project context
This project is the national association of international education and the university of Adelaide, designed for the graduate and doctoral students in domestic universities an online distance teaching project, aims to use advanced online technology platform, to provide students with more flexible course participation mode, to meet the students in special period, while improving the ability of English, in academic research, academic writing, academic expression and academic knowledge and skills, strengthen the cross-cultural communication skills, to be more confidently and effectively participate in academic activities. The program is not only suitable for future students who want to pursue overseas study, but also for students who want to expand and deepen their academic communication skills.
University of Adelaide profile
Founded in 1874, the University of Adelaide is the third oldest university in the history of education in Australia and a member of the Australian Elite University Group Group of Eight (Alliance of Eight Elite Universities), 80th in the 2020, and 106th in the QS World University Rankings 2020.
There are 15 Nobel Prize winners in Australian history, five of them from the University of Adelaide. Adelaide
Significant advantages of universities include: brewing and food, health sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, Information Technology and telecommunications, environmental sciences and social sciences;
Introduction to the University of Adelaide ELC, Adelaide
The English Language Center (ELC, English Language Centre) at the University of Adelaide is affiliated with the Centre for Vocational and Continuing Education (Centre for Professional & Continuing Education). The ELC offers a wide range of rich language learning programs for international students or visiting groups, including academic English programs, cultural programs, English Teacher Training programs (TESOL), and customized visiting programs. ELC has modern teaching facilities, just a short distance from North Terrace's main campus.
The University of Adelaide ELC will be responsible for the design and specific implementation of the project, as well as the registration and management of students participating in the project.
contents of a project
(I) Project overview
The Online Academic English and Research Communication Skills Program is open to graduate or doctoral students who have a good English foundation and plan to study overseas or participate in international academic exchange activities. The course aims to enhance students' academic English skills, research communication skills, and intercultural communication skills, thus helping students to participate in more effective and confident international academic activities.
[Teaching mode]
The project lasts for 15 weeks, with a total of 45 class hours. A live teaching schedule every Saturday is from 9 am to 12 am Beijing time, and each class is 3 hours, including the teacher's online teaching and q & A feedback time. The course will be taught live live through the advanced Zoom online video conferencing platform. All courses are taught in small classes of 12-15 students to ensure teaching quality and interactive effectiveness. At the same time, to ensure smooth Internet access during teaching period, the school also plans to provide special VPN services.
Students to participate in the project can get the university of Adelaide online teaching system MyUni formal account, through the platform for effective learning management, such as query the teacher assigned before class and homework, obtain relevant teaching materials, complete and submit the online homework, receive the teacher feedback, participate in online discussion between teachers and students, within the prescribed time limit to watch course playback, etc.
[contents of a project]
The project mainly includes the following main modules:
Module 1: Academic English (about 21 hours)
The module aims to improve students' English proficiency in international social, professional, and academic settings, as well as communication and learning skills. The course will focus on cultivating listening, speaking, reading and writing ability, using interactive teaching methods, arrange students to pair exercises and develop
Group tasks and participation in role-playing activities. In a supportive learning environment, students have active questions and answers and discussions. By using spoken and written English language to collect, understand, and convey information, their language skills, confidence, and teamwork skills will be effectively improved.
The course will focus on the following academic English skills improvements:
· Academic expression analysis, academic reading (including critical reading, and reading and notes), academic writing (including writing notes bibliography, critical comments, research reports and research articles), academic oral English (including leading and participation in teaching and seminars, as well as planning and implementation of individual or group oral presentation), academic listening (listening and notes)
Module 2: Study the communication skills (about 15 hours)
The module will use an interactive approach and learner-centered teaching content to develop students 'ability to be effectively involved in today's global academic activities. The course will help students improve their academic research skills in:
· Academic research process (including quantitative and qualitative research, research questions, and data collection · Preparation of a research plan (including topic selection, data collection and evaluation, and writing plan)
· Specification for academic summary, interpretation, and reference and citation
· Editing and proofreading
Module 3: Cross-cultural communication (about 9 hours)
The practical information, knowledge, thinking, and insights contained in this module can provide students with the tools needed to improve cross-cultural communication flexibility and skills, and to make them more successful in cross-cultural communication.
Cross-cultural communication research is a communication research involving differences in cultural groups. This study helped the participants to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to correctly and effectively manage cross-cultural differences. Moreover, it involves developing the ability to see things from different angles rather than rigid anticipation. Receiving and considering different perspectives helps to move people away from traditional binary thinking and thus expand the diversity of choices.
In addition, the project will also arrange three online special lectures, one hour each, to select the topics related to the above course modules.
Through the 3-month study, the project students will finally realize the following learning:
lImprove your communication skills in English, To meet the daily needs; ·
lEnhance the understanding of the English language structure and function;
lUse different languages according to the social environment;
lEffective participation in academic and professional discussion, develop professional and academic research skills, using information technology to promote general, professional and academic English skills, effective professional and academic oral presentation.
lUse the context of written expression, gaining in the classroom actively use the knowledge and skills of confidence, strengthen negotiation, cooperation and teamwork ability.
lunderstand all aspects of Australian society and education, develop cross-cultural and international awareness.
Project Assessment and Outcomes
Project assessment methods include in-class tests, personal homework and group work, etc. After completing all the online courses and passing the examination, the students will receive their formal transcripts and study certificates from the University of Adelaide.
Nanyang Technological University Carbon Neutralization- -Green cycle New Energy Sustainable Project
In September 2020, President Xi Jinping called for a "Green Revolution" and efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Carbon neutrality is a world problem, because rising sea levels and major climate change will have serious social and economic consequences globally. In the face of such challenges, measures have been taken to reduce anthropogenic emissions of carbon into the atmosphere, which, while having a slight impact on the radiation balance and the greenhouse gas effect, are sufficient to raise temperatures. Ideally, people want to be carbon neutral, which means absorbing or capturing the carbon released by fossil fuel energy production.This course aims to explore these issues in depth.
Learning Target
The main purpose of this course is to provide students with comprehensive carbon neutral knowledge from technical, scientific and economic perspectives. Upon completing the course, the students will be able to:
Quantifying the carbon storage associated with global warming issues.
Quantifying the impact of fossil energy production on carbon flux.
Master the basic knowledge, advantages and disadvantages of major renewable energy sources, and evaluate their development prospects based on technological challenges and future supply.
Master the basic knowledge, advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, and evaluate its development prospects based on technological challenges, future supply, security issues, and political and public opinion challenges.
Master both current and future energy storage solutions.
In the context of carbon neutrality, assess the feasibility of different energy sources and the region-wide optimal energy mix.
Project Outcomes
For students who successfully complete the project, the online course project will receive a certificate of completion, a letter of recommendation, and a score evaluation report from the host department of Nanyang Technological University, and the excellent team will also receive an additional certificate of excellent students.
Admission letter
Students who complete the registration and pass the pre-admission will receive the project admission letter from the host department of Nanyang Technological University.
Certificate of Completion
Students who have successfully completed the project will receive a certificate of completion issued by the host department of Nanyang Technological University as proof of the course.
Recommendation
After the project, the teacher will issue a letter of recommendation to each student according to their classroom performance and performance report.
PerformanceEvaluation Report
After the completion of the project, the teacher will issue a performance report according to the students' attendance rate, the completion of the course homework and the completion report. The result report will reflect the result grade, course time, class length, etc.
Certificate of Excellent Student
After the project, the teacher will select the best team according to the completion report of each team, and award the best student certificate to the best team members.
Introduction to the University
Nanyang Technological University (Nanyang Technological University), or NTU (NTU), is a world-renowned research university in Singapore.
NTU is a member of the Pacific Rim University Alliance and the International Alliance for New Engineering Education, a founding member of the Global Universities Academic Alliance for Artificial Intelligence, an AACSB certified member, a member of the Association of International Affairs Colleges (APSIA), and an initiating member of the International Alliance of Universities of Science and Technology. As a research-intensive university in Singapore, it enjoys a world reputation in many fields such as nanomaterials, materials, functional ceramics and polymer materials. It is a comprehensive university for both engineering and business.
2022 QS World University Ranking # 12th;
The 2022 QS Asian University ranking is No.2.
