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This article explores the University of Nottingham Ningbo China's approach to supporting student learning on an international campus. With a focus on the Centre for English Language Education, established in 1987, the paper reviews the development of English language programs and teaching methodologies from 2005 to the present. It highlights current activities, future initiatives, and the integration of technology into academic support. The aim is to enrich the student experience, facilitate cross-campus collaboration, and point towards ongoing research and material development.
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Supporting Student Learning On An International Campus The Nottingham-Ningbo Experience Paul Knight & Alex Ding
Introduction • The University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China • The Centre for English Language Education • Development • Current Activity • Language Teaching • Future Activity • Conclusions
The University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China • First Foreign Co-operative University in China • First Students 2004 • Campus opened 2005 • 2008 – 4000 students • 2012 – 8000 students • UG & PG courses • U21 Links
The Centre for English Language Education (CELE) • Established in 1987 at the University of Nottingham. • Foundation Year, Pre & In-sessional EAP. • PGC EAP • Research • Developing across overseas campuses: UNNC & UNIM
Development • Course Development: syllabus teaching materials assessment • QA Procedures • Intercampus management structures • Email, PHP Forum, Video Conferencing
Current Activity • Continuing Development Cycle • New Materials Development • Management Systems: cross-campus study • CPD • Language Teaching
Language Teaching • VSAC: Virtual Self-Access Centre • WebCT • Academic Listening Online • Online Resources • Elibrary • Internal communications • Integration of technology into courses
Future Activity • Academic Writing Online • WebCT: Continuing Programme • Cross-campus materials database • Cross-campus student activities • Continuing materials development • Continuing management • Continuing research
Conclusions • Allowing the development • Enriching the experience • Pointing the way