2023年11月16日，应上海对外经贸大学语言教育与测评中心 (CLEAR)邀请，上海外国语大学英语学院李茨婷教授及其研究生朱逸琳为我院师生带来了一场主题为 “社会网络分析与语言教育之交叉研究” 的线下讲座。本次讲座由CLEAR中心主任蔡雨阳教授主持，近二十名师生在教学楼SC305线下参加了此次讲座。
On November 16th, 2023, Professor Li Citing and her graduate student Zhu Yilin from the School of English studies, Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), gave a lecture entitled “Adopting Social Network Analysis as a theory and method in language education research” for the teachers and students of our school, at the invitation of Center for Language Education and Assessment Research (CLEAR) of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE). The lecture was hosted by CLEAR director Professor Cai Yuyang. About 20 teachers and students attended this lecture in SC305.
讲座初始，蔡雨阳教授及全体师生对李茨婷教授和朱逸琳同学的莅临表示热烈欢迎。李教授首先介绍了她在二语语用发展、二语习得以及社会语言学交叉研究领域的研究背景,并阐述了社会网络分析的跨学科属性。此外，她还与大家分享了与社会网络分析相关的书籍文献和问卷，为现场及线上观众指示了继续深入学习的方向。
At the beginning of the lecture, Professor Cai and all attendees extended a warm welcome to Professor Li and Zhu Yilin. Professor Li first introduced her research background in the fields of second language pragmatics, second language acquisition and sociolinguistic research. She then explained the interdisciplinary nature of Social Network Analysis (SNA). Besides, she shared essential resources related to SNA including monographs, journal articles, and questionnaires. These resources provide directions for future relevant research for the audiences.
讲座的第二部分，李茨婷教授深入浅出地传授了社会网络分析的理论内涵、分析维度、研究设计思路以及网络类型。李教授首先介绍了社会网络分析的基本概念如节点、连带等，并深入探讨了弱连接理论、结构洞理论、同质性理论和社会资本理论等常用的子理论。其次，李教授详细介绍了社会网络的两大分析维度，即网络内容和网络结构。网络内容方面包括节点、节点特征、连带三个核心方面；而网络结构方面则涵盖了网络大小、网络密度、交互性和趋同性四个关键方向。李教授强调了这些分析维度对于深入理解社会网络的重要性。
In the second part of the lecture, Professor Li elaborated on the theoretical implications, dimensions, research design, and types of networks of SNA. Professor Li first introduced some basic concepts such as nodes and ties. Then, she delved into commonly used sub-theories such as Strength of Weak Ties, Structural Holes Theory, Homophily, and Social Capital Theory. Next, Professor Li introduced the two major dimensions of social network analysis in detail, namely network content and network structure. Network content includes three core aspects: nodes/actors, actor attributes, and ties; while network structure covers four key aspects: network size, network density, reciprocity, and homophily. Professor Li emphasized the importance of these analytical dimensions for a deep understanding of social networks.
讲座第三部分，李教授分享了社会网络研究的设计思路，包括研究问题、分析单位、研究参与者、数据收集、抽样和边界设定等关键步骤。她对整体网和个体网两种网络类型进行了详尽介绍，并探讨了它们各自的优劣势。最后，李教授总结了社会网络研究的广泛议题，包括单语语境研究、双语或多语语境研究、本土语境研究、留学语境研究、虚拟空间语境研究以及教师发展研究等。她的精彩讲解为在场听众打开了一扇通往社会网络分析世界的大门，为在场的语言教育研究工作者和学生提供了新方法新思路。
In the third part, Professor Li shared the research design for social network analysis, including key steps such as research questions, unit of analysis, participants, data collection, sampling and boundary specification. She provided a detailed introduction to two types of networks: whole networks and egocentric networks and discussed their respective advantages and disadvantages. Finally, Professor Li summarized a wide range of topics in social network research, including studies in monolingual, bilingual or multilingual contexts, as well as local contexts, study-abroad contexts, virtual space contexts, and teacher development research. Her thought-provoking lecture opened a door for the audience, providing new methods and ideas for language education researchers and students.
讲座第四部分，上海外国语大学硕士研究生朱逸琳同学介绍了两种社会网络分析软件，Ucinet和Gephi，并且演示了具体的数据分析流程。 此外，她展示了两个软件的优缺点，并建议用Ucinet进行数据计算，用Gephi制作可视化图像。
In the fourth part, Zhu Yilin, a graduate student from Shanghai International Studies University, introduced two software programs for SNA, namely Ucinet and Gephi, and demonstrated the data analysis process. In addition, she presented the advantages and disadvantages of the two software programs and recommended using Ucinet for data calculation and Gephi for visualization.
讲座最后，针对蔡雨阳教授和其他师生的提问，李教授和朱逸琳同学以具体论文为例，向参会师生就研究问题，研究发现和怎样解释研究结果，进一步解释社会网络分析的应用。李教授和听众进行了积极的互动，李教授对参会同学的提问做出了热心详尽的解答，现场学术氛围浓厚，参会者们从李教授的精彩分享中获得了深刻的学术启发。蔡雨阳教授代表CLEAR及国际商务外语学院再次对李茨婷教授以及朱逸琳同学表达了衷心的感谢。此次讲座为我院师生提供了一种全新的研究视角，即关注社会网络分析。这一视角极大地激发了他们的学术热情和研究兴趣。两位教授表达了未来进一步加强两校师生合作的期待。
At the end of the lecture, in response to questions from Professor Cai and other teachers and students, Professor Li and Zhu Yilin used a specific study as an example to discuss how to ask research questions, and how to interpret the findings, further explaining the application of SNA. There was an active interaction between Professor Li and the audience. Professor Li provided detailed answers to the questions raised by the audience. The academic atmosphere was intense, and the participants gained profound academic inspiration from Professor Li's sharing. Finally, Professor Cai Yuyang, on behalf of CLEAR and the School of Languages, once again expressed sincere gratitude to Professor Li Citing and Miss Zhu Yilin. The lecture provided our teachers and students with a new research perspective focusing on SNA. This perspective greatly stimulated attendees’ academic enthusiasm and research interest. The professors express their expectations for more possibilities for future cooperation and exchange between teachers and students of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE) and Shanghai International Studies University (SISU).
撰稿人：陈艳、徐修玥、左巧玲、王攀
Contributed by: CHEN Yan, XU Xiuyue, ZUO Qiaoling, WANG pan