Lin Yan is the Director of Journalism Program in the School of Journalism and Communication of Shanghai International Studies University and the Editorial Director of English Channel of Shanghai Songjiang APP. MA in Journalism, PhD in International Relations, Visiting Scholar at Ohio University, USA. TESOL qualification from National Institute of Education, Singapore. Her main research areas include English news writing, media law, and media ethics and morality. Major professional courses she has taught include English Feature Writing, Media Policy, Law and Ethics, etc.