Yingji Jin
Yingji Jin
Associate Professor
Chinese language, culture, literature, Cross-lingual research between Chinese and Korean, Asian American literature
Dr. Jin is a foundational faculty member of the Modern and Classical Language Department at George Mason University Korea for the Chinese program and a former program coordinator. Although Dr. Jin's academic background is in English Language and Literature, she has been living and teaching in Korea since 2000, primarily working in Chinese language teaching and acquisition. Before joining Mason, Dr. Jin taught at Dongguk and other universities in Korea. Before moving to Korea, she was an assistant English professor at Yanbian University. She later worked as an interpreter and business assistant in one of China's state-owned trade corporations. Her research interests include comparing the English, Chinese, and Korean languages and their translations, Chinese language education, Business Chinese, Chinese grammar, Asian American literature, and 19th-century British literature. She has interpreted many times for international conferences organized by Dongguk University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Korea University. She is currently an anonymous reviewer for several academic journals. She has taught courses ranging from 100 to 400 levels, from beginner to advanced. Dr. Jin struggles with using apps and tools to help students master Chinese more efficiently. She also advised one of her students to successfully apply for the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program prize from the Main Campus for summer 2024. Outside of university, she is also an auditor for the "Society of Korea and China."
Current Research
Comparison of Chinese and Korean translations of Michelle Zauner's Crying in H Mart.
How to use apps and tools in efficient Chinese learning.
Selected Publications
“The foreign words used in Korean language” Studies of Chinese & Korean Humanities. 24(2008):149~171
“To improve classroom Chinese teaching effect by using bilingual in Korea” Chinese Language Education and Research. 9 (2009):31~41
“On Chinese translation of the Korean drama titles” Journal of Chinese Humanities 42 (2009):55~71
“Analysis of the Chinese new words – On the new words listed in ‘Language Situation in China (2006-2008)’ and popular words on the internet” Studies of Chinese & Korean Humanities. 30 (2010): 277-301
“Another example of Trans-culture: The use of Chinese characters in Korean advertisement” Korea Journal of Chinese Linguistics. 35 (2011): 429-442
“Teaching Chinese in English in Korea” The Journal of Chinese Language Teaching and Research (Issued by the Association of Chinese Professors in Korea), Vol 15 (2014): 159~167
Expanded Publication List
Grants and Fellowships
Courses Taught
CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I
CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II
CHIN 110 Elementary Chinese
CHIN 210 Intermediate Chinese
CHIN 250 Gateway to Advanced Chinese
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II
CHIN 300 Reading Skills Development
CHIN 301 Advanced Grammar and Syntax
CHIN 305 Chinese for the Business World
CHIN 480 Four Year Chinese I
Education
Ph.D. in English Language and Literature, Sungkyunkwan University
Recent Presentations
“On how to localize Chinese textbooks for high school students in the Incheon area,” presented at “The International Conference” hosted by the Korea Association of Chinese Language Education, themed “The Coexistence of East Asian Languages and Chinese Language Education,” Korea National University of Education, Cheongju, Korea. May 24, 2024
“On comparison of Chinese and Korean Versions of Michelle Zauner's Crying in H Mart.” Postered on The IGC Poster Showcase. IGC/Mason Korea/SUNNY Korea/ UAC/GUGC, May 24, 2024
"On Comparison of Korean movie 'Chronicle of a Blood Merchant , 2015' and the Chinese original novel of Chronicle of a Blood Merchant , 1995” The 47th International Conference by The Society of Korea and China Humanities, Kangwon National University, Korea, online, Dec.18, 2021
"One text teaching case of The New China"
The 8th Chinese Teaching Conference by Chinese Teaching Conference by The Society of Chinese profhe Society of Chinese professor in Korea, Online, Oct.20, 2021 in Korea, Online, Oct.20, 2021
“On comparison of Korean and English versions of the first chapter Tao Te Ching ” the United International Conference by The Society of Chinese Language and Literature in Korea, Busan University of Foreign
Studies & Online , Nov.21, 2020
“Comparison of Lao She’s The Yellow Storm and Yum, Sang-sub’s Three Generations, ” The 45th International Conference by The Society of Korea and China Humanities, Kangwon National University, Korea, Nov.30, 2019
“Comparison of Chinese and Korean versions of Hajin’s Waiting”, “2019 the United International Conference by The Society of Chinese Language and Literature in Korea”, Sogang University, Korea, Nov. 9, 2019
“Comparison of different versions of Chinese and Korean Translation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the day，” The 44th International Conference by The Society of Korea and China Humanities，Yunnan Normal University，Kunming, China，June 27 - July 01，2019.
“Comparison of different versions of Chinese and Korean Translation of Hajin’s War Trash，” The 43rd International Conference by The Society of Korea and China Humanities，Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Yongin, Korea, Nov.17, 2018.
“Comparison of different versions of Chinese and Korean Translation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s Hell-Heaven,” The 42nd International Conference by The Society of Korea and China Humanities, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China, June 28 - July 01, 2018.
“Comparison of the two Korean versions of Jhumpa Lahiri’s A Temporary Matter,” The 41st International Conference by The Society of Korea and China Humanities, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 25, 2017.
“On Chinese translation of The sun sets in the west – the first episode of Lee Mun-Ku’s Gwanchon Essays,” The United Conference of The Society of Chinese Language and Literature in Korea, Kyunghee University, Yongin, Korea, Nov.12, 2016.
“On Chinese translation of Kim Dongin’s Potato,” The 38th International Conference by The Society of Korea and China Humanities, Huazhong Normal University, Wuhan, China, June 30 – July 3, 2016.
In the Media
Dr. Jin conducted research for and translated documentary programs on China in KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS and JTBC since 2002, including “One Nation”(KBS), “The Yellow River”(MBC) , “Deng Xiaoping”(MBC), “Nanjing Massacre”(MBC), “In-Depth 60 Minutes”(KBS), “Special Documents”(MBC), “My Friend’s Home”(JTBC), “The World Now”(KBS), etc.