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Yaxing Li Lecturer/PhD Candidate University of Twente, the Netherlands Chongqing College of Education, China |
leo411@qq.com y.li-6@utwente.nl (+86)19923702315 suntarliarzn.github.io |
SUMMARY
Four years of experience at teaching Translation, Localization and Technical Writing courses. General technical writing skills including audience analysis, information design and usability testing. Basic knowledge in computer languages such as Python, CSS and R. Proficient in general software tools such as MS Office, Markdown and Trados. Adept at various project management skills, such as system thinking, communication and collaborative skills. Bilingual English and Chinese.
Work Experience
PhD Candidate
University of Twente, the Netherlands
Sep. 2020 – Present
- Research interests include the relationship between culture and technology communication, cultural differences in user experience of technology, and translation and localization.
Publication: Li, Y., Karreman, J., & Jong, M. de. (2022). Cultural Differences in Web Design on Chinese and Western Websites: A Literature Review. 2022 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (ProComm), 105–111. https://doi.org/10.1109/ProComm53155.2022.00023
Lecturer
Chongqing College of Education, China
July 2016 – Aug. 2020
- Teaching translation, localization and technical writing courses, leading students to use a variety of technical tools and basic technical writing principles to translate and localize subtitles, websites, software and other projects. Production of 18 video subtitles, 7 personal websites and various Chinese software. Instructed a student to win the first prize of the Peking University CAT and TC contest, and awarded the best instructor.
- Participated in various conferences and training programs including two Technical Writing Training Programs organized by Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Peking University respectively, and learned about the basic theory of technology communication, user analysis methods, technical document design and evaluation, etc.
- Directed the translation department and led a team of 10 people to pass the inspection by the Ministry of Education and successfully set up the translation major. And designed an undergraduate program for cultivating translation and technical writing talents.
Education
Master of Translation
Sichuan University, Sichuan
2013 – 2016
GPA: 3.46
Special Accomplishment: Designed and wrote itineraries for a travel agency and won a prize to travel across the U.S. for free.
Awards: Winner of Dream Itinerary by U.S. Consulate; Excellent Volunteer by Asian Football Confederation
Honors: Cum Laude Graduate
Major of English
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan
2008 – 2012
GPA: 3
Special Accomplishment: Minor of Financial Investment
Related Courses:
- Analysis of English Grammar
- College English Writing
- Modern English Structure
- Practical Computer Literacy
- Database & Application
- Multimedium Technology & Application
- Study on Mass Culture
- Sociology
Skills and Abilities
Life-long Learning
- took varous courses on Scientific Research and Methods, Statistics, and Cummunication studies offered by Universities of Amsterdam and Twente.
- acquired computer skills ,like Python and CSS, through self-taught and online courses.
- integrated Github and other trending technologies into teaching and management.
Excellent communication skills
- Interpreted for officials and scholars on various occasions such as the BRICKS Film Festival and translated two books: Digital Human,Sales Promotion.