Educational Background

1997, Tsinghua University, M.A. in English Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.

1995, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Postgraduate Diploma in English Language Education and Teaching.

1987, Nankai University, B.A. in English Literature and Linguistics.

Work Experience

2019-present, Language Center, Tsinghua University, Associate Professor.

2000-2018, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, Tsinghua University, Associate Professor.

1995-2000, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, Tsinghua University, Lecturer.

1994-1995, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Lecturer.

1992-1994, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, Tsinghua University, Lecturer.

1987-1992, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, Tsinghua University, Assistant Teacher.

Courses

English for PhD Students;

English for Master Students;

College English.

Research Interests

Cognitive Linguistics & English Language Teaching

Comparison Between English and Chinese

Cross-Cultural Communication

Awards and Honors

2025, Teaching Achievement Award of Tsinghua University (First Prize)

2024, Outstanding Textbook Award of Tsinghua University (Second Prize)

2004, Teaching Achievement Award of Tsinghua University (Second Prize)

1999,Excellent Teacher of Tsinghua University

1992, Excellent Teacher of Tsinghua University

1991, Excellent Teacher of Tsinghua University

Achievements

Research Papers:

1. Zhang, Y. (2021). The influence of traditional method and multimedia method on the teaching of English writing. Modern Foreign language Teaching and Research, (153-157), Beijing: Renmin University Press.

2. Zhang, Y. (2020). An analysis of the class structure of traditional and modern English teaching. Modern Foreign language Teaching and Research, (111-115), Beijing: Renmin University Press.

3. Zhang, Y. (2020). An analysis of the information feedback of traditional and modern English teaching. Journal of New Silk Road, 4, (244-245).

4. Li, R.F., Zhang, Y., & Cheng, M.S. (2004). A survey of English reading outside class among non-English majors at Tsinghua University. Journal of Foreign Language World, 2, (35-40).

5. Zhang, Y. (2002). Cognitive principle and modified product approach to the teaching of FL writing. Journal of Research on Education Tsinghua University, 1, (76-83).

6. Zhang, Y., Li, R. F. & Cheng, M. S. (2002). The cognition-based analysis of applicability of feedback in the teaching of FL writing. Journal of Foreign Languages and Literature, 4, (95-98).

7. Zhang, Y. (2001). An analysis of the subjects’ cognitive characteristics in the traditional product approach to the teaching of writing. Journal of Shandong Foreign Language Teaching, 3, (61-63).

8. Zhang, Y., Cheng, M, S. & Li, R. F. (2000). An analysis of the feedback in the process approach to writing. Journal of Foreign Language World, 1, (24-28).

9. Zhang, Y. (2000). The model for the English reading comprehension process. Journal of Foreign Language Education, 2, (31-38).

10. Zhang, Y., Li, R. F. & Cheng, M. S. (1999). An analysis of the product approach and the process Approach to the teaching of writing at tertiary level. Journal of Shandong Foreign Language Teaching, 3, (65-72).

Coursebooks:

1. Dong, Y., Tian, Y., Zhang, Y., & Fu, L. (2023). Academic English: International Communication and Presentation. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press.

2. Tian, Y., Zhang, Y., Dong, Y., Fu, L., & Li, X. (2023). Academic English: Literature Reading and Reviewing. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press.

3. Zhang, Y., Tian, Y., & Li, X. (2022). Academic English: Paper Writing and Publication. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press.

Contact Information (Email)

zhangyin@tsinghua.edu.cn