Publications

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Book:

 

Wang, X. (2008). Perceptual Training for Learning English Vowels: Perception, Production, and Long-term Retention. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller

 

Referred Journal papers and book chapters:

 

Wang, X. (2014). Foreign Accent: Length of residence, listener and stimulus effect. Journal of Speech Sciences. 3(2), 1-20.
ISSN: 2236-9740

http://www.journalofspeechsciences.org/index.php/journalofspeechsciences

 

Wang, X. (2013). Perception of Mandarin Tones: The Effect of L1 Background and Training. The Modern Language Journal, 97(1), 144-160.

 

Wang, X. (2012). Auditory and visual training on Mandarin tones: A pilot study on phrases and sentences. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 2(2), 16-29.

 

Wang, X. (2009) Process and product oriented online collaborative learning tasks. In: Rogers. P. et al. (Eds.) Encyclopaedia of Distance Learning, 2nd Edition. Vol. 3, (pp.1680-1685). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

 

Wang, X. (2009) Students' attitudes toward process and product oriented online collaborative learning. In: Karacapilidis., N. (Ed.), Solutions and Innovations in Web-Based Technologies for Augmented Learning: Improved Platforms, Tools, and Applications. (pp. 15-34). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

 

Wang, X. (2008). Training for learning Mandarin tones. In F. Zhang & B. Barber (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Computer-enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning (pp. 259-274). Hershey, PA Information Science Reference (IGI Global).

 

Wang, X. (2007). What factors promote sustained online discussions and collaborative learning in a Web-based course? International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technology, 2(1), 17-38.

 

Wang, X. (2006). Mandarin listeners' perception of English vowels: Problems and strategies. Canadian Acoustics, 34(4), 15-26.

 

Wang, X. & Munro, J. M. (2004). Computer Based Training for learning English vowel contrasts. System, 32, 539-552

 

Book Review

 

YANG, BEI. Perception and Production of Mandarin Tones by Native Speakers and L2 Learners. New York/...

XINCHUN WANG

Modern Language Journal 12/2015; 99(4):810-811. DOI:10.1111/modl.12294

 

 

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings

 

Wang, X. (2014), Mandarin Speakers’ English L2 Prosody and Degree of Foreign Accent: Effect of Length of Residence. Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Acquisition of Second Language Speech Concordia Working Papers in Applied Linguistics, (5), 737-749. ISSN 2292-4248

 

Wang, X. (2012). Difficulties with Mandarin Tones: Learners’ Perspectives and Speech Data

Analysis. The Proceedings of Third International Symposium on Tonal Aspects of Languages (TAL 2012), Nanjing, China, May 26-29, 2012.

http://www.tal2012.org/Full%20Papers.aspx

 

Wang, X. (2008). Learning Mandarin tones at sentence level through training: A pilot study.

            Canadian Acoustics 36(3), 122-123.

 

Wang, X., & Chen, J. (2007). Effects of length of residence and speech activities on degree of foreign accent. In J. Trouvain & W. Barry (Eds.) The Proceedings of the 16th International Congress of Phonetic Sciences, pp. 1725-1728.  Saarbrucken: Germany.

 

Wang, X. (2006). Perception of L2 Tones: L1 Lexical Tone Experience May Not Help. In R. Hoffmann & H. Mixdorff (Eds.) The Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Speech Prosody. (pp. 85-88). Dresden, Germany: TUD press

 

Wang, X. & Munro, J. M. (1999). The perception of English tense-lax vowel pairs by native Mandarin speakers: The effect of training on attention to temporal and spectral cues. Proceedings of the 14th International Congress of Phonetic Sciences.  Vol.3, pp. 125-128. San Francisco, August 1999.

 

Wang, X. & Munro, M. (1998). English vowel production by Beijing Mandarin speakers. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Acoustics and 135th Acoustics Society of America.Vol.3, pp. 2967-2968.

 

Wang, X. & Teles, L. (1998) Online collaboration and the role of the instructor in two university credit courses. In. Chan, T. W., Collins, A. & Lin, J. (Eds.), Global Education on the Net, Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Computers in Education, Vol. 1, pp.154-161. Beijing and Heidelberg: China High Education Press and Springer-Berlag.

 

Wang, X. (1998). Effects of first language on native Mandarin speakers’ perception of English vowels. Proceedings of 14th Northwestern Linguistics Conference. March 7 - 8, Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada.

 

Wang, X. & Hurst, R. (1997). An Empirical study of computer-assisted class discussion: effects on social interaction and group dynamics. Proceedings of International Conference of FLEAT III, (pp. 431-449). August 1997, Victoria, BC, Canada.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Keynote Speaker:

 

Wang, X. (2012). CALL Principles and the Design and Implementation of Asynchronous Forums in a Web-based Course. Keynote speech delivered at the International Conference on Application of Computer Technology in Translating and Foreign Language Teaching, Shanghai, November 8, 2012.

Conference Presentations (all abstracts are peer reviewed)

 

Peer Reviewed Presentations:

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Wang, X. (2016). Pronunciation Training: Comparisons of English vowel and Mandarin tone training methods and results. Paper presented at the 8th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Calgary, Canada, August 12-13, 2016

 

Wang, X. (2016), The Effects of Computer Based Training for Learning Mandarin Tones. The 6th Chinese Language Education Forum (CLEF), San Francisco, April 15-16, 2016.

 

Wang, X., Guo, X., Lu, L., and Xiong, S.H. (2015). Participants’ self-assumed roles in the telecollaborative environment: The effect of participants’ status and cultural differences. CALICO 2015, University of Colorado, Boulder, May 26-30

 

Wang, X. (2013). Mandarin Speakers’ English L2 Prosody and Degree of Foreign Accent: Effect of Length of Residence. Poster presented at the International Symposium on the Acquisition of Second Language Speech (New Sounds), Montreal, Canada, May 17-19, 2013

 

Wang, X. (2012). Difficulties with Mandarin Tones: Learners’ Perspectives and Speech Data Analysis. Poster presented at The Third International Symposium on Tonal Aspects of Languages, Nanjing, China, May 26-29, 2012.

 

Wang, X. (2010). Length of residence and degree of foreign accent. The 44th Annual TESOL Convention, Boston, Massachusetts, March 24-27, 2010.

 

Wang, X. (2008). Learning Mandarin tones at sentence level through training: A pilot study. Paper presented at Acoustics Week in Canada. Vancouver, October 5-8, 2008.

 

Wang, X. (2008). Does extended length of residence help reduce foreign accent? Paper presented at the 2008 Annual Conference of American Association for Applied Linguistics, Washington DC, March 29-April 1, 2008.

 

Wang, X. (2008). Training on Mandarin Tones at Phrase and Sentence Levels. Paper presented at the 2008 Annual Conference of CALICO (the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium). San Francisco, March 18-22, 2008.

 

Wang, X., Yu, X., Ceron, R., & Ogawa, N. (2008). Principles and Practices of Using Web-based Technology for Teaching ESL. Paper presented at the Saroyan Chapter of CATESOL Conference.

 

Wang, X., & Chen, J. (2007). Effects of length of residence and speech activities on degree of foreign accent. Poster presented at the 16th International Congress of Phonetic Sciences.  Saarbrucken, Germany, August 6-10.

 

Wang, X. (2007). The Acquisition of Mandarin Tones by English, Japanese, and Hmong Speakers: The Effect of L1 Experience and Training. Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Conference of American Association for Applied Linguistics, Costa Mesa, California, April 21-24, 2007.

 

Wang, X. (2006). Perception of L2 Tones: L1 Lexical Tone Experience May Not Help. Poster presented atthe Third International Conference on Speech Prosody. May 2-5,Dresden, Germany

 

Wang, X. (2005). Training for learning Mandarin tones: A Comparison of production and perceptual Training. Poster presented at the 149th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) May 16–20, Vancouver, Canada.

 

Wang, X. (2005). The Role of formal instruction and length of residence on L2 speech production. Poster presented at The 1St ASA Workshop on Second Language Speech Learning. May 14-15, Vancouver, Canada.

 

Wang, X. (2005). What factors promote sustained student collaboration in online learning? Paper presented at the 8th CSU Regional Symposium on University Teaching. April 2, 2005, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

 

Wang, X. (2005). What factors motivate sustained interactive learning and collaboration in a web-based course? Paper presented at Regional Conference on Excellence in Teaching and Learning. April 8, 2005, California State University, Fresno.

 

Wang, X. (2004). Raising learner’s awareness of English vowel contrasts. Paper presented at the 35th  Annual CATESOL State Conference, April 22-25, 2004, Santa Clara, California.

 

Wang, X. (2004). Use Music Experiment Development System for pronunciation training. Workshop presented at the 38th Annual TESOL Convention, March 31- April 3, 2004, Long Beach, California.

 

Wang, X.  (2003) Perceptual Training for Learning English Vowel Contrasts. Poster presented at The AAAL Annual Conference, March 22-25, 2003, Arlington, Virginia.

 

Wang, X. (2000). Training Mandarin and Cantonese speakers to identify English vowel contrasts: Long-term retention and effect on production. Poster presented at the 14th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, 4-8 December 2000, Newport Beach, California.

 

Xin, C., Bakardijeva, M., Campos, M. N., Fisher, B, and Wang, X. (1999).

Communication and Learning Processes Online: Converging Evidence

from Multiple Perspectives. Round-table presented at the AERA

Conference in 1999, Montreal.

 

Wang, X. & Munro, M. (1998). English vowel production by Beijing Mandarin speakers. Poster presented at the 16th International Conference of Acoustics/135th Acoustics Society of America Meeting, Seattle, 20 - 26 June 1998.

 

Wang, X. & Munro, M. (1998). The acquisition of English vowels by Mandarin ESL learners: A production study. Paper presented at 1998 AAAL Conference, March 14 -17, 1998, Seattle.

 

Wang, X., Teles, L., & Xin, M. (1998). Collaboration in online courses: Task type, grouping and organization. Poster presented at The Third Annual Conference of the TeleLearning Network of Centers of Excellence, Vancouver, November 14-17, 1998.

 

Garland, I., Teles, L., & Wang, X. (1998,). Fostering creativity through cross-disciplinary collaboration in an online dance course. Paper presented at The Third Annual Conference of the TeleLearning Network of Centers of Excellence, Vancouver, November 14-17, 1998.

 

Marquis, I., Wang, X., & Nguyen, T. (1997). A web-based course in English as a Second Language: A case study. Poster presented at 97 WebNet Conference, November 1997, Toronto.

 

Teles, L., & Wang, X. (1997). Collaborative tasks and outcomes in online training: The infoshare module. Paper presented at 97 WebNet Conference, November 1997, Toronto.

 

Teles, L., & Wang, X. (1997). Students in the online classroom: communication patterns and achievement of course objectives. Poster presented at the Second Annual Conference of the TeleLearning Network of Centers of Excellence. November 11-4, 1997, Toronto.

 

Invited presentations

 

Wang, X. (2012). Teaching and Studying in North American Universities. Paper presented at Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, July 2, 2013

 

Wang, X. (2011). Prosodic Features of Mandarin Speakers’ English Sentences and Spontaneous Speech and Their Effects on Degree of Foreign Accent. Paper presented at Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, June, 2011.

 

Wang, X. (2010). The Effect of Length of Residence in L2 Environment on Degree of Foreign Accent. Paper presented at Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, October, 2012.

 

Wang, X. (2004). The Principles of Pronunciation, Presented at The Saroyan Chapter Conference of California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL), California State University, Fresno, January 31, 2004.

 

Wang, X. (2004). Introduction to Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Presented at Shanghai University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China, July 2004.

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Department Colloquium: 

 

Wang, X. (2011). Difficulties in Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation and speech data analysis. Paper presented at Department of Linguistics, California State University, Fresno, October 27, 2011.

 

Wang, X. (2011). Temporal Features of Mandarin Speakers’ English Sentences and Spontaneous Speech and Their Effects on Degree of Foreign Accent. Paper presented at Department of Linguistics, California State University, Fresno, May, 2011.

 

Wang, X. (2007). Length of residence and degree of foreign accent: The speaker and listener effects. Paper presented at Department of Linguistics, California State University, Fresno. September 28, 2007.

 

Wang, X. (2005). Computer-based perceptual and production training for learning Mandarin tones. Paper presented at Department of Linguistics, California State University, Fresno. September 16, 2005.