Abstract
This interview was conducted with Dr. Xiaoyan Xiao, a professor from Xiamen University in China. She describes her path to becoming a spoken language interpreter and linguist and explains how she developed an interest in signed language research. She also explains how signed language interpreting is developing in China and how she is partnering with the national Deaf association to bring about change. Her experiences offer interpreters and educators a glimpse into some of the many exciting developments in China.
Recommended Citation
Russell, Deb and Xiaoyan, Xiao
(2019)
"Interviewwith an Agent of Change: Dr. Xiaoyan Xiao,"
International Journal of Interpreter Education: Vol. 11:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/ijie/vol11/iss2/6