Dr Min Ge
Lecturer in Chinese Studies, Programme Leader BA (Combined Hons) Chinese
Biography
Dr Min Ge is a senior lecturer and programme leader for Chinese at the University of Chester. Before joining the department at Chester in 2016, Dr Min Ge has lived seven years in Ireland and three years in Australia, working closely with the Chinese Studies centres and Confucius Institute in three Irish universities and the University of Western Australia. He has experience working in international student recruitment at the university. Dr Min Ge also worked as a Chinese interpreter for Irish government bodies and officials, including ministers, City Mayors and the Chamber of Commerce.
Teaching and Supervision
Dr Min Ge teaches modules across the undergraduate Chinese programme, including Chinese language, Chinese history and culture, and Chinese business language. He also contributes to the teaching profile of the post-graduate course Research into Cultural Identities with the content of Chinese culture and society in the context of Chinese sports and policies. Currently, Dr Min Ge co-supervises a doctoral student with a project on Mental Health and Christianity in Hong Kong.
Research and Knowledge Exchange
Dr Min Ge’s research is focused mainly on Chinese sport economy, China’s opening-up policy and development and its impact on society and culture. His research is focused on Chinese Studies in general, Chinese sports sociology and socioeconomics in particular, and the impact on Chinese society and culture. He has also conducted research in the area of Chinese Studies from a linguistic/sociolinguistic perspective. Dr Min Ge's research interests includes: Chinese sports and policies, LGBT+ sports and athletes, diversity and inclusion in sports, Chinese language teaching and learning.