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Wesley Curtis, PhD (孔文旭博士)

BA(Lee University), MAT(Middle Tennessee State University), PhD(University of South Florida)

Head (LC)

Contact Information

Office: 3401 LI
Phone: 34427443
Fax: 34420165
Email: wacurtis@cityu.edu.hk

Research Interests

  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Foreign Language Education
  • Institutional Internationalization
  • Instructional Technology
Dr. Wesley Curtis is an experienced administrator and language educator with a background in the areas of international education, second language acquisition, and distance learning. In service to the academic mission and strategic internationalization objective of City University of Hong Kong, he serves as Head of the Chan Feng Men-ling Chan Shuk-lin Language Centre. The aim of the Centre is to enhance multilingualism and multiculturalism at the university and to equip students to succeed, both in their education and via participation in a fast-changing, globalized society. Having served as the elected Vice President and CFO of the Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP), Dr. Curtis is a recognized leader in language program administration in higher education.


Awards and Achievements

  • Mar 2020 “Fulbright Specialist (Roster Candidate)” The Fulbright Program. "The Fulbright Specialist Program, part of the larger Fulbright Program, was established in 2001 by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn about other cultures while building capacity at their overseas host institutions. Specialists, who represent a wide range of professional and academic disciplines, are competitively selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster based on their knowledge, skill sets, and ability to make a significant contribution to projects overseas.". [URL]


Previous Experience

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2021, Director, English Programs for Internationals, University of South Carolina. Duties included P/L responsibility; recruiting international students; serving as a Designated School Official; liaising with stakeholders, including sponsoring agencies, embassies, & NGOs; securing grant funding; maintaining CEA accreditation; supervising English proficiency assessment for all international TAs & graduate students; hiring/supervising personnel; staffing IEP & pathway courses.


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Journal

  • Russell, Victoria. & Curtis, Wesley. (Spring 2013). Comparing a large- and small-scale online language class: An examination of teacher and learner perceptions. The Internet and Higher Education. 16. 1 - 13. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2012.07.002

Book Chapter

  • De Felice, Dustin. , Curtis, Wesley. & Ortiz Alcocer, Luz. Maria. (Spring 2020). Effectively utilizing a socially-mediated network to facilitate meaningful collaborations among pre-service student-teachers and university English as a foreign language students. Enriching Collaboration and Communication in Online Learning Communities. (pp. 168 - 185). Hershey, PA. IGI Global. 9781522598145. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-9814-5.ch010


External Services


Professional Activity

  • 2024 - Now, President, Association of Hong Kong Language Centres (AHKLC).Hong Kong SAR.
  • 2023 - 2024, Project Officer / Executive Committee, Association of Hong Kong Language Centres.Hong Kong SAR.
  • 2020 - 2021, CFO / Central Office Coordinator, Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP).USA.
  • 2020 - 2021, Vice President, Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP).USA.
  • 2018 - 2020, Director-at-Large & Promotions Coordinator, Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP).USA.


Presentations

    • Curtis, W. (2023, December 8). Enhancing Independent Learning in EAP 1: Harnessing Generative AI for EAP Students at CityU. The Role of Language Educators in the Era of GenAI, an event sponsored by the Association of Hong Kong Language Centres, Scholarship of Teaching in Language Education (STiLE) journal, and the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong. Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.
    • Curtis, W. (2023, September 9). Roundtable Discussion on the Impact of ChatGPT. Panelist for the Innovations in Language Assessment Conference, Hong Kong SAR. https://inno-in-lang-assess-2023.vercel.app/programme.
    • Curtis, W. (2023, June 27). “New normal” for higher education. Panelist for the Empowering University Education with e-Learning Technologies Symposium. Hosted by the Office of the Provost, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR.
    • Curtis, W. (2023, May 24). Overview of Artificial intelligence tools in teaching and learning. Discussion forum on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Teaching and Learning. Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR.
    • Curtis, W. (2023, April 17). The Rapidly Evolving Landscape of AI in University Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. Panelist for forum on Generative AI for CityU, Yale, Cornell, and American University of Cairo learning communities. Hosted by the Talent & Education Development Office, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR.
    • Curtis, W. (2022, Nov 28) Pedagogical Principles for the Application of Technology to the Modern Language Classroom (and Beyond). CityU-Secondary Schools Seminar Luncheon: Reimagine Learning Through Technology, Cordis Hong Kong, Mong Kok, Hong Kong SAR.
    • Curtis, W. (2022, May 12). Inaugural Senior Scholars Roundtable Session on Innovative Teaching at CityU: Teaching in English as a Lingua Franca. Panel member for discussion hosted for Chair Professors and Professors by the Talent & Education Development Office, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR.
    • Curtis, W. (2021, August 11). Maximizing Opportunities for Interaction and Auditory Practice in Times of Limited International Mobility. Invited speaker of the Estrategias para la Internacionalización en Casa initiative of the Secretaría de Educación de Guanajuato, México via Universidad Tecnológica Laja Bajío.
    • Curtis, W. (2020, October 22). Keeping the Dream Alive Through International Student Advocacy. Fulbright Association Virtual 43rd Annual Conference.
    • Curtis, W. (2019, November 2). The Role of Intensive Language Programs in Higher Education Institution Internationalization, Commerce, and Diplomacy. Invited speaker at Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
    • Curtis, W. (2019, October 23). Sister States: Opportunities for Collaboration & Exchange Between South Carolina & Taiwan. Invited speaker at National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
    • Curtis, W. (2019, April 13). Trends in Civic Engagement: Crowd-sourcing, best practices, and alternative corporate structures. Invited speaker at the U.S. Dept. of State’s 2019 Study of the U.S. Institutes Alumni Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
    • Curtis, W. (2019, April 12). Goals for Civic Engagement in a Complex, Quickly-changing World. Invited speaker at the U.S. Dept. of State’s 2019 Study of the U.S. Institutes Alumni Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
    • Curtis, W. & Pritt, J. (2018, November 3). Before and After: Perspectives on International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminars. The Alumna and the Applicant. Presentation delivered at the Fulbright Association 42nd Annual Conference, Puebla, México.
    • Curtis, W. (2018, April 12). La importancia del inglés en el comercio internacional y el turismo. Invited speaker for an open guest lecture delivered before the students, faculty, and stakeholders of Universidad de Guadalajara – CUNorte, Colotlán, Jalisco, México.
    • Curtis, W., Ferdinant, N., Michalski, M.F., Van Horn, S., & Wood, M. (2018, February 9). Personnel Challenges. Panel presentation at the 2018 University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP) Annual Conference, Bandera, TX.
    • Curtis, W., & Russell, V. (2015, November 21). The Impact of Class Size in an Online Language Class. Presentation delivered at the 2015 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, San Diego, CA.
    • Curtis, W. (2012, May 17). Higher education and school culture in the U.S. Invited speaker for an open guest lecture delivered before the students, faculty, and stakeholders of Chongqing Nanfang Translators College of Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, China.
    • García, P., Van Olphen, M., Cessarano, A., Curtis, W. (2011, November 19). Collaborating for Proficiency: Empowering Students through Technology-Enhanced Communicative Tasks. Presentation delivered at the 2011 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, Denver, CO.
    • García, P., Van Olphen, M., Cessarano, A., Curtis, W. (2011, October 14). Language Learning Through Technology: Strategies for Student Success. Presentation delivered at the 43rd Annual Conference of the Florida Foreign Language Association, Cape Canaveral, FL.
    • Russell, V., Curtis, W., & Abril, A. (2010, Nov. 19). Technology Tools to Enhance Students' Listening and Speaking Skills. Presentation delivered at the 2010 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, Boston, MA.
    • Curtis, W. (2010, August 18). Creating Comprehensible Content of Web-Based Video Realia. Session conducted at the University of South Florida World Language Education Department's 2010 Orientation for Teaching Assistants and Adjuncts, Tampa, FL.
    • Russell, V., Curtis, W., & Blaine, N. (2010, June 10). Comparing a Large- and Small-Scale Distance Language Program: An Examination of Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptions. Presentation of original research at the 17th Annual CALICO Conference, Amherst, MA.
    • Curtis, W. (2009, October 16). YouTube, Input Processing & You. Presentation delivered at the 41st Annual Conference of the Florida Foreign Language Association, St. Augustine, FL.
    • Curtis, W., & De Felice, D. (2009, August 19). Classroom management including instructional discourse, disciplines and issues concerning undergraduates. Session conducted at the University of South Florida World Language Education Department's 2009 Orientation for Teaching Assistants and Adjuncts, Tampa, FL.
    • Curtis, W. & De Felice, D. (2009, April 15). Phenomenological Studies in SLA with a focus on an endangered language. Presentation delivered at the Speaking of Method research symposium of the Graduate Communication Association of the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.


Sponsored Programs Awarded

  • As Director of English Programs for Internationals at the University of South Carolina:
    • PI (Summer 2021) - Study of U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe - Program in Civic Engagement. U.S. Dept. of State and FHI360. $255,460 USD
    • PI (Summer 2020 – Canceled due to COVID-19) - Study of U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe - Program in Civic Engagement. U.S. Dept. of State and FHI360. $165,573 USD
    • PI (Summer 2019) - Study of U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe - Program in Civic Engagement. U.S. Dept. of State and FHI360. $176,587 USD
    • PI (Summer 2019) - EFL Teacher Training and Language Enhancement Program. Ministry of Public Education of Mexico. $81,000 USD
    • PI (Summer 2018) - Study of U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe - Program in Civic Engagement. U.S. Dept. of State and FHI360. $174,370 USD
    • PI (Summer 2018) - EFL Teacher Training and Language Enhancement Program. Ministry of Public Education of Mexico. $81,000 USD
    • PI (Summer 2017) - Study of U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe - Program in Civic Engagement. U.S. Dept. of State and FHI360. $175,224 USD
    • PI (Summer 2017) - EFL Teacher Training and Language Enhancement Program. Ministry of Public Education of Mexico. $69,720 USD


Other Writings

    • Curtis, W. (2021). Charting a new course toward sustainable internationalization. International Educator. https://www.nafsa.org/ie-magazine/2021/12/8/charting-new-course-toward-sustainable-internationalization
    • Sumpter, M., Curtis, W., & De Felice, D. (2018). Şu yeni uygulamayı bir deneyin: Günümüzün teknolojik yabancı dil sınıflarında hayatta kalmak. Ekip Blog. http://ekipedu.com/su-yeni-uygulamayi-bir-deneyin-gunumuzun-teknolojik-yabanci-dil-siniflarinda-hayatta-kalmak/
    • Sumpter, M., Curtis, W., & De Felice, D. (2018). Just try this new app: Surviving technology in today's language classroom. Center for Language Education Research Newsletter, 22(1).


Last update date : 23 Jul 2024