Introduction
What themes are explored through EMHE research and where are the gaps? How does research into EMHE allow us to better address the challenges and opportunities in planning and implementing EM programmes? How can we encourage the use of evidence and research findings to inform the design of language policies, curriculum, assessment and support systems in order to improve the quality of English in HE and effectiveness of EM programmes? The symposium convenes speakers from China and the UK and EMHE stakeholders to share knowledge and insight and discuss these key issues.
Partners
- British Council China
- China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE)
Supported by
- China EAP Association
- The Chinese Associate for ESP
Mode of conference: Online conference on Zoom Webinar (free registration)
Language of the symposium: English and Chinese, with simultaneous translation provided
Target audience:
- EME programme planners and administrators
- Content lecturers using EM
- EAP and ESP teachers
- Researchers and research bodies
- Teacher development bodies
Programme
Symposium 2: EME Research in Higher Education
Time and Date:16.00-18.00 (Beijing time) 08.00-10.00 (UK time), Thursday 19 November 2020
Chairperson: Roy Cross, Principal Consultant, Partnerships, English for Education Systems (EES), British Council
| Sessions | Time | Speakers and topics |
| EME Research in Global and China Context | 16.00-16.20 |
‘English in Higher Education: English Medium’, a Literature Review |
| 16.20-16.30 | Complexity of Language Choice and Practice in EME: Revisiting the ‘E’ from ELF and the ‘Trans’ from Translanguaging Dr. Fang Fan, Associate Professor, Shantou University, China |
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| 16.30-16.40 | Constructing MBBS Curriculum Systems to Improve the Quality of Training for International Medical Students in China Dr. Zhang Xiumei, Professor, Shandong University, China; President, International Medical Education Committee, China Education Association for International Exchange |
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| 16.40-16.55 | EME Programmes: EAP/ESP Teacher Development Professor Cai Jigang, Fudan University, China |
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| 16.55-17.10 | Strengthening EMI research / From research to policy and practice Dr. Nicola Galloway, Senior Lecturer and Programme Director MSc/MEd TESOL, The University of Glasgow, UK |
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| 17.10-17.50 |
Panel discussion (35mins) - What areas of EME are under-researched and are therefore prime areas for new research? What questions need to be answered? |
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| Closing | 17.50-18.00 | Symposium round-up Mr. John Knagg, Independent Consultant for the British Council |