Dr. Mok Soon Sim

Associate Professor

Academic Qualification:
PhD in East Asian Studies (University of Malaya)
M.A. in Chinese Studies (University of Malaya)
B.A. (Hons) in Chinese Studies (University of Malaya)

PROFESSIONAL FIELD
MAJOR Teaching Mandarin as Second Language
RESEARCH AREA Teaching Mandarin as Second Language; Modern Chinese Literature
WORKING EXPERIENCE
  1. Temporary teacher (1988-1989) SRJK (C) Kundang, Selangor
  2. Executive secretary (1992) Spring Fields (Corp) Sdn Bhd
  3. Teacher (1993) Confucian Private Secondary School
  4. Teacher (1994-1995) Tsun Jin Middle School
  5. Lecturer (1998-1999) Institute of Technology MARA (ITM)
  6. Lecturer (1999-2008) University of Technology MARA (UiTM)
  7. Senior lecturer (2008-2020) University of Technology MARA (UiTM)
  8. Associate Professor (2020-Present) University of Technology MARA (UiTM)

 

Management / AdministrativeExperience
  1. Editor-in-chief of International Journal of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics (IJMAL) UiTM 1 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2021
  2. Coordinator of Research and Publication Unit, Academy of Language Studies UiTM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020
  3. Assistant Coordinator of Research and Publication Unit, Academy of Language Studies UiTM 1 Aug 2018 – 30 June 2019
  4. Head of Mandarin Unit, UiTM Shah Alam 1 June 2006 –30 June 2008
  5. Head of Mandarin Unit (Academic), UiTM Shah Alam 1 June 2005 –31 May 2006
  6. Deputy Head of Mandarin Unit, UiTM Shah Alam 1 Nov 2003 –31 May 2005
RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
(Principal Investigator / Main Author)
Date Title Category
2024 Exploring The Drive to Learn A Foreign Language among Undergraduates, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences,14 (5), 787-799 Journal (Main author)
2023 Self- regulated Learners: What Drives Them? International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences,13(3), 1152 – 1170. Journal (Main author)
2023 Exploring Task-Based Approach in Learning Mandarin as a Foreign Language, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(5), 1817 – 1831. Journal (Main author)
2023 MEPCP: An Effective Game-Based Learning for Mandarin Endocentric Phrases, Journal of Creative Practices in Language Learning and Teaching (CPLT)11 (1), 1-14. Journal (Main author)
2022 Ding Ling and the Literary Revolution of Modern China, Malaysian Journal of Chinese Studies 11(2): 43–60. http://doi.org/10.6993/MJCS.202212_11(2).0003 Journal (Main author)
2020-2023 Developing Mandarin Speaking Skills Through Communication with the Mandarin Native Speakers: A Task-based Approach, Special Research Grant UiTM, RM10,000 Grant (Principal Investigator)
19 Dec 2021 Exploring Situated Learning through Task based Activities: A Case Study in the Mandarin Class, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(12),1654-1676 Journal (Main author)
9 Nov 2021 Conflicts in Group Work: Are they all Bad?International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(11), 331-341 Journal (Main author)
1 Nov 2021 Learn Chinese Characters Introductory Mandarin Level 2. UiTM Press Book (Main author)
14 April 2021 Introductory Mandarin Level 2. UiTM Press Book (Main author)
16 June 2019 The Error Analysis of Learning Mandarin Endocentric Phrases Among the Malay Students in Malaysia, International Journal of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics, 3(2), 49-62
 Journal (Main author)
8 April 2019 Penyokong Kesedaran Wanita atau Penyokong Revolusi: Perjuangan Ding Ling dalam Revolusi Sastera China Moden, Jurnal Rampak Serantau, 26, 33-60. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia. Journal (Main author)
1 April 2019 Mastering Mandarin Endocentric Phrases: A Five Step Technique,International Journal of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics, 3 (1), 19-25 Journal (Main author)
1 Jan 2018 Learning Mandarin Among Non-Chinese In Malaysia: Obstacles and Teaching Strategies，Essays on Southeast Asian Chinese，New Era University College Chapters in Research Book (Main author)
1 Jan 2015 The women's consciousness of Ding Ling in political discourse in Yan'an,Cross-cultural Analysis of One Asia: A Collection of Selected Articles from Young Scholars, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre, University of Malaya. Chapters in Research Book (Main author)
1 Jan 2015 Gateway to Mandarin Chinese for non-native speakers 2, Xueer Publisher Book (Main author)
1Jan 2014 Buku Latihan Tulisan Cina 2 (Gateway to Mandarin Chinese for non-native speakers), Xueer Publisher Book (Main author)
1 Jan 2013 Chinese Women's Consciousness under Political Stress: The Transformation of Ding Ling in Yan'an, China-ASEAN Perspective Forum, 3(1),187-195 Journal (Main author)
1 Jan 2008 Kepentingan Bahasa Mandarin, Jurnal Bahasa, Jilid 8, No 1, 10-12 Journal (Main author)
1 Jan 2008 Mandarin Exercise and Chinese Character Book 3, UPENA UiTM Book (Main author)
1 Jan 2007 Mandarin textbook (1) - for Tourism and Hotel Management Course, Xueer Publisher Book (Main author)
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