Dr. Cheng-han Wu holds a PhD in English literature from National Chengchi University. In his EMI course, Dr. Wu emphasizes enhancing communication skills by encouraging students to explore a fascinating array of thought-provoking articles and inspiring speeches, while analyzing the English and Chinese languages used in Taiwan.
Passionate about languages, Dr. Wu creates a bilingual learning environment where everybody feels welcome. To help students to communicate better, Dr. Wu thus draws on our everyday TV programs, Hollywood films, pop songs, and advertisements to spark students’ interest in the languages employed in the media landscape. Students will have a more comprehensive understanding of the media in a bilingual context, especially in Taiwan. Come along as we explore the bilingual world of communication.
Dr. William Chien-wei Yang received his PhD in English literature from National Taiwan Normal University and has been a faculty member of the English Taught Program, College of Commerce, for 13 years. With 15 years of experience in EMI teaching, Dr. Yang sees himself as more a coach than a teacher in English learning. Through offering highly customized learning content and comprehensive feedback on learner performance, Dr. Yang strives to break free from the conventional one-size-fits-all model and offers individual learner-based coaching.
Dr. Yang’s courses concentrate on 2 main themes: 1) oral and written communication at the workplace and business-related settings and 2) English learning through culture and technology. Students will learn essential communication skills at the workplace, including business briefing, networking, product promotion, and self- branding. Dr. Yang will also guide students through their exploration of the cultural contexts of the English language and use of technology for optimal learning outcomes.
Full-time Assistant/
Lecture and Event Planning Team Moderator
Candice is from Tainan, Taiwan. She currently serves as an assistant at the NCCU EMI Resource Center. She holds a master’s degree from the Department of Foreign Language and Literature, with a specialization in Applied Linguistics. Her academic journey has centered on cognitive linguistics and language teaching. In addition to her scholarly pursuits, she has also developed a passion for photography and oil painting. She is honored to contribute her experience and knowledge to the EMI team.
Full-time Assistant/
EMI Teacher and TA Training Team Moderator
Abbie is a full-time assistant at the NCCU EMI Resource Center. She has been teaching English since 2015 and holds a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Her teaching approach emphasizes the comprehensive integration of the four macro skills—listening, reading, writing, and speaking—tailored to meet the unique needs of non-native English speakers. She employs innovative and interactive teaching methods to foster an engaging learning environment, encouraging learners to actively participate and apply practical language skills. It is her privilege to serve alongside the team, and she hopes her experience and expertise will lead to mutual benefits.
Writing Consultant
(Technology, Innovation, and Intellectual Property Management)
Na (Gina) Jin is a researcher with an interdisciplinary background, specializing in technology and innovation management as well as international relations. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the Graduate Institute of Technology, Innovation, and Intellectual Property Management at National Chengchi University. Additionally, she spent a year as a visiting researcher at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, where she further developed her expertise in innovation studies. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience in academic writing, research analysis, and publishing, authoring multiple journal articles and presenting at top-tier international conferences.
EMI TA Trainer (Law & Accounting)
Rachel Lin is currently enrolled in the Master of Law program at National Chengchi University, having majored in Accounting during her undergraduate studies. She is very delighted to join the NCCU EMI team and looks forward to contributing to the field of English writing from a different academic perspective.
Team Assistant
Sophie is currently a sophomore at National Chengchi University, majoring in German and double majoring in Diplomacy, while also studying in the Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Program. She truly believes that EMI can provide an excellent opportunity for both her and others to learn English together.
EMI Youtube Host for Campus Interview
Antony Parnigoni is from Ohio, USA, and has been living and teaching in Asia since 2018. At NCCU, he has taught Advanced Oral English for Business and currently teaches Advanced Oral English for Journalism. He enjoys NCCU’s vibrant student community and its beautiful mountainside campus. Before moving to Taiwan, he taught English in Japan and also taught online to students around the world, including business professionals at companies like Samsung. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Taiwan’s mountains, photographing wildlife, and serving as a community fitness leader with FitFam Taipei. Antony is also the English Education Manager at Uni-edit English Editing and Translation, where he edits research papers by non-native speakers, designs and presents academic materials for university students and faculty across Taiwan, and produces English educational videos for YouTube.