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Research output per year
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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7295-1356
Scopus Author ID: 23483315300
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Qualifications/Experiences
BA (Shanghai International Studies University 上海外國語大學)
MEd (University of Texas at Austin)
PhD (University of Texas at Austin)
Biography
Jackie Xiu Yan received her PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, USA. She came to City University of Hong Kong in March 2000. Previously she taught at Shanghai Jiaotong University and worked as a Research Associate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She has conducted various funded research projects and published articles in international refereed journals.
Research Interests/Areas
- Second Language Acquisition
- Interpreting and Translation Studies
- Sociolinguistics
Teaching
- Interpretation (English/Putonghua)
- Translation Theory & Practice
- Chinese as a Foreign Language
- Sociolinguistics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Research output
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA IN AUDIO DESCRIBER TRAINING: An Investigation of Learner Perceptions in a University Interpreting Programme in Hong Kong
Yan, J. X. & Luo, K., 2025, AUDIO DESCRIPTION AND INTERPRETING STUDIES: Interdisciplinary Crossroads. Zhan, C. & Moratto, R. (eds.). Routledge, p. 79-97 19 p.Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review
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Paradoxical Media Accessibility in Cantonese Audio Description: A Case Study of Zero to Hero (媽媽的神奇小子)
Chow, A. H. T. & Yan, J. X., 29 May 2025.Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review
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国家口述影像能力: 中国内地与香港比较研究
鄢秀, 周晓彤 & 林苏, Mar 2025, In: 上海翻译. 181, 2, p. 32-38Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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跨文化视域下张爱玲自译作品中的主体性探赜
Translated title of the contribution :Exploring Subjectivity in Eileen Chang’s Self-Translated Works from a Cross-Cultural Perspective Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A Comparison of Public Policies on Audio Description in UK and Hong Kong
林苏 & 鄢秀, 21 Jul 2024.Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication) › peer-review
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DON_RMG: Public Policies Concerning Audio Description for Visually Impaired People in Hong Kong, Mainland China, The UK and USA - RMGS
YAN, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/04/23 → …
Project: Research
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DON_RMG: An Investigation of Audio Description Practice and Language Service for Visually Impaired People in Hong Kong - RMGS
YAN, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/06/22 → …
Project: Research
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ResCtrs: The Halliday Centre for Intelligent Applications of Language Studies (HCLS)
FANG, C. A. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CATEDRAL, L.H.-C. M. (Co-Investigator), HAFNER, C. (Co-Investigator), HUANG, Y.-H. (Co-Investigator), KIM, J. W. (Co-Investigator), LEE, J. S. Y. (Co-Investigator), MAI, Z. M. (Co-Investigator), SCHILLER, N. O. (Co-Investigator), YAN, X. (Co-Investigator) & ZHANG, Q. (Co-Investigator)
1/04/05 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: A Bibliometric Investigation of Audio Description: The State of the Field
YAN, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/22 → 17/06/25
Project: Research
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TDG(CityU): Integrating audio description training into interpreting classes: Research and practice
YAN, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Prizes
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Silver Medal in 2021 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days
YAN, X. (Recipient), Mar 2021
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
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Conference Paper Award (Second Prize) at the International Symposium on Translation Communication and Intercultural Studies
LIU, G. (Recipient) & YAN, X. (Recipient), 27 Jul 2023
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
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UGC Funding Scheme for Teaching & Learning Related Proposals (2016-19 Triennium), Meeting the Challenge of Teaching and Learning Language in the University: Enhancing Linguistic Competence and Performance in English and Chinese
WEBSTER, J. J. (Recipient), LIU, M. (Recipient), YAN, X. (Recipient), LEE, W. S. (Recipient), LEE, J. S. Y. (Recipient), Lam, M. (Recipient), PAN, H. (Recipient) & Pan, J. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2017
Prize: 64B_Prizes and awards
Impacts
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Invited talk at Shanghai Book Fair 2019: 講故事的歷史學家 --史景遷和他眼裡的中國
Cheng, P. K. (Participant), YAN, X. (Participant) & Yao, D. (Participant)
Impact: Cultural impacts
Press/Media
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Invited public talk at Shanghai Book Fair 2019
Cheng, P. K., YAN, X. & Yao, D.
8/08/19 → 18/08/19
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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CityU wins 12 awards at Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days, the highest number among all universities in Hong Kong
LU, Y., YUE, J., YAO, X., KOT, B. C. W., TSO, C. Y., FAN, R., SUN, D., KUMAR, G., TIN, C., ZHU, S., PANG, S. W., ZHU, K., YAN, X. & MA, C. H. E.
18/05/21
9 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Activities
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The 5th Hong Kong Regional Final of the 10th Cross-Strait Interpreting Competition
YAN, X. (Chair), LI, B. (Member of Organising Committee), LUN, S. C. (Member of Organising Committee), WANG, S. (Facilitator), LIU, G. (Facilitator), CHOW, A. H. T. (Facilitator), LIN, S. (Facilitator), CHEN, X. (Facilitator), WU, H. (Facilitator), GE, M. (Facilitator) & WANG, K. (Facilitator)
12 Apr 2025Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Workshop / Seminar / Course
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Interpreting Workshop - 2023 FLTRP ETIC Cup “Understanding Contemporary China” National Foreign Language Contest for College Students (2023外研社·國才杯「理解當代中國」全國大學生外語能力大賽英語組口譯賽)
YAN, X. (Organiser) & LIU, G. (Facilitator)
8 Nov 2023 → 2 Dec 2023Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Workshop / Seminar / Course
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Interpreting Workshop - The 9th Cross-Strait Interpreting Competition (Grand Final)
YAN, X. (Organiser), LIU, G. (Facilitator) & ZHAO, H. (Facilitator)
23 Mar 2023 → 18 May 2023Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Workshop / Seminar / Course
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The 4th Hong Kong Regional Final of the 9th Cross-Strait Interpreting Contest
YAN, X. (Chair), WANG, S. (Facilitator) & LIN, S. (Facilitator)
11 Mar 2023Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Workshop / Seminar / Course
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Interpreting Workshop_The 4th Hong Kong Regional Final of the 9th Cross-Strait Interpreting Contest
YAN, X. (Chair), ZHAO, H. (Facilitator) & LIU, G. (Facilitator)
1 Dec 2022 → 22 May 2023Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Workshop / Seminar / Course
Supervised Students
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Ms. Xia CHEN, 陳霞
- Department of Linguistics and Translation - P/T Senior Research Assistant
Person: Doctor of Philosophy (Student), P/T Senior Research Assistant
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Ms. Meng GE, 葛萌
- Department of Linguistics and Translation - P/T Research Assistant
Person: P/T Research Assistant, Doctor of Philosophy (Student)
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Ms. Su LIN, 林蘇
- Department of Linguistics and Translation - P/T Research Assistant
Person: P/T Research Assistant, Doctor of Philosophy (Student)
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Ms. Guijiao LIU, 劉貴嬌
- Department of Linguistics and Translation - P/T Research Assistant
Person: P/T Research Assistant, Doctor of Philosophy (Student)