Larry Herzberg, Associate Professor
Chinese Language
616-526-6363
herz@calvin.edu
Office: Hiemenga Hall 458
Office hours: M-F 10:00-10:30 a.m.; 12:30-1:00 p.m.; by appointment
Educational/Professional Background
- Professor Herzberg’s Curriculum Vitae
- B.A. Lawrence University 1972 (English)
- M.A. and all Ph.D. course work Indiana University 1980 (Chinese)
Experience
- Associate Professor, Calvin College (2000-present)
- Assistant Professor, Calvin College (1984-2000)
- Assistant Professor, Albion College (1980-1984)
Academic Interests
- Language pedagogy: teaching Chinese language and culture
- Writing books on Chinese language and culture for both students and the general public
- Making documentary films on China today for the general public
Awards
- Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching, 2011
- From Every Nation Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2010
Recent Activities
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Author of “Chinese Proverbs: A Window on Chinese Thought and Culture” (Stone Bridge Press, 2011)
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Author of “Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar: A Student’s Guide to Correct Structures and Common Errors” (Stone Bridge Press, 2010)
- Author of “China Survival Guide: How to Avoid Travel Troubles and Mortifying Mishaps” (Stone Bridge Press, 2008; revised edition, 2011)
- Produced documentary film on China today (63-minute DVD) entitled “China Today: Issues that Trouble Americans at the Start of the 21st Century” (Calvin Media Foundation, 2008)
Other Professional Work
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Violinist with the Grand Rapids Symphony, playing over 100 concerts per year (1980-present)
- Violinist with the Nashville Symphony (1971-1976)
- Played violin on numerous records with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart, etc. (1971-1976)
Hobbies
Cats, travel, cats, gardening, cats.
Additional Information
His wife, Xue Qin Herzberg, is an instructor of Chinese language for the Third and Fourth Year courses at Calvin College and a graduate of Beijing Normal University in Chinese language and literature.
