Profile for
Dongmei Cheng, Ph.D.
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Faculty
Associate Professor
Department of Literature and Languages
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Dr. Dongmei Cheng has been mentoring and teaching students at A&M-Commerce (now East Texas A&M) since 2016. She enjoys the flexibility and reach that our online programs offer. Supporting students all over the world, Dr. Cheng enhances her students’ learning experiences using video conferencing, discussion boards and other online tools. She strives to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that offers unique advantages like the flexibility to learn from anywhere in the world as compared to solely face-to-face learning.
A Conversation with Dr. Dongmei Cheng
Hear directly from Dr. Dongmei Cheng as she shares her valuable insights on East Texas A&M and her current academic endeavors.
Why choose ETAMU?
The faculty involvement in student activities and professional development is what sets East Texas A&M apart from other universities. Our professors are not just here to teach; they are also mentors and advisors who are committed to helping our students succeed. You will immediately feel at home when you are enrolled in our programs and supported throughout your student life here, whether you decide to be on campus or online.
ChatGPT Research Project
As a member of the university's AI task force, I am currently working on a project titled “Empowering International Graduate Students with ChatGPT for Research Paper Revisions.” This project is exploring the potential of using ChatGPT, a large language model, to help international graduate students improve their research paper writing skills. ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can provide students with grammar and style suggestions, vocabulary enrichment, and coherence enhancement. It can also help students to identify and correct errors in their writing. I am excited to work on this project with a group of international graduate students and to see how ChatGPT can be used to help them improve their research paper writing skills. I believe that ChatGPT has the potential to be a valuable tool for writing instruction, and I am eager to share my findings with the academic community.
My Life Lesson
An important life lesson I have learned is to live every moment to the fullest. This means being present and appreciating all that life has to offer, both the good and the bad. It also means not taking anything for granted and making the most of every opportunity. I have learned that facing challenges head-on is the best way to overcome them. When we run away from our problems, they only get bigger. But when we face them head-on, we learn and grow from the experience. We also become stronger and more resilient.
Life Outside Work
I spend most of my non-working time playing with and taking care of my three children. When they are not home and I'm not working, I enjoy reading, writing, walking outdoors, doing yoga and learning to play piano.
What is your favorite spot in Commerce? Why?
My favorite spot in Commerce is our university campus. I spent my first two and half years here living in Commerce. My son learned how to walk in the hallways of Talbot Hall and the Music Building back in the day, and till today, our whole family still enjoys taking a walk on campus. The campus is a place where I feel at peace and home.
Who Was My Role Model?
Dr. Ruth Forsythe at Winona State University inspired me to become a successful teacher in the field of TESOL. She taught me how to connect with students on a personal level and how to foster their creativity and independent thinking. I am thankful for her mentorship and guidance.
Education
Gain insight into my academic achievements and the institutions that shaped my expertise. You will find a comprehensive list of my earned degrees here.
- Ph.D., Applied Linguistics (with distinction), Northern Arizona University, 2013
- M.A., Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Winona State University, 2007
- B.A., English Language and Literature, Hebei University of Technology, 2005
Academic Experience
Here, you’ll find a summary of my professional experience in academia, highlighting the institutions where I’ve served. Review my journey through various academic roles.
- Associate Professor, East Texas A&M University, 2022-Present
- Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University) 2016-2022
- Lecturer, Southern Illinois University, 2013-2015
- Instructor, Northern Arizona University, 2008-2013
- Lecturer, International College at Beijing, 2007-2008
Professional Associations
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Awards and Honors
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- Global Fellow Award, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2018
Research Interests
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- Interlanguage Pragmatics
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- Online Teacher Education
Featured Courses
You can explore some of the prominent courses I have taught and developed.
- ENG 557: Teaching English as a Second/Other Language
- ENG 559: Language and Culture in the Classroom
- ENG 558: Sociolinguistics
Publications
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