Asst. Prof. Eve Jiajia Liu - 澳門城市大學人文社會科學學院

Contact

Email: jiajialiu@cityu.edu.mo

Phone: +853-85902560

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Education, The University of Hong Kong

MEd in Educational Leadership, Georgia State University

BA in English Language Education, Guangzhou University

Work Experience

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, City University of Macau

Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Hong Kong

Lecturer, Shantou University

Courses Taught

Postgraduate Courses

Curriculum and Materials: Design and Evaluation

Multimodality and Literacies

Multilingualism: Social Contexts, Educational Policies and Classroom Practices

Critical Academic Literacy for Medical Purposes

Undergraduate Courses

English Curriculum and Textbooks Design

Discussion on English Teaching Issues

Intercultural Communication

Academic English for Social Sciences

English Writing

Integrated English

Research Interests

bi/multilingualism, multimodality in education, multiliteracies, content and language integrated learning (CLIL), curriculum and pedagogy development, teacher education

Publications

Journal Articles

Liu, J. E., Yang, M., Lo, Y. Y., & Lin, A. M. Y. (2026). Investigating the role of trans-semiotizing in developing a literature review: Meaning entanglement across multiple timescales. Applied Linguistics Review. https://doi.org/10.1515/applirev-2024-0333 (SSCI Q1)
Liu, J. E., Qiu, Z., & Lin, A. M. Y. (2026). Integrating GenAI with genre-based pedagogy and the PAA model in a college writing course: Enhancing critical engagement in an AI-mediated learning ecology. Linguistics and Education, 92, 101487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.linged.2025.101487 (SSCI Q1)
Liu, J. E. (2026). Multimodality for/as learning in soft CLIL: implications for teacher professional development. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 29(3), 308–330. https://doi.org/10.1080/13670050.2025.2585264 (SSCI Q1)
Liu, J. E., Zhong, J., & Fang, F. (2025). Developing pre-service teachers’ critical awareness and strategic use of multilingual and multimodal repertoires in materials design. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2025.2567038 (SSCI Q1)
Janfada, M., Lin, A. M., Lim, F. V., & Liu, J. E. (2025). Emotional (Dis/Un) entanglement in Becoming an Academic in the Neoliberal Era: Dialogising Transnational Accounts of Being, Thinking and Feeling. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 35(3), 1031-1041. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijal.12724 (SSCI Q1)
Liu, J. E., & Lo, Y. Y. (2025). Multimodality in CLIL assessment: implications for teacher assessment literacy. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 46(5), 1459-1477. https://doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2024.2357140 (SSCI Q1)
Liu, J. E., & Lim, F. V. (2024). Educational context and teacher beliefs matter: Multimodal literacy in the Greater Bay Area of China. RELC Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/00336882241304136 (SSCI Q1)
Liu, J. E., Lo, Y. Y., & Yang, M. (2023). A critical examination of the interaction between translanguaging pedagogy and students’ beliefs and practices of translanguaging in learning EAP. Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 20(3), 214-236. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427587.2023.2258538 (Scopus)
Liu, J. E., Lo, Y. Y., & Xin, J. J. (2023). CLIL teacher assessment literacy: A scoping review. Teaching and Teacher Education, 129, 104150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2023.104150 (SSCI Q1)
Snow, D., & Liu, J. E. (2023). The language of Chaozhou songbooks. Global Chinese, 9(1), 49-68. https://doi.org/10.1515/glochi-2023-0015 (Scopus)
Liu, J. E. (2022). Book review of Translanguaging in multilingual English classrooms: An Asian perspective and contexts, by Viniti Vaish (Springer). RELC Journal, 53(2), 480-482. https://doi.org/10.1177/00336882221090023b (SSCI Q1)
Liu, J. E., & Lin, A. M. Y. (2021). (Re)conceptualizing “Language” in CLIL: Multimodality, translanguaging and trans-semiotizing in CLIL. AILA Review, 34(2), 242-264. https://doi.org/10.1075/aila.21002.liu (ESCI & Scopus) (Selected as one of the most cited articles published in 2021-2024 from AILA Review.)
Liu, J. E., Lo, Y. Y., & Lin, A. M. Y. (2020). Translanguaging pedagogy in teaching English for Academic Purposes: Researcher-teacher collaboration as a professional development model. System, 92, 102276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2020.102276 (SSCI Q1) (Selected as one of the most cited articles published in 2020-2023 from System.)
Liu, J., & Fang, F. G. (2017). Perceptions, awareness and perceived effects of home culture on intercultural communication: Perspectives of university students in China. System, 67, 25-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2017.04.003 (SSCI Q1)

Book Chapters

Liu, J. E., & Lim, F. V. (in press). Multimodality and Literacy: Developing the M-CLIL (Multimodality in CLIL) Framework. In J. A. Bateman & C. Tseng (Eds.), The Handbook of Linguistics and Multimodality. Wiley.
Liu, J. E., & Lo, Y. Y. (2025). Multimodal design of EMI assessment tasks: The interplay between language, visuals, and cognitive demands. In F. V. Lim & J. K. Pun (Eds.), Designing Learning with Multimodality in English Medium of Education (EME) Classrooms Across Asia (pp. 143-165). Bloomsbury.
Beltrán-Palanques, V., Liu, J. E., & Lin, A. M. Y. (2024). Translanguaging in Language Teacher Education: A Systematic Review. In Z. Tajeddin & T. S. C. Farrell. (Eds.), Handbook of Language Teacher Education: Critical Review and Research Synthesis (pp. 593-619). Springer.
Liu, J. E., Lo, Y. Y., & Lin, A. M. Y. (2024). Strategic translanguaging and trans-semiotizing in an English for Academic Purposes class: A multimodal analysis. In V. Beltrán-Palanques & E. Bernad-Mechó (Eds.), Current Trends in EMI and Multimodality in Higher Education (pp. 155-183). Routledge.
Yang, M., & Liu, J. E. (2021). Writing a literature review: Reading to synthesize and scaffolding your literature review. In M. Yang (Ed.), English for Academic Purposes curriculum design: Theoretical construction and empirical studies (pp. 101-112). Peking University Medical Press.
Yang, M., & Liu, J. E. (2021). Writing a literature review: Voicing yourself. In M. Yang (Ed.), English for Academic Purposes curriculum design: Theoretical construction and empirical studies (pp. 113-123). Peking University Medical Press.

Invited Talks

Liu, J. E. (2025, August). Developing pre-service teachers’ critical awareness and strategic use of multilingual and multimodal repertoires in materials design. Invited talk at the International TESOL Union Conference, Hong Kong, China.
Liu, J. E. (2025, July). Designing materials and activities for multimodal literacy learning. Invited talk at The Multilingual Education and Dual Language Institute (MEDLI), Las Vegas, the US.
Liu, J. E. (2025, April). Multimodal Literacy in the Greater Bay Area of China. Invited talk at the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE).
Liu, J. E. (2024, July). Strategic translanguaging and trans-semiotizing in an EAP class: A multimodal analysis. Invited talk at The Global English Education China Assembly 2024, Zhuhai, China.
Liu, J. E. (2024, May). A critical examination of the interaction between translanguaging pedagogy and students’ beliefs and practices of translanguaging in learning EAP. Invited talk at The 3rd Conference on Sociocultural Theory & Foreign Language Education, Guangzhou, China.
Liu, J. E. (2022, April). Trans-semiotizing in developing academic literacies: Structure and learner agency. Invited seminar at Multimodality SIG, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Conference Presentations

Liu, J. E., Qiu, Z., & Lin, A. M. Y. (2025, July). Integrating GenAI with Genre-based Pedagogy and the PAA Model in a College Writing Course. 23rd AsiaTEFL International Conference, Hong Kong, China.
Liu, J. E., & Lim, F. V. (2025, June). A Conceptual Framework of Multimodality For/As Learning and CLIL. 23rd International AELFE Conference, Castellón, Spain.
Liu, J. E., & Lim, F. V. (2024, August). English language teachers’ perceptions and practices of teaching multimodal literacy: Implications for language teacher education. International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) World Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Liu, J. E., & Xu, Y. (2024, May). Teaching multimodal literacy in the English language classroom: Teachers’ perceptions and reported practices. Redesigning pedagogy international conference (RPIC) 2024, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Liu, J. E., & Chan, S. (2024, May). Exploring a pedagogical framework for developing multimodal literacy through researcher-teacher collaboration. Redesigning pedagogy international conference (RPIC) 2024, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Lo, Y. Y., Xin, J., & Liu, J. E. (2023, July). CLIL teachers’ perceptions and practices of assessment: Implications for CLIL teachers’ assessment literacy. International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) World Congress, Lyon, France.
Lo, Y. Y., Liu, J. E., & Xin, J. J. (2023, May). A multiple-case study of teachers’ assessment practices in content and language integrated learning programs. AERA Annual Meeting. (Virtual session)
Liu, J. E., & Lo, Y. Y. (2023, March). Multimodal design of EMI assessment tasks: The visual, verbal, and cognitive interplay. The 57^th RELC International Conference, Singapore.
Liu, J. E., Lo, Y. Y., & Lin, A. M. Y. (2021, August). Developing CLIL teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge with multilingual and multimodal approaches: A design based research study. AILA World Congress, Groningen, the Netherlands. (Virtual Conference)
Liu, J. E. (2021, June). Exploring systematic and strategic use of multimodality in teaching English for Academic Purposes. The 6^th International Conference Asia-Pacific Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) & Professional Communication Association, Hong Kong SAR, China. (Virtual Conference)
Liu, J. E., Lo, Y. Y., & Yang, M. (2021, April). Translanguaging in assessment: Practices and perceptions from students in an English for Academic Purposes course at a Chinese university. Shantou University English Language Center The 10^th International Conference, Shantou, China. (Virtual Conference)
Liu, J. E. (2019, October). Developing translanguaging as a pedagogical approach to teaching English for Academic Purposes: A teacher-researcher collaborative endeavor. Monash Education Research Community (MERC) 2019 Annual Conference, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Liu, J. E. (2019, April). Getting access and voicing oneself: Integrating translanguaging and critical pragmatic EAP. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.
Liu, J. E. (2018, December). Strategic use of multimodality to develop academic literacies. Faculty of Education Research Postgraduate Conference (RPC), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Liu, J. E., & Fang, F. (2016, May). The effects of perceptions and awareness of home cultures on intercultural communication: A case of university students in China. National University of Singapore Center for English Language Communication (CELC) Symposium 2016, Singapore.

Research Projects

(Principal Investigator) Multiliteracies across the curriculum in Macau: Designing teaching and learning for the AI age. Macau Foundation Research Grant. (2026-2027)
(Principal Investigator) Multimodal literacy of English language teachers: A study of the current status and development strategy in the Greater Bay Area. Macau Foundation Research Grant. (2023-2024)
(Co-Investigator) Multilingual and multimodal assessment in Content and Language Integrated Learning programmes. General Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong SAR. (2024-2025)
(Research Collaborator) Theorizing Plurilingual Assessment. CRAC Fund, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. (2024-2026)
(Research Fellow) Conceptualising assessment literacy of teachers in CLIL programmes. General Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong SAR. (2022)
(Research Fellow) School-based diversity management research. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Hong Kong SAR. (2021)

Professional Memberships and Services

International Scientific Committee Member, Next-Gen Learning: Multimodality, AI & Multilingualism – A Conference of the Multimodality in Educational Research and Learning International Network (MERLIN)
Council Member, Association of Applied Linguistics in Asia (AALA)
Committee Member, The Bilingual & Multilingual Education Special Topic Committee, The Global English Education China Assembly (TESOL China)
Member, International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA)
Member, American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Member, British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL)
Member, International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS)
SSCI Journal External Reviewer:

Asia Pacific Journal of Education

International Journal of Applied Linguistics

International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

International Journal of Educational Development

International Review of Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching

Journal of Language, Identity & Education

Language Awareness

Language and Education

Learning and Instruction

Linguistics and Education

RELC Journal

System

Teaching and Teacher Education

TESOL Quarterly