Lecturer
- BA in English, Hebei Teachers’ University
- MA in Linguistics, Beijing Foreign Studies University
- PhD in Applied Linguistics, The University of Hong Kong
Prior to joining CAES, Clarence taught English at Beijing Foreign Studies University and researched into effective language teachers with China National Research Center for Foreign Language Education. At CAES, Clarence first worked on his doctoral study exploring teachers’ beliefs and practices, and upon graduation in 2008, he started teaching full-time at the Centre. At undergraduate level, he teaches academic and professional English to students of a range of disciplines, including arts, business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and science while supervising MA Capstone Projects in Applied Linguistics. Clarence served as the Program Coordinator of English-in-the-Discipline courses for Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry (2020-2023) and for Faculty of Education (2015-2000). His research interests include English for Academic/Specific Purposes and language teacher development.
Professional Affiliations:
TESOL International Association
Other Major Administrative Roles:
- Member, Faculty of Arts Board
Selected Publications / Presentations:
- Wang, W.F., Chan, L., Scanlon, S., Datwani, D., Cheung, A., & Singh, G. (2023). Panel Discussion: English for medical communication: Perceptions and experiences of course designers and classroom teachers. 2023 Global English Education China Assembly, City University of Macau.
- Wang, W. F., Boynton, S., Wakeland, L., Datwati, D., Castillo, J., Chan, L., & Scanlon, S. (2023). Wiki writing in medicine and students’ perceptions: The case of an English-in-the-Discipline course in Hong Kong. In J.J. Qin & P. Stapleton (Eds.). Using Technology in Second Language Writing: Composing, Pedagogy, Assessment, and Research (pp.80-97). Routledge.
- Wang, W.F., Leung, P., & Jhaveri, A. (2020). Developing four English-in-the-Discipline courses for university studies in Hong Kong. In Y. Sun, L. Li., & H. Cai. (eds.). Asian Research on English for Specific Purposes (pp.23-43). Springer.
Grants / Awards / Other Achievements:
- 2019 Continuing Professional Development Grant
- 2017 Continuing Professional Development Grant
- 2015 Continuing Professional Development Grant