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Associate Professor Ming Li MA, PhD

Associate Professor

Doctoral Supervisor
Massey Business School - Deputy PVC's Office

I am originally from Kunming, China. I taught English language and literature at Yunnan Normal University, from 1980 to 1995. I was awarded a doctoral degree in intercultural communication by Latrobe University, Australia in 1999. I have taught a number of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels since my arrival in New Zealand in 2000: International Language and Business Communication, Business Communication, Cross-Cultural Communication, Introduction to Human Communication, Global Communication, and Managing Communications Technology. My research interests centre around international education, intercultural communication, migrant studies, and media and information literacy.

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: ##64 4 801 5799 Ex 63525
    Location: 14, Block 5
    Campus: Wellington

Qualifications

  • Master of Arts - Yunnan Normal University (1987)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - La Trobe University (1999)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Ƶ

Research Expertise

Research Interests

International education, intercultural communication, migrant studies, and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)

Research Opportunities

  • The acculturative experience of non-native English-speakiing doctoral students in New Zealand universities  (01/01/2013) The project investigates the acculturative experience of non-native English-speakiing doctoral students in New Zealand universities, the challenges and pedagogical approaches.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Asian Cultural Studies (200202): Cultural Studies (200200): Cultural Theory (200204):
Education (130000):
English as a Second Language (200303): Globalisation and Culture (200206): Language Studies (200300): Languages, Communication And Culture (200000): Migrant Cultural Studies (200208): Multicultural, Intercultural and Cross-cultural Studies (200209)

Keywords

International education

Intercultural communication

Migrant studies

Teaching English as a second/foreign language

Research Projects

Completed Projects

Project Title: Academic Acculturation: NESB Doctoral Students' Perceptions of Their Academic experience in New Zealand

The project investigated the major challenges non-native English speaking (NNES] doctoral students experienced in the process of academic acculturation in New Zealand universities. This study took a qualitative approach through in-depth semi-structured interviews with ten doctoral supervisors and twenty NNES doctoral students who were studying or had recently completed their doctoral studies in social science, humanities, and communication at New Zealand universities. The study found that the key challenges facing NNES doctoral students involved academic acculturation in the writing games, including norms and conventions, sets of rules, inconsistencies, ambiguities, mismatched expectations, formation of disciplinary identity, and advisor-advisee relationships. Most NNES doctoral students and supervisors believed that language, though an issue in academic acculturation, was not a major barrier as perceived by some other scholars. The study concludes that to be accepted into the academic community, NNES doctoral candidates need to understand the rules and conventions and skillfully play the writing games. Supervisors play a critical role in developing NNES doctoral candidates' skills in playing such games.
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Date Range: 2013 - 2013

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Project Title: Elderly Chinese Immigrants in New Zealand

This study examines the acculturative experiences, filial responsibilities and intergenerational communication between the elderly Chinese immigrants and their adult children in Wellington, New Zealand. Thirty-two elderly Chinese immigrants from mainland China participated in semi-structured interviews in late 2008 and early 2009. The study found that the levels of economic feasibility, acculturation and self-support for Chinese elderly immigrants determined the probability and desirability of living arrangements in the form of co-residence or independent living. Changes in economic and social status, roles, intergenerational boundaries and the changed socio-cultural environments challenged the Chinese traditional concept of filial piety and weakened the ties and bonds between the elderly migrants and their adult children. A large majority of the participants lived independently in state houses in spite of their old age, language and cultural barriers, social isolation, poor health and feelings of abandonment. Separate living arrangements and the effective government financial and housing support and services helped them regain their self-identity, self-worth, independence, and freedom to manage their own life, finance, and social activities. The study highlights the importance of care for the general wellbeing and the quality of life of the elderly Chinese immigrants in New Zealand.
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Date Range: 2008 - 2009

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Research Outputs

Journal

Li, M., Croucher, SM., & Shen, L. (2024). Language endangerment and the linguistic vitality of Miao in China: cultural shifts and revitalisation strategies. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development.
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Li, M.
Croucher, SM., Li, M., Huang, Y., Pan, X., Yuan, G., & Kou, Y. (2023). Developing media and information literacy competencies: a case study in rural schools in Yunnan Province, China. Journal of Applied Communication Research. 51(1), 72-90
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Li, M.
Zhang, H., & Li, M. (2022). Factors Affecting Chinese Short-Term International Students' Cross-Cultural Adaptation in Psychology, Learning, and Life. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society. 2022
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2022). Book Review: Power Imbalance, Bullying and Harassment in Academia and Glocal (local and global) Workplace by Fay Patel. Journal of Communication Inquiry. , Retreived from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01968599211072451
[Book Review]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., Croucher, S., & Wang, M. (2020). Re-entry cultural adaptation of foreign-educated academics at Chinese universities. Journal of Intercultural Communication. 2020(54), 1-16
[Journal article]Authored by: Croucher, S., Li, M.
Li, MS., Baker, T., & Marshall, K. (2002). Mismatched expectations: A case study of Asian students in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Applied Business Research. 1(1), 137-155
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Vaccarino, F., & Li, M. (2018). Intercultural communication training to support internationalisation in higher education. Journal of Intercultural Communication. 2018(46)
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2017). Constructive alignment: Teaching business communication to Asian international students. Journal of Organizational Behavior Education. 10, 57-74 Retrieved from http://www.neilsonjournals.com/JOBE/
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Pu, H. (2017). Recruiting returnees: A study of Chinese university presidents' perceptions of foreign-educated returnees at Chinese universities. Journal of Media Critiques. 3(11), 21-32 Retrieved from http://mediacritiques.net/index.php/jmc/index
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2016). Developing skills and disposition for lifelong learning: Acculturative issues supervising international doctoral students in New Zealand universities. Journal of International Students. 6(3), 740-761
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2014). Perception of foreign education experience: An exploratory study of Chinese returnees from Australian and New Zealand universities. Communication Journal of New Zealand. 14(1), 97-131 Retrieved from http://nzca.org/
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Patel, F., Li, MS., & Piscioneri, M. (2014). Cross-institutional and interdisciplinary dialogue on curriculum for global engagement: Emerging perspectives and concerns. Journal of International and Global Studies. 5(2), 40-52 Retrieved from http://www.lindenwood.edu/jigs/
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2013). Acculturation, filial responsibilities and living arrangements: An empirical study of the acculturative experiences of elderly Chinese immigrants in New Zealand. Intercultural Communication Studies. 12(1), 301-322 Retrieved from http://www.uri.edu/iaics/journal/index.php
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Sligo, F. (2012). Chinese media going global: Issues of perception and credibility. China Media Research. 8(3), 116-127 Retrieved from http://www.chinamediaresearch.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=2
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS., & Sligo, F. (2012). Chinese media going global: Issues of perception and credibility (Chinese translation). China Media Report Overseas. 8(4), 1-12 Retrieved from http://www.chnmedia.com/wordpress/
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Sun, J. (2010). Chinese nationalism in an unequal cyber war. China Media Report Overseas. 6(1), 99-116 Retrieved from http://www.chinamediaoverseas.com/doku.php?id=january_2010_vol._6._no._1
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2009). Chinese nationalism in an unequal cyber war. China Media Research. 5(4), 63-79 Retrieved from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-215306981.html
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Campbell, J. (2009). Accessing Employment: Challenges Faced by Non-Native English-Speaking Professional Migrants. ASIAN AND PACIFIC MIGRATION JOURNAL. 18(3), 371-395
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Campbell, J., & Li, M. (2008). Asian Students' Voices: An Empirical Ƶ of Asian Students' Learning Experiences at a New Zealand University. JOURNAL OF STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. 12(4), 375-396
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Campbell, J. (2008). Asian students' perceptions of group work and group assignments in a New Zealand tertiary institution. Intercultural Education. 19(3), 203-216 Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14675980802078525
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Baker, T., Marbeth, M., Li, M., & Marshall, K. (2005). Learning expectations of different ethnic groups: An exploration. New Zealand Journal of Applied Business Research. 4(1), 49-67
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2003). Roles, expectations, and pedagogies: Cultural influences and implications. New Zealand Journal of Adult Learning. 31(1), 63-81
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., Baker, T., & Marshall, K. (2002). Mismatched expectations: A case study of Asian students in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Applied Business Research. 1(1), 137-156
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2000). Discourse, culture of learning: Communication challenges. ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics. 129-130, 275-303
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (1999). Conflicts in teacher-student role beliefs and expectations: A case study of expatriate teachers teaching English in China. The Weaver: A Forum for New Ideas in Educational Research. 3, 1-15
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (1998). English literature teaching in China: flowers and thorns. The Weaver: A Forum for New Ideas in Educational Research. 2, 1-17
[Journal article]Authored by: Li, M.

Book

Li, M.M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.)July(pp. 1 - 20). AprilAprilLi, M.MDBA. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.)JulyAprilAprilJulyLi, M.MDBA. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.)JulyAprilAprilJuly
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2021). Ancient Chinese roots. In The Global Foundations of Public Relations: Humanism, China and the West. (pp. 24 - 47).
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Zhang, H-Y., Hao, Y., Li, M., & Velliaris, DM. (2020). A Ƶ of the One-to-One Writing Tutoring Effects: A Perspective of Intercultural Contrastive Rhetoric. In DM. Velliaris (Ed.) Academic Language and Learning Support Services in Higher Education. (pp. 29 - 56). Hershey, United States of America: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Croucher, SM. (2020). Effects of social media use on cultural adaptation. In The Cambridge Handbook of Intercultural Communication. (pp. 504 - 520).
[Chapter]Authored by: Croucher, S., Li, M.
Li, M. (2019). Academic integrity: Exploring issues of plagiarism facing chinese students in new zealand universities. In Scholarly Ethics and Publishing: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice. (pp. 582 - 601).
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2016). Academic integrity: Exploring issues of plagiarism facing Chinese students in New Zealand universities. In Handbook of Research on Academic Misconduct in Higher Education. (pp. 306 - 326).
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2015). A case of difficult acculturation: A Chinese student in a New Zealand university. In E. Christopher (Ed.) International management and intercultural communication: A collection of case studies. (pp. 41 - 61). Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Yang, Y. (2018). Return migration: Re-entry acculturative experiences of Chinese returnees from Australian and New Zealand higher education institutions. In The Routledge Companion to Migration, Communication, and Politics. (pp. 336 - 349).
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.Edited by: Croucher, S.
Ganesh, S., Li, M., & Vaccarino, F. (2017). THE BASES FOR INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN A DIGITAL ERA. In Global Perspectives on Intercultural Communication. (pp. 355 - 365).
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2016). Learning the rules of the game: Issues affecting academic acculturation of Asian international students in New Zealand universities. In K. Bista, & C. Foster (Eds.) Exploring the social and academic experiences of international students in higher education institutions. (pp. 38 - 58). Hershey, PA: IGI Global
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Sligo, F. (2015). Internationalizing Chinese media. In . Qing Luo (Ed.) Global media worlds and China. (pp. 173 - 190). Beijing: The Communication University of China Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2016). A case of difficult acculturation: A Chinese student in a New Zealand University. In International Management and Intercultural Communication: A Collection of Case Studies; Volume 2. (pp. 41 - 61).
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2014). Nationalism and imperialism. In The Handbook of Media and Mass Communication Theory. (pp. 665 - 689).
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2013). Language, culture and communication: A review of the challenges facing NESB migrants in New Zealand. In AS. Yeung, EL. Brown, & C. Lee (Eds.) Communication and language: Surmounting barriers to cross-cultural understanding. (pp. 103 - 124). Charlotte, NC, US: Information Age Publishing
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2012). The acculturative experiences of elderly Chinese immigrants in New Zealand. In . Dai X, & SJ. Kulich (Eds.) Intercultural adaptation (I): Theoretical explorations and empirical studies. (pp. 205 - 236). Shanghai, China: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Patel, F., Li, M., & Sooknanan, P.(2011). Intercultural communication: Building a global community.
[Authored Book]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Campbell, J. (2010). The impact of culture on intercultural friendship building. In Y. Sun (Ed.) Intercultural studies: New frontiers. (pp. 125 - 147). Beijing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS.(2009). Teaching English in cross-cultural settings: Challenges faced by English language teachers teaching English in China. Berlin, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller
[Authored Book]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2007). Cultural adaptation: Difficulties of Chinese students studying at Australian and New Zealand universities. In Z. Zhen, & DR. Knapp (Eds.) Experiencing Another Culture. (pp. 86 - 103). China: Yunnan People's Publisher
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2005). Communicating effectively with Chinese learners in the EFL classroom. In P. Robertson, P. Dash, & J. Jung (Eds.) English Language Learning in the Asian Context. (pp. 75 - 100). Road Town, British Virgin Islands: The Asian EFL Journal Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Li, M.

Report

Li, M., Croucher, S., Shen, L., & Zhang, H. (2023). Protection of the Endangered Languages and Cultural Diversity in West China: A Case Ƶ of Miao Ethnolinguistic Vitality in Guizhou, China. ( Report No. Report 2023).
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Croucher, S., Li, M.
Croucher, S., Li, M., Huang, Y., Yuan, G., Kou, Y., & Pan, X. (2020). Developing Media and Information Literacy Skills: A Case Ƶ of Media Literacy Education in Multi-ethnic Areas in Yunnan Province, China. ( Report No. The New Zealand-China Tripartite Fund, Education New Zealand).
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Croucher, S., Li, M.

Conference

Li, M. (2023, July). Threat perceptions: Intercultural conflicts in the US-China relationship. Presented at World Communication Association (WCA) 2023. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Croucher, S., Mingsheng, L., Huang, Y., Pan, X., Yuan, G., Kou, Y., . . . Li, M.Developing Media and Information Literacy Skills in Multi-ethnic Schools in Yunnan Province, China. . Seattle, USA
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Croucher, S., Li, M.
Li, M. (2021, July). The Community of Inquiry Framework in Online Learning: Chinese Students’ Learning Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Presented at 2021 WCA Conference. Virtual.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2019, July). Academic writing challenges confronting international postgraduate students in studying intercultural business communication. Presented at The joint conference of the World Communication Association (WCA) and Association for Business Communication (ABC). Ƶ, Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Pu, H.(2017, April). Recruiting Returnees: A Ƶ of Chinese University Presidents’ Perceptions of Foreign-Educated Returnees at Chinese Universities. . (pp. 54 - 54).
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2015, June). Developing skills and disposition for lifelong learning: Acculturative issues surrounding supervising non-English-speaking background doctoral students in NZ universities. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Campbell, J., & Li, M. (2008). Placing migrants in employment: Recruitment consultants' experiences. In M. Morrison (Ed.) Labour, Proceedings of the Thirteenth Conference: Labour, Employment and Work in New Zealand. (pp. 126 - 132). Wellington: Labour, Employment and Work in New Zealand: Proceedings of the Thirteenth Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS., & Campbell, J. (2006). Cultural adaptation: A case study of Asian students’ learning experiences at a New Zealand university. In J. Renner, J. Cross, & C. Bell (Eds.) (pp. 299 - 307). Joondalup, WA, Australia: Engagement and Empowerment: New Opportunities for Growth in Higher Education
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2006, July). What Does the Participation Discourse Mean to CHC Students?. Presented at Wellington Association of TESOL (WATESOL ) Annual Conference. Victoria University of Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2003). Culture and classroom communication: a case study of Asian students in New Zealand language schools. Proceedings of the New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference. (pp. 1 - 19).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2002, July). Roles, expectations and pedagogies: Cross-cultural factors in classroom communication. Presented at Australian and New Zealand Communication Association Conference. Coolangatta, QLD.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS.Perceptions and visual communication.. Presented at China Image Future International Summit & MLeague 2011 Education Forum. Shanghi.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2019). Academic writing challenges confronting international postgraduate students in studying intercultural business communication. , The joint conference of the World Communication Association (WCA) and Association for Business Communication (ABC)
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Li, M.
Ding, G., & Li, M. (2019, July). Crisis-induced learning in government agencies: A review of the vaccine crises in China. Presented at The joint conference of the World Communication Association (WCA) and Association for Business Communication (ABC). Ƶ, Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2019, July). Teaching business communication to international students: developing students’ intercultural competence via culturally responsive pedagogy. Presented at The joint conference of the World Communication Association (WCA) and Association for Business Communication (ABC),. Ƶ, Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2019). Developing subject-specific academic literacy: Writing support to international students at the postgraduate level. (pp. 207 - 207). , ICCC 2019: International Conference on Communication and Culture Venice, Italy: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2017, November). Constructive alignment: An intercultural approach to teaching business communication. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2018, December). Coming home: Returned academics transforming the learning process in Chinese higher education institutions. The 2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management, Social, Culture & Social Works, Barcelona, 15-16 December 2018.. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2018, July). Re-entry cultural adaptation of foreign-educated academics at Chinese universities. The 24th International Conference of the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (lAICS), DePaul University, Chicago, the United States, 5-8 July 2018. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2018, June). Chinese state media going global: seeking to shape global narratives. The CUC-NCA Conference on Communication, Media, and Governance in the Age of Communication, Beijing, China, 20-24 June 2018. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2017). Constructive alignment: An intercultural approach to teaching business communication. In FF. Ali, & CK. Li (Eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Internet - Fall Session. (pp. 1 - 12). Kitakyushu, Japan: 2017 International Conference on Business and Internet - Fall Session
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2011, October). Chinese media going global: issues of perception and credibility. Presented at Global Media Worlds and China. Uppsala University, Sweden.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2017, April). Smart livable cities: practices in New Zealand [Panel discussion on smart livable cities and sustainability]. Presented at The 3rd Annual International Conference on Communication and Management (ICCM2017). Athens, Greece.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Pu, H., & Li, M. (2017). Recruiting returnees: A study of Chinese university presidents’ perceptions of foreign-educated returnees at Chinese universities. In 3rd International Conference on Communication and Management (ICCM2017) Abstract Book(pp. 54 - 54). , The 3rd Annual International Conference on Communication and Management (ICCM2017) Athens, Greece: Communication Institute of Greece
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2016, January). The strategic communication imperative: managing supervisor-supervisee relationships and role expectations in doctoral supervision. Presented at The Eighth International Forum on Public Relations & Advertising (PRAD) 2016. Te Papa, Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2015, April). The impact of tertiary internationalization and glocalization on the curriculum. Presented at Glocalization of Learning Speaker Series. Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 46150 Bandar Sunway Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Campbell, J. (2010). The impact of culture on intercultural friendship building. Intercultural studies new frontiers. (pp. 125 - 147).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2015, June). Developing skills and disposition for lifelong learning: Acculturative issues surrounding supervising non-native English-speaking doctoral students in NZ universities. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Yang, Y. (2013). Foreign credentials no longer a guarantee to better employment and higher income: Job-seeking experiences of Chinese returnees from Australian and New Zealand universities. In C. Yu, & C. Wang (Eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Information [BAI 2013]. Vol. 10 (pp. H61 - H86). Taiwan: International Conference on Business and Information [BAI 2013]
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS.(2011, October). Chinese media going global: issues of perception and credibility. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2010, June). The impact of culture on intercultural friendship building. Presented at Intercultural Communication between China and the World:Interpersonal, Organizational and Mediated Perspectives. Beijing Foreign Studies University.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS., & Campbell, JA. (2009). Intercultural friendship building: the case of Asian international students studying in a New Zealand tertiary institution. In The 8th CAFIC International Conference Paper Presentation Certificate.=(pp. 1 - 17). : Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS.(2009). Chinese cyber nationalism in the year of Olympics. . Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., & Campbell, J.Accessing employment: Challenges faced by non-native english-speaking professional migrants.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Yang, Y., Li, MS., & Sligo, FX. (2008). Chinese international students' satisfaction levels with their learning experiences in New Zealand. In E. Tilley (Ed.) Power & Place: Refereed Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Communication Association Conference.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2008). Keeping them safe: A review of Chinese students' safety issues in NZ. In E. Tilley (Ed.) Power & Place: Refereed Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Communication Association Conference.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2007, September). The impact of the media on the New Zealand export education industry. Presented at The Inaugural Australia-China International Business Research Conference. International Business in the Asian Pacific Region: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for Research and Practice. Beijing, China.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Campbell, J., & Li, MS.(2008). Placing migrants in employment: Recruitment consultants' experiences. . Wellington, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Li, M.
Clark, J., Baker, T., & Li, MS. (2007). Student success: Bridging the gap for Chinese students in collaborative learning. 18th International Education Association (ISANA) Annual Conference.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2007). The impact of the media on the New Zealand export education industry. In K. Hutchings, & C. Zhu (Eds.) The Inaugural Australia-China International Business Research Conference - Proceedings. International Business in the Asian Pacific Region: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for Research and Practice.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS., & Campbell, JA. (2006). Cultural adaptation: A case study of Asian students' learning experiences at a New Zealand university. In J. Renner, J. Cross, & C. Bell (Eds.) EDU-COM 2006 International Conference: Proceedings. (pp. 299 - 307).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Campbell, JA., & Li, MS. (2006). Asian students' perceptions of group work and group assignments in a New Zealand tertiary institution. In J. Renner, J. Cross, & C. Bell (Eds.) EDU-COM 2006 International Conference: Proceedings. (pp. 78 - 89).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2005, May). Communicating effectively with Chinese students in EFL/ESL classrooms (Key Note speech). .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Baker, T., Isaac, M., Li, M., & Marshall, K.(2004, September). Learning expectations of different ethnic groups: An exploration.. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2003, November). Culture and classroom communication: A case study of Asian students in New Zealand language schools. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M.(2002, July). Roles, expectations, and pedagogies: Cross-cultural factors in classroom communication. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M., Baker, T., & Marshall, K.(2002, September). Mismatched expectations: A case study of Asian students in New Zealand. .
[Conference]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (1998). Students' perceptions of teacher communication style in the use of pedagogies: A case study of expatriates teaching English in China. In J. Tapper, & P. Gruba (Eds.) The Proceedings of the Australian Communication Skills Conference. (pp. 94 - 105). Melbourne: The Australian Communication Skills Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Li, M.

Other

Li, MS. (2011, August). Developing international students' critical thinking. In School of Communication, Journalism & Marketing, Ƶ, Wellington.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2011, August). Developing international students' critical thinking. In School of Communication, Journalism & Marketing, Ƶ, Wellington.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2010). Living with another culture. Presented at Changchun, Jilin Province, China.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2009, March). Cultural diversity in New Zealand. In Visiting senior lecturers from Indonesia. Presented at Ƶ, Wellington, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2008). Where's the rubbish here?. (pp. 7 - 7). Education Review Office
[Other]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, M. (2007). Where is the rubbish here?. (pp. E4 - E4). The Dominion Post
[Other]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2007, September). Tailoring teaching to learners’ needs – A cultural perspective. In ESOL tutors in Wellington. Presented at The Hutt ESOL Home Tutor Workshop.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2007, September). Tailoring teaching to learners' needs - a cultural perspective. In ESOL Home Tutor (Hutt) Workshop. Presented at Wellington, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2007, September). From knowledge-poor to knowledge-rich. In Pingbian Number One Middle School. Presented at Yunnan, China.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Campbell, JA., & Li, MS. (2008, December). Placing migrants in employment: recruitment consultants experiences. In Labour, Employment & Work Conference. Presented at New Zealand.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2007). Where's the rubbish here?. (pp. E4).
[Other]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2007). Teaching international students: A cultural perspective. Presented at Ƶ, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.
Li, MS. (2006, July). What does participation discourse mean to students from Confucian heritage countries?. In Wellington branch of the TESOL Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (WATESOL) Expo. Presented at Victoria University of Wellington, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Li, M.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • Mandarin and English
    Last used: English and Mandarin
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Business communication

Intercultural communication

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 2 1
Co-supervisor 3 2

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Meng Hu - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Cross-Cultural Ƶ of Values Education at the Secondary School Level between New Zealand and China
  • Zhidan Zhou - Doctor of Philosophy
    Cultural Learning Approach to Acculturation: Teaching and Learning between Native English-Speaking Teachers and University English Majors in Southwest, China

Co-supervisor of:

  • Shan Hu - Doctor of Philosophy
    Acculturation among Chinese Internationals - from Culture shock to Culture learning
  • Wenjing Fei - Doctor of Philosophy
    Diplomatic Narratives in the Digital Age - Analysing the Role of Social Media in Reframing China's Image and Shaping Western Perceptions.
  • Boming Li - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Framing Analysis of Blinken’s visit to China

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Liping Xu - Doctor of Philosophy
    WHEN EXPECTATIONS MEET REALITY. Exploring Chinese tertiary graduates’ post-study transitional experience and migratory outcomes in New Zealand

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Guoyu Ding - Doctor of Philosophy
    Organizational learning and food safety crises: A critical case study of the Sanlu and Fonterra crises
  • 2016 - Min Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Homecoming: Foreign-educated Returnees' Experience of Reentry into Chinese Universities in Yunnan Province, China