Dr. Yuko Goto Butler

Educational Linguistics Division, University of Pennsylvania, USA

主題: What is academic language? The language abilities needed for academic studies

內容概述：

      Academic language is broadly defined as the kind of language ability that is necessary for academic studies. While developing academic language is important, how best to conceptualize it is a matter of some controversy. In this talk, I will discuss what academic language is and its characteristics in both oral and written forms. The talk concludes with implications for practitioners.

Dr. Cynthia Tsui (崔正芳 助理教授)

Foreign Language Center, National Chengchi University

主題：The Making of an EMI Instructor (全英語授課教師的養成)

內容概述： 

      Are you comfortable teaching your content area in English? How much do you know about Content & Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and its relationship with English-medium instruction (EMI)? Have you encountered any difficulties in your EMI classes? What does it take to be an effective EMI instructor? In this workshop, I will outline the important qualities of EMI instructors, followed by practical teaching techniques that will engage the audience to try to apply to their own EMI classroom. Come and explore the nuances of becoming an EMI instructor!