Contact Info

Susan_Walters@diu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Education

2021 Ph.D. Intercultural Education, Biola University

1992 M.A. Linguistics, University of Texas, Arlington

1988 B.A. Foreign Languages and Theological Studies, Gordon College

Professional Experience

2022-Present Adjunct Professor, Dallas International University, World Arts

Fall 2021 Associate Instructor, Dallas International University, World Arts

1995-2018 SIL Field Linguist, SIL International, Asia

1990-1995 ESL Teacher, Dallas College

1988-1990 EFL Teacher, China and Japan

Interests

a new friend—language and culture learning, local language communities

a good story—education and literacy

an enigma—how and why people learn

a double two-step—enjoying and employing the arts

Associations

Scholar at the Pike Center for Integrative Scholarship (2022-present)

Selected Publications

Walters, S. G. (2022). Nuosu script in the linguistic landscape of Xichang, China: A sociocultural subtext. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 0(0), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2022.2094388

Walters, S. G. (2022). Nuosu proverbs: Aesthetics and artistry in form. Proverbium – Yearbook, 39(1), 325–353. https://doi.org/10.29162/pv.39.1.65

Walters, S. G. (2022). Staying afloat: Emic perceptions of learning Chinese characters. Chinese as a Second Language, 56(1), 49–76. https://doi.org/10.1075/csl.21011.wal

Walters, S. G. (2021). Conceptions of Nuosu script and literacy in the Cool Mountains of southwest China: Hold on to your roots [Ph.D., Biola University]. http://search.proquest.com/pqdtglobal/docview/2518747816/abstract/EAFED4C9D6EE475FPQ/1

Walters, S. G. (2021). Cross-cultural communication: Discovering cultural norms, values, and linguistic features in a Nuosu narrative. SIL Language and Culture Documentation and Description, 51. https://www.sil.org/resources/publications/entry/91462

Walters, S. G. (2021). Experiencing recent missionary evacuations: Traumatic stress and loss as social networks break down: Missiology, 50(3), 251–272. https://doi.org/10.1177/00918296211057100

Walters, S. G. (2018). Book review: By design: Developing a philosophy of education informed by a Christian worldview. By MacCulloughMartha E.. Langhorne, PA: Cairn University. Christian Education Journal, 15(2), 314–316. https://doi.org/10.1177/0739891318781216e

Walters, D. E., Schilken, D., & Walters, S. G. (2015). A preliminary study of Nuosu Yi syllable frequency in text. International Conference on Yi-Burmese Languages and Linguistics, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. http://www.sil.org/resources/archives/61553

Walters, S. G. (2015). Everything Nuosu. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. https://tinyurl.com/p9mkefes

           Accompanying audio files available at: https://www.sil.org/resources/archives/93780

Walters, S. G. (2010). Plenty of post-verbal particles in the Nuosu Yi clause. PYU Working Papers in Linguistics, 6(2), 26–52. https://inter.payap.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/linguistics_workingpapers/Post-verbal_Particles_in_the_Nuosu_Yi_Clause.pdf

Ma, L., Walters, D. E., & Walters, S. G. (Eds.). (2008). Nuosu Yi-Chinese-English glossary 彝汉英常用词词汇 Yi-Han-Ying changyongci cihui. Minzu chubanshe.

Walters, S., & Atqi, N. (2006). Existential clauses in Nosu Yi texts. Linguistics of the Tibeto-Burman Area. https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.213850018343527

Walters, S. (2005). Language learning for mothers of small children: Personal experiences and encouragement. Word & Deed, 4(2), 35–42.

Walters, S. G., & Walters, D. (2003). Where is my goat?: Spatial relations in Nosu Yi. International Conference on Sino-Tibetan Languages and Linguistics, Melbourne, Australia.

Walters, S. G. (1994). Primary stress assignment in Brazilian Portuguese. UTA Working Papers in Linguistics, 1(1). https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/handle/10106/1187

Courses Taught

WA5 399 Readings in World Arts (Spring 2022)

WA 5190 Thesis Writing Seminar (Spring, 2022; Fall 2022)

WA 5391 Thesis (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023)

WA 6391 Dissertation Proposal (Spring 2023)

Student Research Supervised

Dallas International University

As the committee chair: Taylor, Matthew. M.A. 2023. Thesis title: “Allusive walls: Disclosing identity through Brownsville’s murals.”

Presentations

Church-based curriculum integrating literacy & spiritual development in a local language community; DIU Academic Forum, Dallas, TX March 23, 2023

Conceptions of Nuosu script and literacy in the Cool Mountains of southwest China: Hold on to your roots; DIU Academic Forum, Dallas, TX January 27, 2022

Plenty of post-verbal particles in the Nuosu Yi clause; Particle Party: A symposium on particles in East and Southeast Asian Languages, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand February 27, 2007

Existential clauses in Nosu Yi texts; International Conference of Sino-Tibetan Languages and Linguistics, Xiamen, PR China October 29, 2005

Where is my goat?: Spatial relations in Nosu Yi; International Conference of Sino-Tibetan Languages and Linguistics, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia November 25, 2003

Service

DIU Library Advisory Committee (2022-present)

DIAL (Dallas International Academic Lens) Conference, planning and organizing committee (2022-2023)

DIAL Proceedings co-editor (2022-2023)


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