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国际学术交流英语

Jilin University via XuetangX

Overview

       亲爱的同学们,在全球化的今天,大家一定认识到了参与国际学术交流的必要性,也许你们中的许多人已经参与到了日益频繁的国际学术交流活动中。可是尽管已经学了十几年的英语,在交流过程中你们是不是也遇到了不少困难,有很多疑惑呢?如果是这样,《国际学术交流英语》这门课程就是专门为你量身打造的。

 《国际学术交流英语》最初是吉林大学面向本校直博研究生开设的一门学位外语必修课,教学在每学年第一学期进行。2018年本课程建成后,同时面向本校有国际学术交流需要的高年级本科生采用混合式教学模式开设了公选课。无论是研究生还是本科生,选课学生对课程的满意度都较高。通过学习,学生在学期末能够进行国际会议摹拟发言、运用规范地道的表达方式撰写申请信、个人简历和论文摘要,并且能够进行有效的自评和互评。

  

       本课程以国际学术交流为主线,共分6个单元,每单元涉及国际学术交流的一个方面: 国际学术会议准备、包括邀请信、申请信和投稿信在内的学术信函交流、论文摘要写作、会议发言、问答环节和留学申请材料的撰写。每单元既有基本知识点介绍,也有典型实例分析,还有大量地道规范的词汇和句式以方便学生自主学习。

   课程具有较强的针对性、实用性和可操作性,旨在帮助有国际学术交流需求的本科生、研究生及相关专业人员了解国际学术交流的基本知识、相关规则和技巧策略,掌握不同学术交流场景中地道、规范、实用的表达方式,最终达到提升学生综合语言技能,提高运用英语进行有效学术交流能力的目的。

Syllabus

  • Unit 1 Preparation for International Conference
    • 1.1 Various Kinds of Meetings
    • 1.2 Conference Organization and Principal Activities
    • 1.3 Sources for Academic Conference Information
    • 1.4 Conference Notice
    • 1.5 Call for Papers
  • Unit 2 International Letter Exchange
    • 2.1 Principles for Business Letter Writing
    • 2.2 Elements and Formats of Business Letter (I)
    • 2.2 Elements and Formats of Business Letter (II)
    • 2.3 Invitation Letter for International Conferences
    • 2. 4 Reply to Letter of Invitation
    • 2. 5 Cover Letter for Submission of Papers
    • 2. 6 Application Letter for Joining an Academic Program
  • Unit 3 Abstract Writing
    • 3.1 Abstract: Definition and Function
    • 3.2 Types of Abstract
    • 3.3 Components of an Abstract
    • 3.4 Qualities of a Good Abstract
    • 3.5 Steps to Write an Abstract
  • Unit 4 Conference Presentation
    • 4.1 Four Knows before Your Presentation
    • 4.2 Structure of a Presentation-- Introduction
    • 4.3 Structure of a Presentation-- Body (I)
    • 4.3 Structure of a Presentation-- Body (II)
    • 4.4 Structure of a Presentation--Conclusion
    • 4.5 Use of Notes in a Presentation (I)
    • 4.5 Use of Notes in a Presentation (II)
    • 4.6 Types of Visual Aids
    • 4.7 Guidelines for Effective Use of PowerPoint
    • 4.8 Coping with Presentation Anxiety
  • Unit 5 Q&A Session
    • 5.1 Types of Questions
    • 5.2 Steps of Asking Questions in a Q&A Session
    • 5.3 Steps of Answering Questions in a Q&A Session
    • 5.4 General Techniques for an Effective Q&A Session
  • Unit 6 CV and PS
    • 6.1 What to Include in a CV
    • 6.2 Gapping, Parallelism and Action Verbs
    • 6.3 Tips for a Successful CV
    • 6.4 Differences between CV and Resume
    • 6.5 Personal Statement: Definition and Function
    • 6.6 What to Include in a PS
    • 6.7 Tips for a Great Personal Statement
  • 期末考试

    Taught by

    Xiaojun Liang

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