DEJUN LIU Dept. of Languages and Communications 11222 Stoney Meadow Dr. Prairie View A&M University Houston, TX 77095 P.O. Box 519; MS 2220; Hilliard Hall (281) 256-0164 Prairie View, TX 77446 deliu@pvamu.edu ACADEMIC DEGREES AND APPOINTMENTS Doctor of Philosophy "Computer-Mediated Communication and Acculturation: The Role of Internet in the Resocialization of Chinese Students and Scholars in the United States" School of Communication Studies Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S.A., 1996 Master of Arts Mass Communication School of Communication Studies Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S.A., 1992 Bachelor of Arts Major: English Language and Literature English Department Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, P.R. China, 1978 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Prairie View A&M University, Texas, U.S.A. Summer 2001 present (Tenured) Department Head of Languages and Communications Associate Professor Intercultural Communication Organizational Communication Fundamentals of Speech Communication Interpersonal Communication Professional Internship Media Management Computer-Mediated Communication Nonverbal Communication University of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada Summer 1997 2001 (Tenured) Interim Chair 2000 Associate Professor Assistant Professor Courses taught: Intercultural Communication/Comm 307
Liu, p. 2 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication/Comm 103 Introduction to Public Communication/Comm 105 Advanced Interpersonal Communication/Comm 311 Organizational Communication/Comm 305 Introduction to Communication Research/Comm 261 Computer-Mediated Communication/Comm 351 London Chinese School, London, Ontario, Canada Fall 1996 Spring 1997 Senior Lecturer Business Chinese to Executives Chinese Culture Bowling Green State University, Ohio, U.S.A. Fall 1993 -- Summer 1996 Graduate Teaching Fellow Interpersonal Communication Public Communication Organizational Communication Fall 1991 -- Summer 1993 Graduate Teaching Assistant Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Introduction to Films Introduction to Public Speech Xi'an International Studies University, Xi an, China Fall 1982 - Spring 1990 Assistant Professor Lecturer Communication Skills in English Public Communication Teaching English as a Second Language Theories & Techniques for Translation (English into Chinese & Chinese into English) Introduction to English Literature English Grammar Tibetan National University, Xianyang, China
Liu, p. 3 Fall 1979 -- Spring 1982 Founding Chair Lecturer Cross-Cultural Communication Introduction to Communications Listening Skills in English Speaking English Intensive Reading in English Writing in English Translation Xi'an Foreign Languages University, Xi an, China Fall 1978 -- Spring 1979 Instructor English Listening and Speaking Intensive English Reading Extensive English Reading Technical Writing in English PUBLICATIONS Dictionaries and Books: Liu, D. J. & Ciren, T. (1988). English-Tibetan-Chinese dictionary. Beijing, China: Beijing National Publishing House. (1,233 pages) Liu, D. J. (1988). (Translation). Training entrepreneurs for small business creation : Lessons from experience (by Loucks, K. E., 1988). Xi'an, China: Shaanxi Provincial Publishing Company. (215 pages) Liu, D. J. (1987). (Translation). The art of being a boss (by Schoenberg, R. J., 1978). Xi'an, China: Shaanxi Educational Press. (271 pages) Liu, D. J. & Zhang, Z. Y. (1986). A dictionary of famous descriptions from English literature. Xi'an, China: Shaanxi Provincial Publishing Company. (761 pages) Liu, D. J., Dang, J. X., & Liang, G. S. (1985). Basic communication skills in English. Xi'an, China: Future Publishing House. (314 pages) Book Chapter: Liu, D. J. (1999). Internet as a mode of civic discourse: Chinese virtual community in North America. In R. Kluver & J. H. Powers (Eds.), Civic discourse, civic society, and the
Liu, p. 4 Chinese world. Greenwich, Connecticut: Ablex Publishing Corporation. Journal Articles: Liu, D. J., & Melkote, S. R. (2000). Role of the Internet in forging a pluralistic integration: A study of Chinese intellectuals in the United States. Gazette The International Journal for Communication Studies, 62, 6. Liu, D. J. (1985). Language and culture. Foreign Languages Teaching, 2, 73-81. Liu, D. J. (1984). The changing of phonetic laws in English. English Studies, 7-8, 61-65. Liu, D. J. (1983). Interactive skills in English teaching. Foreign Languages Teaching, 3, 23-29. CONFERENCE PAPERS Peer-reviewed: Liu, D.J. (2002). The impact of computer-mediated communication on educational culture. Presented at the National Communication Association, New Orleans. Liu, D.J. (2000). Future compatible classroom or walless classroom. Presented at the National Communication Association, Seattle. Liu, D.J. (1999). Visions of Internet in education: A comparative study of educational function of Internet in Canada and China. Presented at the National Communication Association, Chicago. Liu, D.J. (1999). The political nature of the modern Chinese press: 1815 1949. Presented at the National Communication Association, Chicago. Liu, D. J. (1998). The computer-mediated communication mode as seen in Chinese virtual communities. Presented at the National Communication Association, New York, NY. Liu, D. J. & Melkote, S. R. (1998). Chinese ethnic Internet participation and the acculturation of Chinese students and scholars in the United States. Presented at the National Communication Association, New York, NY. Competitive: Liu, D.J. (2008). Honesty and trust in online communication. Presented at the National Communication Association, San Diego. Liu, D.J. (2004). The influence of Chinese language and culture on communication in cyberspace. Presented at the National Communication Association, Chicago.
Liu, p. 5 Liu, D.J. (2003). Internet participation and Americanization. Presented at the National Communication Association, Florida. Liu, D.J. (2000). Ethnic media and pluralistic integration. Presented at the National Communication Association, Seattle. Liu, D.J. (1999). Discourse analysis on virtual communities. Presented at the National Communication Association, Chicago. Liu, D. J. (1998). Chinese ethnic Internet and acculturation. Presented at the National Communication Association, New York, NY. Liu, D. J. (1995). The role of Chinese ethnic Internet in the resocialization of the new Chinese immigrants. Presented at the 18th National Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, Nebraska. Liu, D. J. (1993). Changing the focus of distance education for China's national development -- broadcasting education in China. Presented at the 16th National Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, Nebraska. Liu, D. J. (1991). Development and the revolutionary play in China before 1949: Mass mobilization and indigenous communication. Presented at the 13th National Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, Nebraska. HONORS Listed in the book Translators Who's Who, 1989. Xi'an, China: Shaanxi People's Publishing House. Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Xi'an International Studies University, 1988. First Place Award for Teaching Excellence, Xi'an International Studies University, 1986. Excellent Teacher Award, Xi'an International Studies University, 1983. Outstanding Educator, Tibetan National University, 1981. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded $64,000 for Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad (one of the researchers), U.S. Department of Education, 2004 Awarded $300,000 for non-linear editing system in the department, 2007, Title III, PVAMU Awarded $300,000 for non-linear editing system in the department, 2006, Title III, PVAMU Awarded $200,000 for upgrading the TV Production Studio in the department, 2005, Title III, PVAMU SERVICE Professional and Community Department Head of Languages and Communications, PVAMU, 2001 present Member of the College Curriculum Development Committee, PVAMU -- present
Liu, p. 6 Member of the College Graduate Studies Committee, PVAMU present Member of the University Graduate Council, PVAMU present Member of Title III Educator Preparation Committee, PVAMU present Member of University Teacher Education Advisory Council, PVAMU -- present Co-Director of Writing Center, PVAMU present Co-Director of Creative Writing Center, PVAMU present Co-Director of Multi-Media Center, PVAMU present Co-Director of On-Line Learning Center, PVAMU -- present Member of the Communication Curriculum Development Committee, PVAMU present Member of the Departmental Degree Assessment Committee, PVAMU -- present Interim Chair of Communication Department at U.C.C.B. 2000. Member of the IT Advisory Committee at U.C.C.B. 2000. Member of the Library Users Committee at U.C.C.B. 2000. Member of the Center for International Studies, 1997-2001, at U.C.C.B. Project Coordinator of the Cross-Cultural Practicum for students from Kyushu Lutheran College, Japan from Feb. to April, 1999.