Languages & Specialties
Native languages: Kam and Mandarin Chinese. Proficient in English, Mak, Sui, and Chinese dialects including Sichuanese, Yunanese, Guizhouese, and Hunanese.
Specialize in aboriginal languages and cultures of China and southeast Asia, field linguistics, syntax, discourse analysis, language and music.
Educational Background
Ph.D. in Linguistics, 2004 – University of Texas, Arlington, Texas
M.A. in Linguistics, 1999 – University of Texas, Arlington, Texas
M.A. in Language and Literature, 1992 – Central University of Nationalities, Beijing, China
B.A. in Linguistics, 1989 – Central University of Nationalities, Beijing, China
Research Projects in Recent Years
1.Mak (Mo) Language Recording and Preservation Project. PI. RMB220,000. Funded by China National Commission of Language and Writing System. 2016-2018.
2.Kam(Dong) Language Recording and Preservation Project. PI. RMB80,000. Funded by China National Commission of Language and Writing System. 2015-2016.
3.Structural Correlation between Kam language and Kam Grand Chorus. PI, major project, RMB250,000. Funded by China Social Sciences Foundation. 2012-2017.
4.Kam Language and Grand Chorus, and the investigation of Bendi Language. PI, RMB100,000. Funded by China Ministry of Education as winner of the New Century Excellent Talents Supporting Plan, 2011-2016.
5.Kam Language and Music. PI, RMB12,000. Funded by Jiangsu Social Sciences Foundation, 2009-2013.
6.Kam-Mandarin-Thai-English Dictionary. Funded by Mahidol University, Thailand.1998-2000.
7.Comprehensive Survey of the Practice of Designed Minority Writing System Lahu and Kam. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Funded by China State Nationalities Affairs Commission and China National Social Sciences Foundation (CNSFF). 1993-1997.
8.Study of Family Undecided Ethnic Minority Languages of China---Mak. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Funded by China National Social Sciences Foundation (CNSFF). 1994-1996.
9.Language File Project --- Kam. PI: Professor Hongkai Sun. Funded by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. 1993.
Selected Publications
Yang, Tongyin. (2017). A Grammar of Kam Revealed in its Narrative Discourse. Singapore: Springer. ISBN: 978-981-10-2262-3.
Yang, Tongyin. (2017). A nonlinear study on the reduplication of Kam verbs and adjectives. Journal of Guizhou Ethnic Studies. Volume 1. Pp. 219-223.
Yang, Tongyin. (2016). On the tone sandhi among affective forms of kinship terms in Yutou Kam. Journal of Linguistic Sciences. Volume 6. Pp. 655-661.
Yao Xishuang & Shen Jian. (2016). Deputy chief editor. The Corpus of International Conference on Language. Beijing: YUWEN Press.
Yang, Tongyin. (2015). 366 Kam Conversational Sentences. Beijing: Social Sciences Adademic Press (China). ISBN:978-7-5097-5366-8.
Yang Tongyin, Etc., (2015). Selected Classic Kam Grand Songs, Vol. 1. Book Series titled as Collection and Study of Kam Grand Songs. 2015-2020. Beijing: MINZU Publishing House.
Yang, Tongyin. (2015). 366 Kam Sentences in Dialogue. Beijing: Social Sciences Academic Press (China).ISBN:978-7-5097-5366-8.
Yang Tongyin & Ding Juan, (2014). International perspective for and problem-oriented approach in study of Kam-Tai languages and cultures, Journal of Baise University, No. 4, 2014, Pp. 39-44.
Yang, Tongyin. (2010). A Grammar of Tongdao Kam. Beijing: MINZU Publishing House. ISBN: 978-7-1051-0254-9.
Yang, Tongyin and Jerold Edmondson. (2007). Kam language, in A Handbook of Tai-Kadai Languages. Ed. Diller, Anthony, & Jerold Edmondson. London: Curzon Press.
Yang, Tongyin, ed. (2000). Kam-Mandarin-Thai-English dictionary. Chief Ed. Edmondson, Jerold. Bangkok, Thailand: Mahidol University Press.
Yang, Tongyin. (2000). A Grammar of Mak. Beijing: Central University for Nationalities Press.
--------. (2000). Southeast Asian linguistics studies in honor of Vichin Panupong. Book notice, in LANGUAGE 76, no. 4: 961-62.
Chen, Dan and Yang, Tongyin. (1995). Comprehensive survey report of designed Kam writing system. Report to China State Nationalities Affairs Commission (CSNAC). Coordinated by CSANC, CASS, and Guizhou Nationalities Affairs Commission.
Yang, Quan, and Tongyin Yang. (1991). Comprehensive comments on The Comparative Kadai: Languages beyond Tai. Guiyang: Guizhou Journal of Ethnic Studies. Volume 2: 142-145.
Honors/Awards
New Century Excellent Talents in University, China Ministry of Education. 2011.
1st Prize, Jiangsu Outstanding Work in Philosophy and Social Sciences. Jiangsu Provincial Government. 2011.
Level III, Jiangsu Intellectual Talents. Jiangsu Provincial Government. 2010.
Work & Research Experience
Jiangsu normal university, Xuzhou/Jiangsu, China
Professor of Linguistics at School of Linguistic Sciences, 2007-Present
Dean of the International College, 2012-2017
Taught Kam-Tai Languages, Field Method, Sino-Tibetan Languages to graduate students and English courses to undergraduates; part-time editor for Journal of Linguistic Sciences, one of the top academic journal in mainland China; conducted various funded linguistic research projects in linguistics as PIs and publish academic papers and books.
Executive deputy dean of the International College, responsible for the daily operation of the school and in charge of all international related academic affairs.at the university level.
Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin/Guanxi, China
Associate Professor of Linguistics and Literature, 2005-2006
Taught Introduction to Linguistics and Professional Writing courses to seniors majoring in English and language teaching. Additionally served as Coordinator for Academic and Research Affairs for School of Foreign Languages, supporting students' academic goals and serving as liaison between students and administration. Participated on Thesis Supervisory Committee and coached speech team. Conducted research projects in aboriginal languages and cultures in south China and Chinese dialects.
University of Texas, Department of Linguistics and TESOL, Arlington, Texas
Graduate Teaching Assistant / Graduate Research Assistant, 1998-2004
Served as sole graduate assistant for the Department of Linguistics, with responsibility for facilitating communication between students and faculty and providing knowledgeable administrative support to the five-member faculty. Provided instruction to up to 16 students per semester, primarily teaching courses in applied linguistics, social linguistics, and Chinese language and Asian cultures. Assisted professors in classroom teaching and tutoring.
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, INSTITUTE OF ETHNOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY, Research Centre for Minority Languages of China, Beijing, China
Assistant Director, 1994-1996 / Researcher, 1993-1994
Conducted intensive academic research on languages and cultures of south China, including participation in three CNSF-funded projects in language and linguistics. Supported Director in managing office operations, activity scheduling, and employee training and orientation.
Professional Associations
Linguistic Society of China, member
Linguistic Society of America member
China Society of Minority Languages and Cultures, board member
Society of Ethnic Kam Literature and Culture, vice president
Contact Information
135.8539.3622
tyyang@jsnu.edu.cn
School of Linguistic Sciences, Building #1, 57 Heping Road, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221009, China