Rector Jun Liu’s Applied Linguistics lecture on language education, inspiring students to tell China’s story
Professor Jun Liu, Rector of the City University of Macau, delivered a captivating lecture yesterday on the topic of “Research in TESOL” to the doctoral students in the Applied Linguistics program of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
During the lecture, Prof. Jun Liu drew upon his 40+ years of teaching experience, scientific research achievements, and extensive practical activities to delve into TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from three dimensions: as a profession, a research field, and the historical background and current development of international associations. This enabled the students to better understand the core concepts and trends in this field.
The Applied Linguistics programs at the City University of Macau aims on cultivating versatile professionals with intercultural communication awareness and abilities. As a multidisciplinary field within the social sciences, Applied Linguistics is rooted in language and knowledge, fostering students’ logical thinking and playing a crucial role in analyzing, understanding, and solving practical problems.
Prof. Jun Liu emphasized the future research focus, direction, and challenges for the next five years while interpreting the latest research findings of TESOL PRC (Research Professional Council). With his profound academic knowledge, keen academic insights, and forward-looking perspective, he provided valuable academic guidance to the students, helping them better plan their academic research directions, organize their thoughts, and design their research projects. Prof. Liu encouraged the students to challenge themselves, strive for academic excellence, and have ambitious academic aspirations, aiming for higher achievements in the academia.
In addition, Prof. Liu delved into the top ten controversial issues in language education. During the lecture, students raised their own concerns and shared challenges that they faced. Prof. Liu advised the students to explore their own interests and strengths. He emphasized the importance of utilizing their expertise to engage in effective communication, confidently telling China’s story on the international stage, and spreading the voice of China. He encouraged them to gain more influence in international discourse and become active participants and creators in the new era through their actions.
Prof. Liu encouraged the students to engage in critical thinking, extensive reading, and broaden their horizons. He urged them to make use of the learning platforms and resources provided by the university to actively acquire knowledge, master their skills, and enhance their professional competence and overall abilities. After the lecture, the students expressed their deep inspiration and profound impact. They believed that the knowledge, thoughts, and emotions gained in the class not only provided them with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Applied Linguistics but also broadened their academic perspectives. It sparked a strong interest in language education research and made them keenly aware of the significant responsibility of telling China's story effectively.
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