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1) Sino-Lusophone Bilingual and Regional Studies Building on Macao's unique role as a Sino-Portuguese platform, this research delves into Chinese-Portuguese bilingual linguistics, translation studies, and comprehensive Lusophone studies. It focuses on theories and practices of advanced specialized translation (e.g., legal, commercial), Sino-Portuguese language education and acquisition, and systematic analysis of the political, economic, socio-cultural aspects and China-related policies of Portuguese-speaking countries. Key endeavors include building bilingual terminology databases, formulating bilingual education policies, enhancing cross-cultural communication, and providing strategic language services, aiming to consolidate Macao's bridging role and offer academic support for national strategies. |
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2) Language Sciences and Educational Innovation in the Digital Age Integrating applied linguistics, computational linguistics, and pedagogy, this field explores the nature of language, acquisition processes, and pedagogical innovation driven by artificial intelligence and big data. Research encompasses corpus linguistics, computer-assisted language learning, the development of intelligent learning environments, digital language assessment, and patterns of technology-enhanced multilingual acquisition. It is committed to advancing evidence-based language science and developing forward-looking teaching methodologies and resources to meet the new demands for language competencies in the digital era. |
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3) Artificial Intelligence and Translation Studies Focusing on theoretical innovation and methodological development in translation science in the age of AI, this field investigates how intelligent technologies are reshaping translation practices, pedagogical models, and the industry ecosystem, with particular attention to new models of human-machine collaborative translation. Core research includes neural machine translation and post-editing, multimodal translation, cognitive analysis of the translation process, and data-driven quality assessment. It emphasizes scientific empirical analysis, promotes deep integration between translation studies and computational science, and cultivates versatile talents to lead the future development of language services. |
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4) Digital Humanities and Intercultural Communication Utilizing digital technologies and humanistic research methods, this field investigates the representation, interaction, and dissemination of diverse language and cultures within globalized digital media. Through text data mining, visualization analysis, and other means, it conducts studies on cultural translation and reception, multilingual comparative analysis, and cross-cultural discourse. The research aims to deepen the understanding of linguistic diversity and cultural cognition, critically analyze discursive strategies, cultural flows, and identity construction, thereby providing new theoretical frameworks and practical pathways for effective intercultural communication. |
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5) Neurolinguistics and Cognitive Science Functioning as an interdisciplinary field connecting linguistics, neuroscience, and cognitive science, it aims to uncover the neural mechanisms and cognitive foundations of language processing, production, and acquisition. Research combines methods such as eye-tracking, behavioral experiments, and corpus analysis, measuring reaction times, analyzing speech output, and recording eye movements during reading to investigate bilingual cognitive advantages, behavioral markers of language disorders, and the interactions between language, memory, and attention. The findings provide an empirical basis for optimizing language education and speech rehabilitation therapy. |