Szu-An Chen 陳思安 Director of LDCC

● Plan & Execute Project

● Train LDCC Staff

● Train Consulting Teachers/ Oral Practice Tutors

● Arrange & Manage Property

● Manage Project Budget

● Maintain & Improve Dr. E-Learning Platform

● Plan & Execute Remedial Programs

● Plan English/ Foreign Languages Intensive Courses & Skill-oriented Workshops

● Plan English/ Foreign Languages Peer Learning Activities

● Plan & Promote Wenzao E-Car Activities

● Other Relevant Duties

■ Chen, S-A. (2016). A Study of Comparatively Low Achievement Students' Bilingualized Dictionary Use and their English Learning. The IAFOR Journal of Education 4(2).

■ Chen, S-A. (2012). Motivation and possible selves: an interview study of Taiwanese EFL learners. Language Education in Asia 3(1). Http://www.camtesol.org/intex.php/publication

■ Chen, S-A. (2011). Researching motivation and possible selves in English learning: the need for qualitative inquiry. Anglistik: International Journal of English Studies (Special Issue on Affect, edited by J. Arnold and C. Fonseca). 22(1), 43-61. [Co-authored by E. Ushioda]

■ Chen, S-A. (2016). A Study of Comparatively Low Achievement Students' Bilingualized Dictionary Use and their English Learning. The IAFOR Journal of Education 4(2).

■ Chen, S-A. (2012). Motivation and possible selves: an interview study of Taiwanese EFL learners. Language Education in Asia 3(1). Http://www.camtesol.org/intex.php/publication

■ Chen, S-A. (2011). Researching motivation and possible selves in English learning: the need for qualitative inquiry. Anglistik: International Journal of English Studies (Special Issue on Affect, edited by J. Arnold and C. Fonseca). 22(1), 43-61. [Co-authored by E. Ushioda]

研討會論文 Conference Papers

■ Chen, S-A. 2010. Comparing Student Motivation for Studying English in Taiwan. (p.80-82). In B. Beaven (Ed.). IATEFL Conference Selections 2009. University of Kent, Canterbury, UK. (ISBN:978-9010952967)

研討會論文發表 Conference Presentations

■ Chen, S-A. 2016. Taiwanese EFL Learners and their L2 Motivation. Kaohsiung, Taiwan   

■ Chen, S-A. 2015. A Study of Comparatively Low Achievement University Students’ Bilingualized Dictionary Use and Their English Learning. Osaka, Japan, 2015. ace-id2015 The Asian Conference on Education & International Development, March 29-April 1.

■ Chen, S-A. 2012. A Study of College Students’ Perspectives on the Effectiveness of Using the EFL Textbook to Promote their Proficiency Level of English. Hotel Valamar President, Dubrovnik, Croatia. 2012 Dubrovnik International Academic Conference, June 25-26, 2012.

■ Chen, S-A. 2012. Researching Motivation and Possible Selves among Taiwanese Learners. Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 8th Annual CamTESOL Conference of English Language Teaching, “Language and Development,” February 25-26, 2012.

■ Chen, S-A. 2010. Motivated by their L2-related possible selves: A study of senior high school English learners in Taiwan. Providence University, Taiwan. 2010 Asian EFL Journal International Conference, April 23-25, 2010.

■ Chen, S-A. 2010. Senior-high-school students’ motivation for studying English in Taiwan. Harrogate International Center, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK. 44th Annual International IATEFL Conference and Exhibition, April 7-11, 2010.

■ Chen, S-A. 2009. Comparing Student Motivation for Studying English in Taiwan. City Hall and National Museum and Galleries, Cardiff, Wales, UK. 43rd Annual International IATEFL Conference and Exhibition, March 31-April 4, 2009.

■ Chen, S-A. 2008. Changeability of Motivation for Studying English among enior-high-school Students in Taiwan. Centre for Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick. 11th Warwick Postgraduate Conference in Applied Linguistics, June 18, 2008.

■ Chen, S-A. 2016. Fluctuation of L2 Motivation and Possible Causes: Taiwanese EFL Learners / L2 Selves and Motivations in Asian Contexts. Multilingual Matters / Bristol U.K.

■ Chen, S-A. 2010. Using Mixed Methods to Explore L2 Motivation: A Study of Senior High School English Learners in Taiwan. Unpublished Ed.D. dissertation: University of Warwick, UK. (External examiner: Prof. Zoltan Dornyei; Internal Examiner: Dr. Richard Smith; Viva Chair: Dr. Keith Richards.)

■ Chen, S-A. 2004. The Study of Group Dynamics and Interaction in the Language Classroom. Unpublished MA thesis: University of Warwick, UK.

Ed.D. in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics University of Warwick, UK

● Second Language
● Acquisition
● L2 motivation
● learner identity
● group dynamics
● mixed-methods research methodology