Deputy Head of School, Coordinator of Chinese

Dr M Gao studied at various universities including Wales, Westminster and Cambridge and holds degrees from Xiamen and Essex. Gao is a frequent speaker on topics of Chinese language and contemporary Chinese politics and culture at universities such as Oxford, Harvard, Washington Seattle, Hong Kong and mainland China. He has appeared on ABC radio and BBC television and radio commenting on China and Chinese affairs. He has published many research articles in international journals in English and Chinese. His recent publications include three books, Gao Village: Rural Life in Modern China (1999), An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese (2000) and A Reference Grammar of Mandarin Chinese (2000)

Research Interests

Mobo Gao's research interest includes contemporary Chinese politics, Chinese language and grammar, the Chinese Cultural Revolution, rural China, ethnic issues in China, media studies (Western reporting of China) and cultural studies.

Teaching

Dr Mobo Gao teaches both Chinese language and Chinese studies subjects. In language class Gao aims to engage the students and encourage active involvement. In non-language classes Gao aims to inspire the students to think and to challenge established assumptions and wisdoms. Gao aims to be flexible, friendly and approachable to students.

Units

• HMA101 - Asia: Enduring Traditions
  
• HMA102 - Asia: Transformation and Change
  
• HMA260 - Reporting Asia
  
• HMA360 - Reporting Asia
  
• HMC302 - Chinese 3 Reading and Writing Skills
  
• HMC307 - Modern Chinese Literature
  
• HMC309 - Chinese Research Project
  
• HMC314 - Classical Chinese A
  
• HMC315 - Classical Chinese B
  
• HMC400 - Chinese Honours (Full-time)
  
• HMC403 - Guided Reading for Honours in Chinese
  

Full Publication List

Current and Supervised Project/s:

• The Chinese Imprint on Tasmania and Consequent Connection with China