Instructor of Chinese lingma@uab.edu
University Hall 3114
(205) 934-1834

Research and Teaching Interests: Language assessment, Teaching materials development, Distance education, Modern and contemporary Chinese literature and culture

Office Hours: By appointment

Education:

• MAEd, TESOL, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• PhD, Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Northeast Normal University

Ling Ma began her career as a language educator in 2008 in Birmingham, where she taught Chinese part-time. In 2012, she joined the Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Ling believes that the ultimate goal of education is to inspire and motivate learners. In her approach to teaching, whether planning a course or interacting with students, she is always mindful of their diverse learning styles and paces, their existing knowledge, and their future learning needs. Ling is dedicated to helping students acquire Chinese language skills and enriches their learning experience by sharing her authentic cultural insights. Beyond the classroom, she actively promotes Chinese culture at UAB by advising student clubs, organizing cultural events, developing Chinese study abroad programs, and establishing partnerships with four universities in China and Taiwan.