Welcome to the Prof. Li Zong's website
Dr. Li Zong is Professor of Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan. He servevs as China Advisor for the University and the Director of Confucius Institute at the University of Saskatchenwan. He is also Research Fellow of Institute for Empirical Social Science Research at Xi’an Jiaotong University; Adjunct Professor for Xi’an Jiaotong University, Lanzhou University, and Northwest University for Nationalities in China. His research projects have been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC), the Prairie Metropolis Centre, the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage, and other funding agencies.
Some of his on-going research projects include occupational attainment and social mobility of professional Chinese immigrants in Canada, covert racism and racial inequality, and China’s economic reform and social change. He has co-authored a sociological book and published articles and reviews in referred journals on the issues of immigrants, new racism, multiculturalism, transnational Chinese business, civil society and social transformation, and race and ethnic relations. He has also contributed many chapters to published books.
Research Interests
- China Studies
- Immigration
- Race and Ethnic Relations
- Social Stratification
Professor Zong teaches Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Race and Ethnic Relations, and Social Stratification for the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan.
In this section (Research Publications) you can browse the publications by Dr. Li Zong. He has published various journal articles, books, book chapters and presented his research work in several international conferences.
Dr. Li Zong is Professor of Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan. He servevs as China Advisor for the University and the Director of Confucius Institute at the University of Saskatchewan.
Confucius Institute
Dr. Li Zong is serving as Canadian Co-Director at the Confucius Institute. The Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is a non-profit educational organization, sponsored by the Confucius Institute Headquarters of P. R. China, co-established by the U of S and its flagship partner Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT). The CI was established on June 18, 2012. Now the CI offers various non-credit Chinese language and culture courses to students of the U of S, students of the surrounding schools and local citizens, including Chinese level 1, Chinese level 2, Chinese level 3, Chinese level 4, Chinese level 5, Chinese level 6, Business Chinese, Taichi, Chinese Dance, Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting, mask painting, and so on.
The CI at the U of S serves the university and the local community in four important capacities: as a classroom, a window, a platform, and a bridge.
As a Bridge
The CI facilitates cross–cultural exchange and understanding and promotes friendship between Canada and China. The CI is an important bridge linking the people of our two great countries.
As a Platform
The CI promotes academic exchange and educational cooperation between the U of S and BIT and between Canadian and Chinese scholars through seminars, public lectures, faculty exchanges, conferences, and joint research projects.
As a Window
The CI exposes people to different aspects of Chinese society and culture, such as Chinese history, music and performing arts, painting, and martial arts. The CI works with local Chinese communities to engage and promote intercultural activities through cultural displays and cultural events.
As a Classroom
The CI offers non-credit Chinese language and cultural courses for the U of S students, public schools, and general public.