FHM Researchers - Dr CHEN Hsueh Chu Rebecca
FHM Reseachers - Dr CHEN Hsueh Chu Rebecca
Associate Professor
Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies (LML)
My areas of interest include interlanguage phonetics and phonology, third language phonology, foreign accent and intelligibility, and computer-assisted/ corpus-based pronunciation teaching and learning. Over the past years, my research team has endeavored to create and promote the innovative corpus-based pronunciation pedagogy at EdUHK and beyond. Three corpus-based learning and teaching websites were created: English Pronunciation, Mandarin Pronunciation, and English Spontaneous Speech, where you may find some insights on the incorporation of digital resources into teaching and research. I look forward to exchanging views and exploring on these topics and issues with you!
Selected Journal Publications:
- Chen, H.C. & Tian, J. X. (2021). The roles of Cantonese speakers’ L1 and L2 phonological features in L3 pronunciation acquisition. International Journal of Multilingualism, https://doi.org/10.1080/14790718.2021.1993231
- Chan, Y. I. & Chen, H. C. (2021). Hong Kong Cantonese university students’ tonal errors in Mandarin and their relation to L1 influence. Chinese as a Second Language, 55(1), 55-82.
- Chen, H. C. & Han, Q. W. (2020). The effects of metaphonological awareness training on L3 Mandarin tone acquisition by Cantonese learners. International Journal of Multilingualism, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14790718.2020.1820509
- Chen, H. C. & Tian, J. X. (2020). Developing and evaluating a flipped corpus-aided English pronunciation teaching approach for pre-service teachers in Hong Kong. Interactive Learning Environments, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10494820.2020.1753217
- Chen, H. C. & Han, Q. W. (2020). Designing and implementing a corpus-based online pronunciation learning platform for Cantonese learners of Mandarin. Interactive Learning Environments, 28(1), 18-31
- Chen, H. C. & Han, Q. W. (2019). L3 Phonology: Contributions of L1 and L2 to L3 pronunciation learning by Hong Kong speakers. International Journal of Multilingualism, 16 (4), 492-5128.
- Chen, H. C., & Wang, Q. (2019). The effects of Hong Kong L2 English speakers' phonological features on listeners' cognitive and affective perceptions. Australian Review of Applied Linguistics (ARAL), 42(1), 84-116
- Li. H. P. & Chen, H. C. (2019). Intelligibility and comprehensibility of the Filipino English accent to Hong Kong English speakers. 3L: Language, Linguistics, Literature, 25(1), 23-42
- Chen, H. C. (2018). Linguistic feature analyses of Chinese learners of English and contributions of discrete features to perceptual judgment. English Language Teaching, 11(7), 22-36
- Chen, H. C. (2015). Acoustic analyses and intelligibility assessments of timing patterns among Chinese English learners with different dialect backgrounds. Journal of Psycholinguistic Research, 44(6), 749-773
- Chen, H. C. (2013). Chinese learners’ acquisition of English word stress and factors affecting stress assignment. Linguistics and Education, 24(4), 545-555
- Wang, M. J., & Chen, H. C. (2013). Social presence for different tasks and perceived learning in online hospitality culture exchange. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 29(5), 667-684
General Research Fund (GRF):
Effects of phonological rule-based and acoustic perceptual-based instructions on the prosodic acquisition of English Word Stress by Chinese ESL learners. ($ 459,320 HKD, GRF, PI) 01/2019 - 12/2020
Third language (L3) phonological development for multilingual learners in the Chinese context (747,960 HKD, GRF, PI) 01/06/2021 - 31/05/2023
Prizes and Awards:
2022 | The Best Presentation Award at the 5th Pedagogy and Practice in Technology Enhanced Language Learning Conference (PPTELL), Taiwan |
2020 | Esperanto "Access to Language Education” Award, CALICO, the Esperantic Studies Foundation, and Lernu.net |
2019 | The 43rd International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Silver Medal Education Linguistics 2.0 – The Use of Corpora in Language Teaching (Co-Investigator) |
2015 | The Faculty Teaching Award, Faculty of Humanities, HKIEd |