The Authors

Niu Qiang, Ph.D. Niu Qiang, Ph.D. Niu Qiang, Ph.D. was born and raised in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. She obtained her bachelor of arts degree (1991) in English from Jilin University; her master of arts degree (1996) in English linguistics from Jilin University, and her Ph.D. (1999) in English linguistics from Shanghai International Studies University. She is currently an associate professor at the School of Foreign Languages, Changchun University in Jilin, China where she teaches psycholinguistics, second language acquisition (SLA), and the testing of English as a second language.

Martin Wolff, J.D. Martin Wolff, J.D. Martin Wolff, J.D.  was born in Rochester, New York, USA. He obtained his doctor of jurisprudence degree (1976) from Loyola University in Los Angeles, CA. He has taught international business law, contract law, intercultural business communications, international marketing, and Holistic English. He has been a foreign expert in China as of 2002 and is currently teaching and training others on Holistic English.

Teng Hai, MSM Teng Hai, MSM Associate Professor Teng Hai was born in Liaoning Province and received his bachelor’s degree in English at Zhenghou University (1983) and his master of science degree in management at the Wuhan University of Science and Technology (2008). He has been with Xinyang Agricultural College for the past 14 years and, since 2002, has assumed the additional responsibility as the Director of the Foreign Affairs Office. Mr. Teng was the moving force behind the recent development of the English Department at Xinyang Agricultural College and its accreditation of the Bachelor of Arts degree program in English. Recently, in 2003, Mr. Teng Hai was promoted to Dean of the Foreign Language Department and continues to serve in that position.

Wang Zhe, Ph.D. Wang Zhe, Ph.D.Wang Zhe, Ph.D. graduated with a master’s degree in applied linguistics from Zhejiang University in 1996 and has been teaching EFL at Sun Yat-sen University for over 13 years. From 2001 to 2005, he attended the PhD program in the Chinese Department of Sun Yat-sen University, while concurrently maintaining his teaching responsibilities. He has chaired several research projects at the provincial levels and published over 20 English textbooks. His research interests are in autonomous language learning and resources development. Article: China Holistic English – A Revolution, Not an Evolution.

Liao Yiqing, Ph.D. Liao Yiqing, Ph.D. Liao Yiqing, Ph.D. is an associate professor and student supervisor in the M.A. program in linguistics at Sun Yat-sen University. From February through August 2009, she was a visiting scholoar at Cambridge University’s Research Centre for English and Applied Linguistics. She has been a university EFL teacher for the past 15 years and has published more than 20 papers in academic journals, a monograph (Language Studies from Critical Perspectives), several textbooks and some translated works (including Macmillan Encyclopedia). Her research interests include functional linguistics, critical discourse analysis, and gender studies. Article: MUTE ENGLISH –The Latin of China

Contributors

Stacy Meeking Stacy Meeking Stacy Meeking was born in Melbourne, Australia. He was educated at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia (Mount Eliza Campus), where he received a bachelor of business degree in risk management. He has worked towards his master’s degree in the field of risk management, indigenous leasehold) at NTU in Darwin, Australia. He is an affiliate of the Australian & New Zealand Institute of Finance and Insurance, having secured awards for the highest exam scores for four subjects in 1994. He served as the president of the Australian Insurance Institute N.T. (AII) for two terms and has sat on the National Board of AII for five years (1994-1999). He has been a foreign expert in China as of 2003 and visiting English lecturer at Guangxi University, Foreign Languages College in Nanning, China where he continues to teach oral English, English composition, and debate. Article: Appendix “B” China EFL Holistic English, The revolution has begun but the long march lies ahead and Holistic English vs. Traditional Oral English.

Kenneth Clarke Kenneth Clarke Kenneth Clarke was born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in materials science from Bradford University (1976). He has worked as a metallurgical engineer in the South African mining industry for 30 years. He is a foreign expert and teacher in China. Article: Appendix “C” China EFL Holistic English, The revolution has begun but the long march lies ahead.

Robert Hill Robert Hill Robert Hill was born in Pontiac, Michigan, USA. He obtained his BA degree in economics (1968) from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and another bachelor’s degree in education (1993) from the University of Ottawa, in Ottawa, Canada. He has taught international negotiations, business English, international trade, and conversational English in Turkey and Korea. He has been a foreign expert in China since 2003. Article: Appendix “D” China EFL Holistic English, The revolution has begun but the long march lies ahead.

Edwin Roessler Edwin Roessler Edwin Roessler was born in Hartford, Wisconsin, USA. He obtained his bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin in 1978. He retired from a career with the U.S. government in 2003 and became a foreign expert in China that same year where he has continued to live and teach ever since. He has taught classes in business, Western culture, English composition, and conversational English at various universities throughout China, as well as business ethics classes as a cooperating teacher for Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. Article: HE at CIB.

Julie Major Julie Major Julie Major was born in Houston, Minnesota and has lived in Minneapolis all her life. She received her B.A. degree in French and social science from the University of Northern Colorado (1966). She received a degree in esoteric philosophy from the Sancta Sophia Seminary in 1992. She has taught French, Montessori, computer software, and conversational English. She came to China as a foreign expert in 2005 and continues to teach English at the Xinyang Technical and Vocational College. Article: Appendix “H” China EFL Holistic English, The revolution has begun but the long march lies ahead.

Peter B. Griggs Peter B. Griggs Peter B. Griggs earned his B.S. degree with highest honors in finance from the University of Connecticut, USA. He also holds professional certification in project management. He is currently employed as a finance and oral English instructor for Shenyang Normal University, College of International Business. From 1980 to 2005 he was a financial systems analyst for both government and private industry in Washington DC, USA.

Li Xiaoqin Li Xiaoqin Li Xiaoqin hails from Wuhan in Hubei Province, China. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Wuhan University and master’s degree from Central China Normal University. She works in the Hubei University of Technology as an English teacher. Now she is a visiting scholar at Sun Yat-Sen University. Article: Holistic English – A Revolution, Not an Evolution.

Li Hongjun Li Hongju Department of Foreign Languages, Shunde Polytechnic University. Article: Holistic English – A Revolution, Not an Evolution.

Guo Xianfang Guo Xianfang Guo Xianfang is a visiting scholar at Sun Yat-sen University and works as an English teacher in Wuhan University, Department of Science and Engineering. Article: Holistic English – A Revolution, Not an Evolution.

Chen Yuling Chen Yuling Chen Yuling is an English teacher in the Guangzhou Institute of Physical Education. Now she is a visiting scholar at Sun Yat-Sen University. Article: Holistic English – A Revolution, Not an Evolution.

Yu Yi Yu Yi Yu Yi is an English teacher in the Shenyang Institute of Engineering. Now she is a visiting scholar at Sun Yat-Sen University. Article: Holistic English – A Revolution, Not an Evolution.

Zhang Fang Zhang Fang Zhang Fang is an English teacher at the Tia Yuan University of Technology. Now she is a visiting scholar at Sun Yat-Sen University. Article: Holistic English – A Revolution, Not an Evolution.

Kris William Anticknap Independent Referee Kris William Anticknap Kris William Anticknap is a bilingual Canadian born and raised in Brantford , Ontario, Canada. He completed his education at Mohawk College. He is currently a Foreign Expert at Tongzhou Senior High School, Tongzhou, Jiangsu Province. He reads and selects the student posts for inclusion in formal published articles.