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Global Citizenship, Cross-cultural Communication and Engagement with Chinese Society: A NAA Module in Spring 2012. Dr Bin Wu School of Contemporary Chinese Studies Bin.Wu@nottingham.ac.uk. Programme. 14:00 – 14:20 Welcome and Introduction (Bin)
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Global Citizenship, Cross-cultural Communication and Engagement with Chinese Society: A NAA Module in Spring 2012 Dr Bin Wu School of Contemporary Chinese Studies Bin.Wu@nottingham.ac.uk
Programme • 14:00 – 14:20 Welcome and Introduction (Bin) • 14:20-14:40 Participants speech and reflection (Lan) • 14:40-15:15 Group project discussion (Bernadette) • 15:15-15:30 Group feedback and further discussion (Sharon) • 15:30-15:45 Announcements and registration (Cheryl) • 15:45-16:00 Student reflection/open discussion (Bin) • 16:00 end of 1st Workshop
Outline of NAA module Aims/objectives • Global Citizenship and cross-cultural communication • Group project proposal on local Chinese community • Work with stakeholders internally/externally to deliver project • Potential & feasibility of student engagement with community • Work experience and employability in public and third sector Structure (10 credits, 100 hours) • 5 workshops • Group project proposal, delivery and dissemination • Volunteering contribution to module, esp May fest 2012 • Personal reflection report (1500 words)
Vision and Approaches • Opening Chinese society for social justice • Improved communication between Chinese and non-Chinese • Engagement with all stakeholders at various levels • Empowerment of vulnerable people in communities • Student-orientation, teamwork and leadership • Creativity, realistic and long tem perspective
Where are we? Step 5: Open Day for community Step 4: Group/voluntary Practices Step1: Guest Lectures Step 3: Stakeholder Engagement Step 2: Open/space Workshops
Key Resources • University partnerships: • Community Partnerships • Student Services Centre • Careers and Employability Service • Local Authorities • Nottingham City Council • Broxtowe Borough Council • Broxtowe BME Forum (NHS) • Community Organisations: • Nottingham Chinese School • Voluntary Action Broxtowe • Nottingham Chinese Welfare Association Student volunteers committees
Nottingham Chinese School • A non profit organisation • Providing Mandarin Courses at different levels • Promoting Chinese Cultures • A big society of local Chinese • Accepting Children from 5-18 • Up to GCSE, A level (~100% A, A*) Alderman White School Chilwell Lane Beeston NG9 3DU www.chinese-school.org.uk nottinghamchineseschool@live.co.uk
Opportunities/benefits to students • Funding • Funding opportunities for student projects • Recognition and Employability Skills • Leadership and managerial skills • References and recommendation letters • Research relevant experience and opportunities • Recognition and awards by the university • Work Experience • Voluntary opportunities in various sectors (MRN) • Job training, placement and short-term work (councils) • Internships from stakeholders in UK and China (IOM) • Other job (paid/unpaid) information
Participants’ Reflection (14:20 – 14:40) • Ms. Sharon Clancy, Head of Community Partnerships, University of Nottingham • BaigongYue, Deputy Headmaster of Nottingham Chinese School • Ms. Min Rose, Senior Executive of Asia Business Centre, University of Nottingham • Students: What have you learnt from this module in 2011
Group Discussion (14:50 – 15:15) • Working title of group project • Aims and objectives • Key resources/stakeholders • Process and actions • Outcomes by 19/5 • Any comments/suggestions?
Group feedback (15:15 – 15:30) • About group project • Comments/suggestions • Open questions/discussions