Introduction
Research indicates the vital importance of contextualised, needs-based support structures and systems for students studying in an EM environment and for content lecturers using EM. Additionally, as language in education policy impacts on all levels of campus life, it can be argued that wider support structures, support for administrative staff and departmental staff, are a necessity.
What student, content lecturer and wider institutional support structures are currently in place in China? What student, content lecturer and wider institutional support systems are in place globally and can transferable lessons with global relevance be learned from these? What role does EAP, ESP and ESAP play in student support? How can closer collaboration between EAP, ESP and ESAP and content lecturers using EM be encouraged and supported? The symposium convenes Chinese and international speakers to share current practice and discuss these key issues.
Partners
- British Council China
- China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE)
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
- Teacher development bodies
- Researchers and research bodies
Programme
Symposium 3: Support systems for EMHE
Time and Date: 16.00-17.30 Wednesday 16 December 2020 (Beijing time/08.00-09.30 UK time)
Chairperson: John Knagg, Independent Consultant for the British Council
| Sessions | Time |
Speakers and topics |
| Support systems for EMHE | 16.00-16.10 |
EMI Curriculum Construction Supported by Teacher Development Centre - A Case Study of Nankai University Du Yujin, Director of Centre for Faculty Development, University of Nankai |
| 16.10-16.20 |
Covid-19 and Rapid Digitalisation of Education – Quality Assurance Issues and Solutions in a Sino-Foreign Higher Education Institution Stuart Perrin, Associate Principal of XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi`an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) |
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| 16.20-16.30 |
Preparing Learners for English Medium Instruction in the Department of Global Business at Rikkyo University Gene Thompson, Associate Professor, College of Business, Rikkyo University |
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| 16.30-17.25 |
Panel discussion Panellists:
Topics：
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| Closing | 17.25-17.30 |
Symposium Round-up and Closing Remarks John Knagg, Independent Consultant for the British Council |