Assoc Professor Lap Lam
Doctor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, Canada
Bachelor of Arts Hons Class 1, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Education 1996-2000Ph.D. in East Asian StudiesDepartment of East Asian Studies, University of British Columbia1992-1995Master of PhilosophyDepartment of Chinese, University of Hong Kong1987-1991Bachelor of Arts with First Honours (Major in Music)Department of Music, Chinese University of Hong KongWork Experience2012-presentAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Chinese Studies, the National University of Singapore2005-2012Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Chinese Studies, the National University of Singapore2002-2005Tutor of Chinese civilization course (classical literature, particularly poetry)Chinese Civilisation Centre, City University of Hong Kong2000-2002Instructor of Chinese (classical and modern Chinese Poetry, Mandarin and Cantonese)East Asian Studies Program, New York University1996-1999Teaching Assistant of Chinese language and literatureDepartment of East Asian Studies, University of British Columbia1991-1995Assistant Principal of ViolinHong Kong Sinfonietta1991-1992Substitute Music TeacherSir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School, Hong Kong
• Classical-style poetry in modern, contemporary China and overseas Chinese communities.• Classical Chinese literature• Ci and shi aesthetics and criticism.• Poetry chanting