Yanyu Ward
Yanyu Ward
Faculty Specialist II in Chinese
Office:
(269) 387-6240
Location:
413 Sprau Tower, Mail Stop 5338
Mailing address:
World Languages and Literatures
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, 49008-5338
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, 49008-5338
Office hours:
By appointment
Education:
- Ed. S., Educational Leadership, Western Michigan University, 2024
- M.A.T., Secondary Education, Wayne State University, 2012
- B.S., Urban Planning Management, Sichuan Normal University, 2005
Teaching Interests:
- Proficiency-based Chinese language and culture
- K-16 Chinese language immersion
Research Interests:
- Chinese as a world language curriculum development
- Proficiency assessment for Chinese as a first and second language
Creative Interests:
- Baking
Bio:
Before her current role, she taught Chinese at Wayne State University and several public schools in the Metro Detroit area. She also co-developed a proficiency-based Chinese language and culture curriculum for Oakland Schools. Prior to teaching in the U.S., Yanyu worked as a translator in China.