures on Bilingualism and Bilingual Education and Intercultural Communicative Competence given at Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China.

2018Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (28th March to 10th April 2018). A series of lectures on Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning, Intercultural Communicative Competence, Reflective Teaching and Action research were given at Yunnan Forestry University and Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, China.

2017Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (18th October 2017). Challenges and Opportunities for Multilingualism Researchers in the context of One-Belt-One-Road initiative. Invited speech given at Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, China.

2016Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (30th November 2016). What Does Bilingualism Mean for Transnational Universities? Invited speech given at Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (10th June 2016). Is the Truth Really Out There? – Methodological Considerations for Social Science Research. Invited speech given at Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an China.
  • Feng, A.W. (20th May 2016). ‘One Belt, One Road’ – Opportunities for Transnational Universities. Seminar given at University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China.

2015Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (17th December 2015). Shedding New Light on Language Education through Focused Research – Striving for Impactive Publication. Lecture given at Guangzhou Foreign Studies University, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (8th December 2015). English in Use and in Education across Greater China. Lecture given at SIAS International University, Zhengzhou, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (18th May 2015). Criticality, Positionality and Reflexivity: Key Concepts for Research in Education. Lecture given at Guangzhou Foreign Studies University, China.

2014Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (7th November 2014). Criticality, Positionality and Reflexivity: Key Concepts for Research in Education. Lecture given at Yunnan Normal University, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (7th November 2014). Becoming a Practitioner Researcher: Why, What and How. Lecture given at Yunnan Normal University, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (28th March 2014). Opportunities often missed on the journey to a PhD. Lecture given at Yunnan Normal University, China.

2013Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (July, 2013). Summer Research Training Camp for Teachers of Tertiary Institutions in Qinghai. A series of seminars and workshops conducted for Qinghai University for Nationalities, China, from 15th to 20th July, 2013.

2012Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (December, 2012). Shaping identity through ‘Show Culture’. Invited public lecture made on 10th December 2012 in the School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, UK.
  • Feng, A.W. (June, 2012). Conducting Quality Research by ‘Language People’. A series of invited seminars and workshops by the China University of National Defence and Technology in Changsha, China, for university TESOL teachers conducted from 25th to 29th June, 2012.
  • Feng, A.W. (March, 2012). Tailor-Made Typology for Evaluating Trilingual Education in China. Presented at the International conference: ‘Bilingual and Multilingual Interaction on 30th March to 1st April 2012 at Bangor University.

2011Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (Dec. 2011). A series of lectures, seminars and workshops conducted in five universities and colleges in Yunnan, China, including Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan Normal University, Southwest Forestry University, Qujing Normal University and Yuxi Teachers Training College.
  • Feng, A.W. (29 June, 2011). Identity and (Inter-)Culture in Language Education. Public lecture given on 29 June 20011 at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA), China.
  • Feng, A.W. (2011). Intercultural Dimensions in English Language Education. Invited public lecture given on 28 June 2011 at Qinghai University for Nationalities, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (2011). Trilingualism-in-China Project and Its Research Impact. Presentation at the Symposium on Trilingualism and Trilingual Education held on 24-25 June, 2011, at Southwest University, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (2011). Issues in English Language Education in Asia. Invited public lecture given on 23 June 2009 at Southwest University, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (2011). Does Show Culture Offer Any Hope? Seminar given at Cultural Network Annual Symposium held on 7-9 May 2009 at Durham University, UK.
  • Feng, A.W. (2011). Culture, Identity and Bilingual Education. Invited public lecture given on 4 May 2011 at Jilin University, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (2011). Becoming Trilingual in China. Invited public lecture given on 29 April 2011 at Yanbian University, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (2011). Researching in Bi- or Multilingualism and Bi- or Multilingual Education. Invited public lecture given on 27 April 2011 at Inner Mongolian Agricultural University, China.

2010Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (2010). Challenges and issues to conduct large-scale projects: Lessons from trilingualism-in-China project. Research seminar given on 15 April at Bangor University, UK.
  • Feng, A.W. (2010). Intercultural Dimension in MFL Teaching. Invited lecture given on 19 March at Leeds University, UK.

2009Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (2009). Key Issues in Intercultural Studies in Education. Invited seminar given on 21st December 2009 at Guangzhou Foreign Studies University, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (2009). Trilingualism-in-China Project: Scope, Significance, Sequence. Plenary speech given at Trilingualism-in-China Project Symposium held on 18th-19th December in Hong Kong Institute of Education.
  • Feng, A.W. (2009). Methodological issues in conduction large-scale projects. Paper given at Trilingualism-in-China Project Symposium held on 18th-19th December in Hong Kong Institute of Education.
  • Feng, A.W. (28 September 2009). Researching Bilingualism: What, Why and How? Invited lecture given at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (24 September 2009). Key Issues and Challenges in Teaching and Researching Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Invited lecture given at Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
  • Feng, A.W. (13 September 2009). Bilingualism and Bilingual Education Research in the UK. Public lecture given at Yunnan Normal University, Yunnan, China.

2008Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (10 November 2008). Culture, Identity and Aims for Bilingual Education. Seminar given at the ESRC Centre for Research on Bilingualism in Theory & Practice, Bangor University, Wales, UK.
  • Feng, A.W. (26 June 2008). Culture of learning and teaching: Enhancing the academic experience of students from CHC countries. Invited seminar speech given at Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK.

2007Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (14 September 2007). Culture of Learning – The ‘What’ and ‘How’ questions. Paper presented at the Education Conference held at the University of Durham, UK.
  • Feng, A.W. (26 March 2007). The SAILSA project: Towards an integrated model. Paper presented at the International Symposium held at the University of Durham, UK.

2006Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (September 2006). A series of five lectures given to academic staff, postgraduate students, and undergraduate students on topics such as intercultural studies in education, bilingualism, citizenship and TESOL at Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
  • Feng, A. (28 March 2006). The concept of synergetic culture in researching intercultural communication. Paper presented at the International Symposium held at the University of Durham, UK.
  • Byram M. and Feng, A. (22 March 2006). ‘Living and studying abroad’ – What is it about? Departmental seminar given in the School of Education, the University of Durham, UK.

2005Permalink

  • Feng, A. (28 June 2005). Empirical evidence of ‘established norms’ and the third space. Paper presented at the International Conference on Interrogating Third Spaces in Language Teaching, Learning and Use held in CELTEAL of University of Leicester, UK.

2004Permalink

  • Feng, A. (7 April 2004). An evaluative analysis of parallel conceptions of bilingualism in China. Paper presented at the conference on Multilingualism in the Classroom - European and Asian Perspectives held on 7-8 April 2004 in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  • Feng, A. and Martin, S. (28 March 2004). Citizenship and Nation Building – The Singapore Case. Paper presented at the International Symposium held at the University of Durham, UK.
  • Feng, A. (16 February 2004). Do Studies in Perceptions and Preferences Miss the Mark? Issues in Researching Learners from Confucian Heritage Cultures. Paper presented at the Department of Linguistics Seminar held at the University of Durham, UK.

2003Permalink

  • Feng, A. (22 March 2003). Citizenship and citizenship education in the P. R. of China. Paper presented at the International Symposium held at the University of Durham, UK.

2002Permalink

  • Feng, A. & J. McNeil (Dec. 2002). Find and mind the intercultural gaps in foreign language teaching. Paper presented at the AILA Congress held in the Exhibition Centre, Singapore.

2001Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (2001, August). A PROSE model for international students - The SLAP report. Paper presented at the Centre for English Language Communication Seminar, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

2000Permalink

  • Feng, A.W. (2000, November). The culture of language learning and teaching - An easily neglected essential. Paper presented at the Centre for English Language Communication Seminar, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
  • Feng, A.W. (2000, November). Intranet and internet in language communication courses in Hong Kong and Singapore. Seminar presented at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.